HEALTHBEAT: Step-by-step guide to help doctors ask about patients’ hidden drug, alcohol useWASHINGTON — If more doctors started asking, would more drug and alcohol abusers ‘fess up so they could get help? Company that built Cowboys’ practice facility says roof was replaced in 2008IRVING, Texas — The company that built the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility says the roof that collapsed over the weekend had been replaced last year. Cowboys special teams coach set for surgery Monday after practice facility collapseIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ special teams coach was set for surgery Monday on his fractured cervical vertebrae after the team’s tentlike practice facility collapsed in fierce wind. Injured Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee not traveling with team to Boston for Game 1ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting guard Courtney Lee will not travel with the Orlando Magic to Boston as he recovers from surgery on his fractured sinus. Yanks’ Alex Rodriguez plays defense for the first time since right hip surgery in early MarchTAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez took another step toward returning to the New York Yankees on Saturday by playing defense for the first time since right hip surgery in early March. Alex Rodriguez goes 1 for 6, doesn’t take questions after extended spring training gameBRADENTON, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez took another step toward rejoining the New York Yankees following hip surgery, batting seven times in an extended spring training game against Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers. Jazz coach Sloan has knee replacement surgerySALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has had right knee replacement surgery. From Alabama to New York, swine flu prompts cancellations and rescheduling of sports eventsMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The swine flu outbreak has forced the cancellation or postponement of sporting events across the country, affecting everything from prep contests in Texas and Alabama to a college baseball road trip in Delaware. Orlando Magic’s Courtney Lee to have surgery, could be out for remainder of playoffsPHILADELPHIA — Starting guard Courtney Lee had surgery on his fractured sinus Thursday and could miss the remainder of the playoffs for the Orlando Magic. No swine flu worries as Club America of Mexico plays Chicago FireBRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — A few fans wore surgical masks and hand sanitizers were installed around Toyota Park as thousands watched the Chicago Fire play Club America of Mexico in an exhibition game. Injured NASCAR fan released from hospital after reconstructive jaw surgeryBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A teenager who was injured during Talladega’s NASCAR race has been released from the hospital. Institute of Medicine says new rules are needed to curb drug company influence over doctorsWASHINGTON — Millions of dollars in gifts, travel and consulting fees from the pharmaceutical industry should be eliminated to stop companies from influencing how doctors practice medicine, a report by the government’s top medical advisers says. One-time heavyweight boxing champ Greg Page, injured in 2001 fight, dies at Louisville homeLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home. He was 50. Indians top pitching prospect Miller faces career-threatening finger operationCLEVELAND — Adam Miller, the top pitching prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, will likely undergo career-threatening surgery on his right middle finger next week. Saunders likes look of Wizards _ assuming they’re healthy _ thinks Arenas can be leaderWASHINGTON — Flip Saunders majored in business administration and marketing at the University of Minnesota. Given all the talk at his first news conference as coach of the Washington Wizards, it’s surprising the team didn’t go after someone with a medical degree instead. Wild defenseman Burns has surgery on shoulder, team says post-concussion symptoms improvingST. PAUL, Minn. — Defenseman Brent Burns is the latest Minnesota Wild player to have surgery since the season ended. Obituaries in the newsFrederick Wirth Jr. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Dr. Frederick “Fred” Wirth Jr., the physician to America’s first test-tube baby, has died, his family said Friday. He was 68. Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has ligament-replacement surgery on pitching elbowNEW YORK — Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has had ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow, a procedure that usually requires at least one year of recovery. Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has season-ending surgery on pitching elbowNEW YORK — Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine is out for the season following surgery on his right elbow. The operation was performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews on Devine’s ulnar collateral ligament. A’s manager Bob Geren said he was waiting for more details. Wild: Goalie Niklas Backstrom to have surgery on his left hip Friday, should be back for campST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild All-Star goalie Niklas Backstrom will have surgery to remove two cysts in his left hip that caused problems with his groin muscles and affected his mechanics in the net this season. Yankees RF Xavier Nady to rehab elbow injury without surgery, could return this seasonNEW YORK — Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. |
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