Nalbandian likely to have hip surgery, could miss French Open, Wimbledon

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — David Nalbandian may need surgery on a hip injury, which would keep him out of the French Open, Wimbledon and Argentina’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic in July.

Celtics’ Powe has successful surgery on microfracture, torn ligaments in left knee

BOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe has undergone successful surgery for a microfracture and torn ligaments in his left knee.

Ortiz, Red Sox get 1st look at new Yankee Stadium _ but where is the trainer’s room?

NEW YORK — One by one, David Ortiz and his Red Sox teammates walked down the clubhouse tunnel, climbed the seven steps up to the dugout and took their first peek at the new Yankee Stadium.

Gordon back in Kansas City, still on pace to return to Royals this season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just two hours after hip surgery, still numb and woozy, Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon was riding a stationary bike.

Company that built Cowboys’ practice facility says roof was replaced in 2008

IRVING, 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 collapse

IRVING, 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 1

ORLANDO, 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 March

TAMPA, 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 game

BRADENTON, 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 surgery

SALT 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 events

MONTGOMERY, 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 playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — 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 Fire

BRIDGEVIEW, 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 surgery

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A teenager who was injured during Talladega’s NASCAR race has been released from the hospital.

One-time heavyweight boxing champ Greg Page, injured in 2001 fight, dies at Louisville home

LOUISVILLE, 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 operation

CLEVELAND — 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 leader

WASHINGTON — 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 improving

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Defenseman Brent Burns is the latest Minnesota Wild player to have surgery since the season ended.

Obituaries in the news

Ben Ali

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82.

Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has ligament-replacement surgery on pitching elbow

NEW 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 elbow

NEW 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 camp

ST. 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 season

NEW 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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