F1's Alex Albon 'I Feel Ready' For Singapore GP ... Weeks After Health Scare
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Williams driver Alex Albon says he feels as "fit as I can be" after battling a serious health scare just weeks ago ... and his plan is to race this weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old suffered respiratory failure and spent time in the Intensive Care Unit after being treated for appendicitis on September 10 ... just hours before he was slated to race in Monza.
Albon opened up on his recovery on Thursday ... and he feels confident he'll be behind the wheel once again for Williams this weekend.
"I feel like I am ready" 💪
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) September 29, 2022 @SkySportsF1
Alex Albon discusses his recovery after appendicitis surgery as he returns to the track in Singapore this week. pic.twitter.com/yGA9H11XDU
"I feel ready. I feel as fit as I can be -- no pain," Albon told reporters.
"We had a good week of training or two weeks almost to get back to where we are today. We're realistic and we know that we're coming to the most difficult race of the year."
The Singapore GP is known to be one of the most challenging races on the calendar ... large in part due to the humid conditions taking a toll on drivers.
Intense week of training and doing everything possible to get ready for Singapore. Feeling good and looking forward to the weekend, let’s see what it has in store 💪 pic.twitter.com/cgYvG0SHeU
— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) September 28, 2022 @alex_albon
Albon says he's well aware of the task ahead ... but makes it clear he intends to be out on the street circuit.
"We do have to be mindful of that," he added. "But I feel good. I've been karting and it's felt okay."
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Browns HC Kevin Stefanski Not Ruling Out Garrett Vs. Falcons ... Despite Serious Car Crash
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski says there's still a chance Myles Garrett could play on Sunday against the Falcons ... this despite the Cleveland star being involved in a wild rollover crash on Monday.
Of course, there's still a very good chance Garrett could sit out the game ... but Stefanski told reporters Wednesday, "I'm not ruling anybody out on Wednesday."
"We'll kind of do what we always do," Stefanski said, "which is take in information every single day."
Myles Garrett Injured Shoulder & Bicep During Ohio Car Crash
Garrett suffered a shoulder sprain and a bicep strain when he flipped his Porsche 911 Turbo S in Sharon Township, Ohio a few hours after Cleveland's workout on Monday. Police video showed he was also bleeding from his right hand.
But Stefanski said he's spoken to the 26-year-old defensive end recently, and "he's doing OK." The coach expected the pass rusher to return to the Browns facility on Thursday.
"I'm grateful that he's OK," Stefanski said. "We'll see him in here tomorrow."
Police say they are still investigating the cause of the accident. Sources close to Garrett, though, told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero -- he crashed the car while trying to avoid an animal in the roadway.
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Cops do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved.
The Browns, meanwhile, will kick off their game against the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday at 10 AM PT.
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'Heartland' Actor Robert Cormier Dies After Apparent Fall
Actor Robert Cormier, best known for his portrayal of Finn Cotter in "Heartland," died last week after an apparent fall, this according to his family.
His sister, Stephanie, told the Hollywood Reporter that Robert passed away Friday in an Ontario, CA, hospital from injuries he suffered during the fall. No official cause of death has been released.
An online obit described Robert as an "athlete, an actor, and a great brother" who loved to help others and always wanted to achieve more. It ended with ... "Rob's memory will live on through his passion for art and film."
Growing up in Toronto, Robert would tell his dad to call him "Robbie Van Damme" after his favorite actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme. Robert was a bartender before he got his big break in TV, landing roles in "Heartland," "Ransom," "American Gods" and "Designated Survivor." He also made a splash as Kit Jennings in the popular Netflix series "Slasher."
UPtv — which streams episodes of Heartland — released a statement on IG, calling Robert "an amazing talent, gone too soon," next to a photo of him with costar Amber Mitchell.
The network added ... "We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our sincere condolences go out to his friends, family, and co-workers."
Robert is survived by his parents, Robert and Lisa, and 3 sisters Brittany, Krystal and Stephanie.
He was 33.
RIP
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Myles Garrett Suffered Bicep Strain, Shoulder Sprain, Lacerations ... In Car Crash
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3:21 PM PT -- Myles Garrett sustained a shoulder sprain and bicep strain, minor lacerations, and some bumps and bruises during his car accident Monday afternoon, according to the Cleveland Browns.
The injuries are consistent with body camera footage we posted earlier today -- taken just minutes after the single-car crash -- where Garrett's seen rubbing his bicep and pointing out the area to emergency responders. MG was also bleeding at the scene.
Thankfully, the Browns say Myles didn't break any bones, and he cleared concussion protocol. Despite averting serious injury, the team says Garrett's status for Sunday's game against the Falcons is up in the air.
"Although we hope to have him back soon, his availability for Sunday's game in Atlanta will be evaluated by team doctors throughout the week."
New police video shows Myles Garrett appeared to be bleeding heavily from his right wrist following his car crash on Monday.
The footage -- captured on Medina County Sheriff's Office body cam and obtained by TMZ Sports -- reveals medical personnel was checking out the Cleveland Browns star just moments after the football player had crashed his Porsche 911 Turbo S in Ohio.
NFL Superstar Myles Garrett In Single-Car Crash, Videos Shows Mangled Porsche
First responders can be heard in the clip asking about Garrett's bicep -- while also looking into other parts of his body.
The 26-year-old -- whose shirt was ripped and tattered -- seemed to be dazed and confused.
Eventually, medical personnel got Garrett to his feet -- and you can see in the video, blood was oozing from his wrist area.
Meanwhile, the video shows his female passenger on the ground being checked out by other first responders.
Cops say Garrett and the woman were ultimately transferred to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Garrett wrecked the car while trying to avoid an animal on the road.
Police say they do not suspect alcohol or drugs were involved in the incident.
It's unclear if Garrett will be available for the Browns this weekend in wake of the accident.
Originally Published -- 3:34 PM PT
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Myles Garrett Crash Female Passenger Complained Of Head Injury ... According to 911 Caller
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The man who informed police of the Myles Garrett car crash on Monday told dispatch that a woman had complained of a head injury at the scene ... new 911 audio, obtained by TMZ Sports, reveals.
The caller ID'ed himself as Frank from Porsche Emergency Center ... and he told police that he was on the phone to "report a car accident for one of our customers" in Medina, Ohio.
Myles Garrett Injured Shoulder & Bicep During Ohio Car Crash
The caller was asked if there was anyone hurt in the accident -- and he said yes, telling them that "a lady" had sustained injuries to her head. He requested for both police and EMS to go out to the scene.
A second man also called 911 to report the crash ... telling dispatch he had seen "a bad accident over here."
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"A girl left her car over here," the caller said, adding, "It's just one car. They lost control over here. They're both sitting outside."
The caller also told dispatch that the wreckage at the scene was gnarly.
"They flipped this thing, I do believe," he said. "They tore it up."
Cops say they eventually arrived at the scene at 2:58 PM ... and discovered a gray Porsche 911 Turbo S off the road that had significant damage to it.
Police say Garrett was ID'ed as the driver -- and he was transported to a nearby medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries. They say his female passenger was also taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“Nothing is broken” per Myles Garrett’s agent. On Myles that is; the Porsche, on the other hand, is very broken. pic.twitter.com/pnM1lhGehI
— Cleveland Sports Fans (@CLE_SPORTS_FANS) September 27, 2022 @CLE_SPORTS_FANS
Cops do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident. A spokesperson for the Ohio State Highway Patrol tells us, "A blood draw for the purposes of law enforcement was not conducted due to a lack of probable cause as signs of impairment were not observed by the investigating trooper."
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that Garrett crashed his car in an attempt to swerve out of the way of an animal on the road.
Garrett's agent, Nicole Lynn, told media outlets Monday the Cleveland Browns star did not suffer broken bones in the crash. It's unclear if he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Myles Garrett Released From Hospital After Rollover Crash ... Agent Says 'Nothing Is Broken'
Myles Garrett is thankfully going to be OK following his frightening rollover car crash Monday ... the NFL superstar has been released from the hospital -- and his agent says tests showed he broke no bones in the wreck.
Garrett was transported to a local Ohio medical facility after cops say he flipped his gray Porsche 911 Turbo S at around 2:58 PM in Sharon Township ... but according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, he was released late Monday evening.
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His agent, Nicole Lynn, told Cleveland.com "nothing is broken" on his body ... though it remains unclear if the accident will cause the defensive end to miss any time with the Browns.
Authorities say they've launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Pelissero reported Tuesday morning Garrett was swerving to avoid an animal on the road just before he lost control of his ride.
“Nothing is broken” per Myles Garrett’s agent. On Myles that is; the Porsche, on the other hand, is very broken. pic.twitter.com/pnM1lhGehI
— Cleveland Sports Fans (@CLE_SPORTS_FANS) September 27, 2022 @CLE_SPORTS_FANS
Cops say they do not suspect Garrett was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the wreck.
Garrett has started all three games for Cleveland this season -- recording three sacks and seven total tackles.
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'Concussion' Doc Bennet Omalu Slams Tua For Returning To Game ... 'Your Life Is Worth More Than $10 Billion!!!'
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Tua Tagovailoa was foolish for returning to the Bills game on Sunday after slamming his head on the turf ... so says famed neuropathologist Bennet Omalu -- who tells TMZ Sports the Dolphins quarterback put his life at risk by making the comeback.
Dr. Omalu -- who's the real-life inspiration for the famous Will Smith "Concussion" movie -- says that under no circumstances should Tagovailoa have come back into the contest in Miami after he was initially knocked out of it.
Omalu says he suspects Tagovailoa suffered a concussion based on everything he saw on the game's broadcast ... and he said the 24-year-old should have protected himself and his future and stayed on the sideline the rest of the day.
Full replay of the Tua (possible) concussion play. He got hit by Matt Milano and hit the turf with his head. pic.twitter.com/29dqNyJ45L
— René Bugner (@RNBWCV) September 25, 2022 @RNBWCV
"Your life should be worth more to you than any amount of money," Omalu said. "Your life is worth more than $10 billion, 'cause you can't replace your life. You have only one life."
But Omalu, who discovered CTE, isn't faulting the NFL or the Dolphins one bit for allowing Tagovailoa back under center.
"The duty falls on the players," he said. "The NFL did not point a gun on his head and say, 'You must go back to play.' He could have said, 'No.'"
For Tagovailoa's part, he insisted he did not suffer a head injury during the play ... but rather, he said he hurt his back.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa on his back injury pic.twitter.com/eohGJj8prK
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) September 25, 2022 @DanielOyefusi
"I got up, and that's kind of why I stumbled," the signal-caller told reporters after Miami secured the 21-19 win over Buffalo. "My back kind of locked up on me. But for the most part, I'm good. Passed whatever concussion protocol they had."
The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation into the handling of the incident.
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Myles Garrett Single-Car Crash After Practice ... Video Shows Mangled Porsche
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2:54 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained video showing the aftermath of the crash -- and you can see Garrett's car was left a mangled mess after it came to a stop in a ditch on the side of the road.
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One witness who actually helped Garrett and his passenger get out of the car following the accident tell us Garrett complained of wrist pain. The witness says the football player also appeared to be bleeding from both his ankle and chest areas.
Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett's Porsche flipped several times during a single-car wreck after practice on Monday ... but luckily, he escaped with only minor injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol shared the news just minutes ago ... saying 26-year-old Garrett and a passenger were transported to a nearby hospital after getting into the accident.
Cops say alcohol or other drugs did not play a factor ... and both passengers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
WKYC in Cleveland obtained pictures of the crash ... showing Garrett's Porsche in banged-up shape.
According to WKYC both Myles Garrett and his passenger were wearing their seatbelts and impairment is NOT suspected. Both were taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. #Browns pic.twitter.com/OB9ryQ7k9L
— Regulators Podcast 🏈🎙 (@RegulatorsPod) September 26, 2022 @RegulatorsPod
Judging by the wheels, the car appears to be a 911 Turbo S ... which starts around $215K. The 911 Turbo S has over 600 horsepower, does 0-60 in under 3 seconds, and has a top speed over 200 MPH.
It's unclear if weather contributed to the accident, but it was raining in Berea, Ohio on Monday ... which is where the Browns' practice facility is located.
Myles Garrett Injured Shoulder & Bicep During Ohio Car Crash
Garrett and the Browns are coming off a big win over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday ... and he had 2 total tackles in the 29-17 matchup.
Garrett -- the #1 overall pick in the 2017 Draft out of Texas A&M -- is one of the best players in the NFL with 61.5 career sacks and 201 total tackles over 6 seasons.
We've reached out to law enforcement for more details.
The Browns travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons on Sunday ... although it's unclear if Garrett will be able to suit up.
Originally Published -- 2:20 PM PT
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Tom Daley Hubby Suffered Serious Head Injury ... Recovering In Greece
Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley's screenwriter husband, Dustin Lance Black, says he's on the mend from a serious head injury that had doctors telling him to "shut off his brain" in order to recover.
Dustin, famous for writing the 2008 movie "Milk," shared the health update Monday on social media, telling folks it's been a month since he "sustained a serious head injury that put me out of commission."
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DLB says he initially wasn't showing much improvement and "doctors ordered me to shut off my brain in hopes of it healing." He says Tom took him to the Greek islands this week to make him shut off his mind.
Dustin posted a ton of photos of him and Tom in Greece ... and he says the trip is a step in the right direction to what "has been a challenging, frightening time for a creative type who depends on what's in his skull to work, care and love."
While Dustin does not elaborate on how he suffered a brain injury ... he was reportedly punched in the head last month during an altercation with Teddy Edwardes at a London gay bar.
Dustin says his road to recovery will be "long" ... but he sounds optimistic about what's ahead.
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Ex-Surfing Star Chris Davidson Dead At 45 ... After Being Punched In Bar Fight In Australia
Former surfing star Chris Davidson died on Saturday ... after he was allegedly punched in the face in an altercation outside of a bar in Australia.
He was just 45 years old.
Authorities say they responded to a South West Rocks pub at around 11 PM on Saturday after receiving calls about an assault. A man -- reportedly later ID'ed as Davidson -- had allegedly hit his head on the ground following a punch.
According to the officials, when they arrived, they found the man unconscious. They say he was transported to a nearby hospital, but died a short time later.
Police say they've arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the incident. He has since been charged with assault causing death.
Davidson had initially gained fame in the sport in the 1990s ... and eventually earned a #14 world ranking in 2010.
Surfing legend Kelly Slater mourned his death in a post on his social media page, saying, "Lost another soldier yesterday. #RIPChrisDavo."
"Had many a good battle with this guy," Slater added. "One of the most naturally talented surfers I ever knew."
Surfing Australia called Davidson "an incredibly talented surfer and a true individual in our sport and community."
"Our thoughts go out to his two children, friends and family at this time," the org. added.
RIP.
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DAVID DOBRIK JEFF WITTEK KNEW RISKS OF EXCAVATOR STUNT ... Don't Blame Me!!!
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David Dobrik says he shouldn't be held responsible for any injuries suffered by a YouTuber in a social media stunt gone wrong ... claiming the guy knew what he was signing up for.
The influencer just responded to Jeff Wittek's lawsuit against him, with David claiming Jeff knowingly assumed the risks involved with the stunt and can't collect any damages from David just because he got hurt when it went sideways.
TMZ broke the story ... Jeff sued David back in June for more than $10 million, claiming David should have never been behind the controls of the massive excavator used in the stunt, which saw YouTubers being swung around from a rope attached to the excavator shovel.
Jeff says when it was his turn, David started swinging him around too quickly before abruptly slowing down, causing Wittek to slam into the side of the excavator, resulting in broken and fractured bones, plus a torn ligament.
In his response to Jeff's suit, David claims Wittek knew how risky the stunt was and can't blame David for his injuries. David is asking the judge to dismiss the complaint and award nothing to Jeff.
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Tom Brady I Cut My Finger Off ... Just Kidding!!!
Tom Brady just gave every Buccaneers fan a heart attack -- pretending to cut off his finger while filming a video ... but don't worry, it's all fake!
TB12 made the joke while hanging out with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni recently.
In the clip that the GOAT shared to his Instagram page, he asked Nick how to toss a knife on the cutting board for the camera.
"Just take it, and put it into the board," Nick said
Brady did just that -- but then suddenly screamed, "F***!"
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The CGI is pretty good ... making it all look real -- but, Brady is just fine.
The vid is pretty ironic considering Brady is dealing with an actual finger injury in real life -- after he hit it on a play against the New Orleans Saints during their game last Sunday.
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles, though, said Friday the guy will be all right for Sunday's game against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
Brady also ended up filming a real vid with DiGiovanni -- showing the influencer how to make some of his iconic avocado ice cream ... and, don't fret, he kept all his digits intact for that shot.
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Laver Cup Protester Sets Arm On Fire On Court ... Hours Before Roger Federer's Last Match
A man invaded the Laver Cup in London on Friday and set his arm on fire right next to the net -- just hours before Roger Federer will play his last-ever competitive tennis match on the court.
The wild scene just went down minutes ago during a match at O2 Arena -- when a guy wearing blue jeans and a T-shirt stormed the court with a lighter in his hand.
Video shot by witnesses in the stands shows the man sat down, made a fire -- and then let the flames crawl up onto his arm.
A man has set his arm on fire after invading the court at the Laver Cup on Roger Federer's last day as a professional tennis player. pic.twitter.com/g0LcBU8PeJ
— Sam Street (@samstreetwrites) September 23, 2022 @samstreetwrites
Security raced in to smother the blaze -- before they carried the guy off the court. No word if the man was seriously injured.
It's unclear what message the guy was attempting to send with the protest -- though his shirt did read, "End UK Private Jets."
Despite the scene, Federer's final match is still scheduled to go on later Friday -- when he's expected to team up with Rafael Nadal in a doubles event for the final match of his historic career.
Story developing ...
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War in Ukraine Russians Searching How to 'Break Arm At Home' ... Trying To Avoid Deployment
Russians are not on board with Vladimir Putin's plan to amp up the war in Ukraine -- and Internet searches prove they're ready to go to extremes to avoid stepping onto the battlefield.
"How to break an arm at home" started catching serious buzz amongst Russians in search results -- and the frantic Googling came just 2 hours after Putin told the nation Wednesday he'd deploy up to 300K citizens to Ukraine.
The specific search quickly jumped from 0 to 38 out of 100 according to Newsweek -- data also showed a serious spike in searches for Aviasales ... the most popular flight booking page in Russia.
The site has been completely sold out of flights to Turkey and Armenia -- 2 places where citizens can go without a visa -- through Sunday.
The search results also come as the country's started to lose ground in the war ... Ukrainian soldiers recently forced a Russian retreat, and they also took back the Kharkiv province this month.
Several protests were held after Putin's announcement, with hundreds arrested in the hours that followed.
If searches for DIY plaster casts go up, Putin might wanna take notice.
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Bills' Dane Jackson Released From Hospital ... After Suffering Scary Neck Injury
Jackson tweeted, "All glory to God!! appreciate the love, support, and prayers from everyone. Bills mafia the best in the world!"
The Bills just confirmed testing at the hospital revealed Jackson had "no major injury to his neck or spinal cord."
"He was released from the hospital and is undergoing further evaluation today," the team said.
Great news ... according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Jackson has been released from the hospital and "all indications are he has avoided major injury."
Garafolo added Jackson actually walked out of the hospital under his own power.
Terrifying scene during the early NFL game on Monday night -- Bills cornerback Dane Jackson suffered a neck injury that was so concerning, an ambulance came straight onto the field to transport him to a local hospital.
Jackson was hurt while making a tackle late in the second quarter of Buffalo's blowout win over the Tennessee Titans.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson taken off field in ambulance after injury. Pray for him🙏 pic.twitter.com/FgQoHrhOxJ
— TNG (@TNG_News_) September 20, 2022 @TNG_News_
The 25-year-old was accidentally hit by his own teammate in the face -- and his body bent backward awkwardly. He stayed down on the ground for several minutes as trainers and doctors tended to him.
Eventually, he was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center -- where the Bills say he was being evaluated for a neck injury.
"He will be getting a CT scan and an x-ray," the team said in a statement late Monday night. "Jackson has full movement in extremities."
No further update on his condition was given.
Jackson was picked by the Bills in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft ... and has started 10 games for Buffalo in three seasons. He recorded three tackles and a pass breakup before exiting Monday's win.
Get better soon, Dane.
Originally Published -- 5:54 AM PT
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Adam Sandler Went Through Hip Surgery ... Reason Behind The Cane
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Adam Sandler's been walking around with a cane, and while it might look kinda swaggy, it's not for show -- it's part of his recovery from going under the knife a few weeks back.
We got photos of Adam out this past weekend in L.A.'s Pacific Palisades neighborhood with the cane in his right hand for support ... while he shopped with his wife, Jackie.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Adam's been using the cane because of a recent hip surgery he had around Labor Day.
We're told this wasn't due to a sudden injury, or any medical emergency -- Adam specifically scheduled the surgery to land between projects. Fans can rest easy ... we're told the Sandman will be all healed and ready to go for his upcoming comedy tour, which begins in late October.
Adam had been seen walking around town with a cane for a few weeks, but he hadn't said anything about why he needed it.
Our sources say the surgery was a success, and Adam -- who famously loves his pickup basketball games -- is already looking forward to getting on a court in the near future.
Get better soon, Adam!!!