Christian Pulisic, U.S. Soccer Star Vows To Play Saturday ... Despite Abdominal Injury
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Christian Pulisic is on the road to recovery ... and despite getting injured against Iran Tuesday, the U.S. soccer star says he fully intends to play on Saturday against the Netherlands!
Pulisic scored the game's only goal late in the first half (en route to the U.S.'s 1-0 victory over Iran) ... but he was injured after colliding with the goalkeeper on the play, sidelining him for the entire second half.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC TELEMUNDO GOAL CALL IS ELECTRIC!!! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Purrm5ozsw
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) November 29, 2022 @DraftKings
According to FOX Sports reporter Jenny Taft, 24-year-old Pulisic was transported to the hospital for further evaluation after suffering an abdominal injury during the collision.
A pic of Christian laying in a hospital bed was posted on social media with the caption, "So f***ing proud of my guys. I'll be ready Saturday. Don't worry 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️."
The United States victory over Iran was so big ... even President Biden could barely contain his excitement.
POTUS was delivering a speech in Michigan during the high-stakes match ... and was pumped when he learned the U.S. won.
"That's a big game," the commander in chief said with a huge smile on his face, as chants of "U-S-A!" broke out.
The USMNT will enter its game against Netherlands as a sizeable underdog ... but with Pulisic vowing to be on the pitch, the USA likes its chances a whole lot more!
USA vs. Netherlands goes down Saturday at noon ET on FOX!
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Tiger Woods Out Of Weekend Tourney ... Struggling To Walk After New Foot Injury
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Tiger Woods has been sidelined once again.
The golfing legend revealed he has developed a new foot injury -- plantar fasciitis -- and he'll have to withdraw from this weekend's Hero World Challenge over it.
Woods said he made the decision after talking with his doctors and trainers ... adding that the condition is "making it difficult to walk."
The 46-year-old, however, still plans to perform his hosting duties at the event -- and he said he's still gunning to get in golf at two events next month.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) November 28, 2022 @TigerWoods
"My plan is still to compete in The Match and PNC Championship," he said.
The Match -- a high-profile celebrity golf event where he will team up with Rory McIlroy to take on Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas -- goes down Dec. 10. The PNC Championship, where he'll team up with his son, Charlie Woods, goes down Dec. 15.
Tiger Woods Badly Injured In Car Crash, First Video of Him Driving Minutes Before
Tiger has battled ailments throughout his career, but has barely played since he badly broke his leg in a February 2021 car accident.
He logged rounds at The Masters, the PGA Championship and the Open this past year -- his first since the wreck -- but he withdrew from U.S. Open after his surgically repaired leg wasn't in good enough condition to compete.
My @TigerWoods daily @TheMasters "limp" barometer is Hogan's Bridge at 12th hole where he was +3 on day. Clearly more labored each progressive round (especially on downhill) and using club as a cane. pic.twitter.com/9tafRPeufi
— David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) April 9, 2022 @ProFootballDoc
"My body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf," Woods tweeted at the time.
Woods is expected to meet with media members later this week.
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Maryland Plane Crash Pilot, Passenger Removed After 7 Hours ... Hanging From Electrical Tower
A pilot and a passenger are hospitalized in serious condition Monday after an insane plane crash, but they're clearly counting their blessings.
The small plane hit an electrical tower Sunday afternoon in Montgomery County, Maryland and became lodged in the structure, 100 feet above the ground. It appears the pilot was on final approach to a nearby airport, although it's unclear if he simply misjudged the altitude or experienced a mechanical problem. Visibility was poor because of fog.
It took rescuers 7 hours to remove the pilot and passenger from the precariously mounted aircraft as they gingerly went about extricating them.
Both were rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries -- trauma and orthopedic injuries as well as hypothermia.
The crash knocked out power to 120,000 customers in the area.
In order to rescue the occupants, clamps were mounted on the cables to prevent static electricity from causing a catastrophe.
Short story ... they're lucky to be alive.
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NeNe Leakes 23-YEAR-OLD SON LEAVES HOSPITAL ... Two Months After Stroke, Heart Failure
NeNe Leakes' 23-year-old son is finally home from the hospital ... two months after a frightening medical emergency.
The 'RHOA' star just shared a positive health update on her son Brentt Leakes ... posting videos of him walking out of a hospital Wednesday after suffering both a heart attack and a stroke.
In the videos, Brentt is slowly walking down the hospital hallways as nurses cheer him on and say goodbye as he heads for the exit.
It's a huge accomplishment for NeNe's son ... she also shared videos of his long road to recovery ... because he had to learn how to walk again.
Other photos show Brentt in his hospital bed, hooked up to medical devices as NeNe sits by his bedside.
TMZ broke the story ... Brentt suffered a stroke and heart failure in September and was taken to a Georgia hospital, where he remained until Wednesday.
At the time, NeNe said Brentt was having trouble speaking ... but now she says her son is not only walking again, but also talking.
Sounds like the Leakes household has lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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Soccer Star Yasser Al-Shahrani KO'd By Teammate's Knee To Face ... Stretchered Off
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The World Cup looked more like a UFC fight on Tuesday ... when Saudi Arabia soccer star Yasser Al-Shahrani was knocked out cold after he was accidentally kneed in the face by his own goalkeeper.
The moment went down during Saudi Arabia's surprise win over Lionel Messi and Argentina ... when keeper Mohammed Al-Owais went up to defend the ball during the final minutes of the match, but ended up going all Jorge Masvidal on Al-Shahrani.
Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
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Play halted for serious injury
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Owais collides into Yasser Al-Shahrani. #Argentina #SaudiArabia #FIFAWorldCup #KSA #arg pic.twitter.com/ZMldhkXwD6
The 30-year-old defender hit the grass hard ... and the medical team immediately rushed out onto the pitch to assist.
Thankfully, Al-Shahrani came to and was able to give the crowd a thumbs up to show he was alert.
Al-Owais was clearly upset about the accident ... going down to his knees in disbelief after making contact with Al-Shahrani's jaw.
But the match eventually resumed ... and Saudi Arabia was able to pull off the shocking 2-1 win over Messi's squad.
It's a huge upset win for Saudi Arabia -- the team was ranked one of the worst heading into the event in Qatar ... with Argentina being one of the favorites to win it all.
Get well soon, Al-Shahrani.
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Sinbad 2 Years Since Stroke ... Family Says He's Still Learning to Walk
Sinbad suffered a life-changing stroke 2 years ago ... and in the first update since his medical emergency, the star's family says he's got a long road ahead of him on the way to recovery.
The family put out a lengthy release Monday, saying Sinbad was in the hospital for 9 months before his July release. They say he's still "fighting for every inch," and his limbs that were said to be "dead" are coming back to life. They say he's taking all the steps he can to learn how to walk again.
Sinbad's family says the survival rate from a stroke like his is around 30% ... but they're celebrating him beating those odds. His family also says they're looking for some help in the process ... noting the costs of his therapy have "far exceeded" what insurance covers.
They say it's taken a financial toll on them, and they've set up a website for anyone looking to contribute in any way they can.
As we reported, the comedian was recovering from a stroke in November of 2020 ... with his family saying they were "faithful and optimistic that he will bring laughter into our hearts soon."
Turns out, it was caused by a blood clot that traveled from his heart to brain, and after the first, he got another clot -- followed by brain swelling and a bleed.
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Jay Leno's Burn Accident Released from Hospital ... Surfaces with Scarring on Face
Jay Leno has been released from the hospital after suffering severe burns following a gasoline garage accident -- and you can already tell how badly he was hurt.
The "You Bet Your Life" host posed for a photo taken and posted by the Grossman Burn Center, where JL has been receiving treatment for the past nine days. In it, he seems to be in good spirits alongside the facility staff ... but there's noticeable scarring on his face and hands.
Still, he's well enough to have been discharged ... and GBC says they're encouraged by his recovery. In a statement, the burn center says Jay will receive follow-up care at their outpatient facility, this after receiving burns throughout his upper, including on his chest.
They add, "Jay would like to let everyone know how thankful he is for the care he received, and is very appreciative of all of the well wishes. He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday."
In addition to being placed in a hyperbaric chamber, JL is said to have undergone surgical excision and skin grafting ... removing unhealthy tissue and allowing the wounds to heal.
Remember ... this is all started while Jay was working on one of his vehicles in his Burbank garage. While trying to unclog a fuel line on a 1907 White Steam Car, he was sprayed with gasoline which erupted into flames. Jay's friend, who was present, saved his life.
Get well soon.
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'Chrisley Knows Best' Grayson Badly Injured In Car Accident ... Rushed to Hospital
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Grayson Chrisley from "Chrisley Knows Best" totaled his car when he rear-ended another truck on the interstate ... and he suffered injuries bad enough to send him to a hospital.
Police in Tennessee say Grayson was driving his Ford F-150 on I-65 in Nashville last Saturday around 5:30 PM when he drove into the back of a Dodge pickup truck that was stopped in heavy standstill traffic.
Cops say officers at the scene asked Grayson what happened. Todd and Julie Chrisley's son could not recall anything about the accident, possibly due to a potential head injury. He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital.
TMZ obtained photos of Grayson's truck after the incident ... and the bumper is mangled, the hood is cracked and the windshield shattered.
Cops say the driver of the truck Grayson rear-ended suffered injuries as well, but refused medical attention. We're told both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Police say there have been no arrests, charges or citations handed out.
Grayson's incident is another tough blow for the reality TV family ... as we reported, his parents were found guilty in June of bank fraud and tax evasion. Todd and Julie are awaiting sentencing and are facing up to 30 years in federal prison.
Grayson first got the truck back when he was 15 ... and Todd was super worried about him getting into a car accident, like his older sister.
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UVA's Mike Hollins Released From Hospital ... After Tragic Shooting
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University of Virginia running back Mike Hollins is out of the hospital after being seriously injured in the tragic shooting last week ... his mother announced.
Hollins was shot in the back during the horrifying incident that resulted in the death of his three teammates, D'Sean Perry, Devin Chandler, and Lavel Davis Jr. He spent time in the ICU and required two surgeries in the days following the shooting.
Hollins' mother shared the positive update on Monday ... saying Mike's improved enough to continue his recovery from the comfort of his home.
"Mike has been discharged!!!" Brenda Hollins said on Twitter. "HALLELUJAH I want to thank everyone for their prayers, text messages, and calls."
"This has truly been a test of faith and I'm grateful. GOD has shown me he is faithful!" she added. "Please continue praying for Mike as he recovers and settles into his new life."
Brenda -- who attended the three players' funeral services on Sunday -- also calls for the community to keep their loved ones in their thoughts ... saying, "Please continue to pray for the Chandler, Davis, Perry families. They need us!!! GOD is amazing!"
Former UVA running back, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., is accused of opening fire on five students in the shooting ... and is currently behind bars as he faces multiple charges, including three counts of second-degree murder.
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Afroman Tumbles Off Stage During Song ... 'Because I Got High'
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Afroman took a nasty spill during his concert in New Hampshire Friday night ... but, thankfully, he wasn't hurt -- and even finished his performance with a big smile.
The rapper was singing his hit, "Because I Got High," near the end of his one hour set at Wally's in Hampton Beach when the mishap -- and Afroman -- went down.
Check out this video, obtained by TMZ ... Afroman's moving about the stage with a drink in hand as the packed crowd grooves to his music. Suddenly, he tumbles off the stage, plummeting into a pit, as his drink flies high in the air.
At first, the audience is horrified as Afroman's handlers dash out to see if he's ok and help him back on stage. Turns out Afroman was better than OK ... he shared a big fat grin with his fans and went right back into the song.
Afroman's Home Raided by Cops in Ohio, Says He Needs Ben Crump
Earlier in the show, the DJ had some technical problems with his laptop ... but Afroman played through those issues, dazzling everyone with his guitar licks.
Good to see Afroman getting back to business ... you may recall, police raided his Ohio home in August apparently looking for drugs, but they came up empty-handed. Afroman has not been arrested or charged with a crime, but the investigation is ongoing.
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LaMelo Ball Steps On Fan's Foot ... Badly Injures Ankle
LaMelo Ball might be out for the foreseeable future after he reinjured his ankle stepping on a courtside fan's foot ... and it's now got a lot of people wondering, is it time to push spectators back at NBA arenas??
Melo was attempting to corral a loose ball late in the Hornets' game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night ... when he accidentally landed on a man's foot who was parked just inches away from the court.
LaMelo Ball just rolled his left ankle stepping on the foot of a fan sitting courtside. pic.twitter.com/QdeXDrZNdw
— Bally Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnBally) November 17, 2022 @HornetsOnBally
You can see in broadcast replays of the incident, as Ball was coming down on the guy's shoe, his ankle turned awkwardly ... and he was left in a heap of pain.
The 21-year-old -- who had previously missed time this season due to an injury on the same ankle -- raced to his bench while grimacing, before he eventually needed assistance to get back into the locker room.
Charlotte ended up losing the game, 125-113. Afterward, Hornets coach Steve Clifford did not have an update on his star's status.
Meek Mill accidentally tripped the ref in Philly 😅 pic.twitter.com/FEkrM9KS2B
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 8, 2022 @BleacherReport
It's the second time in less than two weeks that a participant on an NBA floor has had a mishap with a courtside fan. You'll recall, on Nov. 7, Meek Mill accidentally tripped a ref while his legs were extended in his seat.
It all begs the question ... is it time for NBA officials to move courtside fans back in the interest of player safety? So far, Adam Silver hasn't made the call -- but seems it might be necessary.
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Jay Leno Getting Hyperbaric Treatment ... In Good Condition
Jay Leno is on to a new stage of his recovery after his horrifying car fire accident -- he's undergoing treatment in a hyperbaric chamber for his burns.
As you can see, the procedure requires Jay to lie down on his back in a tube-like chamber ... with his arms and hands bandaged up.
The treatment helps with swelling and increases blood flow with good oxygenation to the burns on Jay's arms, shoulders, neck and face. Dr. Peter Grossman of the Grossman Burn Center told Inside Edition the process will also decrease bacteria around the injuries.
TMZ broke the story, JL suffered second and third-degree burns when a car erupted into flames while working on his 1907 White Steam Car in his Burbank garage, fixing a clogged fuel line.
Earlier this week, Grossman said Jay had already had one surgery to repair his skin, and would undergo another one at some point this week.
Most importantly, he said Jay was expected to make a full recovery.
Dr. Grossman said the patient remains in good condition and is up and moving ... even finding time to make a few jokes and pass out cookies to other patients.
As far as the scars, Doc says they will most likely be visible in the foreseeable future, but the hope is they won't remain apparent.
He has high hopes for Jay's healing journey ... saying he thinks the comedian could be back to work in no more than a couple months.
Good news for Jay!
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Bruce Arians Reveals Recent Health Scare ... 4-Day Hospital Stay
Super Bowl-winning NFL coach Bruce Arians was forced to take time away from his position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month ... after severe chest pain left him in the hospital for four days.
70-year-old Arians -- who has faced a number of health-related issues over the years -- revealed he experienced the most recent scare before a game against the Atlanta Falcons, when he had some friends over for dinner.
"We ate and I got these pains way up here, like two knives going in," Arians told Ira Kaufman. "The more I tried to take a breath, the worse it got."
The Bucs' special advisor says he took some antacids to try and ease the pain ... but when it continued to get worse, his wife, Christine, called 911.
Arians was then stretchered out of his home and taken to Tampa General Hospital.
The longtime coach says docs initially believed he suffered a mild heart attack or pericardial effusion ... before determining he had myocarditis -- an inflammation of the heart that makes it difficult to pump blood.
"Thankfully, the scans showed no fluid, no heart damage and absolutely no blockages," Arians added. "They had a cardiac radiologist look at everything and they ended up giving me anti-inflammatories."
The health scare kept him sidelined from the Bucs for a few weeks ... and he hasn't traveled to away games since.
Despite all he was going through, Arians says he stayed in contact with TB offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to give his takes on the team's performance.
Feel better, coach!!!
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NFL, L.A. Chargers Sued By Broncos Player ... Stadium Mats Caused ACL Tear
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A Denver Broncos special teamer is suing the NFL, the Chargers and a bunch of others ... claiming mats placed on the sidelines at SoFi Stadium earlier this year caused him to suffer a severe knee injury.
Aaron Patrick spelled out his allegations in a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, saying that a series of poor decisions by the league and its L.A. team resulted in his ACL tear back on Oct. 17 during the Broncos vs. Chargers' "Monday Night Football" game.
The 25-year-old Denver outside linebacker said in his suit the injury happened in the overtime period of the contest in L.A. ... while he was attempting to make a tackle on a punt return.
Patrick says because of his effort to make the play on the field, his momentum carried him into the sideline area -- where an NFL official who monitors television timeouts was standing. Patrick claims in the suit in an attempt to avoid the man, he had to step on mats that stadium workers had put down to cover up NFL instant replay sideline monitor cords and cables.
Patrick says, as a result, his foot got caught in the mats and the cords -- causing his knee to bend awkwardly. He was later diagnosed with a torn ACL, and is expected to miss the rest of this season.
Patrick is heaping blame on not only the NFL and the Chargers for it all, but also ESPN, the mat company and others -- claiming they all could have done more to prevent the injury from happening.
Patrick claims all parties should have known the mats presented a dangerous hazard for players. He also says the NFL official shouldn't have been standing where he was.
Patrick is suing for unspecified damages, including lost bonuses and future earning potential.
Broncos new pass rusher Aaron Patrick, preseason sack vs. Browns pic.twitter.com/A4bO0Ubwgt
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) September 23, 2021 @SayreBedinger
"Player safety should be the foremost of importance to the NFL and its owners," said Patrick's attorney, William M. Berman of Berman & Riedel. "The NFL is a multi-billion-dollar sports enterprise and business, and it needs to do everything possible to protect its players from non-contact game injuries."
"As for Patrick's injuries," Berman continued, "SoFi Stadium was built at a $5,000,000,000 expense; the stadium should have the state-of-the-art equipment to protect for player safety, and not use the type of $100 mats that you would expect to see in a restaurant kitchen."
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Jay Leno Friend Saves His Life ... After Sprayed with Gas and Engulfed in Flames
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Jay Leno could have died in the fire that erupted in his Burbank garage -- it was that serious -- and we've learned it was a friend of his who may have saved his life.
Jay tells TMZ from his hospital bed ... he was working on his 1907 White Steam Car in his famed garage this past Saturday, fixing a clogged fuel line. He says there was a fuel leak and gasoline sprayed on his face and hands. Almost simultaneously a spark triggered an explosion, setting the comedian on fire.
Jay says his quick-thinking buddy Dave was right there and jumped on him, quickly smothering the flames.
TMZ broke the story ... the left side of Jay's face was badly burned. His hands were burned as well. He says he's now dealing with 3rd-degree burns and may need skin grafts. As we reported, the burns did not damage his eyes or his ears.
Jay, who was rushed to a nearby burn center by ambulance, says he expects to be hospitalized for somewhere between 5 and 10 days.
We're told Jay has canceled his various engagements for 2 weeks.
By the way ... in case you didn't do the math, the car in question is 115 years old.
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'SNL' Star Chris Redd Getting Surgery for Busted Nose After Bloody NYC Attack
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Chris Redd is about to enter the final stage of recovery after his brutal attack in NYC ... and this one will require him to go under the knife.
Sources close to the 'SNL' star tell TMZ ... Chris is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday in the Big Apple to finish the job of permanently repairing his busted nose. Now that it's been a couple weeks since the initial injury -- and the swelling's gone down -- our sources say a doctor will have a clear view to figure out how to fix it.
We're told the procedure will consist of breaking Chris's nose back into the correct place ... and then letting it all heal in hopes the structure returns to its original form. There's a lot of damage ... remember, one of the bones in Chris' face was cracked into 3 pieces.
Our sources say he'll be under general anesthesia for about 2-3 hours, and a plastic surgeon who specializes in this sort of thing will be overseeing the operation. While it might sound cosmetic, we're told Chris isn't aiming to change anything about his appearance.
Remember, this all started after a guy punched Chris in the face with brass knuckles in a failed attempt to steal his chain. It left the comic in bad shape, with stitches in place as a temporary fix. No arrests have been made and cops are still looking for the assailant.
Although he's been recovering well, we're told this latest roadblock will postpone more shows of his, even though our sources say Chris is eager to get back on the stage.