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Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle
Nikola Topic, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his debut in the G League Monday night as he returned from fighting testicular cancer.,The 12th overall pick in that draft, Topic scored seven points and added seven assists in 16 minutes for the Oklahoma City Blue i...
Former NHL player Kevin Dineen discloses cancer battle
Former NHL player and coach Kevin Dineen announced he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.,The 62-year-old Dineen, who played 19 seasons, made the disclosure on Sunday.,"This Thanksgiving feels a bit different," he said on social media. "A few months ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cance...
Washington soccer GK Mia Hamant dies of rare cancer
Mia Hamant, the goalkeeper of Washington's women's soccer team, has died of kidney cancer, the university announced Friday.,She was 21.,"We are heartbroken by the passing of Mia Hamant after her courageous battle with cancer. Mia inspired everyone around her with her strength and spirit. Our love is...
Thunder G Nikola Topic in treatment for testicular cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has started chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday.,Per Presti, doctors are "extremely positive" about the long-term health for Topic.,"Our only expectations for him are to focus on t...
Deion Sanders says he believes blood clots have returned
Colorado coach Deion Sanders was in pain during his team's loss at TCU on Saturday, and he said he fears blood clots in his left leg have returned.,He had to remove his left shoe for most of the fourth quarter of the 35-21 loss in Fort Worth, Texas, and also sat on a stool at times to get off his fe...
Giants owner John Mara announces cancer diagnosis
New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced his cancer diagnosis on Monday.,The 70-year-old team president and chief executive officer said he is feeling "strong and optimistic.","I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have been following the treatment plan recommended by an outstanding tea...
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg 'continuing to fight' cancer
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg said Wednesday he is "continuing to fight" cancer and is prioritizing time with those closest to him.,He posted a letter addressed to his fans and extended baseball family on Instagram.,"I wanted to share an update regarding my health," wrote Sandberg, 65. "It's bee...
Former NFL LB Bryan Braman battling rare cancer
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman is "in the fight of his life," battling a rare and aggressive cancer, according to his agent.,Braman, 38, was a special-teams standout for the Houston Texans (2011-13) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2014-17), highlighted by a Super Bowl LII championship with the Eagl...
Randy Moss returns to ESPN in studio role following cancer treatment
Randy Moss plans to return to ESPN and his NFL role on "Sunday NFL Countdown" this season, the Athletic reported Tuesday.,Moss, 48, revealed he received treatment for cancer that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The cancer was found between his pancreas and liver, Moss said last year. ,...
Alex Ovechkin using record chase to raise money for cancer research
Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin is turning his pursuit of the NHL record for goals scored into a fundraiser for pediatric cancer.,Ovechkin announced Wednesday the founding of "The GR8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer," pledging to donate money for each goal he scores from now through the...
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze battling early stage prostate cancer
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university said Friday.,Auburn said Freeze's cancer is in the early stages and is "very treatable and curable.",Freeze, 55, will continue with his coaching duties while undergoing treatment.,"Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnos...
Randy Moss returns to ESPN set amid cancer battle
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss made his return to ESPN on Sunday, joining the "Sunday NFL Countdown" crew in New Orleans amid his battle with cancer.,Moss had been on leave from the weekly pregame show since announcing Dec. 6 that he was taking time away to address a health issue...
Wade Boggs: 'I am cancer free'
Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs said he is now "cancer free," five months after he revealed he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer.,He shared his good news Friday on his X account.,"An extremely emotional day," Boggs wrote. "I can't thank my doctor's Dr. Engleman and Dr. Heidenberg enough ...
Dwyane Wade reveals he had cancerous tumor removed from kidney
Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right kidney in December 2023, he revealed during his podcast published on Thursday.,Wade, who turned 43 on Jan. 17, made his first public comments on the health issue on "The Why with Dwyane Wade" while speaking with podcast...
Dick Vitale cleared for return to sideline, broadcasting role at ESPN
A month after trumpeting Dickie V is cancer-free, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale said Wednesday he has been cleared by doctors to return to the sideline and call games for ESPN. ,"Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS . He s...
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski played through breast cancer
Gabriela Dabrowski, a WTA doubles star, competed and thrived while undergoing breast cancer treatments in 2024.,The 32-year-old Canadian announced the news Tuesday on Instagram.,"How can something so small cause such a big problem? This is the question I asked myself when I was diagnosed with breast...
Randy Moss reveals he underwent surgery to remove bile duct cancer
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss said Friday that he is recovering from a cancer surgery and will undergo radiation and chemotherapy.,Moss revealed the health crisis during an Instagram Live appearance. He said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct between the pancreas and liver.,Moss sai...
Dick Vitale says he’s cancer-free once again
Longtime ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Thursday he is cancer-free after his fourth diagnosis in four years.,Vitale, 85, revealed in June that he needed surgery to address lymph node cancer, just six months after beating his previous cancer diagnosis.,"SANTA CLAUS came ear...
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced Tuesday that his prostate cancer has relapsed and has spread to other organs. ,Sandberg also vowed to "continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this.",The following is Sandberg's statement in its entirety:,"To my Chicago Cubs, National Ba...
Canucks F Dakota Joshua reveals he had cancerous tumor removed
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor.,Joshua, 28, said he is continuing to recover from surgery but intends on playing in the 2024-25 season.,"This summer, I felt a lump on one of my...