Sport
Athletes Return from Injury
Two athletes returned to competition after injuries. Ben Askren, a wrestler, made an emotional return following a double lung transplant surgery. Julio Rodriguez, an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, rejoined the lineup after recovering from a concussion.
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ESPN
A year removed from double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
2026-07-19 05:33 UTC
ESPN
Seattle outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a three-time All-Star put on the seven-day injured list July 3 because of a concussion, was activated Saturday and rejoined the Mariners' lineup in time to drive in the winning run against the San Francisco Giants.
2026-07-19 05:33 UTC