Rafael Nadal says he suffered a right knee injury while sitting in a chair on Sunday and was nearly forced to pull out of the Australian Open. The Spaniard and world No. 2 did manage to play and beat American Alex Kuznetsov 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in the first round on Monday. Nadal played with a heavy strap on his knee. He said an MRI revealed no damage.

Seiya Suzuki underwent an evaluation by the Chicago Cubs’ doctor on Monday, after which the team felt an MRI was necessary.

The Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament sprain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.

Mild structural changes visible in knee MRI scans are already common among adults in their thirties - even in those without knee pain or other symptoms. A study by the University of Oulu found signs of joint damage in more than half of the 33-year-old ...

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provides an early injury update for outfielder Mike Tauchman after he left the Astros game early.

Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.