The Houston Astros have placed staff ace Justin Verlander on the injured list after he suffered a right calf injury on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko suffered a tendon tear in his left calf and on Friday postponed his title defense against British big man Tyson Fury.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, dealing with calf and hamstring injuries, experienced a setback and is questionable to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush has a strained calf, but the muscle is not torn, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers have placed two-time AL MVP Miguel Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list for the first time in his career.
The Indiana Pacers got a scare Wednesday night when forward Paul George had to be carried off the court by teammates midway through the fourth quarter of their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
