surgery

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Open champion Gary Woodland, after winning the Houston Open, his first victory on the PGA Tour since brain surgery nearly ended his career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Garcia, who missed his junior season after arm surgery, touched 97 mph while striking out 10 and giving up three hits in six innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He had surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, sustained following a challenge by Micky van de Ven as he scored against Spurs in a 2-1 win on 20 December.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

These platforms don’t need beauty filters that show 12-year-olds what they’d look like after cosmetic surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

His broken ribs and vertebrae would likely heal without surgery.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow