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Forbes
22 minutes ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Rays Pitcher Hunter Bigge Recovering Nicely One Month After Being Struck By Foul Ball
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge, recovering from taking a line drive foul ball to the face June ... More 19, spoke to the media July 21 at Steinbrenner Field. Hunter Biggie was lying on the dugout floor in a fog and with blood in his mouth. He was able to move his feet, which was no small detail as he did his best to take inventory and grasp what had just happened. Within minutes, he was being wheeled through the emergency room doors of St. Joseph's Hospital. 'When I got hit, I had no idea what happened,' he said when meeting with the media prior to the Tampa Bay Rays game against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Monday. 'I was in a daze worried about my brain and worried about moving my body. I started moving my feet around while I was in the dugout and that made me feel really good. The fact I was worried about my brain, I guess my brain is probably okay.' There was much laughter as the 27-year-old spoke of his brain. Fortunately, he can laugh now, one month after a very scary incident at Steinbrenner Field. Plenty of support The way Bigge appeared as he was speaking to the media in the Rays' clubhouse, one would not suspect that he took a scorching (105 mph) foul ball off the right side of his face, let alone all of one month earlier. The Rays' dugout is on the first base side of cozy Steinbrenner Field and the ball came off the bat of switch-hitter Adley Rutschman, batting from the left side against righthanded pitcher Connor Seabold, at a seemingly impossible angle. A broken orbital bone is understandably a primary concern given Bigge would not want to risk damage to his vision. He gives his overall progress a thumbs up, much like that of which he gave as he was carted off the field, to the relief of every pair of eyeballs looking on. 'Very grateful to the Rays community and my family and my wife (Casey),' said Bigge, who has a bachelor's in physics from Harvard. 'She made sure I was getting smoothies and soft foods to make sure I didn't lose much weight. She has been a nurse the past month making sure that I have been very comfortable.' Likewise, the training staff has performed yeoman's work tending to the Orlando native. Their diligence, along with that of medical personnel, was vital. Assistant athletic trainer Aaron Scott immediately tended to the pitcher, who was on the 15-day IL at the time with a right lat strain. "I am really grateful for the athletic training staff,' he said. 'Aaron was on me immediately telling me everything was going to be okay, and the paramedics did a great job getting me out of the (ballpark). They took good care of me and said I was stable.' Bigge said he was told his face was 'pretty messed up.' While that was hardly a surprise, he was assured that he would be out of St. Joe's in short order, which he was. In the interim, he had ample visitors, including Rays head trainer Joe Benge, manager Kevin Cash and general manager Erik Neander. Bigge's phone would not stop buzzing as calls and texts from well-wishers, including those who had an idea of what he was enduring, piled up. 'Players who went through something similar reached out to me, and it was really nice to hear from them and share what they experienced,' said Bigge, who was discharged after less than three full days. Hopeful of pitching soon As Bigge continues to recover from the unfortunate incident, he is allowing for the possibility of appearing in a big league game before the 2025 season reaches the finish line. 'That is my goal, for sure,' he said. 'We will see how it goes. I think a lot of it is going to be based on how my face responds, how I am feeling. My orbital (bone) broke, so I don't want to do anything that would cause more damage to my eye.' Bigge, who was acquired from the Cubs along with Christopher Morel in exchange for Isaac Paredes at last year's trade deadline, had a 2.40 ERA in 13 outings prior to being placed on the IL earlier this season. While the hope is that it will not be his final stat line, he understands it truly is a day-to-day situation and nothing he would want to force. 'I think as long as I am checking boxes and slowly progressing, we will see how things go,' he said. 'I would love to pitch again soon.' Bigge has been working out, getting in some squats and shoulder exercises. So far, so good. 'Other than normal muscular soreness, I think I have been responding pretty well,' he said. 'The more I am doing, the more I feel like myself.'
BBC News
22 minutes ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Captain Graham out for three months but will still 'drive players on'
Newly-appointed captain Ross Graham is a "big loss" to Dundee United after being ruled out for three months following hamstring surgery, says manager Jim graduate Graham, 24, was appointed skipper of his boyhood club this week, but will be sidelined until late admitted the defender has had a recurring injury over the past 10 months and it "affected him greatly" in the second half of last latest setback came in the friendly with Oldham Athletic on speaking before Thursday's Conference League qualifier first leg against UNA Strassen in Luxembourg, said: "He's seen some specialists and had surgery to the hamstring."Hopefully, over the next two to three months, he will make a complete recovery. He will be back and available to play for us somewhere around the end of October."It's a big loss for us as a group. Particularly for myself having made him club captain."Graham is the first homegrown captain of the club this century and although he won't be on the pitch, Goodwin is adamant he'll still have an impact on the squad."He's a local lad," he added. "He knows what the club means to the supporters and he's able to relay that message to all of the players. "As much as he's not going to be out there with us on the pitch for a considerable period of time, his presence will still be felt within the dressing room."He'll continue to encourage the players and drive them on to success."
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Trump approves $50 million in federal funding for Michigan ice storm recovery
President Trump has approved $50 million in federal funds for Michigan to support repairs and recovery from the March ice storm in northern Michigan. Mr. Trump announced the funding on Tuesday on his Truth Social page. "I just spoke with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let her know I am approving $50 Million Dollars for the wonderful State of Michigan for Public Assistance to help them recover from the terrible Winter Storms they endured. It was my Honor to do so," Mr. Trump said in a post. "Great news for Northern Michigan!" Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall said in response to the federal funding approval. The March 28-30 ice storm caused so much damage to trees, roads, utility poles and infrastructure that the State of Michigan quickly listed several counties in a state emergency declaration. Some schools did not have classes for two weeks. The state officials' pitch for federal help included at least one in-person meeting among Hall, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Mr. Trump on the matter. "I'm glad to have received word from President Trump committing federal funds to help Northern Michigan communities impacted by the historic ice storm damage earlier this year. We have more details to gather, but I'm grateful for this response to my requests of the White House," Whitmer said on a social media post Tuesday. "This has been one of our top priorities at the Capitol, and President Trump was very concerned when Gov. Whitmer and I spoke to him about the terrible damage at the White House this spring," Hall added. "People up there are struggling, and our northern communities are running out of emergency resources. When we need help, President Trump delivers. This is a very important lifeline and one more big help for Michigan in a year full of big wins working together." Hall pointed to the Michigan announcement in a series of social media posts from the White House's Rapid Response 47 team. That series of announcements from the White House also included approvals of federal funding for: A page for announcements and resources has been set up on the Federal Emergency Management Agency page under the title "Michigan Severe Winter Storm." The State of Michigan has compiled its announcements and resources on the 2025 Northern Michigan ice storm page.
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
True-Life Account Of Surviving and Thriving With A Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Charleston, SC, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mental health continues to dominate conversations as a vital part of whole-body health. When diagnosed with a mental illness, patients can face an array of confusing treatment options that limit their ability to thrive. In this newly published memoir from Palmetto Publishing and author Deborah Francis, readers will get a personal look at how to handle a bipolar disorder (Type I or II) diagnosis. 'This memoir offers readers insight into the lifespan of someone who has journeyed 41 years with a bipolar disorder diagnosis,' said the author. 'It provides recovery from that experience as well as recovery from child sexual assault, suicide ideation, and the deaths of parents and siblings.' The author explains, 'The purpose is to provide a powerful example and provide the hope and promise that recovery is possible and hope is real through the depths of despair.' Discomfort in the Manic Mind: A Journey With Bipolar Disorder is available for purchase online at and Barnes and For more information about the author, please visit any of her social media platforms Facebook Instagram YouTube About the Author: Deborah Francis, formerly awarded 2009 Coordinator of the Year for NAMI NH's 'In Our Own Voice' Speakers Bureau, has dedicated her career to sharing her lived experience with bipolar disorder. Deb is tenured with over 22 years of experience publicly sharing her life journey through presentations. As a new author, she poetically writes in her memoir the experience throughout her lifespan of what it is like to live with mental illness. She details its complexity, including the stigma and challenges it brings to relationships, all while encouraging readers with her positive outlook and awe-inspiring life events. Media Contact: Deborah Francis, Available for interviews: Author, Deborah Francis Website: Attachment Leah Joseph Palmetto Publishing [email protected]
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
'Couldn't believe I buried my child': UAE father recalls son's fatal drug overdose
A grieving father in the UAE has shared the story of losing his son to a drug overdose, describing the devastating impact addiction had on their family. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' said the father, identified only as Abu Omar to protect the family's privacy. Devastated father, Abu Omar, spoke publicly for the first time in Recovered (Mut'aafi), a series launching by the Security Awareness Department at the General Department of Community Happiness, in collaboration with the General Department of Anti-Narcotics on Thursday. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' he said in the emotionally charged interview, recalling the moment he lost his son to addiction. The episode, titled 'A Cry of Pain and a Wakeup Call,' recounted how negative influences led his son down the path of substance abuse, with devastating consequences. Hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi, the episode carries a message for every household: stay alert, stay involved and protect your children from drugs and harmful company. The videocast is part of a wider initiative by Dubai Police to use digital storytelling and real testimonies to reach residents and families. Dr. Colonel Saud Al Rumaithi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Community Happiness, said the project is a human-centred effort to highlight both the tragic outcomes of drug use and the possibility of recovery. He said the series will also pay attention to Article 89 of the Federal Decree Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, which allows individuals struggling with addiction to seek treatment without facing legal action. Public awareness 'The initiative is part of Dubai Police's ongoing commitment to use innovative media tools to strengthen public awareness,' Al Rumaithi added. The 'Recovered' videocast will be available on Dubai Police's official YouTube channel and across social media platforms. As part of their preventive efforts, Dubai Police have launched several anti-drugs campaigns and programmes targeting students, parents, workers, and delivery drivers to raise awareness about narcotics and online threats. 'We visited labour camps, schools, shopping malls, and corporate offices. This year, we expanded our awareness efforts to four major exhibitions instead of one. We reached 270,000 school students and more than 20,000 university students,' said. Dr Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari, Director of the International Protection Centre at the General Department of Narcotics Control.
