Jay Jagannathan, MD, will become team neurosurgeon consultant for Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.-based, Lake Superior State University Laker's hockey team at the start of the new season.

Timothy Kremchek, MD, will operate on Cincinnati Reds rookie Nick Senzel Sept. 24, MLB.com reports.

The Journal of Athletic Training, the scientific publication of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, published a thematic issue focusing on ankle sprains and instability.

The Detroit Pistons and Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System will open the William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine sports performance center in October, Crain's Detroit Business reports.

Steve Shin, MD, operated on the right thumb of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, NOLA.com reports.

The Arena Football League presented Marlton, N.J.-based Reconstructive Orthopedics with its Medical Partner of the Year award.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Mercyhealth was appointed as the exclusive sports medicine provider for Rockford (Ill.) University athletics, reports WREX. 

Steve Shin, MD, analyzed the right thumb of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Nola.com reports.

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Scott Hanson, MD, operated on the right hand of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kyle Crick, The Athletic reports.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache fixed the torn labrum of Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton on Sept. 10, the Minnesota StarTribune reports.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks visited Neal ElAttrache, MD, on Sept. 9 for a second opinion on his injured right elbow, according to the New York Post.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, examined the left shoulder of Twins center fielder Byron Buxton on Sept. 8, according to the StarTribune. 

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Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based Tri County Orthopedics welcomed David Klein, DO, in September.

Plans for a $80 million expansion of Athens-based University of Georgia’s football complex were approved by the UGA Athletic Association, reports Fox Sports.

Golfer Dustin Johnson underwent arthroscopic knee surgery performed by George Caldwell, MD, PGATOUR.com reports.

Sports Illustrated's list of "100 Figures Who Shaped the NFL's First Century" featured prominent sports medicine physician James Andrews, MD — and rightfully so.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine is offering a Saturday morning injury clinic for local athletes in middle school, high school and college.

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health established a new sports medicine program at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Sulphur Springs, reports KSST Radio.