(Video) NFL: So Dope! Cam Newton Charters Flight to Meet Kid Having Heart Surgery

Cam Newton came through in the clutch, hopping on a jet and flying to Atlanta to meet up with a 10-year-old fan who’s gearing up for heart surgery.


NBA: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Underwent Emergency Heart Surgery At UCLA Medical Center

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had an emergency quadruple coronary bypass performed at UCLA medical center, but the good news is he is doing just fine after. The hospital says the hoops Hall of Famer was admitted earlier this week, and had the lifesaving surgery on Thursday to clear major blockage of his heart. Fittingly, for the UCLA legend the surgery was performed by the hospital’s chief of cardiac surgery, Dr. Richard Shemin. Doctors say Kareem is expected to make a full recovery and he’s already looking forward to getting back to normal life activities soon.


NFL: Broncos Coach John Fox to Undergo Heart Surgery & Miss Several Weeks

Denver Broncos coach John Fox gave everyone quite a scare on Saturday when he was taken to the hospital after becoming dizzy and feeling chest pains.  It was suspected that he had a heart attack.  While that wasn’t the diagnosis he needs heart surgery and will miss several weeks, team spokesman Patrick Smyth confirmed Saturday night.  The 58-year-old Fox will undergo aortic valve replacement surgery early this week at a hospital in Charlotte, N.C.


NBA: Boston Celtics Voided Jeff Green’s Contract

If and when Jeff Green returns to the NBA — and the encouraging news heading into his heart surgery next week is that he likely will — he will have plenty of choices as to his next employer.  That’s because the Boston Celtics, in a move that was not made public, withdrew Green’s qualifying offer in mid-December, right around the time he failed his physical and had his one-year, $9 million contract voided.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl


Prince Philip Recovering After Heart Surgery

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, is recovering in the hospital after he underwent heart surgery last night. The 90-year-old Prince was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pains after some tests were done, the Prince had surgery to put coronary stent in place. The Queen was flown via helicopter to be at her husband’s side and the entire family, minus Prince Harry who is currently training in America, has visited the Prince. Read more after the jump. Julie1205


NBA: Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge Undergoes Heart Procedure

Bad things happen in threes.  Brandon Roy is retiring, Greg Oden suffered a setback, and LaMarcus Aldridge underwent heart surgery.  The Portland Trailblazers just can’t seem to catch a break.  They’ve been plagued with injuries since the beginning of time.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl


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