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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, 67, said he will undergo back surgery on June 25 and a hip procedure during the All-Star break but does not expect to miss games.
espn.comMilwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he will have back surgery on Thursday and a hip procedure during the All-Star break. Murphy, 67, said the discomfort in his back is related to the hip issue and that the pain has become worse. He said he does not expect to miss any games.
"I can't live like that," Murphy said. " Murphy did not reveal details of the procedures. He sat in a chair in the Brewers' dugout during Friday night's 3-2 loss to Atlanta. Murphy entered Saturday with a 235-162 record in his third season in Milwaukee.
His overall major-league managerial record, including 42-54 with San Diego in 2015, stands at 277-216. He has been named National League Manager of the Year for each of the past two seasons. The Brewers lead the NL Central.
The team plays three games at Cincinnati on Monday through Wednesday before an off day Thursday and a seven-game homestand.
ESPNThe 17-year-old amateur surprised his father with a caddie swap on the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills on Father's Day. Russell finished his first U.S. Open at 7 over par.
The 15-year-old scored 94 off 29 balls, including 10 fours and eight sixes, as India A reached 377 for 9 against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.
WWE is evaluating a possible event on the White House lawn following the UFC Freedom 250 card held there last weekend. The mixed-martial-arts show featured a main-event finish and post-fight remarks between two fighters.