Luke Jackson's Tommy John Surgery: A Long Road Back for the Relief Pitcher

American tennis player Mackenzie McDonald (born 1995) is a professional known for his college career and recent return to the tour following a period of loss of form during the COVID season. He returned to competition at the ASB Classic in Auckland and competed in the 2020 US Open, where he lost to Casper Ruud despite holding a two-set lead. McDonald also participated in the Open Sud de France after the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player. He reached the final of the Australian Open without dropping a set, defeating Roger Federer in the semifinals. At the Rome Masters, Djokovic lost to Murray but beat Nadal and Kei Nishikori in earlier rounds. Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007.

South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo (1957-2025) began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in the sitcom "Standby," the procedural dramas "Quiz of God" and "Dr." Choi died on May 27, 2025, due to undisclosed reasons.

Daniil Medvedev was born in Moscow to Sergey Medvedev and Olga Medvedeva. As the 3rd seed in the US Open, Medvedev reached the semifinals before losing to eventual champion Dominic Thiem. Medvedev won his singles match against Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime, but Russia was eliminated when Medvedev and Safiullin were defeated in the decisive doubles rubber. Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have faced each other 13 times since 2018, with Medvedev leading the rivalry, 9–4. Zverev won the first four matches of their rivalry, but Medvedev won eleven of the last thirteen of their encounters.

Alex de Minaur experienced mixed results leading up to and during the Australian Open. He had early losses at tournaments in June but secured a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2018 Australian Open by winning the Australian Open Playoff in December. Despite winning the first set, he lost the final in three sets. A groin injury sustained after the Australian Open forced him to miss two months of competition. De Minaur won his opening match at Wimbledon but was defeated by Steve Johnson in the second round.

Gareth James Ward is an Australian politician who served as the New South Wales Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Kiama since 2011. Ward was born in the Illawarra region and attended Bomaderry High School. In March 2017, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Education and retained his role as Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast.

Daniel Johns released his first solo EP "Aerial Love" in 2015 followed by his debut solo LP "Talk" later that year. Born in Newcastle, Australia in 1979, he is also known for hosting and starring in the Spotify Original Podcast "Who Is Daniel Johns?". His latest album "FutureNever" was released through his own label with a global deal with BMG. Johns has also been recognized at the ARIA Music Awards.

American operatic soprano Lauren Flanigan (born May 18, 1958) has had an active international career since the 1980s. She enjoyed a particularly fruitful partnership with the New York City Opera, appearing with the company almost every year since 1990. Flanigan was born in San Francisco, California, to Irish and Pennsylvania Dutch parents. She returned to Chicago in 2004-2005 to portray Tulip in the world premiere of William Bolcom's A Wedding. Flanigan is an award-winning soprano with a fierce commitment to performing the works of living composers. She has been commissioning solo work, revising unknown and underperformed American works, and exploring the style of the famous Stray Dogs “cabaret.” Now in its 17th year, she started Comfort Ye… an annual musical event to raise food and awareness for New York’s homeless.

"The Testaments," a sequel to Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale," won the 2019 Booker Prize alongside Bernardine Evaristo's novel "Girl, Woman, Other." Hulu, which produces "The Handmaid's Tale" TV series, will adapt "The Testaments" after the current show concludes. Atwood wrote "The Testaments" in coordination with the television series, ensuring continuity between the two narratives. Series showrunner Bruce Miller stepped down in early 2023 to focus on adapting "The Testaments" for television.

Jack McCoy is considered one of the best surf filmmakers ever, known for his stunning visuals that make other surfing films appear dull in comparison. McCoy's talent as a waterman and his ability to capture perfect shots at crucial moments are widely recognized. He excels at documenting surfing, its culture, and lifestyle through exceptional cinematography. McCoy started his journey as a cub reporter for Tracks magazine alongside Dick Hoole, learning from legendary figures like Wiz, Albe, and Frank Pithers. He believes in mastering all aspects of being a "waterman" and emphasizes the importance of personal discovery, adventure, and learning from mistakes. McCoy eventually transitioned from still photography to filmmaking, culminating in a screening of his film in his hometown with friends, heroes, and peers in attendance.

Brigitte Macron, born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux in Amiens, France, taught literature at the Collège Lucie-Berger in Strasbourg during the 1980s. She and Emmanuel Macron first met at the after-school drama club of Lycée la Providence. In 1989, she unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the city council of Truchtersheim. During Emmanuel Macron's 2017 presidential campaign, Brigitte played an active role, considered essential to his success by advisors.

Commander Lawrence denies ordering a hit on June, but his words raise suspicion. Gilead's reach extends far and wide, as seen in the threat against June and the Martha who delivers the news to Janine. June's near-death experience highlights Nick's limited power within Gilead, leading him to become a double agent. Commander Lawrence aims to improve Gilead's public image by assigning Janine to his household.

Anthony Edwards addressed his performance in the Timberwolves' Game 4 loss to the Thunder, where he had one of his quietest offensive nights this postseason. The game puts Minnesota on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs. Edwards defended his approach despite the lack of scoring output. The Thunder also secured a win by containing Timberwolves players Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.

Charlotte Allred Walker, born October 27, 1932, passed away April 19, 2025, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She owned and operated an art gallery in Cookeville. A memorial service will be held at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home on Saturday, April 26th at 3 p.m.

The 2025 Ampol State of Origin Series begins on May 28 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. Queensland has chosen a lineup with experience, including the returning coach who selected the fewest debutants for an opener in 31 years. New player Max King will be on the bench. The focus is on how Moses handles the pressure as the least-experienced starting player in Origin history. Suncorp Stadium operates cashless, only A3 size bags are allowed, and smoking/vaping is prohibited.

A Qantas flight landed with four passengers out of their seats assisting a cabin crew member injured during severe turbulence. A cabin crew member broke their ankle and was unable to move from the galley floor. Two other cabin crew members and two passengers, an off-duty cabin crew employee and a doctor, helped the injured worker in the rear galley while the plane landed. The captain directed all uninjured crew and passengers back to their seats twice. However, the report notes that the two injured cabin crew members did not receive immediate medical assessment or treatment. Qantas has since updated its post-event incident notification protocol to include contacting an on-call doctor in cases of significant cabin crew injury or illness.

Darren Scott, a well-known South African radio and TV personality, is battling melanoma, a form of skin cancer he was diagnosed with nearly 40 years ago. His fight has included multiple surgeries, cancer recurrences, and severe reactions to treatment. He's currently undergoing immunotherapy, which costs R80,000 every three weeks. Scott returned to South Africa after a visit with his children in the United States. He needs to work to afford his treatment, but due to an exclusionary period, he cannot broadcast. Despite this, South Africans have rallied behind him, raising nearly R130,000 to support his fight.

Ingrid Alexandra was born on January 21, 2004, at Rikshospitalet University Hospital in Oslo. She is the first child and only daughter of Crown Prince Haakon, heir apparent to the throne of Norway. She has been second in the line of succession since birth. She attended Sem Kindergarten in Asker, Akershus from April 2006 until August 2010. In November 2018, she christened the research vessel Kronprins Haakon, named after her father. In summer 2016, the Princess Ingrid Alexandra Sculpture Park opened in the Palace Park, with sculptures made for children – by children. She acted as a guide in the park when Prince William and Duchess Catherine visited Norway in 2018.