Hamstring muscles are heavily involved in sprinting and stopping, and are particularly at risk of injury in sports such as soccer.

Jalen Green speaks on his hamstring recovery while teaming up with Devin Booker for 57 points in a dominant win.

The hamstrings are three muscles located on the back of your thigh, and they’re responsible for bending your knee and extending your hip,” says Marissa Cummo, PT, DPT, assistant director of physical therapy at NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue.

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McConnell is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran floor general's next chance to return arrives Friday, when the Pacers take on the Hornets in Charlotte. The door is open for each of Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson to claim a more prominent role at point guard Wednesday.

The San Francisco Giants hope the injury won’t hinder this player’s ability to be ready to play on opening day.

Aiveon Terrell hosted private pro day with 29 NFL teams in attendance, but didn't finish after re-injuring his hamstring.

Brendan Vogt: Spencer Jones is out with a right hamstring strain. Zeke Nnaji is out with a left hip sprain. Aaron Gordon is probable with left calf tightness.

Terrell wasn't able to take part in Clemson's Pro Day in early March and now has aggravated his hamstring issue while attempting to host an exhibition for NFL teams ahead of April