Gundy apologizes
for ripping critics
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy apologized on social media Tuesday, a day after he lashed out at his team’s critics. The 57-year-old Gundy is in unfamiliar territory. He has 169 wins in 20 seasons at Oklahoma State, including 18 straight bowl appearances. His team was among the favorites to contend for the Big 12 title this season, but the Cowboys are alone in last place. The Cowboys (3-6, 0-6) have lost six in a row and must win out to avoid a losing regular season. A frustrated Gundy let loose on naysayers during his weekly media session on Monday. “In most cases, the people that are negative and voicing their opinion are the same ones that can’t pay their own bills,” Gundy said. “They’re not taking care of themselves. They’re not taking care of their own family. They’re not taking care of their own job. But they have an obligation to speak out and complain about others because it makes them feel better. But then, in the end, when they go to bed at night, they’re the same failure that they were before they said anything negative about anybody else.”
Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery
Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. The Dodgers say the Japanese two-way player is expected to be ready for spring training in February. Ohtani injured his nonthrowing shoulder while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt, which resulted in a shoulder dislocation. He returned to play the next three games, helping the Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games to win the championship. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team’s head physician, in Los Angeles. Ohtani was just 1 for 11 at the plate with a walk in the World Series following the injury. The 30-year-old produced one of the best regular seasons in baseball history, becoming the first player to have at least 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same season. It remains to be seen if the surgery will affect Ohtani’s planned return as a pitcher in 2025.