David Altchek confirmed the initial diagnosis of RHP Nick T

H2K Gaming can still reach the 2016 World Championship despite its loss against Splyce in the semifinals. For that to happen, it has to prevail against the Unicorns of Love in the third-place match, and have G2 Esports beat Splyce in the finals. If G2 wins, and if H2K clinch third place, it will go to Worlds with a point differential over Splyce.However, H2K may have to achieve that feat without its starting AD carry, Ales Freeze Knezinek, as he nurses the tendonitis in his right wrist. The timetable for recovery is usually six weeks, but because he aggravated it throughout the season, it may take up to two months or more.Freeze noticed the first warning signs before the summer split started, and booked a series of appointments with a doctor in Berlin. At the first appointment, the doctor told him that the tiredness in his hand was a result of his grueling schedule practicing in front of the computer. The hand was getting tired after playing 10 hours a day, Freeze said. But 10 hours was normal for a professional gamer.Things changed at the second appointment when Freeze started noticing pain, rather than tiredness.The second game [in the EU LCS], I could only play six [or] seven games because the hand started hurting, Freeze recalled. I would have to force myself to play more, which I obviously did because I wanted to practice harder. In the end, [that] wasnt the greatest idea.Freezes doctor ordered an X-ray and MRI to follow up. The X-ray showed nothing, but Freeze had to wait more than a month and a half for the MRI, which meant the pain in his wrist progressively intensified as he continued practicing and playing. In the meantime, he had taken matters in his own hands, visiting a physiotherapist daily at 8 a.m., a time that many players in esports might consider too early (most professional gamers stay up late to practice, which means their schedules can start as late as 1 p.m.).In the end, Freezes hand was overwhelmed by the stress.I did everything I could -- exercises, everything -- but nothing was helping, he said. Nothing was improving the situation. It kept getting worse to the point where I couldnt play anymore. At that point, I had to step down, which was very stressful for me.Freeze also endured stress from his performance slumps, which is customary with injuries. As time went on, he also cut down his practice and playing time drastically. Ten hours of practice, scrimmages and solo queue winded down to five, and that meant less time to work on mechanics and widening his champion pool. Alas, as is customary with slumping professional players, the vocal minorities on reddit and social media criticized him louder than ever before.It took him five weeks to overcome the noise his detractors made on social media, and it was no easy feat. Everything that happened to the team was basically my fault, which was a very big hit because everyones literally blaming me for everything, so I got to experience how that feels, he stated pensively. In the end, I managed to look for the constructive criticism and not the flaming, so that helped me. It took me four or five weeks, though, to get over it.In the process, he also discerned between fans and haters. When a player plays well, everyone says he plays well, stated Freeze, before thanking his fans. But when he is in a slump and struggle, then he realizes how [many] true fans he has because only true fans will keep supporting him even though he has been slumping.His mental toughness improved, but his hand did not. As the end of the split neared, he abstained from playing solo queue and focused solely on scrims. However unlikely, setbacks can unveil breakthroughs, and Freezes practice habits benefited heavily. Rather than grinding the ladder, he watched games from other regions and noted things he could improve. What made Bae Bang Jun-sik stand out in South Korea? What about Gu imp Seung-bin in China?Its a very different approach of learning and improving if you start watching five different players, [the] best AD carries, Freeze said. Then you start connecting the play styles and take the best from each and try to implement that into your own play.Despite the silver lining, he still ranks this split as his hardest. It was difficult enough that he opted to sideline himself starting in the ninth week of the EU LCS summer split. But it has improved his efficiency as a professional gamer for the long term.You never know when certain things are going to happen to you and youre just going to get over the obstacle and struggle. It definitely made me stronger, he said. Even though Im sad how it went, Im glad for it as well because it made me approach the game differently and made me realize how inefficient I was with my practice and the way I played. Dave Robinson Super Bowl Jersey . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. Paul Hornung Super Bowl Jersey . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. http://www.officialgreenbaypackerspro.com/Josh-jackson-packers-jersey/ .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. Davante Adams Super Bowl Jersey . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. ZaDarius Smith Super Bowl Jersey . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Los Angeles Angels provided plenty of run support for Tyler Skaggs in his return to the majors.Way more than he needed.Skaggs pitched seven innings in his first big league start in two years and Yunel Escobar went 5 for 5 to help the Angels pound the Kansas City Royals 13-0 on Tuesday night.Kole Calhoun drove in four runs and Carlos Perez had four hits, including a home run. Mike Trout drove in three runs, and Johnny Giavotella had three hits and scored three times.Escobar matched a career high for hits and the Angels collected 22 overall, equaling their season best.Addressing what he thought was the best part of the night, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said: Theres no doubt watching Tyler go out there and, once he got his feet on the ground, bringing all his pitches into the game. He had a good crisp fastball, good changeup, good curveball. He mixed his pitches up well.The 25-year-old Skaggs allowed three singles, struck out five and walked one.I was definitely nervous, my first time on a big league mound in two years, Skaggs said. I just wanted to get that first batter out of the way. I started relaxing after that.The left-hander, who had elbow surgery in August 2014, had his fastball clocked in the 91-95 mph range.He just did a fantastic job, Royals manager Ned Yost said. He was very impressive. Thats pretty good stuff he featured out there tonight.Calhoun doubled home Escobar in the first inning. The Royals have been outscored 73-51 in the first inning after allowing only 68 first-inning runs last year.Calhoun drove in another run in the fourth with a groundout. He also had a sacrifice fly in the sixth and another run-scoring grounder in the ninth.Perez led off the sixth with his fifth homer.Royals right-hander Dillon Gee (3-4) was charged with five runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings.The Angels sent 13 men to the plate in a seven-run ninth. Reserve catcher Drew Butera got the final out in his second pitching appearance of the season.Anytime I have too come in and pitch, its never a fun time, Butera said.dddddddddddd Its an unfortunate situation. I hope this is the last time in my career.The Royals have dropped six of seven to fall three games below .500 for the first time this season.MONDESI CALLED UPRaul Mondesi, the first player to make his major league debut in the World Series, was called up and inserted into Kansas Citys lineup at second base. He went 0 for 3 and committed an error on the first ball hit to him in the first inning.Mondesi, who turns 21 on Wednesday, struck out as a pinch hitter in Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Mets.Mondesi hit .400 in his final nine games with Triple-A Omaha with seven RBI and five stolen bases. He began the season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, but was suspended for 50 games in May for testing positive for a banned substance.The Royals optioned utilityman Whit Merrifield to Omaha. Merrifield hit .317 in his first 34 games, but only .169 in his last 19 games, including going 1 for 17 after the All-Star break.CUNNINGHAM CUTThe Angels designated outfielder Todd Cunningham for assignment to make room for Skaggs. Cunningham hit .148 with one RBI in 20 games.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: Dr. David Altchek confirmed the initial diagnosis of RHP Nick Tropeanos ligament tear in his right elbow. The Angels are discussing options with Tropeano, who went to New York for the second opinion.Royals: OF Lorenzo Cain (left hamstring strain) will play his first rehab game Thursday with Triple-A Omaha. Well monitor it day to day and see how hes feeling, Yost said. Soon as feels like hes good to go, hell be back.UP NEXTAngels: RHP Matt Shoemaker starts for Los Angeles on Wednesday. He has allowed two or fewer runs in seven starts without getting a win.Royals: LHP Danny Duffy goes for Kansas City. He has won his past five decisions and is 3-0 with a 3.70 ERA at home. ' ' '