His prognosis is “very good” after a lifesaving intestinal operation.

Robert Griffin III is undergoing major reconstructive surgery on his right knee today, and according to several reports, the operation could very well lead to the star quarterback missing the beginning of his sophomore season.

Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore announced Tuesday they completed last week what they are calling the “most extensive” face transplant ever conducted.

If you went to Georgetown or have been to any of its sporting events, you’ve likely seen Jack, the adorable bulldog that has served as the university’s official mascot since 1962. Well, Jack might be out of commission for the months to come—he’s injured.

Breaking right now from the Washington Times: Former Vice President Dick Cheney is at The George Washington University Hospital this morning to undergo elective surgery on his spine. Cheney visited GWU Hospital something like 643 times over the course of the Bush administration, typically taking his massive motorcade along for the ride, the Secret Service keen on shutting down nearby streets. But now that he’s no longer in office, we’re curious to hear from…

First: Good news from Duke, where Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) underwent what his doctors are calling “successful” surgery today on a malignant brain tumor. While the initial announcement of Kennedy’s condition and potential treatment a couple of weeks ago did not include surgery as a likely option for the 76-year-old senator, Kennedy went forward with the aggressive procedure this morning. It has yet to be revealed exactly how much of the tumor surgeons were able…