Football Player Ahmad Hardy Hurt by Gun

Introduction

Ahmad Hardy plays football for the University of Missouri. He is in the hospital now because a gun hit him in Mississippi.

Main Body

Ahmad went to a concert on Sunday, May 10, 2026. There was a big fight at the concert. A gun hit Ahmad in his left leg. He had surgery that day. Ahmad is a very great player. In 2025, he ran for many yards and scored 16 touchdowns. He was one of the best players in the country. The university helps Ahmad and his family. Many people think he can play in the NFL. Now, doctors must check his leg to see if he can play football again.

Conclusion

Ahmad is doing okay after his surgery. He does not have a date to return to football yet.

Learning

🕒 Time-Travel Words

Look at how we talk about the past and the present in this story:

The Past (Finished)

  • went → go
  • was → is
  • hit → hit
  • had → have
  • ran → run
  • scored → score

The Present (Now)

  • is (Ahmad is in the hospital)
  • helps (The university helps him)
  • think (People think he can play)

Key Tip: When we see -ed at the end of a word (like scored), it usually means it happened yesterday or a long time ago. When we see a word like is or helps, we are talking about right now.

Vocabulary Learning

football
a sport played with a ball
Example:I love watching football on TV.
football (n.)
a sport played with a ball and teams
Example:She loves to watch football on Sunday mornings.
hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She went to the hospital after the accident.
player (n.)
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:The player signed a new contract with the team.
gun
a weapon that shoots bullets
Example:The police found a gun in the alley.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his knee while playing soccer.
concert
a live performance of music
Example:They went to a concert last night.
plays (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:She plays the piano every day.
fight
a physical struggle between people
Example:The fight broke out in the hallway.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:After the accident, he was taken to the hospital.
leg
the part of the body that supports walking
Example:He injured his leg during the game.
hit (v.)
to strike or strike with force
Example:The ball hit the window and broke it.
surgery
a medical operation to fix something
Example:She had surgery to repair her broken arm.
concert (n.)
a live music performance
Example:They attended a concert at the downtown arena.
family
people related by blood or marriage
Example:The family gathered for dinner.
fight (n.)
a physical struggle or argument
Example:The fight at the party was quickly broken up.
doctor
a person who treats sick people
Example:The doctor explained the treatment plan.
leg (n.)
the lower limb of the body
Example:She sprained her leg during the race.
check
to examine something to see if it is okay
Example:Please check the documents before signing.
surgery (n.)
a medical operation to treat injury or disease
Example:The surgery was successful and he is recovering.
return
to go back to a place
Example:He will return to school next week.
great (adj.)
very good or excellent
Example:It was a great day for the team.
date
a specific day in the calendar
Example:The date of the meeting is June 15.
run (v.)
to move quickly on foot
Example:He will run in the marathon next month.
yards (n.)
a unit of distance used in sports
Example:The field is 100 yards long.
scored (v.)
to earn points in a game
Example:He scored a goal in the last minute.
best (adj.)
the most excellent or highest quality
Example:She is the best singer in the choir.
country (n.)
a nation or state
Example:They traveled to a new country last summer.
helps (v.)
to give assistance or support
Example:The volunteer helps the elderly with groceries.
family (n.)
a group of related people
Example:Family gatherings are important to them.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Many people attended the festival.
think (v.)
to have an opinion or belief
Example:I think we should leave now.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:They will play chess after lunch.
doctors (n.)
medical professionals who treat patients
Example:Doctors are working hard at the clinic.
check (v.)
to examine or inspect
Example:The mechanic will check the car's engine.
see (v.)
to look at or observe
Example:I see the mountains from my window.
again (adv.)
one more time
Example:Please try again if you fail.
doing (v.)
performing an action
Example:She is doing her homework right now.
okay (adj.)
satisfactory or acceptable
Example:Everything is okay after the repairs.
after (prep.)
following in time
Example:After the meeting, we went home.
date (n.)
a specific day or appointment
Example:She has a date with her friends tomorrow.
return (v.)
to come back or go back
Example:He will return to the office next week.