What concerns are real for the Celtics amid their difficult first half? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics have so rarely lost consecutive games over the past 14 months that the first losing streak of the 2024-25 season is probably higher than it should be. However, it is clear that the Celtics, losers of four of their last seven games, are in a somewhat rare situation.A shaky schedule, injuries and that championship goal on their backs all contributed to Boston’s first uneven stretch of basketball of the season. No one is panicking, but with a busy and busy…
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With questions at quarterback, Eagles bring back a familiar face originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWith Jalen Hurts in the concussion protocol and Kenny Pickett dealing with a rib injury, the Eagles re-signed quarterback Ian Book on Thursday.The Eagles signed Book to their practice squad as an emergency QB behind Hurts, Pickett and Tanner McKee.Book, the Saints’ 2021 4th round pick, was a waiver claim from the Eagles on August 31, 2022 and spent the entire 2022 season on the active roster. He dressed twice but never appeared in a game.They released him at the end of 2023 training camp…
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Aryna Sabalenka finished the 2024 season as world number one (Getty Images)World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she feels “fresh and ready to go” for the new tennis season as she looks to back up her stellar year.The Belarusian defended her title at the Australian Open in January before winning the US Open in September – her third major singles title.She also replaced Iga Swiatek at the top of the world rankings and finished year-end number one.The 26-year-old will open her season at the Brisbane International, which begins on December 29.“There are so many things to improve on,” Sabalenka said.“I…
Here’s the latest buzz around the Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasakiwho is expected to sign with an MLB team in January…December 24, 3:30 p.m.Rangers met with Sasaki last week, general manager Chris Young told reporters Monday.As is the case with the Mets, the Rangers’ rotation appears to be pretty much settled after bringing in the right-hander Nathan Eovaldi back on a three-year deal this offseason, but the 23-year-old has upside and potential that any team would be willing to make room for.Texas was one of eight teams that traveled to Japan for one of Sasaki’s starts earlier this year.The…
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The St. Louis Blues couldn’t have been happier last year when they had a then-franchise record seven prospects selected to represent their respective countries at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.So when a year later they waste little time breaking that record with nine this year, which also includes an NHL high, it does wonders.The group includes four representatives from Czechia, two from each of Sweden and two from Slovakia and one representing the United States, the reigning gold medalists.They understand…* Czechia: Adam Jiricek (2024, first round), Jakub Stancl (2023, fourth round), Adam Jecho (2024, third round) and Ondrej Kos…
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