Emma Raducanu played a career-high 36 matches in 2024, finishing with a 23-13 win-loss record (Getty Images)Like any athlete returning from a long-term injury, Emma Raducanu needed patience and perspective.The 22-year-old Briton is rebuilding her career after missing most of 2023 following surgery on both wrists and her left ankle.As of April, Raducanu was ranked 303rd in the world.Now, the 2021 US Open champion is back in the top 60 and feeling positive, after an eventful season ended on a high note.BBC Sport looks at Raducanu’s progress and how the British number two can improve in 2025.Wimbledon course and rankings…
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If you haven’t heard of Devin Williams» signature pitch, the “Airbender,” a wonderful changeup that seems to mock physics while discouraging hitters, you will soon. This is a great weapon for the new Yankees’ closer, one of the best finishing pitches in baseball.Brand talk adds some spice to Williams acquisition Friday in a trade with the Brewersbut the real value to the Yankees goes far beyond marketing. This brings us directly to how they emerge from their post-Juan Soto world. By adding Williams and Max Fritthe elite starter who agreed to an eight-year, $218 million contract last weekrunning prevention is…
Edge rusher Mike Green is joining the NFL after a big 2024 season at Marshall.Green had 17 sacks for the Thundering Herd this season, which was the most for any player in the Football Bowl Subdivision. He announced his intention to forgo his remaining eligibility and head to the NFL on Friday.Green also led the nation with 23 tackles for loss and had 84 tackles, three forced fumbles, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery to help his team win the Sun Belt Conference.It was an exceptional season for Green. He had 4.5 sacks for Marshall during the 2023 season…
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LeBron James (left) was on the bench with his son Bronny against the Portland Trail Blazers (Getty Images)Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said he doesn’t know when LeBron James will return after missing a second straight game.James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and four-time NBA champion, missed Sunday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a sore foot and Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves for reasons personal.Asked if he knew when James, 39, would be back with the team, Redick said: “No.”A 97-87 loss at Target Center in Minnesota was the Lakers’ eighth loss in 11 games,…
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MLB: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland AthleticsTORONTO — Right-hander Yimi García and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a two-year, $15 million contract Friday.García, 34, was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings in 10 appearances for the Mariners.He was 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA and five total saves this year in 39 games and 39 innings.García is 22-29 with a 3.59 ERA and 26 saves over 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-19), Miami (2020-21), Houston (2021), Toronto (2022-24). ) and Seattle.…
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker sat out of practice Friday, earning a questionable designation for Sunday’s game against the Packers.Walker, who leads Seattle with 542 rushing yards this season, is dealing with a calf injury.Zach Charbonnet has 400 yards and is tied with Walker for the team lead with seven touchdowns after totaling 134 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday.Wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) has no injury designations after a full practice Friday.The Seahawks have ruled out cornerback Tre Brown (hamstring), free safety Jerrick Reed (quad), tight end Brady Russell (foot), offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (hand) and strong safety K’Von…
Hockey Canada today announced its roster for the IIHF World Junior Under-20 tournament. Among a star-studded young team, Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie made the cut.Discover the 2⃣5⃣ players who will wear the 🍁 at #JuniorsWorld in Ottawa! 🇨🇦Here are the 2⃣5⃣ players who will wear the 🍁 at the #WorldJunior in Ottawa! 🇨🇦LIST: https://t.co/rkEYGrNFYrTRAINING: https://t.co/aaliYCMONH pic.twitter.com/JFDvmr9tYG– Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 13, 2024The 19-year-old forward was selected 27th overall by the Avalanche in the 2023 NHL Draft.Ritchie made his NHL debut this season with the Avalanche. He spent seven games with Colorado this season, scoring just one point in the form…