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Tatum Confronts Rust as Celtics Navigate Achilles Comeback
sports18 days ago

Tatum Confronts Rust as Celtics Navigate Achilles Comeback

Jayson Tatum, returning roughly 10 months after an Achilles tear, admitted frustration at not yet feeling like himself as he works to regain rhythm; in eight games he’s averaging 19.1 PPG on 38.8% FG and 29.3% from three (including a 16-point, 11-rebound effort after a scoreless first half in a Minnesota loss), while Boston is 6-2 in his return and clinging to a half-game edge for the No. 2 seed as Jaylen Brown emphasizes the need for continued communication and fit.

Gratitude Fuels Tatum’s Return for Celtics
sports1 month ago

Gratitude Fuels Tatum’s Return for Celtics

Before his return, Jayson Tatum publicly thanked Celtics coaches, trainers and staff for supporting his 10-month Achilles rehab, calling it a moment of gratitude. He then posted 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a 120-100 win over Dallas, with teammates saying his heartfelt message underscored how the team’s togetherness and effort helped him feel connected as Boston moves toward a deep playoff run.

top-stories1 month ago

Tatum's comeback reshapes the East's balance

Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury to lead the Boston Celtics in his 2025-26 season debut, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, signaling a potential shift in Eastern Conference power dynamics as Celtics teammates and coaching staff praised the resilience and depth that could carry them into the playoffs, while questions about return tempo and durability linger.

Colts' Daniel Jones Transition Tag Raises Red Flags Over Strategy
sports1 month ago

Colts' Daniel Jones Transition Tag Raises Red Flags Over Strategy

Colts placed a one-year transition tag on Daniel Jones for roughly $6 million below the franchise tag, likely as a placeholder while he rehabs an Achilles injury and the team weighs a longer deal and Alec Pierce’s future; but with a tight quarterback market, limited backup options, no 2028 first-round pick until then, and the risk of Jones signing elsewhere, the move carries significant financial and strategic risk for Indianapolis.

Padres add Griffin Canning to bolster rotation on low-risk deal
baseball1 month ago

Padres add Griffin Canning to bolster rotation on low-risk deal

San Diego signed right-hander Griffin Canning to a deal that will be finalized after a physical, adding rotation depth amid health questions for Darvish and a reshuffled staff; the 29-year-old is returning to Southern California after time with the Angels and Mets, including a ruptured Achilles in 2025, and velocity up to 93 mph in a showcase. Terms are undisclosed, and San Diego must create 40-man space after Castellanos’ signing.

Kittle Sidelined by Torn Achilles as 49ers Top Eagles in Wild-Card
sports2 months ago

Kittle Sidelined by Torn Achilles as 49ers Top Eagles in Wild-Card

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in their 23-19 wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, exiting in the second quarter after his lone catch. With Kittle out, Jake Tonges became the starting tight end, while Demarcus Robinson and Christian McCaffrey led the receiving effort; the 49ers have battled injuries at multiple positions this season.

Kittle Tears Achilles, 49ers Brace for Postseason Without Him
sports2 months ago

Kittle Tears Achilles, 49ers Brace for Postseason Without Him

In the 49ers' 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, George Kittle ruptured his Achilles, likely ending his season and potentially altering his and the team's outlook as he nears 33. With a $76 million extension through 2029 now in question, San Francisco may lean on Jake Tonges, while also weighing how to manage aging veterans going forward.