All articles tagged with #return from injury
Aaron Judge has been activated from the IL after a three-month rib fracture and will return to the Yankees’ lineup against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium, a much-needed boost as New York chases the AL East and a possible World Series run; he’ll face live pitching for the first time since May, so rust questions linger despite his proven impact.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, rehabbing from a severe leg injury, says he’ll be ready for Week 1 and aims for 2,000 rushing yards on about 300 carries this season. He had 617 yards on 125 carries as a rookie, and with a full 17-game schedule he believes the goal is possible—one that nine NFL backs have achieved, most recently Saquon Barkley in 2024—while the Giants’ team rushing record is 1,860 by Tiki Barber.
Jayson Tatum returned from a ruptured Achilles after 298 days, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists as the Celtics defeated the Mavericks 120-100, overcoming a slow start and drawing strong ovations from the TD Garden crowd.
Ben Simmons made a successful return to the Brooklyn Nets after nearly three months, nearly dropping a triple-double in their win over the Utah Jazz. He finished with 10 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds in just 18 minutes of play, shooting a perfect 5-of-5 from the field. Simmons had been out since November with a back injury and expressed gratitude for the effort and discipline it took to return to the court. The Nets' head coach praised Simmons' impact on the game, and the team will next face the Phoenix Suns.
Dallas Goedert is expected to make his return to the Philadelphia Eagles' lineup on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the last three games with a forearm fracture. His teammates are thrilled to have him back, recognizing his consistency and versatility as a dual-threat tight end. Goedert's absence was felt in both the passing and running game, as the Eagles lacked a consistent third option and a threat in the run game. His return is expected to provide a significant boost to the offense and relieve pressure on other playmakers. Despite the long layoff, Goedert feels ready to contribute and has been working on his conditioning during his recovery.
Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace pitcher, made his first MLB start since late June after being sidelined due to shoulder inflammation. In his return, Kershaw threw five innings, allowing only one run on three hits, with four strikeouts and no walks. Despite his fastball velocity being slightly below his seasonal average, Kershaw's performance was solid. The Dodgers have managed a 21-9 record without him during his absence, and his return comes at a crucial time as they are currently missing several other starters.