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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What happened to Ronald Acuna Jr.? Why Braves star was replaced by teammate Matt Olson for Home Run Derby
It's been a difficult season for the Braves, but the triumphant return of Ronald Acuna Jr. gave fans something to cheer for in the first half. While it took the former MVP an additional year to get back to form after a 2021 ACL tear, he wasted no time after returning in late May from a second ACL tear. Acuna enters the All-Star break with 12 home runs in 45 games and an OPS north of 1.000 despite sitting out for nearly an entire year. Advertisement An All-Star starter, Acuna was initially announced as the first participant in the Home Run Derby, but he won't be competing at Truist Park on Monday night. Matt Olson, who hit 54 home runs for the Braves in 2023, is taking his place. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Here's what you need to know about Acuna's decision to pull out of what would have been his third Home Run Derby appearance. MORE: How Ronald Acuna Jr. is thriving after torn ACL Why isn't Ronald Acuna Jr. in the Home Run Derby? Acuna was scratched from the lineup by the Braves on Tuesday with lower back tightness. Acuna returned Wednesday to hit two home runs and said he was looking forward to competing, but the injury was enough for him to pull out of the derby by Friday. Acuna isn't believed to be dealing with anything serious, as he played out the Braves' final series of the first half and is still slated to start the All-Star Game, but it's no surprise that Atlanta wasn't keen on letting Acuna take dozens of forceful swings with a bad back — particularly with the time he's already missed due to ACL injuries. Advertisement Olson, who is one of the most durable players in baseball and already has a derby appearance under his belt, took Acuna's place. MLB reliably chooses a hometown player to compete in the Home Run Derby, so the All-Star slugger was a natural choice to fill Acuna's shoes. Olson will be looking to become the fourth player to win the derby in his home ballpark and first since Bryce Harper in 2018. MORE:Meet the full Home Run Derby lineup Is Ronald Acuna Jr. injured? Acuna dealt with lower back tightness in the week leading up to the Home Run Derby, but his decision to sit out of the derby is believed to be precautionary. The 27-year-old only missed one game with the ailment and will still start the All-Star Game on Tuesday. Advertisement For the Braves, it makes plenty of sense to hold Acuna out of the derby. A sore foot or knee might not be a serious problem in this setting, but it's easy to see how a back issue could worsen after taking numerous high-powered swings in a short amount of time. The path to postseason contention is extremely narrow for the Atlanta, but the organization doesn't want to see its star miss any more time after losing nearly two calendar years to different ACL tears. Monday would have marked Acuna's third Home Run Derby appearance. He reached the semifinals in 2019 but was eliminated in the first round of the 2022 derby. MORE:Does the Home Run Derby actually ruin players' swings?
Al Arabiya
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Red Sox rhp hunter dobbins says he's done for season after tearing right acl
Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins said on Saturday he knew his season was probably over when he felt a familiar feeling in his knee. He was right. Dobbins was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament—his second ACL tear in his right knee. 'Yeah. I've torn my ACL in this knee before and it was the same feeling,' he said, standing in the middle of Boston's clubhouse with a red sleeve on his right leg. 'Kind of some denial went into it, tried to go through that warm-up pitch, felt the same sensation again, so at that point I knew what it was.' For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Dobbins tore the same ACL playing high school football. Covering first base in the second inning of Boston's 5-4 walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the 25-year-old Dobbins stepped awkwardly and limped after recording an out by making a catch on a throw from first baseman Abraham Toro. Dobbins took one warm-up toss before manager Alex Cora stopped him from attempting any more. 'Tough,' Cora said before the Red Sox faced the Rays. 'He put himself on the map, right, did a good job for us. When it happened, I thought something minor. Talking to him, he felt it right away. He's been through that before.' Dobbins said he found out about Boston's dramatic win while being examined. 'I was actually in the MRI machine and they were giving me score updates in between each one,' he said. 'Right after the last one they said, 'I think you'd like to hear this, you just won by a walk-off.' That was pretty cool to hear the guys picked me up.' The Red Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Richard Fitts. 'In my head I have opening day next year kind of circled,' Dobbins said. 'Whether or not that's realistic, I don't know, but that's my goal.'
News.com.au
27-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Super Netball round 12: Hulita Veve ruled out for season with ACL injury
Queensland Firebirds co-captain Hulita Veve will be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL tear - the second player to be ruled out for the remainder of the club's 2025 campaign this week. The Firebirds revealed on Friday the 29-year-old midcourter and Tongan international injured her ACL in training earlier this week. The club said Veve would consult with a specialist in the coming days to determine when she would undergo surgery. Veve's injury comes after Firebirds goal attack Tippah Dwan was this week also ruled out of the rest of the season due to an ongoing knee injury. Firebirds head coach Kiri Wills said the loss of Veve's was a blow to the team's on-court leadership. 'This is a massive blow for Hulita and for all of us at the club,' Wills said. 'Not only is Hulita a leader in our club, she's a hugely popular and important part of our purple family and I know everyone will be doing all we can to support her as she begins her rehabilitation. 'It's a huge loss for us on court - but we have a resilient group and I know Hulita will want us to do all we can to finish the season as strongly as possible.' Veve was named as a co-captain alongside defender Ruby Bakewell-Doran this year. A premiership winner with the Firebirds in 2016, the mother-of-two made a successful return as a full-time contracted Super Netball player last season. The Firebirds sit at the bottom of the Super Netball ladder with three rounds remaining in the regular season.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mavericks Issue Major Announcement on Kyrie Irving
Mavericks Issue Major Announcement on Kyrie Irving originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks' picture for 2025-26 and beyond won't be complete without Kyrie Irving ... and suddenly there is some optimism regarding the All-Star's rehab process and a possibly brighter picture. ... Advertisement Sooner. In a conversation on the "DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast," Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd provided positive insight regarding Irving's recovery timeline from the devastating ACL tear that derailed both the star guard's and the team's 2024-25 season. While the typical recovery period for an ACL tear ranges from 10 to 12 months, Kidd's comments suggest Irving could return to the court earlier than expected. "We know he won't be back until January, February, March," Kidd said during his podcast appearance. "I wouldn't be surprised if he's back early." Kidd was careful not to commit to a specific timeline, adding, "I didn't want to put a time limit on it, because I don't want to be held to, 'Well, you said January,' so we got to give me some leeway there." Advertisement Irving suffered the injury in early March, effectively ending what had already become a challenging season for the Mavericks. Previous reports indicated the organization was targeting a January return for Irving, which would mark approximately 10 months of recovery time. Kidd's assessment of Irving's rehabilitation progress appears overwhelmingly positive. "As you know, he documents everything, so just talking to him, his spirit, he's in the right frame of mind," Kidd noted, highlighting the eight-time All-Star's mental approach to recovery. With Irving sidelined for at least the first two months of the 2025-26 campaign, the Mavericks face critical roster decisions this offseason. Kidd acknowledged the team is exploring options to temporarily fill the void at point guard. Advertisement "Being able to build the roster, maybe looking for a player that can fill that void until he can get back, also a player that can play with [Kyrie], also a player that might not play as much when [Kyrie] comes back," Kidd explained, outlining the complex calculus facing the front office. Dante Exum and Spencer Dinwiddie handled playmaking duties in Irving's absence last season, but both enter free agency this summer, leaving the Mavericks with significant decisions to make. The organization must also balance urgency with prudence regarding Irving's return timeline. At 34 years old by next March, rushing back from such a significant injury carries substantial risk, regardless of Irving's determination to return ahead of schedule. Jason Kidd (right) And Kyrie Irving (left)By Tony Fisher As the offseason unfolds, the organization's approach to temporarily replacing Irving while simultaneously building around the future Flagg-Irving pairing will be closely watched by Mavericks faithful eager for a return to contention. Related: Micah Parsons and Mark Cuban Offer Their Keys to Success This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
03-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Callan Ward tells all post ACL tear
AFL: Callan Ward has stopped by to speak to Gerard and Garry on AFL 360 after suffering a potential career-ending ACL tear.
