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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Emmet Sheehan sharp in his return and Will Smith heroic in Dodgers' walk-off win
Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Twenty-nine hours before his official return to the Dodger Stadium mound, Emmet Sheehan took a moment to get himself reacquainted with his home ballpark. In an empty Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, Sheehan walked onto the field at Chavez Ravine, climbed up a slope he hadn't toed since the 2023 season, and practiced his pitching motion a few times before returning to the clubhouse. Advertisement For Sheehan, such dry tosses are part of his normal pre-start routine. In any ballpark where he pitches, he likes to get a feel for the mound and its surroundings before the game. The only difference this time: how long it had been since he'd taken the bump in a big-league stadium. Read more: Plaschke: Lakers had a great ride with Buss family, but Dodgers owner will give team new life After an auspicious rookie season in 2023, in which his 4.92 earned-run average belied the potential he flashed with his low-arm-slot, high-velocity delivery, Sheehan missed all of last season and the first three months of this campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Advertisement A former sixth-round draft pick who blossomed into one of the organization's top pitching prospects during an impressive minor-league career, Sheehan became one of the many homegrown Dodgers pitchers to endure a major surgery after injuring his elbow in spring training last year. In recent months, however, his relatively seamless recovery process had fueled excitement throughout the organization leading up to his return on Wednesday. And over four sharp innings in the Dodgers' 4-3 win against the San Diego Padres — one that ended on a walk-off home run by Will Smith in the ninth — the 25-year-old right-hander showed exactly why. With his fastball sitting around 95 mph, and a tantalizing combination of sliders and changeups keeping Padres hitters off balance, Sheehan gave up just one run while striking out six batters in his big-league return. Advertisement He threw 65 pitches, 43 for strikes. He didn't issue a walk, while yielding only three hits. And the lone score against him came when second baseman Tommy Edman failed to corral a hard-hit one-hopper with two outs in the top of the second. Other than that, he posted nothing but zeroes. Sheehan wasn't the winning pitcher on Thursday. That honor went to another former prospect, left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who followed Sheehan with five stellar innings of long relief, flashing his own promising signs (including a fastball that touched 99 mph at one point) after an up-and-down start to his big-league career. Read more: The World Series (and traffic) returns to L.A. Stay sharp! Advertisement For most of his outing, Wrobleski was protecting a 3-1 lead the Dodgers took in the bottom of the fifth, when Max Muncy hit a leadoff triple, Hyeseong Kim followed an Andy Pages sacrifice fly with a double, and slumping rookie catcher Dalton Rushing plated the game's go-ahead runs on a two-run single. But with the Dodgers' bullpen worn thin from back-to-back bullpen games the previous two nights, Wrobleski went back to the mound in the ninth to try to finish things off. He couldn't, giving up two runs after a Max Muncy throwing error put him in a jam. However, Smith made sure it didn't matter, coming off the bench in the bottom of the ninth to whack a walk-off home run just over the right-field wall. Despite the late dramatics, it was Sheehan's return that had the biggest future implications on the Dodgers' season, giving their shorthanded rotation a badly needed, and highly intriguing, new option for the second half of the season. Advertisement While discussing Sheehan before the game, manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers always 'liked his makeup, his toughness, his ability to repeat his delivery, the swing-and-miss stuff, the preparation.' Read more: Lakers selling majority ownership of franchise to Dodgers owner But the way he navigated his Tommy John recovery — returning to action 13 months after undergoing the procedure last May — had added another element of optimism among team officials. Roberts noted how Sheehan had seemingly increased his physical strength during his rehab, with the once lanky 6-foot-5 pitcher now possessing noticeably more mass. He also explained how Sheehan has 'had a chance to watch a lot of baseball, learn and then now apply it.' Advertisement 'I think that's going to make him a better major league pitcher,' Roberts said. One start back, signs of such growth were already becoming clear. Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at the start of each series. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James appears during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, on Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there's no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar plans to return for his 23rd NBA season, which would make him the first player in league history to reach that milestone. But before he steps back on the court, James is prioritizing rest and recovery after he sustained a knee injury in the final game of the Lakers' playoff run. Advertisement James, 40, said his left knee is feeling 'good' after spraining a ligament in April, following the Lakers season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He emphasized that maintaining his body — through disciplined eating and training routines — remains essential to performing at the highest level. 'I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body and make sure I'm as close to 100% as possible when training camp begins in late September,' James told The Associated Press. He spoke during an interview about starring in a new 60-second commercial called 'What's Next?,' which announces the July 8-11 Prime Day dates as part of a global 'Greatness is a Deal Away' campaign. These days, James has built a wide-reaching partnership with Amazon, launching his men's grooming line and hosting the 'Mind the Game' podcast alongside NBA legend Steve Nash through Wondery. In the commercial, James is asked whether the retirement rumors are true, but his attention drifts toward the deals. While the NBA's all-time leading scorer might be tempted by discounts, he's far from done with the game. He still thrives on the daily grind — including practices, film sessions and shootarounds — and hasn't lost the hunger to compete. Advertisement A major reason he continues to push forward? Family. James credits the unwavering support of his wife, Savannah, and their three kids as a driving force. He's inspired by the chance to share the court with his oldest son, Bronny, who plays for the Lakers; to watch Bryce begin his college journey at the University of Arizona; and to cheer on Zhuri as she pursues volleyball. The best thing about his children is they've never pressured him to end his career, said James, who has a player option for next season that will pay him more than $56.2 million. Last season, he averaged 24.4 points per game along with 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds and was an All-NBA selection. 'They're like 'Dad, continue on your dream. This is your dream. Continue on your focus. You've been here for us this whole time,'" he continued. "When you have that type of support... it makes it a lot easier.' James knows the end of his legendary career is coming, but he's just not sure when. He said it would be 'insane' if he stuck around long enough to play with his son, Bryce, who would be draft eligible in 2026. 'At this point of my career, you think about when the end is. That's human nature,' he said. 'You think: Is it this year? Or next year? Those thoughts always creep into your mind at this point of the journey. But I have not given it a specific timetable, date. I'm seeing how my body and family reacts, too.'
BreakingNews.ie
04-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Two people die as small plane crashes into California neighbourhood
A small plane has crashed into a neighbourhood in Simi Valley, California, killing two people and a dog on board the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said. Fire crews responded, and police cordoned off the streets, warning people to stay clear of the area. Advertisement Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of one home in the Wood Ranch section of the community, which lies nearly 50 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Wreckage could be seen between the two homes. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that residents were inside at the time but said they evacuated with no reported injuries. Both homes sustained structural damage and were impacted by the fire, authorities said. The plane crashed in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday (Mark J Terrill/AP) About 40 firefighters attended the scene. Advertisement Officials initially reported one death. Later, the Simi Valley Police Department said the pilot, a passenger and a dog in the plane died. As of Sunday, authorities had not released any information about the occupants of the single-engine Van's RV-10, which is a popular home-built plane sold in kit form. They also did not say what might have caused the crash. An investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was also at the scene on Saturday. NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson said once the wreckage of the plane is documented, it will be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation. Advertisement Investigators will comb through the plane's maintenance records, weather forecasts, recordings of any air traffic control communications, witness statements, the pilot's background and any surveillance video that might have captured the aircraft. In January another Van's RV-10 crashed into a warehouse in Fullerton, which is south-east of Los Angeles, while trying to make an emergency landing, killing the pilot and his teenage daughter and injuring 19 people in the building. A preliminary report issued by the NTSB said that plane appeared to have had a door ajar during the flight.
The Herald Scotland
04-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Two people die as small plane crashes into California neighbourhood
Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of one home in the Wood Ranch section of the community, which lies nearly 50 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Wreckage could be seen between the two homes. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that residents were inside at the time but said they evacuated with no reported injuries. Both homes sustained structural damage and were impacted by the fire, authorities said. The plane crashed in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday (Mark J Terrill/AP) About 40 firefighters attended the scene. Officials initially reported one death. Later, the Simi Valley Police Department said the pilot, a passenger and a dog in the plane died. As of Sunday, authorities had not released any information about the occupants of the single-engine Van's RV-10, which is a popular home-built plane sold in kit form. They also did not say what might have caused the crash. An investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was also at the scene on Saturday. NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson said once the wreckage of the plane is documented, it will be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation. Investigators will comb through the plane's maintenance records, weather forecasts, recordings of any air traffic control communications, witness statements, the pilot's background and any surveillance video that might have captured the aircraft. In January another Van's RV-10 crashed into a warehouse in Fullerton, which is south-east of Los Angeles, while trying to make an emergency landing, killing the pilot and his teenage daughter and injuring 19 people in the building. A preliminary report issued by the NTSB said that plane appeared to have had a door ajar during the flight.
The Herald Scotland
04-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
One person dies as small plane crashes into California neighbourhood
Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of one home in the Wood Ranch section of the community, which lies nearly 50 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Wreckage could be seen between the two homes. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that residents were inside at the time but said they evacuated with no reported injuries. Both homes sustained structural damage and were impacted by the fire, authorities said. The plane crashed in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday (Mark J Terrill/AP) About 40 firefighters attended the scene. Authorities did not release any information about the pilot of the single-engine Van's RV-10, which is a popular home-built plane sold in kit form. They also did not say what might have caused the crash. An investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was also at the scene on Saturday. NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson said once the wreckage of the plane is documented, it will be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation. Investigators will comb through the plane's maintenance records, weather forecasts, recordings of any air traffic control communications, witness statements, the pilot's background and any surveillance video that might have captured the aircraft. In January another Van's RV-10 crashed into a warehouse in Fullerton, which is south-east of Los Angeles, while trying to make an emergency landing, killing the pilot and his teenage daughter and injuring 19 people in the building. A preliminary report issued by the NTSB said that plane appeared to have had a door ajar during the flight.
