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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been sidelined since March 2025 after suffering a torn ACL, but signs are beginning to point towards a long-awaited return.As injuries continue to pile up for Dallas, optimism has quietly grown around the 33-year-old’s recovery.NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Reggie Miller has suggested that Irving could be targeting a mid-February return, a timeline that would align with the standard nine-to-12-month recovery window for ACL injuries.Even without a firm timetable, the broader picture indicates the Mavericks’ star guard is entering the final stages of rehabilitation.Kyrie Irving’s Return Could Shift Dallas’ SeasonDespite a season defined by injuries, Dallas has shown unexpected resilience. Led by rookie Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks have won three straight games and currently sit 12th in the Western Conference at 18-26.Earlier indications following Anthony Davis’ latest injury pointed toward a deeper slide down the standings. Instead, Dallas now sits just two games outside the play-in zone, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise turbulent campaign.Irving’s potential return would represent a significant competitive boost if the Mavericks can continue building momentum.Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal previously reported that Irving was expected to return this season, with the strongest possibility coming after the All-Star break.“While the Mavericks have not publicly communicated a return timetable for Irving, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com there has been no indication he will be shut down for the season,” Afseth wrote.“Instead, the prevailing expectation is that Irving’s return would more realistically come after the NBA All-Star break as it stands, rather than before it.”Kyrie Irving Nearing the Final Stage of RecoveryDallas’ first game following the All-Star break is a February 20 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a date that looms as a potential checkpoint for Irving’s availability.That timing would place his return just shy of the 12-month mark since the initial injury, consistent not only with physical recovery but also with the confidence required to move freely and explosively post-surgery.Back in November, Andscape’s Marc J. Spears reported that Irving was “ahead of schedule” in his rehabilitation and suggested a return by late January or after the All-Star break.Spears added that, if the Mavericks were in a playoff situation, Irving would likely accelerate his timeline to get back on the floor sooner.“Optimistic-wise, probably around late January, All-Star break,” Spears said. “Someone close to him told me that if it was the playoffs, he could play right now. That’s how ahead of schedule he is.”More recently, Afseth offered further encouragement after observing Irving in person.“From a firsthand perspective, Irving’s progress has been evident,” Afseth added. “During a workout observed while the Mavericks were on the road, he looked sharp, explosive, and efficient as he moved through a full on-court session.”For a Mavericks team starved of positive injury news, Irving’s impending return represents a rare source of optimism.If he does make it back around the All-Star break, Dallas could find itself with just enough time and momentum to make a late-season push. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Major Update Emerges on Kyrie Irving Injury Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Despite posting a 13-win season, the Jacksonville Jaguars were eliminated in their first playoff game since the 2022 season. What seemed to be the beginning of a promising playoff run ended with Trevor Lawrence throwing an interception in the final minute of the game against the Buffalo Bills. However, positivity still remains with the team. Head coach Liam Coen led a remarkable turnaround and had one of the best regular seasons in franchise history. Regarding his mentality entering next season, Coen said, “We’re not going to just stand here and say, man, we’re just going to redo it all with all the same, same, same, same because that got us 13 wins and knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Clearly it was not good enough for the full end of the season standard, but 31 other teams are having a similar conversation and they will have the similar conversation.”Even if Coen wanted to do everything the same, that may not be possible as it seems a key member of the Jaguars’ success may be poached by another team.Jacksonville Jaguars’ Offensive Coordinator is a Head Coaching Candidate View this post on Instagram Despite having never worked with him before this season, Liam Coen hired Grant Udinski as his offensive coordinator for the 2025 season. He had previously served as the assistant offensive coordinator for the Vikings. Alongside Coen, Udinski led the Jaguars offense to a top 10 finish in points per game. Unfortunately for Jaguars fans, the pair may only last one season together as the Browns are considering him as their new head coach.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Browns are having a second interview with Udinski. On this occasion, the interview will be in person after the first was an interview via Zoom. Jaguars fans will hope the Browns settle on one of the other candidates that have received second interviews. Those names include, Mike McDaniel, Jim Schwartz, Nate Scheelhaase, Todd Monken, and Jesse Minter.If Udinski were to land the job, he would become the youngest head coach ever hired in the NFL. Regarding Udinski, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said, “He’s helped me a lot. He’s really unique. I’ve never really met anyone like him, the way he approaches the preparation process, the attention to detail, the game planning in general, the things that he thinks about, the conversations that we have throughout the whole week.”Potential Replacement for UdinskiIf the Browns were to hire Udinski, that would mean the Jaguars would have to hire a new offensive coordinator. He would represent the third offensive coordinator Jacksonville has had in the past three seasons. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Quach talked about the idea of promoting pass game coordinator Shane Waldron to offensive coordinator if necessary. Waldron previously held that position in Chicago in 2024. Prior to that, he was the offensive coordinator in Seattle for three seasons. Quach wrote, “He’d make a lot of sense to replace Udinski. For one, he’s already played a successful role in Jacksonville, as one of the driving forces behind Trevor Lawrence’s career year.” Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Jaguars in Danger of Losing Leading Head Coaching Candidate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Le Premier ministre, Sébastien Lecornu, a choisi d’engager la responsabilité du gouvernement via le 49.3 pour faire adopter le budget. Alba Ventura décrypte les enjeux politiques et les tensions que cette décision révèle.

Au sommaire : Budget, le 49.3 dégainé, qui va payer ? Collision en Espagne, la terrible attente pour les familles. Paiement sans contact, attention à l'arnaque du scotch.

Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher’s season ended on a sour note. Throughout the game, Fletcher was a featured part of ESPN’s broadcast. “Jesus loves you. Jesus loves you,” Mark Fletcher Jr. signed in American Sign Language. pic.twitter.com/ibGxePkjvR — Jordan Loppnow (@JordanLoppnow) January 20, 2026 After Miami’s loss, ESPN’s cameras continued following Fletcher and caught up getting into a heated altercation with Tyrique Tucker. A video posted on social media shows Fletcher punching Tucker in the face and then continuing to go after the Indiana player. Mark Fletcher swings on Tyrique Tucker after the game. pic.twitter.com/13WdYasv8R — Matt Schick (@ESPN_Schick) January 20, 2026 It’s unclear what prompted Fletcher to punch Tucker, but it’s clear that he’s going to hear from the NCAA soon. Fletcher has already said that he will be returning next season, and will likely face punishment for his actions. The post Miami’s Mark Fletcher Punches Indiana Player In The Face After Losing National Championship Game appeared first on BroBible.