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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed Game 1 of the play-in series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury. Despite not being able to play, Williamson cheered on his teammates from the sidelines, expressing both disappointment and pride in their performance. The Pelicans ultimately lost the game 92-94, but Williamson highlighted the team’s strong defensive effort while acknowledging the need for improvement on offense. With the series expected to continue until May 5th, Williamson remains hopeful for a potential return during the playoffs after positive injury updates.

Francisco Alvarez, the Mets catcher, has undergone surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The injury occurred while rounding first base at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The surgery is expected to keep Alvarez out for eight weeks, placing his earliest return date in late June. Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido will share catching duties in Alvarez’s absence, with Narvaez likely seeing more action due to his left-handed swing. Alvarez will be allowed to begin baseball activities once he regains 80% strength in his thumb. Max Kranick has been reinstated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, providing additional rotation depth.

Rhea Ripley, the former WWE Women’s World Champion, is currently out with an injury that forced her to relinquish her title. The exact nature and severity of the injury have not been officially disclosed by WWE, but it has been reported that it is a shoulder injury. Ripley has been sidelined since April 15, and there is no official word yet on when she will be able to return. However, speculation suggests that she could make her comeback as early as Money in the Bank in July or at Summerslam in August. When Ripley returns, she will likely be positioned as a top contender for the Women’s Championship again. WWE has invested heavily in building her up as a dominant force, and they will likely want to capitalize on that momentum as soon as she is healthy. One potential storyline for Ripley’s return is a feud with Liv Morgan, who has promised to take everything from Ripley, including her man, Dominik Mysterio.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder strain, potentially sidelining him for an extended period. The injury adds to the team’s woes in the rotation, with Eduardo Rodriguez also sidelined until at least the end of May. Manager Torey Lovullo initially suggested a shorter absence, but has now indicated that Kelly could be out for a month or more, raising concerns about the rotation’s depth.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery to repair a UCL tear in his left thumb, and he is expected to miss approximately eight weeks. The Mets initially placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list but are likely to move him to the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Tomas Nido was selected to the major league roster to back up Omar Narvaez, who has struggled since signing a two-year free agent deal with the Mets.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is set to return for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, according to coach Ty Lue. Leonard has missed the final eight games of the regular season and Game 1 due to inflammation in his surgically repaired knee. The Clippers are hopeful that Leonard’s return will boost their chances of advancing in the playoffs.

Gilroy Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred on March 31st in the parking lot of Nob Hill Foods. The victim sustained at least one gunshot wound and was treated at a local hospital.

Brooks Lee, the Twins’ top prospect, will miss another month due to a herniated disc in his back. Lee, who was initially diagnosed with back spasms, is now being treated by specialist Dr. Robert Watkins and has started doing light baseball activity.

Joel Embiid, the star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, made a disturbing gesture during the second game of their first round NBA Playoff series against the New York Knicks. The incident occurred when Embiid was at the free throw line. The 76ers ultimately lost the game 104-101, putting them in a 2-0 deficit in the series. Philadelphia will hope to bounce back in Game 3, which will be played at their home arena, the Wells Fargo Center Sports Pavilion, on Thursday, April 25.

New York Yankees veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu experienced a setback in his rehab assignment on Tuesday, as he was removed from Double-A Somerset’s game due to right foot soreness after his first at-bat. The 35-year-old, who hadn’t played since sustaining a non-displaced fracture on March 16, will return to New York for re-examination by the team doctor. The development is concerning as it raises questions about LeMahieu’s initial rehab timeline, which projected him to potentially rejoin the Yankees next week in Baltimore.