It was a shocking announcement. Williams, now 44, hasn’t played a professional tennis match in four years. But given her excellence in the sport and her long layoff, Williams received plenty of support from her fellow athletes after announcing her return to action.

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Story said players who have undergone the procedure have suggested eight to 12 weeks as a timetable to be back.

Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal with CBS Sports to become an analyst on the network’s Sunday NFL pregame show, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

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