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NBACollin Sexton Ruled Out for Lakers Season Opener Against Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton will miss Wednesday's season opener against the Golden State Warriors due to a lingering calf injury.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLLamar Jackson Misses Wednesday Practice as Ravens Play the Waiting Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed Wednesday's practice due to an ongoing ankle injury, leaving his status for Sunday's divisional game against the Cleveland Browns up in the air.InjuryBettingGame Preview
NBASpurs Go Full Chaos Mode With Three-Guard Starting Lineup
San Antonio is rolling out a tiny three-guard lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama for their season opener against the Thunder.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAStephen Curry Listed as Probable for Wednesday, Because NBA Tradition Demands It
Stephen Curry is officially listed as probable with an ankle injury ahead of the Warriors' season opener against the Lakers.InjuryBettingGame Preview
NBASixers Roll Out Absurd Superteam Lineup for Season Opener Against Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers are starting Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid against the New York Knicks, creating a video-game-style superteam for the season opener.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAAnfernee Simons is Cleared for Tuesday, Which Means It's Time to Check the Sixers' Injury Bingo Card
Anfernee Simons is officially available to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the New York Knicks on Tuesday after missing the entire preseason with a hamstring injury.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NBAKnicks Finally Unleash the Exodia Lineup Against the Sixers
The New York Knicks are getting OG Anunoby back from a hamstring strain, rolling out their ultimate starting five of Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, and Towns against the 76ers.AnalysisGame PreviewBetting
NBAPistons Roll Out Spacing Nightmare Lineup Against Celtics
The Detroit Pistons are starting Cade Cunningham alongside four questionable shooters, creating a spacing puzzle for Tuesday's matchup.Game PreviewAnalysisFantasy
NBAThe Celtics' Opening Night Lineup is a Fever Dream
Boston is rolling out a bizarre starting five featuring Paul George and Jordan Walsh against the juggernaut Detroit Pistons.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
NHLStars Lose Human Shield Esa Lindell to Lower-Body Injury Ahead of Bruins Matchup
Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot, leaving a massive hole in the team's penalty kill ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NHLMatt Roy Returns to Capitals Lineup Just in Time to Face the Kings
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy is returning to the lineup against his former team, the Los Angeles Kings, after missing six games with a lower-body injury.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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