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NFLCommanders Lose Daron Payne to Foot Injury Because Washington Can't Have Nice Things
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury in practice and is expected to land on injured reserve, dealing another massive blow to a 1-4-1 team.InjuryBreaking NewsRoster Move
NBAAaron Nesmith Returns to the Pacers Lineup Just in Time to Guard the Mavericks
Aaron Nesmith has been cleared to play Friday against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the Pacers' season opener with a hamstring injury.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NBAObi Toppin's Back Injury Adds Another Chapter to His Cursed Medical Chart
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin has been ruled out for Friday's game with a back injury, adding to a frustrating string of recent ailments and forcing a rotation shuffle.InjuryBettingFantasy
NBAAndrew Nembhard is Cleared to Play, and Bettors Can Finally Exhale
Andrew Nembhard is officially available for Friday's game against the Heat, bringing his massive playmaking momentum back to a Pacers lineup missing Tyrese Haliburton.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAMarcus Smart Expected to Return Friday, Ruining Opposing Guards' Weekend Plans
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka expects Marcus Smart to return Friday from a left forearm strain, bringing much-needed defensive chaos back to the lineup.InjuryBettingRoster Move
NBAAlperen Sengun Ruled Out Friday as Back Issues Haunt the Rockets
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a back injury, disrupting a hot streak for a team already missing Fred VanVleet.InjuryAnalysisBetting
NBARui Hachimura Shakes Off Quad Soreness to Start Against Timberwolves
Rui Hachimura is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers' starting lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing Wednesday's game with a quad injury.InjuryFantasyBetting
NBAMavericks Rookie Sergio de Larrea Sidelined for a Week With Knee Injury
Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Sergio de Larrea will miss at least one week with a knee sprain suffered against the Miami Heat, forcing a shift in the team's backcourt rotation.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NBAKarl-Anthony Towns Dodges Wrist Disaster, Cleared for Friday vs. Sixers
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared to play Friday against the 76ers after suffering a left wrist sprain against the Bulls, bringing massive relief to the Knicks and fantasy managers.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
NBAChet Holmgren Ruled Out for Saturday With Knee Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren will miss Saturday's game with a knee injury, shifting betting lines and testing the team's interior defense.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NBASimone Fontecchio Returns for Winless Heat, But Don't Expect a Miracle
Simone Fontecchio is available to return from an illness for the Miami Heat on Friday, but the bench wing faces an uphill battle for minutes on an 0-4 team.InjuryAnalysis
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