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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
MLBBrewers Hand World Series Game 1 to Jacob Misiorowski Because Obviously
Bob Nightengale confirms that presumptive NL Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Milwaukee Brewers.PlayoffsAwardsAnalysis
NBADeni Avdija Questionable Against Cavs as Blazers Face Back-to-Back Grind
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with an ankle injury.InjuryFantasyBetting
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
NBAAaron Nesmith's Hamstring Already in Midseason Form as Pacers Wing Ruled Out Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has been ruled out for Wednesday's game with a lingering hamstring injury, opening up immediate rotation minutes for Kelly Oubre and Ben Sheppard.InjuryBettingFantasy
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
NFLDavante Adams Needs Hamstring Surgery as Rams' Season Turns Into a Medical Drama
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams is out 6-10 weeks with a torn hamstring, headlining a brutal wave of injuries that includes Poona Ford, Kobie Turner, and kicker Blake Grupe.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NBAJonathan Isaac Out Wednesday Because 'Injury Management' Remains Undefeated
Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac is out for Wednesday's game due to injury management, continuing a long trend of missed time and shifting the betting value to Orlando's backup bigs.InjuryBetting
NFLThe Rams Are Desperate Enough to Audition a 42-Year-Old Kicker Before Signing Brandon McManus
The Los Angeles Rams are signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus to replace the injured Blake Grupe, choosing the 35-year-old over 42-year-old Matt Prater after a Tuesday workout.Roster MoveFree Agency
NFLInjury Bug Bites Hard: McLaurin Done for Year, Evans Limps Off in 49ers Win
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffers a season-ending torn patellar tendon, while San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans deals with an Achilles flare-up after playing through broken ribs.InjuryAnalysis
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