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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, still recovering from a significant groin strain that has kept him sidelined for three games, participated little in practice Tuesday but did get some shots up in front of coach Luke Walton for the first time since his injury. James is still listed as day-to-day, and it remains unclear how long he will be sidelined. Sources previously told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski that the team was preparing for James to miss several games after he suffered the injury on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors. Walton said Tuesday marked “the first time I’ve seen […]

Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson could be out for a month because of a strained left calf. He was injured in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to Indiana and left Quicken Loans Arena on crutches. Thompson played 14 minutes in last night’s 124-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with two points and seven rebounds. Thompson entered Wednesday’s game averaging career lows in points (4.7), rebounds (6.0) and minutes (22.6) per game. The team said he had an MRI on Thursday and is projected to return in three to four weeks. Looking for the best online betting site? Visit Heritage Sports! The […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr suffered a lower back injury on a sack late in the third quarter of the Raiders’ 16-10 loss at the Denver Broncos on Sunday and did not return to the game. Carr was just 10-for-18 for 143 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown pass to Johnny Holton that briefly energized them. EJ Manuel replaced Carr under center. The pocket collapsed around the signal caller and Shelby Harris got in the first lick. Carr spun out of it, and Derek Wolfe dragged him down by the neck. Looking for the best online betting site? Visit Heritage Sports! Carr stayed on the turf for […]

Another NFL draft has come and gone and it essentially had zero impact on Super Bowl futures as the teams that made the most noise still find themselves on the second half of the odds board. More important than finding a top-end talent or two, the NFL draft is about finding value throughout all your picks. Let’s take a peek at a few of the top contenders and how they shape up entering the 2017 season. PATRIOTS (+350) The rich got richer this offseason with the additions of wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The two are still […]