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Sean Lee and the Unhappy Triad

Linebacker Sean Lee has been the motor of the Dallas Cowboys defense since taking over the starting position in 2011. Unfortunately injuries have limited his availability as he has suffered a myriad of significant ailments. Since being drafted in 2010, Lee has suffered a shoulder contusion, concussion, dislocated wrist, torn ligaments in his toe, and […]

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Paul George and the NBA Concussion Protocol

The current focus in the NBA isn’t on the Cavaliers unprecedented and odd-defying win at last night’s NBA Draft Lottery. No, instead it is on Paul George and the concussion he sustained during last night’s Game 2 loss. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter following a collision with Miami’s Dwyane Wade. Wade’s knee appears […]

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Breaking Down Serge Ibaka’s Plantaris Injury

The title hopes of the Oklahoma City Thunder took a significant hit Friday when it was revealed power forward Serge Ibaka suffered a Grade 2 plantaris strain in his left leg. This little known muscle is tiny in size but can prove to be very problematic. The plantaris is situated on the posterior aspect of […]

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Bryce Harper and the Sliding Debate

For the second straight season Washington National outfielder Bryce Harper heads to the disabled list due to an injury attributed to his aggressive style of play. Last year he missed 31 games following a collision with an outfield wall in Dodgers Stadium. The impact resulted in a severe case of knee bursitis that ultimately required […]

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Breaking Down Al Jefferson’s Game 1 Foot Injury

The Charlotte Bobcats were already considered underdogs entering their first-round matchup against the defending champion Miami Heat. The team didn’t look overwhelmed early in Game 1 jumping out to a nine-point lead behind strong play from Al Jefferson.

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