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Philadelphia 76ers’ prized free-agent acquisition Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee during Monday’s preseason game against Atlanta, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming season. This injury comes as the team was looking to form a formidable trio with George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, aiming to challenge for the NBA title. While George is optimistic about a quick recovery, the team’s strategy for managing their star players’ health has already come into question.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the entire preseason as part of his ongoing left knee management plan. The decision comes after Embiid missed two preseason games last week and underwent an assessment on Thursday. Embiid is expected to be ready for the regular season opener on October 23rd.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are set to return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend in their first two preseason games. The duo, fresh off their Olympic gold medal victory, will be joined by LeBron’s son, Bronny, who was drafted by the Lakers in the second round. This marks the first time in NBA history that a father and son will play together on the same team, creating a unique and exciting dynamic for the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sustained a calf injury during preseason practice, raising concerns for the team just weeks before the season starts. This setback follows Kyrie Irving’s thumb injury, leaving the Mavericks with another key player sidelined. The team will re-evaluate Doncic in a week, providing fans with an update on his recovery.

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Son Heung-min scored two goals as Tottenham Hotspur defeated a K-League All Stars team 4-3 in a preseason match in Seoul. Dejan Kulusevski also scored for Spurs, who held off a late comeback from the K-League side.

Chelsea salvaged a 2-2 tie against Wrexham in a friendly match, with Lesley Ugochukwu scoring the equalizing goal in the 82nd minute. Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds, took a 2-1 lead after goals from Luke Bolton and Jack Marriott. Christopher Nkunku scored Chelsea’s first goal, marking the start of their preseason under new manager Enzo Maresca.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a 28-27 preseason victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Brett Lauther’s decisive 23-yard field goal with just 23 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning score. McLeod Bethel-Thompson made his debut for the Elks, passing for 190 yards before being replaced by Tre Ford in the second half. Mason Fine led the Roughriders’ offense, throwing a touchdown pass and completing 9 of 11 pass attempts. Both teams exhibited offensive prowess, but the Elks’ costly turnovers, including five fumbles, ultimately proved detrimental to their chances.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has expressed his openness to exploring a schedule with only two preseason games and 18 regular season games, a move that would align Super Bowl Sunday with Presidents Day weekend. Such a change could potentially lead to the establishment of an official holiday the day after the Super Bowl.

A disappointing loss for the Patriots marred Tom Brady’s return to Gillette Stadium. The star quarterback struggled against a tough Broncos defense, throwing two interceptions and being sacked four times. The Patriots’ offense failed to find its rhythm, while the defense surrendered over 400 yards to the Broncos. Despite the setback, the Patriots remain confident in their ability to bounce back and compete for a Super Bowl title.