The Atlanta Hawks suffered a double blow on Wednesday when they were beaten 97-89 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One.
Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is expected to be fit to play in next month's one-dayers against Zimbabwe after recovering from an ankle injury.
Aiming for a better AIIMS
The former media executive, who is now lodged in Byculla women's jail in Mumbai, was admitted to the J J Hospital on Friday night for chest pain.
Murali Kartik was on Monday ruled out of action for at least three weeks after he suffered a ligament tear of his left ankle during the Deodhar Trophy encounter between Central Zone and North Zone in Bangalore. Kartik, who had the MRI done at the Hosmat Hospital, figured in the 14-member Indian squad for the first two Tests against South Africa, announced by BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah.
The left-hander suffered a hamstring injury on his right leg during the rain-abandoned first match in Bangalore on Saturday.
Despite sleeping barely four hours in the past two days speedster Ishant Sharma kept India in the fight with three New Zealand wickets in the first Test even as he struggled hard to deal with "jet-lag".
David Nalbandian is fighting to be fit for Australian Open after pulling out of the warm-up event at Kooyong because of a back injury.
India's depleted pace attack lost much of its sting on Wednesday with spearhead Zaheer Khan being ruled out for the rest of the Australia tour with a heel injury, prompting the Cricket Board to send Punjab pacer VRV Singh as his replacement.
South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel and all-rounder JP Duminy will undergo late fitness tests ahead of Saturday's triangular series final against Australia in Harare.
The young Bengal batsman will be out of action for 3-4 weeks.
The Indian opening batsman is doubtful for Monday's fourth one-dayer against Australia due to a groin injury.
The left-hander had to undergo an MRI scan for a swelling in his leg on the eve of the fourth ODI against England.
Medical reports of the Indian tennis ace's troublesome right knee indicated "a possible Anterior Cruciate Ligament" injury.
It claimed doctors were being paid 'for referring medical tests'.
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said an MRI scan of the pacer's groin is clear and he should be available for selection.
Lleyton Hewitt remains a doubt for the French Open despite being cleared of any serious injury
Manoj, who injured his right shoulder while diving during fielding practice in Dhaka on Tuesday, will have to wait to make his debut for the Indian team.
In November, Bachchan had undergone a major surgery at a city hospital for diverticulum in the small intestine that had ruptured.
Team doctor said he was encouraged by Wayne Rooney's recovery from a broken foot
The left-handed batsman declined to say whether he would play in the October 10-13 tournament.
Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing
Kim Clijsters is unlikely to defend her US Open title later this month because of a wrist injury.
The US Open champion has pulled out of the Rogers Cup event in Montreal.
She was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday for investigations relating to complaints of lower back pain and intestinal infection.
People who frequently consume sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volumes.
Usman Khawaja is doubtful for the day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide later this month after the Australian top order batsman re-injured his left hamstring while fielding at the WACA on Saturday.
England pace bowler Simon Jones will miss the series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury
The Sri Lankan opener may not require surgery after dislocating his shoulder during the first ODI against India.
The 31-year-old, who played for Australia during the Champions Trophy team in June, suffered the injury during Worcestershire's four-day match against Sussex.
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has undergone an elbow surgery
'As the Aisi Taisi Democracy folk so aptly put it, time to choose who will s**** us most', says Geetanjali Krishna.
Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday
An Australian biomechanics expert says Tendulkar will have to be careful of when he returns to cricket.
Kolkata cricketer Rahul Ghosh, who was hospitalised after sustaining a head injury during a local league match, is stable and recovering, but doctors said he still needs to be kept under observation in intensive care.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
