>>LeBron Goes Down, Lakers Hold Off Warriors
(Oakland, CA) — The Lakers didn’t need LeBron James down the stretch as they knocked off the Warriors 127-101 in Oakland. James went down with a groin injury in third quarter and didn’t return for L.A. He’ll undergo an MRI today. Rajon Rondo led the charge once James left, finishing with 15 points and 10 assists. Andre Iguodala led Golden State with 23 points in defeat.
>>Cardinals Claim S Swearinger
(Tempe, AZ) — D.J. Swearinger is coming back to Arizona. Days after being waived by the Washington Redskins for criticizing their defensive coordinator, the Cardinals have claimed his rights. Swearinger played for Arizona for part of 2015 and all of 2016. He started 31 games for Washington over the past two years and was named a Pro Bowl alternate this season.
>>Agent: Fultz Will Return This Season
(Undated) — Sixers guard Markelle [[ Mark-ELL ]] Fultz’s agent told ESPN that his client is progressing well with his rehab and he expects Fultz to return to the team this season. After meeting with doctors last month, Fultz was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Fultz was the first overall draft pick in 2017. He’s played in just 33 games in his year-plus career.
>>Broncos RB Lindsay Done For Season
(Englewood, CO) — Exams from the Broncos’ medical staff revealed ligament damage in running back Phillip Lindsay’s right wrist. He has been ruled out for Sunday’s season finale against the Chargers and the Pro Bowl. The undrafted rookie from Colorado finishes the season with just over one-thousand rushing yards.
>>College Bowl Preview
(Undated) — College bowl action resumes today with three games on the schedule. Boston College will face Boise State in the First Responder Bowl in Dallas. Minnesota meets Georgia Tech at the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. Cal battles TCU at the Cheez-It Bowl in Phoenix.
