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Neeraj Chopra's Coach Gives Big Update On Athlete's Injury Ahead Of Paris Olympics

The adductor niggle that has troubled Neeraj Chopra in the past couple of months "is fine" now and the reigning Olympic champion has entered the high intensity phase of his Paris preparations, his German coach Klaus Bartonietz told PTI, dismissing concerns surrounding the Indian star's fitness. The 26-year-old Chopra, who scripted history by winning the javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is once again the country's best bet for a top podium finish in the Paris Games beginning on July 26.

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley agrees to 5-year, $224M extension - ESPN

Cleveland Cavaliers 7-footer Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension that could become worth as much as $269 million, agents Joe Smith and Thad Foucher of Wasserman told ESPN on Saturday.

2024 NBA summer league - First impressions on the rookie class - ESPN

LAS VEGAS — The 2024 NBA draft class debuted over the weekend at Las Vegas Summer League, with the vast majority of this year's 58 draftees taking the floor in front of packed crowds at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. The NBA's annual July summit draws visitors from all corners of the basketball world, with 30 teams actively evaluating not only the top rookies, but undrafted players and younger veterans who are fighting to make the fringes of NBA rosters.