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Report: Howard incurred stress fracture during playoffs
Orlando Magic Blog — ... been able to really do anything since the playoffs, but it'll be alright," Howard said. "I should be fine by the time we start training camp. That's what the doctor said. So there's no worries for me or the staff." If any U.S. players are injured prior to the Olympics, they can be replaced on the roster up until Aug. 9th -- but only if the injury is verified by authorities from the International Olympic Committee and the USOC. For the complete article, the link is: sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3465434

In Appreciation Of… Eddie House
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... goal… an NBA title. — Herald: Sweet deal for McHale  |  Why no Chris Douglas-Roberts?  He plays no D  |  Globe:  Brooklyn next for LeBron?  |  Souza: Acquiring key pieces in case free agents walk  |  Portsmouth Herald:  Pierce finds ‘The Truth’  |  Draft Express:  Draft report card (Celtics get a B)  |  Camerato:  NBA Impact: Arizona Wildcats  |  SI:  Draft grades (C’s get a C)  |  ESPN:  Dwight Howard sits with sternum injury  By the way:  Manny ...

One-Third of Team USA's Corps of Big Men is Recovering From Injury
FanHouse — ... ... who, according to ESPN's Chris Sheridan, is recovering from a stress fracture in his sternum, and has not been cleared to practice yet. Howard was forced to sit out a one-day mini-camp, but expects to be ready for the start of training camp on July 21. Howard told Sheridan the injury still hurts, but that doctors tell him he'll be OK. ...

Daily Links 6/29
CelticsBlog — ... FLCeltsFan Sunday, 29 June 2008 Herald Sweet deal for McHale Minus D CDR no C Globe His next stop, Brooklyn? Bryant isn't flagging MetroWest Daily Courtside View: Acquiring key pieces CelticsBlog My day job is COO of the NBA Better know the 60th pick: Semih Erden LOY's Place Shopping for a free agent center? NBA.com USA Minicamp notebook Finals reflections: Kevin Garnett ESPN Howard incurred stress fracture during playoffs, should be fine for Olympics More Links After ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/29
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... center at all. In fact, I kind of like it. Bryant isn't flagging MetroWest Daily Courtside View: Acquiring key pieces CelticsBlog My day job is COO of the NBA Better know the 60th pick: Semih Erden LOY's Place Shopping for a free agent center? NBA.com USA Minicamp notebook Finals reflections: Kevin Garnett ESPN Howard incurred stress fracture during playoffs, should be fine for Olympics ...

Olympic Basketball Super Post: Commercialism, the NBA, Dwight Howard’s Sternum and Mark Cuban
The Big Lead — ... Dwight Howard injured his shooting hand in the Playoffs against the Pistons. The injury, a stress fracture of the sternum, generally takes 6-8 weeks to heal and Howard is currently in week 6. Coach K expects Howard to be full strength by the time team USA meets back up for mini-camp on July 21st. If he’s not, Team USA will be a bit thin up front (Via ESPN): ...

Ballin’: American Olympians Defeat Canadian DNQ’s
The Big Lead — ... Dwight Howard, who has recovered from the stress fracture of his sternum, blocked three shots and grabbed 7 boards whilst anchoring the defense that held the deadly Canadian squad to 65 points. While the USA defense shutting down the always-potent Canadian offense was nice, the bright spot for the homeland was obviously, the return-to-form of Dwyane Wade. ...