Cole Palmer has struggled with a groin injury this season (Image credit: Getty Images) Chelsea have been forced to get used to life without Cole Palmer during an injury-hit start to the season for the forward. The England star has missed the Blues' past eight games since being withdrawn in the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on September 20. Palmer has been troubled by a persistent groin injury and his return date, initially set for 'soon' after the October international break, has already been pushed back.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season against the Warriors due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, the team announced Thursday. The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October with sciatica pain in the nerves running from the buttocks and down the back of the legs on his right side.