Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

A Blazers team already missing Damian Lillard will be without C.J. McCollum for the foreseeable future after he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

Any non-fully vaccinated player who fails to provide his services for a game in Canada is subject to pay reduction, a fine or suspension.

The Texas Rangers once won a game 30-3 and in the NFL, the Chicago Bears beat a Washington team 73-0.

Assistant GM Joe Cronin was promoted to interim GM, and the Portland Trail Blazers said they will conduct a search for a permanent replacement.

LeBron James missed just one game with what the NBA said was a false positive test and should be back Friday when the Lakers play the Clippers.

While the Lakers did not say whether he tested positive for COVID-19, Lakers teammate Anthony Davis said James told him he was asymptomatic.

LeBron James, who has missed half the Lakers’ games so far this season, is out again after landing in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Miles Bridges’ performance has generated early-season chatter for Most Improved Player as he emerges as a more complete player in his fourth season.

Ja Morant could be in play for Most Improved Player and MVP — similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who in 2017 was named MIP and was No. 7 in MVP voting.