Raptors' Calderon to miss worlds with leg injury

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08/23/2010 - Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon will miss the 2010 FIBA World Championship after injuring his leg in Spain's exhibition game against the United States.

Tests Monday revealed Calderon tore a muscle in his left leg in Sunday's 86-85 defeat. He was held pointless with three assists.

The Spanish federation says Calderon will need about four weeks of recovery time.

The world championships run from August 28 through September 12 in Turkey.

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