CLEVELAND - Anderson Varejaos season has ended, dealing a major blow to the Cavaliers NBA title hopes. Cheap Auburn Jerseys Authentic .Clevelands starting centre tore his left Achilles tendon on Tuesday night in a win over Minnesota, an injury that will cost him the rest of this season and will force the Cavs to look for immediate help up front. The Cavs said an MRI confirmed the feared tear and that Varejao will undergo surgery in the near future. A timetable for his return and rehab will not be established until after the operation.The 6-foot-11 Varejao, one of the teams most popular players, was positioning under the basket for a rebound in the third quarter when he crumpled to the floor in pain. All of Clevelands players and coaches came over to check on him before he was assisted off the floor without putting any weight on his leg. He left Quicken Loans Arena following the game on crutches with his leg in an immobilizing air cast.The Cavs travelled to Miami on Wednesday for a Christmas Day game against the Heat, the first regular-season matchup between LeBron James and the superstars former team.Varejaos injury has stolen some of the buzz from that game as the Cavs are dealing with an injury that could alter their season.With Varejao out, Tristan Thompson will likely move into a starting role and the Cavs will sharpen their pursuit of another big man. The Cavs had been looking for a rim-protecting centre and have had trade discussions with several teams. Reserves Brendan Haywood and Lou Amundson could also get more playing time as first-year coach David Blatt looks for ways to compensate for the loss of Varejao, one of the leagues most unique players.Favoured to win the Eastern Conference, the Cavs have made inquiries about Denvers Timofey Mozgov and Memphis centre Kosta Koufos. Cleveland has a protected first-round pick from a previous deal with the Grizzlies they could use to land front-line help.Varejao, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension in October, averaged 9.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 26 starts. But beyond his stats, Varejao also contributes with his endless hustle and positive attitude. Hes one of James favourite teammates and the 11-year veteran has endeared himself to Cleveland fans with his energy and effort.Varejao has averaged 7.9 points and 7.8 rebounds in his career. He has missed 166 games with injuries over the past four seasons.During the preseason, the Cavs went to Varejaos native Brazil to play an exhibition against the Heat. Varejao was greeted as a national hero in his homeland and said the trip was one of the highlights of his career.After a slow start, the Cavs have won 12 of 15 games and Blatt has gotten more comfortable with his rotations. Varejaos injury complicates things and could rush the Cavs into making a major roster move well before the February trading deadline. Nick Fairley College Jersey . The (35-35-10) Jets have 80 points and are also playing .500 hockey on home ice this season with a 17-17-6 record. Michael Hutchinson will start his second straight game in goal. Bo Jackson College Jersey . -- Arkansas didnt need a spectacular dunk to beat No. http://www.cheapauburnjerseys.com/?tag=auburn-pat-sullivan-college-jersey . Its the second straight year he has decided not to play as he cuts back his schedule. Stricker was replaced in the field by Ryo Ishikawa of Japan.NBA legends Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain:Courtesy: Getty ImagesMusic legends Jay-Z, Kanye West and Paul McCartney:NHL legends Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe:Courtesy: APBoxing legends Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and Mike Tyson: Cheap Throwback Baseball Detroit Tigers Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Colorado Rockies Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Houston Astros Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Kansas City Royals Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Los Angeles Angels Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Miami Marlins Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Milwaukee Brewers Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Minnesota Twins Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball New York Mets Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball New York Yankees Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Oakland Athletics Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Philadelphia Phillies Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball San Diego Padres Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball San Francisco Giants Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Seattle Mariners Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball St. Louis Cardinals Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Tampa Bay Rays Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Texas Rangers Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Toronto Blue Jays Jerseys Cheap Throwback Baseball Washington Nationals Jerseys ' ' '