Injured Mbappé to travel with Real Madrid to Qatar Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism that Kylian Mbappé will recover in time to participate in the Intercontinental Cup final next week in Qatar.

Facial injury leads to another exit for Embiid The Sixers ruled Joel Embiid out early in the second half with “impact to the right side of the face.” He was undergoing testing after the game, a 121-107 Philly loss to Indiana.

Doc notes change in Young: Earned Hawks’ trust Bucks coach Doc Rivers sees one drastic difference in Hawks star Trae Young this season: “He’s earned the trust of his players.”

Back at WVU, Rodriguez laments leaving for UM Now back at West Virginia, coach Rich Rodriguez says he shouldn’t have left the Mountaineers for Michigan 17 years ago.

Cal hires former WSU coach Rolovich as analyst Former Washington State and Hawai’i coach Nick Rolovich has been hired by California as a senior offensive assistant.

Buffs’ Hunter: Coach Prime ‘ain’t going nowhere’ Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter dismissed speculation that head coach Deion Sanders might seek a coaching job elsewhere, saying he “ain’t going nowhere.”

Slow-starting Bucks: Cup run shows our progress Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Bucks’ slow start created an urgency that has carried over to their recent play, including their run to the NBA Cup semifinals. They take on Atlanta in the semifinals Saturday.

Shanahan: Campbell’s days with 49ers numbered Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are working on the best way to part with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell a day after he refused to enter Thursday night’s game.

Cubs land Astros’ Tucker for Paredes, Wesneski The Cubs acquired Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources said.

Yankees acquire closer Williams from Brewers The Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-hander Nestor Cortes.

ESPN analyst Moss announces battle with cancer NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced that he has been battling a cancer found outside of his bile duct between his pancreas and liver.

Sources: Pacers land C Bryant in trade with Heat The center-needy Pacers have agreed to a trade with the Heat that will send veteran big man Thomas Bryant to Indiana, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Crimson Tide RB Haynes enters transfer portal Justice Haynes, who started six games for the Crimson Tide this season and finished as their third-leading rusher with 448 rushing yards on 5.7 yards per carry, has entered the transfer portal.

Jets expect RB Hall (knee) back against Jaguars The Jets expect running back Breece Hall to play Sunday against the Jaguars after missing last week while dealing with an injury to his surgically repaired left knee.

College football transfer portal Week 1 takeaways What we learned about the transfer portal during a wild first week.

FCS quarterfinals preview: Will chalk continue to carry the day? Top seeds Montana State, North Dakota State, South Dakota State and South Dakota could be on collision course.

Thamel: Bill Belichick, North Carolina and college football’s new world Is Bill Belichick ready for a new challenge at North Carolina? Here’s why changes to the college football landscape make it a natural fit.

Arteta: Edu departure won’t impact January plans Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal’s January transfer plans will not be affected by the absence of a permanent sporting director following Edu Gaspar’s sudden departure.

Amorim: City favourites for derby despite losses Ruben Amorim has said Manchester City are in a “better place” than Manchester United ahead of the derby on Sunday despite Pep Guardiola’s team losing seven of their last 10 games.

Pep won’t rule out signings if City slump continues Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said he is willing to dip into the market in the January transfer window to bolster his squad if their slump continues.