#Injury

#Injury

The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane's foot, twisting his ankle. Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He entered the game averaging 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

The Brazilian posted a video on his social media accounts earlier today, confirming that he was bringing down the curtains on his playing career in football. Following the announcement, FC Barcelona have sent a touching message congratulating the former La Masia graduate on his career and wishing him well for what lies ahead. "Thank you for your football and for defending these colours with pride and commitment. Good luck in this new stage, Rafinha," the message from Barcelona read.

A week on from sealing victory at West Ham by following up a fine finish with a stunning strike, the 23-year-old was at it again as Villa headed into Christmas within three points of leaders Arsenal. Rogers showed skill and confidence when cutting in from the left to bend home a beautiful strike late in a first half that that ended with Matheus Cunha levelling for United after Matty Cash was dispossessed.

Backup Malik Willis, who took over in the second quarter after Love sustained a concussion, injured his right shoulder late in the game. He appeared to get hurt on the final play of regulation when Chicago's Montez Sweat sacked him. Willis grabbed his throwing shoulder after the play but was able to finish the game. "I'd say he's pretty sore," LaFleur said Sunday.

The New England Patriots lost one of their best and most important defensive players to foot and ankle injuries that kept him from playing a snap against the Buffalo Bills last week. Robert Spillane has been the team's leading tackler, racking up 97 in total to this point. PFF grades him to be the league's 13th-best linebacker and among the most effective against the run, with an 87.3 overall grade.

I suffered from loneliness. I didn't want to talk to anyone. Meanwhile, I was injured and played very little.

Jarvis was tripped full speed into one of Florida's goal posts 20 seconds into overtime. As Jarvis moved the puck onto his forehand during a rush down the ice, he put a shot on Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. But as he did, he lost his balance as Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues tried to fruitlessly sweep the puck away with his stick, sending the Canes winger careening hard into the goal frame.

It hasn't really gotten better, so I tried to warm up and I just wasn't feeling right that night.

Florida evened up the season series with the Tampa Bay Lightning by besting their arch-rivals by a 5-2 count on Monday to conclude its four-game roadie with an impressive 3-1 record. Sam Reinhart scored shorthanded and on the power play, Brad Marchand notched the game-winner, Carter Verhaeghe contributed a goal and an assist and Anton Lundell also lit the lamp for the surging Cats, who are 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

"It's not uncommon for the conditions surrounding," FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Joe Duggan said. "You're in a smoke condition, and you're feeling the heat, and you're starting to feel some of the fire coming toward you. The victim felt his life was threatened and jumped as our units got on scene."

On Tuesday, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported (subscription required) that the Toronto Raptors "hope to retain Jakob Poeltl as part of any in-season dealings they undertake rather than part with their long-tenured center." The context behind that was Fischer writing that the team does want to upgrade their frontcourt, and that they're interested in Domantas Sabonis (and Anthony Davis). The Raptors don't need to make a decision now on what they will do before the Feb. 5 deadline,

Diggs said he expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings after a two-month absence from a concussion and a stint on injured reserve with a right knee injury. On Saturday, he was told he would be inactive again. Yet, after the game, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said, "Diggs isn't healthy enough to be out there for us. Period."

Flagg had 42 points topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Obviously we didn't win. So it's tough for me to want to be happy, or any of that, but obviously it's a success, said Flagg, who had a bag of ice on his ankle after rolling it at the end of regulation.

I would like to thank the Mexican people for their kindness and generosity and making me and my family feel so welcome in Mexico City. I also want to give a big thanks to the manager, the coaching staff and particularly the medical staff for helping me through what was a difficult time with injuries,

Not ideal, but he did enough over the summer to win the starting left guard job. That didn't last. Coleman struggled to generate an impact, and he was benched in favor of Chris Paul. The TCU product has been on the fringes, but he got the chance to log starting reps once again when Tunsil got hurt in Week 15 against the New York Giants.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn is set for a spell out of action after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung in Sunday's derby defeat against Sunderland. Burn, 33, was injured in a 50/50 challenge with Sunderland right-back Nordi Mukiele during the first half as Newcastle lost 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Mukiele was booked after his knee crashed into Burn's side as both players slid in to win the ball.

Massimiliano Allegri has named his starting eleven for today's early clash between AC Milan and Sassuolo, making just one change compared to the win against Torino. Milan are currently sitting at the top of the Serie A standings, but with the Scudetto rivals breathing down their neck, they need a win against Sassuolo today. Seeing as it's the lunchtime kick-off, they will be up first as well.

Earlier in the summer, Dusan Vlahovic had emerged as one of the potential attacking targets for Barcelona. The Catalans, after all, were looking for someone who could serve as a long-term replacement for the ageing Robert Lewandowski. Vlahovic, to that end, had emerged as the ideal candidate due to his style of play and what he can offer inside the box. Barcelona no longer interested in Vlahovic