Embiid felt soreness in the knee after scoring 33 points in 33 minutes during Saturday's win over the Phoenix Suns, sources told ESPN. He then sat out Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers in Portland. Sources said that while the soreness has decreased, he sat out again the Knicks and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
I believe there were several short circuits regarding Mateta. I tend to believe and I think, and I'm also quite convinced, that Milan, like other clubs that negotiated with Mateta, were unaware of the problem. Also because I can tell you that up until a few hours before the end of the transfer window, this problem was initially denied by people close to Mateta's entourage and then downplayed. Evidently, then, there was something that went wrong in Mateta's management. I think on everyone's part.
Detroit Pistons forward Jalen Duren is pulling out of the 2026 Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury he suffered last week, according to multiple reports. Duren, a first-time All-Star, exited Thursday's game against the Wizards early due to right knee soreness and then sat out Friday's win over the Knicks. Duren is being replaced by Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson, the son of two-time Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson.
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The 29-year-old sustained the injury against Aston Villa earlier this month and sources have told BBC Sport he will not return this term. With only Angus Gunn as back-up to Matz Sels, Forest are now in talks to sign Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa before Monday's transfer deadline.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defenceman Dakota Mermis to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan, the team announced on Monday. Mermis, 32, has been out of game action since December 8 after suffering a lower-body injury in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The defenceman went knee-on-knee with Lightning forward Gage Goncalves and left the game following the injury.
Austria's 2022 Olympic slalom silver medallist Katharina Liensberger will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after suffering a serious knee injury in a training crash. The Austrian Ski Association said Liensberger would have surgery on Friday after medical examinations revealed a fracture of the tibial plateau, a torn meniscus and a medial collateral ligament injury in her right knee. Austrian media said the 28-year-old slalom specialist's season was over after the crash in St Michael a month before the Olympics start in Italy.
Midway through the third period, Islanders' star Bo Horvat collided with the Mammoth's Sean Durzi. Horvat was slow to get up. And even though he was able to skate off the ice on his own, it was evident the Islanders' leading scorer was in considerable discomfort and could not put weight on his left leg. The knee-jerk reaction was that Thursday's injury is related to the groin issue that sidelined him earlier this season.
Raptors Nation missed RJ Barrett a lot after he sustained a knee sprain that turned out to be more serious than initially thought. Now he's back (and the vibes are too), but Barrett was sidelined for 15 games, which translated to about five weeks of missed NBA action. During that period, his absence was noticeable in many aspects of the Raptors' game.
When I heard the diagnosis, all the energy went out of my body. After the op, I woke up, looked at my leg and couldn't believe what happened. Then the questions came: will I be the same again? Will I play again? When I showered for the first time after the op, all the emotions came out. I burst into tears. I was in pain, couldn't bend my leg, couldn't walk for six or seven weeks. I hardly slept at night.
Image source, Getty Images Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for a further spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. The New Zealand striker has been out since mid-October with a knee problem and is yet to feature under Sean Dyche since he replaced Ange Postecogolou as manager. His playing time has been more limited this campaign, with Wood having managed two goals in nine appearances.
After some time away from the pitch and following a long recovery, the time has come to make something important public. I have made the decision to retire. A little over a year ago, I suffered a knee injury which, unfortunately, prevents me from returning to compete at the highest level. It was hard to accept that I couldn't continue. Thank you to my family for always being there, to everyone for the love and support. Thank you, football, for making me who I am.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew sustained a left knee injury in the opening minute of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, left the game before halftime and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Minshew scrambled on the third play of the game and fell to the turf in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Immediately after the play, Minshew reached for his left knee and hobbled off the field.
Barcelona have been hit with an untimely setback just hours before their final game of 2025, with a late injury disrupting Hansi Flick's plans. According to a report from SPORT, the Blaugrana suffered a last-minute problem during their final training session ahead of the trip to Villarreal, leaving Andreas Christensen out of the squad travelling to La Ceramica. The issue first came to light when it was noticed that Christensen was missing when the Barcelona delegation arrived in Villarreal. His absence immediately raised concerns, especially given his recent involvement in the team.
Joseph signed a four-year, $86 million extension in April after a First-Team All-Pro season in 2024, where he led the NFL with nine interceptions. He also became the NFL's first safety to record at least four interceptions in each of the first three seasons of a player's career since Hall of Famer Ed Reed (2002-04). Despite limited action, Joseph managed to snag three interceptions this season with 18 tackles and four passes defended.
Wilson, who reached 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons, finishes with only seven games played, 36 receptions, 395 yards and four touchdowns. (He missed two games earlier in the season with a different injury to the same knee.) His yardage total leads the team, which says a lot about the state of the Jets' passing offense.
Instead, the focus has been on incremental steps, daily routines and making sure nothing's rushed. "Yeah, he's in a good place," Fernández said. "He shows up every day and does his job, is an ultimate pro. And not just about taking care of his body and getting his work. Right now, he's on the court with coaches. He hasn't gotten to five-on-five yet or contact per se. So, when he's taking these next steps, we'll let you guys know."
