Ryan Reynolds side is ahead of schedule as they chase Premier League promotion, but first it's an FA Cup showdown

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is progressing in his recovery from the right oblique strain he suffered in a win over the Miami Heat last Thursday, but he's not back on the court yet and will be re-evaluated again in a week, the team announced Friday, according to PhillyVoice's Adam Aaronson.Both Embiid and rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, who is dealing with a back injury, didn't participate in Friday's practice, per the Sixers, via Aaronson.Embiid has already missed three games with his oblique issue. He will miss at least three games based on the timeline the team provided, per Aaronson.Embiid has appeared in only 33 of the Sixers' 62 games during their 2025-26 campaign. With 29 absences, he's awards-ineligible this season and has been for a while.The soon-to-be 32-year-old Embiid also missed five consecutive games last month with a sore right knee and shin issue.After playing in just 19 games last season because of lingering left-knee issues that ultimately resulted him going under the knife in April 2025, Embiid found himself sidelined again for significant time early this season, this time due to a right knee injury.When the seven-time All-Star center's been on the court this season, he's shown why he's still valuable. He's averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He's turned in a dozen 30-plus-point performances, including a 40-piece in a Jan. 31 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.The Sixers are 21-12 in the games Embiid has played in this season. They are 13-16 without him on the court, currently placing sixth in the Eastern Conference standings at 34-28 overall.As for Edgecombe, last year's No. 3 overall pick, he sustained a lumbar contusion when he fell hard on his lower back after being fouled from behind on a 3-point attempt in a lopsided defeat to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.He was in street clothes for Philadelphia's bounce-back win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. His status is up in the air for Saturday when the Sixers will play the Atlanta Hawks on the road.Edgecombe is averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in his first year out of Baylor. Both Edgecombe and Embiid are key pieces of a Sixers squad looking to return to the postseason.

The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says forward Mattias Janmark has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won't play again in the 2025-26 campaign, including playoffs.

Australia dominated day one of the day/night Test against India at the WACA, but there was no fairytale first innings from retiring captain Alyssa Healy.

With loyal wife Kelli by his side, the married father-of-three arrived for his latest court hearing three months after he allegedly broke into an apartment belonging to his personal assistant with a knife.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatums status has been upgraded to available, clearing the way for him to make his season debut almost 10 months after having surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Tatums status was updated Friday afternoon ahead of the Celtics home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum was listed as questionable for the game Thursday. It marked the first time this season he hadnt been listed as sidelined and undergoing rehabilitation for the injury he suffered during Game 4 of Bostons Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks last May. Tatum previously indicated his return to the court would be for a home game. Boston (41-21) currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatums status has been upgraded to available, clearing the way for him to make his season debut almost 10 months after having surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Tatums status was updated Friday afternoon ahead of the Celtics home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum was listed as questionable for the game Thursday. It marked the first time this season he hadnt been listed as sidelined and undergoing rehabilitation for the injury he suffered during Game 4 of Bostons Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks last May. Tatum previously indicated his return to the court would be for a home game. Boston (41-21) currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

An Iranian state television presenter has denounced the women's national football team as "wartime traitors" following their refusal to sing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.Mohammad Reza Shahbazi, who works for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, accused the players of displaying a fundamental lack of patriotism after they remained silent during the anthem ahead of their opening fixture against South Korea on Monday."Let me just say one thing: traitors during wartime must be dealt with more severely," Shahbazi declared in footage that has spread rapidly across social media platforms.He described their conduct as the "pinnacle of dishonour."The squad finds itself competing in the continental tournament whilst a military conflict intensifies in their homeland.American and Israeli forces conducted air strikes over the weekend, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Despite the turmoil, Iran suffered a 3-0 defeat to South Korea at the Gold Coast on Monday, followed by a 4-0 loss to the host nation Australia three days later.Notably, the players altered their stance for the second match, choosing to sing and salute during the anthem before facing the Australians.The team remains in Australia as the situation back home continues to deteriorate.The players' union FIFPRO has sounded the alarm over the safety of the Iranian squad, urging both the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA to fulfil their human rights obligations."These statements significantly heighten concerns for the players' safety should they return to Iran after the tournament," FIFPRO Asia/Oceania stated.The organisation has called upon football's governing bodies to engage urgently with the Iranian Football Association, the Australian Government and all relevant authorities.Their primary objective is ensuring comprehensive protection for every member of the squad.Reuters has sought comment from the AFC, the Iran Football Federation and the team itself, though responses remain pending.Ahead of the Australia fixture, Iranian forward Sara Didar was visibly moved when discussing the conflict, struggling to hold back tears as she spoke about the war.Coach Marziyeh Jafari acknowledged that her players were striving to maintain their focus on the tournament despite profound worry for their relatives at home.The emotional toll on the squad has been evident throughout their campaign in Australia.Iran's final group stage encounter sees them face the Philippines on Sunday, with the players' futures beyond the tournament remaining deeply uncertain given the volatile circumstances awaiting them.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.