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Caleb Wilson appeared close to returning for No. 17 North Carolina from a fracture to his left hand, just in time for the peak of March.Instead, the star freshman and high-end NBA prospect is abruptly done for the season after suffering a new injury.The school announced Friday that Wilson will need surgery after breaking his right thumb in a non-contact drill suffered during Thursday's practice. The news comes on the eve of a second matchup with No. 1 Duke, less than a week from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament and roughly two weeks from the start of March Madness.It was a shocking change to Wilson's trajectory as the Tar Heels' scoring and rebounding leader inched his way back from the injury suffered in a Feb. 10 loss at Miami. He had been cleared for individual work late last week, and had shed his cast and was focusing on non-contact work like dribbling and shooting.Before Thursday's practice, coach Hubert Davis told reporters that Wilson was increasing his work but had yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 action. According to the school's release, Wilson was hurt while dunking later that day.The Tar Heels had gone 5-1 in his absence, including a home win against then-ranked Louisville and Tuesdays win against Clemson in UNCs home finale. And Wilson had been on the bench, eagerly jumping around and cheering on teammates with his left hand in the cast.Only now, the buzz that had built about Wilson's approaching return is gone.The 6-foot-10, 215-pound freshman from Atlanta was averaging team-highs of 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, providing elite athleticism, intense competitiveness and go-go-go motor. He had also endeared himself to fans with his exuberant energy and public comments about wanting to make a mark in his time in Chapel Hill.He went out in his second game and dropped 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting in a win against Kansas and fellow top NBA prospect Darryn Peterson, saying afterward: I want to let the world know who I am for sure.And he was a standout in the first meeting against the rival Blue Devils. Wilson had 17 first-half points in a one-man show that helped the Tar Heels hang in the game early, finishing with 23 points in a win that came on Seth Trimble's last-second 3-pointer in an epic finish to the storied rivalry.Wilson was injured in the next game at Miami, coming as he closed out on Noam Dovrats 3-pointer from the top, with Dovrat hitting the shot while being fouled at the 5:34 mark and both players falling to the court. Wilson kept playing before checking out in the second half, then headed to the tunnel for evaluation by trainer Doug Halverson. He later returned with 8:47 remaining, his left wrist and palm area heavily taped as he finished with a season-low 12 points. The team said X-rays at the time were negative for a fracture, but additional imagining done after the team returned to Chapel Hill discovered the fracture in his left hand.That turned out to be his last action of the season, and his college career if he goes the expected one-and-done route with his high-lottery draft projection.The Tar Heels (24-6, 12-5) were locked into the No. 4 seed at next weeks ACC Tournament regardless of Saturday's outcome at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium in the regular-season finale. The Blue Devils have won seven straight since that Feb. 7 loss at UNC, a neutral-court win against then-No. 1 Michigan and last weekends 26-point win against now-No. 13 Virginia.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

The medical and contractual situations involving injured Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon ultimately led to his release Friday, per a league source.The injury-riddled saga of Mixon is over.Mixon missed the entire season with a mysterious foot injury. The former Pro Bowl selection and team captain recently underwent surgery this offseason, according to general manager Nick Caserio.The Texans already replaced him by trading for NickCaserio acknowledged at the NFL scouting combine there was no clarity involving Mixons future with the AFC South franchise, adding that there had been conversations with Mixon and his longtime agent, Peter Schaffer.The Texans were widely expected to ultimately part ways with Mixon via a failed physical, per league sources, and releasing him from his three-year, $27 million contract and would save $8.5 million in the process.Honestly, its day to day, Caserio said at the NFL scouting combine. Looking conversations, trying to get a little bit more information. I think he had a surgery here, this offseason in some capacity. So trying to get some follow-up to that.Ive said this multiple times, Im not trying to be evasive. Its a moving target. So, well kind of see what the availability is gonna be, what the prognosis is for the season and then ultimately try to figure out what makes sense for everybody involved.Mixons foot injury has been the subject of several bizarre and untrue rumors.Caserio previously cleared up some of the heavy and unsubstantiated speculation surrounding Mixon.He didnt do anything off the field, Caserio said. It wasnt like he was riding a snowmobile or anything like that. I would say it was more of a medical condition or situation that didnt really improve as much as everyone would hope.Im not trying to evade the question, I think thats the reality of the situation. He didnt jump off a building, he wasnt cliff diving or anything like that. He wasnt doing anything irresponsible. It was a freak, thing. Honestly Ive never seen it, its just the condition.Mixon was in a walking boot in the spring and his injury prompted the Texans to sign four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb. Mixon later was in a lace-up brace with some improved mobility over the summer. He has sought outside medical help, including nonsurgical procedures, including electromagnetic therapy at a Florida clinic to try to speed up the healing process. Mixon would get better at times, prompting optimism. Another source said that Mixon hasnt gotten the proper amount of blood flow for the foot to fully heal and it has been a step forward, step back medical situation.Mixon missed the entire season on the non-football injury list, as KPRC 2 reported he would in October due to a tough and complicated foot-ankle injury, per league sources. During the season, a source emphasized the team wasnt expecting Mixon to return at any point and that his career is in doubt.Mixon was in a walking boot in the spring and his injury prompted the Texans to sign four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb. Mixon later was in a lace-up brace with some improved mobility over the summer. He has sought outside medical help, including nonsurgical procedures, including electromagnetic therapy at a Florida clinic to try to speed up the healing process. Mixon would get better at times, prompting optimism. Another source said that Mixon hasnt gotten the proper amount of blood flow for the foot to fully heal and it has been a step forward, step back medical situation.When did the team realize that Mixon could miss a significant amount of time?Caserio indicated last spring, which is when Nick Chubb was signed.I dont think we knew the extent of how long it was gonna be, Caserio said. It was touch and go. Im not trying to create any problems. It was just a moving target. So, we were just trying to figure out, Where are we in the scheme of things, and what do we gotta do moving forward?The injury never healed to the point where Mixon was close to returning, though. The Texans didnt provide much, if any, detail on his status. Sources say that was because they are honoring Mixons wishes for privacy. Without Mixon, a Pro Bowl selection and team captain two seasons ago as he rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns, the Texans running game struggled.Chubb was signed to replace Mixon. However, Chubb didnt regain his old form from his time with the Cleveland Browns.Marks emerged as the primary back and showed flashes. He had one of two 100-yard games for the Texans offense, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown in a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jawhar Jordan rushed for 101 yards against the Arizona Cardinals.In the 28-16 AFC divisional round loss last Sunday to the New England Patriots, the running game was stonewalled. They rushed for 48 yards on 22 runs. Marks was held to 17 yards on 14 carries and lost a key fumble.The Texans were 1 for 4 in the red zone, which was a constant issue for a 13-6 squad.The Texans are expected to look for help for their backfield this off-season. They inquired about Hall at the NFL trade deadline, but no deal materialized.Without Mixon, the running game missed his dynamic, tackle-breaking presence.When you have your best players, youre going to be a better team, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. Joe, he was a really great running back for us and not having him, yes, of course, it affected our running game. Joe is one of the top running backs in this league. That affected us.The Texans are widely expected to ultimately move on from Mixon due to his health issues.As of right now, I dont know that answer right now, Ryans said when asked if Mixon will return for next season. No clarity.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Emma Raducanu stormed back to winning ways at Indian Wells with a brilliant 6-1 6-3 demolition of Anastasia Zakharova, snapping a frustrating three-match losing run.The British No 1 had endured a tough spell heading into the BNP Paribas Open, including a first-round exit against Antonia Ruzic in Dubai and a retirement due to illness in Qatar against Camila Osorio.But the 23-year-old looked like a completely different player in the Californian desert, sweeping aside the Russian qualifier to book her spot in the last 32 of the WTA 1000 event.It was exactly the response Raducanu needed.The return of Mark Petchey to Raducanu's corner on a temporary basis clearly made a difference, with the familiar face watching on approvingly as his charge dominated from start to finish.Sporting her new light blue Uniqlo kit for the first time following her lucrative deal with the Japanese brand, Raducanu's serve was firing beautifully she landed 72 per cent of first serves and struck the ball with real venom.The opening set took just 32 minutes, with Raducanu racing into a 3-0 lead before wrapping things up comfortably.Her powerful ball-striking simply proved too much for Zakharova to handle throughout.The victory lifts Raducanu to No 23 in the provisional rankings, with a deep run in Indian Wells potentially pushing her back into the top 20 for the first time since September 2022.All smiles for Emma Raducanu after an impressive victory pic.twitter.com/mKFnadyLiH Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) March 6, 2026 Speaking after the match, Raducanu told Sky Sports: "It was a really good match, I'm so pleased with it. "That was a great kind of show of my game today. I played really well."She added that returning to her natural attacking style has been key: "For me, returning is such a strength of mine and when I'm returning well, it makes me a different player."Earlier this week, Raducanu courted controversy after insisting she does not need a coach and revealed she will not be hiring a permanent coach.I want to come back to my natural way of playing, she said. That takes time to relearn because thats something that has been coached out of me a little bit.I have had a lot of people telling me what to do, how to play, and it hasnt necessarily fit. "I dont necessarily want to have one coach in the role because anyone I bring in is straight away going to be scrutinised even if its a trial.I might feel the pressure to stick with them, even if its not necessarily the right decision."I would love to have a coach that works well, but I dont think its necessarily going to be easy to find one person and they are going to check every box.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.

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