Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies is set for a shorter spell on the sidelines than first feared following his injury against Atalanta. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has provided a positive update on the defender's recovery timeline after reaching out to his star player. A major relief for Kompany The Allianz Arena faithful were left holding their breath when Davies limped out of Bayern's dominant 6-1 Champions League victory over Atalanta. Given the defender's recent history with fitness issues, there were genuine fears of a lengthy layoff during a pivotal stretch of the season. However, the latest diagnosis suggests the damage is far less severe than initially anticipated. While Bayerns medical staff were cautious with their initial prognosis, the news from the Canadian camp indicates that the 25-year-old has avoided a serious tear. Marsch provides clarity on recovery Marsch has been in direct contact with his captain and offered an optimistic timeline for his return to the pitch. The former Leeds United boss revealed that the current setback is a minor hurdle compared to the muscle issues Davies faced just a month ago. "I've spoken to him. He's obviously a little sad and frustrated," Marsch told TSN. "But he said that this injury even compared to the one he had about a month ago is much less severe. It will probably take him two to three weeks to get back." International break strategy Marsch further explained that Canada intend to support Bayern by leaving their talismanic captain out of the upcoming international window. "We will probably not call him into the squad in March and leave him in Munich so that he becomes fully fit again. That is ok. I am confident that he will do exactly that," the former RB Leipzig boss stated regarding the March fixtures. The coach emphasized the importance of a patient approach, especially given Davies' history with a serious ACL injury in 2025. "My message to him was: 'Stay positive. It is not easy when you come back from such a long-term injury. Everything will be fine. You are young and strong. We just have to take the right steps to make sure that no further setbacks happen,'" Marsch added. Focus on rehabilitation Davies is expected to miss the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen and the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atalanta. Currently top of the table, Bayern will be looking to maintain their momentum while their star full-back undergoes a dedicated rehabilitation program. By skipping international duty, Davies aims to be back at 100 percent for the final sprint of the season as Bayern continue their quest for a treble.

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The Carolina Panthers are continuing to solidify their depth.As announced on Friday afternoon, the team has re-signed inside linebacker Claudin Cherelus. According to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, Cherelus is set to return on a one-year deal.After splitting his collegiate career between the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Alcorn State University, Cherelus broke into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2023. He'd later be claimed off waivers by the Panthers following initial roster cuts that summer.Cherelus has gone on to appear in 33 outings for Carolina since. This past season saw the 27-year-old defender notch career-highs in games played (14), starts (four), combined tackles (32) and passes defensed (one).In addition to Cherelus, the Panthers have also re-signed wide receiver David Moore, tight end James Mitchell, defensive lineman LaBryan Ray, outside linebacker Thomas Incoom, cornerbacks Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell, safety Isaiah Simmons and long snapper JJ Jansen.Follow our free agency tracker for all the latest moves.Follow@ThePanthersWireon Twitter/X for more Panthers content.This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: NFL free agency: Panthers re-sign ILB Claudin Cherelus

Five players crack the final rankings, but none unseat Jazzy Davidson or Aliyah Chavez from Nos. 1 and 2.

Mourinho, who has previously coached Porto, is now manager of Benfica in his native Portugal and oversaw his side's 2-2 draw with his old club, but the result was overshadowed by his red.

Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67 victory Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.Elliot Cadeau had 15 points, seven assists and three steals for Michigan in its fifth consecutive win. Trey McKenney scored 12 points, and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 11.Mara anchored a strong defensive effort that shut down Ohio State in the final minutes. It was the first game of the tournament for the top-seeded Wolverines (30-2), while the Buckeyes (21-12) advanced with a 72-69 victory over Iowa on Thursday.Michigan is going for its second straight Big Ten tourney title and fifth overall. Next up is a semifinal matchup with the winner of the Wisconsin-Illinois game.Thornton scored 22 points for Ohio State, and Devin Royal had 13. It was the Buckeyes third loss of the season against the Wolverines.Ohio State grabbed its first lead of the game when Royals 3-pointer from the top of the key made it 61-60 with 5:40 left.Maras layup lifted Michigan to a 67-64 advantage with 2:56 to go. Royal and Thornton then missed jumpers for Ohio State before Yaxel Lendeborg made a free throw for the Wolverines with 1:24 remaining.The Buckeyes pulled within two on Royals two foul shots in the final seconds, but Lendeborg responded with two free throws to help close it out.Lendeborg, the Big Ten player of the year, was held to six points. But he also had six assists and five rebounds.Michigan opened a 29-18 lead on Lendeborgs fast-break jam over Ohio States Christoph Tilly with 6:25 left in the first half, sending a charge through the crowd at the United Center. But Thornton converted a runner in the final seconds, trimming the Wolverines advantage to 39-35 at the break.Thornton scored 13 points in the first half for Ohio State on 5-for-7 shooting, and McKenney had 10 at intermission for Michigan.Up nextMichigan lost to Wisconsin 91-88 on Jan. 10. The Wolverines beat Illinois 84-70 on Feb. 27.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67 victory Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.Elliot Cadeau had 15 points, seven assists and three steals for Michigan in its fifth consecutive win. Trey McKenney scored 12 points, and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 11.Mara anchored a strong defensive effort that shut down Ohio State in the final minutes. It was the first game of the tournament for the top-seeded Wolverines (30-2), while the Buckeyes (21-12) advanced with a 72-69 victory over Iowa on Thursday.Michigan is going for its second straight Big Ten tourney title and fifth overall. Next up is a semifinal matchup with the winner of the Wisconsin-Illinois game.Thornton scored 22 points for Ohio State, and Devin Royal had 13. It was the Buckeyes third loss of the season against the Wolverines.Ohio State grabbed its first lead of the game when Royals 3-pointer from the top of the key made it 61-60 with 5:40 left.Maras layup lifted Michigan to a 67-64 advantage with 2:56 to go. Royal and Thornton then missed jumpers for Ohio State before Yaxel Lendeborg made a free throw for the Wolverines with 1:24 remaining.The Buckeyes pulled within two on Royals two foul shots in the final seconds, but Lendeborg responded with two free throws to help close it out.Lendeborg, the Big Ten player of the year, was held to six points. But he also had six assists and five rebounds.Michigan opened a 29-18 lead on Lendeborgs fast-break jam over Ohio States Christoph Tilly with 6:25 left in the first half, sending a charge through the crowd at the United Center. But Thornton converted a runner in the final seconds, trimming the Wolverines advantage to 39-35 at the break.Thornton scored 13 points in the first half for Ohio State on 5-for-7 shooting, and McKenney had 10 at intermission for Michigan.Up nextMichigan lost to Wisconsin 91-88 on Jan. 10. The Wolverines beat Illinois 84-70 on Feb. 27.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

Marseille's sporting director Medhi Benatia reportedly sought to offload Mason Greenwood before the former Manchester United forward established himself as one of Ligue 1's most prolific strikers.According to French publication La Provence, the 38-year-old official harboured serious reservations about the Englishman's commitment and effort levels.Benatia's concerns centred particularly on Greenwood's reluctance to contribute defensively.The reports suggest tensions ran sufficiently deep that the 24-year-old actively avoided encounters with the sporting director at the club's training facilities.These doubts emerged prior to Greenwood finishing as joint top-scorer in the French top flight last season, sharing the honour with PSG's Ousmane Dembele on 21 goals.Former manager Roberto De Zerbi shared these misgivings about the English striker.The Italian tactician removed Greenwood from his starting eleven for crucial fixtures against Lens and PSG last March.De Zerbi made clear his dissatisfaction at the time: "I expect more from him. He has to do more, because what he is currently showing is not enough."The ex-Brighton boss demanded greater application from his forward."If he wants to achieve his ambition of becoming a champion, he has to be more consistent, sacrifice more and be more determined," De Zerbi stated.Such pointed criticism underscored the depth of concern surrounding Greenwood's professionalism during that period.De Zerbi subsequently offered a more sympathetic assessment of the situation."Greenwood is a very good person whom I love, as I love his father. He's had a bit of a tough time lately because he had a daughter who was born, and I don't think he's used to playing such an intense season and being a main player. I think he paid for it physically," the Italian explained.The manager acknowledged the striker's conditioning had suffered, noting Greenwood had failed to meet expectations in training.De Zerbi, who has since been replaced by Habib Beye, emphasised his broader ambitions for Marseille extended beyond mere Champions League qualification, aspiring to build something comparable to Luis Enrique's project at PSG.Greenwood has since silenced his critics in emphatic fashion.The 24-year-old has netted 25 times across 37 matches in all competitions this campaign, establishing himself as an indispensable figure for the Ligue 1 side.His remarkable form has attracted attention from Europe's elite clubs.Barcelona, Napoli and Atletico Madrid have all reportedly expressed interest in securing the Englishman's services.Manchester United parted ways with their academy product for 26.6 million, though the Red Devils retained a substantial sell-on clause within the transfer agreement.Should any of these suitors meet Marseille's valuation, Old Trafford stands to benefit handsomely from their former striker's resurgence.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Envoi Allen, due to retire after this week, collapsed on the walk back to the stables.