CHARLOTTE Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is listed as questionable for Thursdays game, April 2, against his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, at Spectrum Center.Williams played his first three NBA seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Suns, who sent two first-round draft selections to Charlotte for the 7-footer out of Duke.Before the 2025-26 season, Williams expressed his feelings towards the Hornets, who looked to move him to the Los Angeles Lakers before last seasons trade deadline, but the trade was rescinded due to Williams failing the Lakers team physical.Just to be where you're wanted is always great, Williams said at the Suns media day on Sept. 24. To be here is exciting. Charlotte was ultimately where I was drafted to. There was a belief in me at some point, but once you trade me the first time, it was only a matter of time before I was gone. So I knew that was coming. I just intend to make them regret that decision every time I'm on the court.Williams missed Phoenixs last 15 games with left foot third metatarsal stress reaction. The Suns (42-33) are 7-8 during this stretch as theyre coming off a 115-111 loss March 31 to the Orlando Magic in the second of a back-to-back to start this four-game road trip.Williams missed the first matchup March 8 against the Hornets (40-36) in Phoenix. The Suns won, 111-99.Suns coach Jordan Ott said Williams reacted well to playing 5-on-5 for the second time in three days Monday in Memphis.Seems like he came out of it pretty well, Ott said pregame Tuesday. Thats a good sign. He continues to improve and it seems like were getting there. Williams is averaging 11.6 points and 8.1 rebounds in a career-high 56 games in his first year in Phoenix after three injury-filled years with the Hornets.He played a total of 106 games for Charlotte. A first-round pick in the 2022 draft, Williams averaged 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in his three years with the Hornets.Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management) and Amir Coffey (left ankle sprain) are ruled out of Thursdays game. Highsmith has missed seven straight games and Coffey has been sidelined eight consecutive games.Dillon Brooks made his return in Tuesday's loss after missing 18 consecutive games with a fractured left hand. Wearing a bandage on his non-shooting left hand, Brooks scored nine points on 4-of-13 shooting.Just glad he's out there, Suns coach Jordan Ott said after the game. Seemed to come out healthy. No hits on that thing. He'll get all that other stuff. Just good to have him out there.The Hornets have ruled PJ Hall out with right ankle soreness.Phoenix is seventh in the West while Charlotte stands 10th in the East.With seven games left in the regular season, the Suns are 4 games behind the Houston Rockets (46-29) for sixth. They have a three-game lead on the Los Angeles Clippers (39-37), who are eighth.The top six teams advance to the playoffs in each conference while teams 7-10 battle in the play-in tournament for the seventh and eighth seeds.If the play-in started today, the Suns would host the Clippers for the seventh seed in the West. The loser would play the winner of the 9-10 game for the eighth seed.The Portland Trail Blazers (39-38) are ninth in the West and the Golden State Warriors (36-39) stand 10th.Phoenix went 2-2 versus the Clippers, 2-1 against the Blazers and 1-3 versus the Warriors, who are down Stephen Curry with a knee injury that has sidelined the superstar for two months.Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Curry could return before the end of the regular season, the Associated Press reported. Curry has recently participated in a full practice and ran 5-on-5 with the Warriors.Have opinions about the current state of theSuns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin atdmrankin@gannett.comor contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at@DuaneRankin.Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday.This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Suns big listed questionable as Phoenix faces his former team

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Turkey Under-21 head coach Egemen Korkmaz was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during his side's European Championship qualifying fixture against Croatia in Osijek.The 43-year-old lost consciousness following an animated reaction to a red card decision at the Opus Arena.The match was subsequently called off.Players and coaching staff looked on with visible concern as medical personnel attended to Korkmaz on the touchline before an ambulance transported him from the venue.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe Turkish Football Federation has since confirmed that Korkmaz regained consciousness and is undergoing further medical assessment.The incident unfolded approximately 34 minutes into the contest when Turkey's Demir Ege Tiknaz received his marching orders after collecting a second caution.Korkmaz reacted furiously to the referee's decision, visibly expressing his displeasure before dramatically removing his coat in frustration.Moments later, the former centre-back slipped and struck his head on the ground, prompting immediate alarm among those present.Television cameras inside the stadium did not capture the fall itself, though footage showed the aftermath as an ambulance arrived at the stricken manager.His players and backroom staff watched anxiously as he received emergency treatment at the side of the pitch.The Turkish Football Federation released a statement confirming the circumstances of the incident.They said: "Our U21 National Team Head Coach, Egemen Korkmaz, lost consciousness after slipping and hitting his head on the ground in the 35th minute of today's Uefa U21 European Championship group qualifying match against Croatia at the Opus Arena in Osijek."LATEST SPORT NEWSWales fans boo 'God Save The King' in 'meaningless' Northern Ireland stalemateItaly make unwanted history in World Cup heartbreak as Bosnia inflict penalty defeatEngland booed off after turgid Japan loss to raise more questions than answers for Thomas TuchelThe federation added: "Korkmaz, who suffered swelling on his head due to the fall, received initial treatment from our medical team on the sidelines.""He is conscious and has been taken to the hospital by ambulance for further examination. We wish him a speedy recovery."Both of Korkmaz's former clubs moved swiftly to offer their support following the distressing scenes.Fenerbahce said: "We regretfully learned that Egemen Korkmaz, the Head Coach of our U21 National Team, fell ill during the match and was taken to the hospital.They added: "We extend our get-well wishes to Egemen Korkmaz and hope for his swift recovery."Besiktas echoed those sentiments, expressing their sorrow at the news and wishing him a speedy return to full health.During his playing days, Korkmaz claimed the Turkish Super Lig, Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup whilst at Fenerbahce, where he featured alongside Dirk Kuyt.The defender also represented Besiktas and earned nine international caps for Turkey.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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