Joel Embiid suspended for three games after altercation with Marcus Hayes.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games without pay after an altercation with Journalist Marcus Hayes from the Philadelphia Inquirer, according to an NBA announcement. The incident occurred following the 76ers’ 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, with Embiid confronting Hayes in the locker room over a critical column. Reports say Embiid swore at and later shoved Hayes, prompting a team official to step in. The NBA’s Joe Dumars emphasized the importance of mutual respect between players and media, adding that while Embiid was upset by the personal nature of the column, interactions must remain professional. Hayes had questioned Embiid’s professionalism, referencing his recent knee injury and his family. Despite Hayes’ attempt to apologize, Embiid rebuffed him. This suspension, which could cost Embiid over $1 million in lost salary, will keep him sidelined for upcoming games against the Clippers, Lakers, and Hornets.
🚨 Joel Embiid is suspended after a heated confrontation resulted in him shoving a columnist pic.twitter.com/8bKdDHwsEM
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) November 5, 2024
Viktor Gyökeres scores a hattrick as Sporting secures 4-1 win over Man City.
In-form Sporting striker, Viktor Gyökeres scored a sensational hat-trick as Sporting CP defeated Manchester City 4-1 in an unforgettable UEFA Champions League clash. Despite an early goal from Phil Foden and a missed chance by Gyökeres, Sporting turned the game around. City dominated early but, against the run of play, Gyökeres capitalized on a breakaway to equalize. After halftime, Sporting stunned City, taking the lead within 20 seconds as Maximiliano Araújo’s shot narrowly passed Ederson. Gyökeres quickly added a third from the penalty spot, and minutes later, Erling Haaland missed a penalty, hitting the crossbar. With nine minutes remaining, Gyökeres scored his third from another penalty, sealing City’s fate and handing Pep Guardiola his third consecutive defeat across competitions. Sporting now sit second in their Champions League group, trailing Liverpool, while City drop to sixth after their first tournament loss this season.
FT: Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City.
RUBEN AMORIM BEATS PEP GUARDIOLA WITH 4 GOALS TO 1, A MASSIVE STATEMENT BY THE NEW MANCHESTER UNITED MANAGER! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DuTYix9ZPL
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 5, 2024
Real Madrid’s struggles loom as AC Milan stuns the current CL champions.
Seven-time Champions League winners, AC Milan secured a surprise 3-1 victory over defending Champions League holders Real Madrid on Tuesday, with Malick Thiaw, Álvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders all finding the net. Thiaw opened the scoring for Milan in the 12th minute, heading home from a corner, but Real quickly responded as Vinicius Jr equalized with a penalty 11 minutes later. Morata restored Milan’s lead in the 39th minute, finishing off a rebound, and Reijnders sealed the win in the second half by slotting in a Rafael Leão cross following a counter-attack. The victory marks a statement performance for Milan, while Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm. In the Champions League standings, Real Madrid sits in 17th place with six points, just ahead of Milan on goal difference after four games in the 36-team competition.
FT: Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan.
AFTER THE 4-0 TRASHING AT HOME VS BARCELONA, REAL MADRID NOW GET TRASHED 3-1 AT HOME VS AC MILAN! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OeqTaeXwG9
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 5, 2024
Leny Yoro trains with the team for the first time in three months.
Manchester United’s Leny Yoro participated in team training for the first time in three months as he nears recovery from a foot injury. The 18-year-old defender, who joined from Lille for €62 million (£52.2m) potentially rising to €70m (£58.9m) with add-ons, sustained a metatarsal injury just weeks after signing, undergoing surgery in August. Though yet to make his competitive debut, Yoro’s return to training comes just before Rúben Amorim’s arrival as head coach. Ahead of United’s Europa League match against PAOK, Yoro was welcomed back with a playful tunnel created by his teammates. While he completed most of the session, he is not expected to play against PAOK or Leicester this weekend. Christian Eriksen and Antony also rejoined training after missing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first two interim games, while Tyrell Malacia has resumed group training. Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, and Harry Maguire remain sidelined.
🚨🔴 Good news for Man United as Leny Yoro is training with the squad for the first time since his fractured metatarsal in the summer.
Rúben Amorim, looking forward to working with Yoro. pic.twitter.com/QEpH8WfhFG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 6, 2024
Liverpool put four past Bayer Leverkusen to spoil Xabi Alonso’s Anfield return.
Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick and Cody Gakpo added a goal as Liverpool cruised to a 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, spoiling Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield. The Bundesliga champions initially kept Liverpool at bay in a tightly contested first half, but the match turned after the hour mark. Díaz opened the scoring in the 61st minute, racing onto Curtis Jones’ perfect pass to chip in the finish. Just two minutes later, Gakpo’s powerful header from a Mohamed Salah cross doubled Liverpool’s lead, confirmed after a VAR check. Díaz struck again in the 83rd minute, converting another brilliant Salah delivery, and sealed his hat-trick with a simple finish in stoppage time. The dominant second-half performance leaves Liverpool atop their Champions League group with a perfect four wins. They’ll aim to extend this momentum in the Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday.
All three points.
Straight to the Top pic.twitter.com/AMnwOYlKIg— NPR Sports (@NprSports) November 5, 2024