The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday afternoon. Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the game against Brooklyn due to a right oblique strain. The Sixers will also be without Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr.
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed Josh Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson will provide support to Joe Burrow during the offseason program. The Bengals were down two quarterbacks before adding Johnson.
Bundee Aki is set to make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations against Scotland. Andy Farrell expects Aki to sign a new Ireland deal. Aki was suspended for Ireland’s first three Six Nations matches.
Bayern Munich went into the break a goal down and with only ten men against Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen took the lead and also had another good opportunity through Culbreath. Bayern had plenty of possession but struggled to create clear chances.
Fleetwood Town faced Tranmere Rovers in a League Two match. The game included several free kicks, saves, and blocked attempts. Lineups were announced and players were warming up before the match.
Bayern Munich will be without several star players for their upcoming match against Bayer Leverkusen. Vincent Kompany expects Leverkusen to be fully focused on securing three points. Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala are confirmed to be out.
Hull FC will face Leigh Leopards in the Challenge Cup. This marks the first cup meeting between the two teams since 2005. Hull FC is aiming to reach the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals for the second year in a row.
Leicester City are aiming to record back-to-back home wins this week as they welcome Queens Park Rangers. Leicester City secured their first clean sheet since late September on Tuesday night. QPR have lost each of their past four second-tier battles.
Scotland are struggling to cope with Ireland’s physicality. There was a great contest in the air as Tommy O’Brien and Blair Kinghorn went for the ball, but the Scottish full-back touches it over the line. It’s just not working out for Scotland at the moment.
Brighton & Hove Albion are seeking to climb the table when they visit Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Brighton have 37 points and are hoping to secure a spot in European soccer next season. Sunderland hope their home form can help them make it four of six points against Brighton this season.
