Embiid returns from protocols
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid after missing nine games because of COVID-19 protocols, but the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled his return with a 121120, double-overtime victory.
Embiid scored all seven of the 76ers’ points in the second overtime and gave them one last chance to win it, but Anthony Edwards blocked his three-point attempt at the buzzer.
Phoenix led by 22 and extended its winning streak to 16 games, one shy of the team record, with a 113-107 victory over Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (foot) will miss Sunday’s visit to Cincinnati, while tight end Eric Ebron (knee) and offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer (pectoral) went on injured reserve. Also going on IR: New York Jets rookie running back Michael Carter (ankle sprain) and Tennessee wide receiver A.J. Brown (chest) . ... Cleveland activated running back Kareem Hunt and Pro Bowl right tackle Jack Conklin from IR for Sunday night’s game against AFC Northleading Baltimore. Also coming off IR: Baltimore linebacker Malik Harrison and San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw . ... Seattle will be without left guard
Damien Lewis (elbow) and running backs Rashaad Penny (hamstring) and
Travis Homer (calf) Monday at Washington . ... Hall of Fame defensive lineman
Curley Culp, who helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl during a 14-year career, died of complications from pancreatic cancer.
The New York Mets agreed to three free-agent deals, adding speedy center fielder Starling Marte ona four-year contract reportedly worth $78 million to go with outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha and AllStar infielder Eduardo Escobar . ... Seattle acquired All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from San Diego for two minor leaguers. ... Boston signed righthander Michael Wacha toa $7-million, one-year deal.
Washington State removed the interim tag and named Jake Dickert as coach . ... New Mexico State is moving on from coach Doug Martin after nine seasons.
The NHL postponed New York Islanders games Sunday and Tuesday after more team members went into the COVID-19 protocol . ... George Kambosos beat Teofimo Lopez by split decision to claim the four lightweight boxing titles . ... Not even Novak Djokovic playing back to back could help Serbia avoid losing to Germany, 2-1, in the Davis Cup finals group phase . ... A giant slalom race in Killington, Vt., marking the return of World Cup skiing to North America for the first time in two years was canceled because of weather.