Warriors expect Curry back at practice Friday

Stephen Curry was cleared to resume on-court activity as he recovers from his latest right ankle sprain, and if all goes well could rejoin the Warriors for practice Friday in Los Angeles.

The team provided an update on Curry’s health after he was re-evaluated Tuesday and determined to be making “good progress.” He’s scheduled to be examined again after the Friday workout. He will train in the Bay Area until then, missing Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks in Dallas. The Warriors play at the Lakers on Saturday night.

An MRI on Curry’s ankle last week revealed no structural damage.

The two-time MVP was hurt late Thursday’s loss to the Bulls. He missed his fourth and fifth games of the season Saturday and Monday.

Curry, who turns 36 on Thursday, has hurt the same ankle several times previously during his 15-year career.

„ The Magic and coach Jamahl Mosley, 45, agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season.

College basketball: Stanford senior F Cameron Brink will forego her final season of eligibility and leave college for the WNBA after this season.

NFL: The Bengals are trading RB Joe Mixon to the Texans instead of releasing the 27-year-old former Pro Bowler, ESPN reported. ... Amit Patel, the former Jaguars employee who pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from the team, was sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison. Patel, 31, also must pay the Jaguars $21.1 million in restitution and attend Gamblers Anonymous meetings.

Soccer: Barcelona has returned to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in four years with a 3-1 home win over Napoli. The Spanish club advanced 4-2 on aggregate. In Tuesday’s other second leg, Arsenal edged visitor FC Porto 1-0 and advanced on penalties after the clubs tied on aggregate.