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Follow live: Rockets, Wolves meet for first time this season
The Rockets have lost four of their five games, and they had no answers for the Thunder's fourth-quarter surge, which led to a 121-91 verdict on Thursday. The in-form Timberwolves, conversely, have won four of their past five games, and they are now 2 1/2 games ahead of Houston in the NBA Western Conference standings.


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NBA SCOREBOARD
Nigeria actually care about the AFCON bronze, so Salah and co. need to bring it
The Super Eagles have never lost a bronze medal game in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, and consider it an achievement (more so than most), so will be going full throttle against Egypt on Saturday.

Ndidi backs 'wonderful manager' Chelle for post-AFCON stay
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has urged the NFF to stick with head coach Eric Chelle as uncertainty abounds regarding the coach's future as he prepares for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations third-placed playoff .


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Madrid's Perez wants Erling Haaland, Jurgen Klopp
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign striker Erling Haaland and former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Would Chelsea's Enzo Fernández be a smart signing for PSG?


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Weekend preview: Madrid's redemption?; Carrick's Man United debut; AFCON final
It's Friday and another full weekend of action awaits across the soccer calendar as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.


MANCHESTER UNITED
Replacing Amorim was only the start: Man United have more club-defining decisions ahead
Questions abound for Man United: Will the Glazers take the exit clause to sell? Who will be the permanent coach? Will Rashford return? And more!


MAKING SENSE OF THE TITLE
'Head coach' vs. 'manager': What's the difference? Does it matter?
Who would be a football manager? As it turns out in the Premier League, an increasing number of head coaches. Just ask Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim.

Who is in Michael Carrick's new Man United backroom staff?
Michael Carrick has confirmed who will be supporting him during his interim spell as Manchester United manager.


FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
Seven transfer targets who could improve any team this month
The winter transfer window is nearly half done, so which players should clubs be targeting if they need a midseason boost?

Premier League's top 50 transfers of all time: Who is No. 1?
What makes a great signing? Is it trophies won, goals scored, a long run of dominance ... or all of the above? Bill Connelly breaks down the best 50 Premier League moves since it began in 1992-93.


ENGLISH CARABAO CUP
Arsenal take first step to end long-standing semifinal curse
In a thriller at Stamford Bridge, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal took a major step toward ending a major trophy drought that has lingered for years.

Brilliant in blue, Man City's Semenyo proving the right man in the right place
Man City's win over Newcastle has them on track for the Carabao Cup final, and new arrival Antoine Semenyo made it possible.

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- Carrick won't rule out long-term Man United stay
- Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel slam 'appalling' reffing at AFCON
- Guéhi in 'final stages' of Palace exit to Man City - sources
- Slot: Salah 'important' to Liverpool, 'talking' about return
- Arteta 'convinced' Arsenal could win four trophies
- Vinícius Jr. contract more likely after Alonso exit - sources
- Barça's Ter Stegen close to joining Girona on loan - sources
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