Casey Thompson, who led the Big 12 with 24 touchdown passes this season and had 2,113 passing yards for the Longhorns, has entered the transfer portal.
The Nets are bringing back Kyrie Irving. Though Irving is still unvaccinated, the Nets are willing to play him on the road as the team deals with roster issues related to injuries and COVID-19.
Point spreads have moved dramatically this week amid the surge of COVID-19 infections in the NFL, causing some sportsbooks to halt betting on the games affected most.
The Warriors have placed Jordan Poole in health and safety protocols, while their opponent Friday night, the Celtics, put Jabari Parker, Juancho Hernangomez, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser and Al Horford in the protocols as well.
Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will be available Friday night against Minnesota after clearing COVID protocols. Los Angeles also announced it has signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.
Nebraska has five white banners — which represent a national championship — hanging in its gym. Wisconsin’s quest Saturday is to stop a sixth and get one of its own.