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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.

Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza’s suspension has been reduced to four games but he was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Friday.

The NBA will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.

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.

Arsenal are open to letting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go in January, but a summer departure is more likely. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

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.

Steve Nash said he is concerned with how many minutes Kevin Durant has had to play this season.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has not practiced this week as he deals with a sprained ankle, but coach John Harbaugh said Jackson still “has a chance” of playing Sunday against the Packers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Friday that he doesn’t want the suspensions to distract from Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.