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UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica's Prestianni ahead of Real Madrid clash
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UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni for the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Real Madrid following allegations of discriminatory behavior toward Vinicius Junior. The decision comes after an incident that interrupted the first leg in Lisbon, where Real Madrid won 1-0. Benfica plans to appeal the ruling as investigations continue.
Paul George is set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls after serving a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test. He apologized Tuesday for the impact on his team's momentum and said he is ready to take on a larger role. The 76ers have struggled with multiple injuries during his absence.
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An independent tribunal has suspended former Australian No. 1 Marinko Matosevic for four years under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme. The 40-year-old committed five violations between 2018 and 2020, including blood doping and assisting others. The ban runs until March 15, 2030, barring him from tennis activities.
Mora IK goaltender Marcus Hellgren Smed has been suspended for two matches following a kicking incident in a loss to Modo Hockey. The disciplinary committee banned him from November 17 to 21, meaning he will miss upcoming games against Nybro and Troja. Hellgren Smed expressed regret over the event that occurred at the end of Modo's 4-3 overtime victory.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said Ja Morant's one-game suspension validated instincts he shared with Stephen Curry after a recent game. Green noticed Morant's subdued play during the Warriors' 131-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on October 27. The suspension stemmed from conduct detrimental to the team.