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Charlotte FC faces a decisive playoff match at Bank of America Stadium on Friday night, where a win will propel them to the next round, while a loss will end their season.
The club, led by captain Ashley Westwood, enjoys the advantage of playing at home, where it boasts the best home record in Major League Soccer.
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“We need to turn up, though. It’s not about the fans, we have to start well, and give the fans something to cheer,” said Ashley Westwood.
“Score more than them. It’s a simple game still.

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The Nets will be without starting shooting guard Cam Thomas for at least the next three to four weeks due to a left hamstring strain, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Brooklyn had ruled Thomas out earlier in the day for Friday night’s NBA Cup opener against the Detroit Pistons, but now it appears he’ll miss more time.
Thomas suffered the hamstring injury during Wednesday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. He played just six minutes before leaving the court and not returning.

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While this game has taken a back seat late this week to news of Luke Fickell’s return to the Wisconsin Badgers sideline in 2026, there’s still a contest to discuss against a surging Washington Huskies team. (The visitors from Seattle get custody of “UW” in football until further notice.)
While the 2025 season has been one “Worst Case” after another, this game has a few interesting subplots that might make it worth watching. If you’re in Madison and don’t mind being cold and soggy, scoring some 50-yard line seats for $20 is absolutely on the table.

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Michael Murphy took time out of inter-county football in 2023 and 2024 [Getty Images]
Michael Murphy has confirmed to BBC Sport NI that he intends to play for Donegal again in 2026 after helping the Ulster county win this year’s Ulster Senior Football Championship and reach the All-Ireland final on his return to inter-county football after a two-year sabbatical.
Murphy’s stellar contribution during the season was reflected in him collecting a fourth All-Star award on Friday night and being one of three players nominated for the Footballer of the Year accolade.

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