CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

Embiid was already set to miss his 40th game of the season today when the 76ers host Golden State. But the 76ers said there will be no more games for the All-Star center in 2024-25. They said in a statement they would “continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”

One of the preseason favorites to contend for an NBA title, the Sixers take a nine-game losing streak into today’s game.

STAFFORD TO STAY WITH RAMS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams under a restructured contract. The Rams’ announcement ends weeks of speculation about the Super Bowl winner’s future.

The 37-year-old Stafford had two years left on the four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed in 2022, shortly after leading Los Angeles to a championship in his first season with the team.

But his $27 million salary for the upcoming season was significantly less than the compensation for most quarterbacks of Stafford’s stature, and the deal had only $4 million in guaranteed money remaining.

SKY-FEVER GAMES MOVED

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will meet in a bigger venue when the Chicago Sky host the Indiana Fever this season, with the games being moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.

The Sky announced Friday that the games in Chicago featuring two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars will now be held at the home of the NBA’s Bulls and NHL’s Blackhawks with a capacity of 20,917. Wintrust seats 10,387.

The teams are set to meet in Chicago on June 7 and July 27, with the second game getting pushed back a day with the venue change. They will be the first WNBA games ever at the United Center.

The Sky and Fever will also play three times in Indianapolis.

YOUTH SOCCER DEADLINE NEAR

NIAGARA, Wis. — The registration deadline is March 10 for the 2025 season of Soccer Association for Youth, Northern Michigan League.

For registration information, go to www.saynml.org.

Late registration carries an additional $10 fee and ends March 17.