Matheus Cunha banned for two games and fined after Ipswich melee

  • Brazilian pushed Ipswich security guard in the face
  • Wolves forward to miss Forest and Bristol City games

The Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has been suspended for two games and fined £80,000 following a melee after the Premier League game against Ipswich this month.

The hugely influential Cunha will now miss games against Nottingham Forest in the league and the FA Cup tie against Bristol City.

The forward was charged with misconduct and it was alleged that he acted in an improper manner after the final whistle. He admitted the charge and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission.

Full written reasons for this case will be published in due course.

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Wayne Rooney leaves Plymouth by mutual consent after seven months

  • Former England forward took over in May
  • Plymouth are bottom of Championship after 23 games

Wayne Rooney and Plymouth Argyle have “mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect”, the club have announced. The 39-year-old was appointed in May and leaves with the club sat bottom of the Championship, four points from safety after 23 games. They most recently lost 2-0 to fellow strugglers Oxford and 4-0 to Coventry.

In a statement on the Plymouth website, Rooney said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of Plymouth, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with.

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Nick Kyrgios falls short in singles comeback against big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

  • Mpetshi Perricard served 36 aces to Kyrgios’s 15 in three-set victory
  • Australian backed up from doubles win alongside Novak Djokovic

Nick Kyrgios says he will “need a miracle” to contend for a grand slam title after an injury comeback loss that offered a sobering reality check.

The Australian could only shrug his shoulders as big-serving rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard left him with a “throbbing” wrist and crashed his comeback party in the Brisbane International first round on Tuesday.

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Wofford hosts Atwell and UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro Spartans (7-6) at Wofford Terriers (6-7) Spartanburg, South Carolina; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Greensboro visits Wofford after Donovan Atwell scored 21 points in UNC Greensboro's 105-50 win over the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons. The Terriers are 4-0 on their home court.

Hannah and Bradley host Indiana State

Bradley Braves (11-2, 2-0 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (8-5, 2-0 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley visits Indiana State after Darius Hannah scored 21 points in Bradley's 81-75 overtime victory over the Valparaiso Beacons. The Sycamores have gone 4-1 in home games.

Fordham hosts Saint Louis following Jimerson’s 28-point game

Saint Louis Billikens (7-6) at Fordham Rams (8-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -1.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Fordham after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis' 78-57 victory against the William Woods Owls. The Rams have gone 6-1 in home games.

Davidson visits George Mason following Kochera’s 34-point showing

Davidson Wildcats (10-3) at George Mason Patriots (9-4) Fairfax, Virginia; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -6.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Davidson visits George Mason after Connor Kochera scored 34 points in Davidson's 86-64 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Patriots are 8-1 in home games.

Saunders leads Virginia against NC State after 21-point game

NC State Wolfpack (8-4, 1-0 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (7-5, 0-1 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Tuesday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -1; over/under is 121.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia plays NC State after Elijah Saunders scored 21 points in Virginia's 63-58 win over the American Eagles. The Cavaliers have gone 6-1 in home games.