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Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says

The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves finally seems to be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling that he must go forward with the $1.5 billion sale. A person with knowledge of Taylor’s decision confirmed […]

Bucks post highest single-game field-goal percentage by any team in 21st century

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo told his Milwaukee Bucks teammates they were fighting for their lives. They responded by shooting for the highest single-game percentage by any team this century. Milwaukee snapped a four-game skid by shooting a franchise-record 68.9% (51 of 74) from the floor in a 133-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. […]

Brewers pay tribute to Bob Uecker in first home game since his passing

 MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the Milwaukee Brewers conducted a moment of silence before their home opener to honor Bob Uecker, one fan decided keeping quiet wasn’t the best way to pay tribute to the lovable loquacious broadcaster. “We love you, Ueck,” the spectator shouted. Fans, players and executives simply couldn’t hold back their appreciation for […]

Brewers battered again as Aaron Civale becomes their latest pitcher to go on the injured list

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The bruised and battered Milwaukee Brewers are taking plenty of lumps on and off the field during the first week of the season. Following an 11-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the two-time defending NL Central champions have been outscored 47-15 and are off to their first 0-4 start since 2015. The Brewers […]

Jokic gets a triple-double in his return to lead Nuggets past Bucks 127-117

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his first game back in nearly two weeks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The triple-double was Jokic’s NBA-leading 30th of the season. The reigning NBA MVP missed the team’s previous […]

Vikings want McCarthy as starting QB after tabling Rodgers conversation with never say never

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have moved forward with a roster revolving around J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback and tabled consideration of Aaron Rodgers — even if the door remains open at least a little. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah confirmed Wednesday that the Vikings had extensive conversations about and with Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP award […]

Wisconsin back in March Madness win column, 85-66 over Montana

DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin grinded its way back into the March Madness win column Thursday, getting 19 points from John Blackwell and double-digit scoring from four others on the way to an 85-66 victory over Montana. The third-seeded Badgers won in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. Last year, they were a first-round upset victim to […]

Antetokounmpo, Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 on Thursday night. Gary Trent Jr. had 23 points off the bench, Kyle Kuzma added 20 and the Bucks swept the season series with two comfortable wins eight days apart. Bronny James had 17 points […]

March Madness is another way to describe John Tonje’s rare rise from bench warmer to All-American

DENVER (AP) — A late-bloomer in both high school and college, Wisconsin guard John Tonje never envisioned his rise to college basketball stardom. He never thought he’d still be hitting the hardwood two years after graduating and there’s no way he counted upon becoming an All-American while leading the Badgers into March Madness a month […]

NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich and Milwaukee finished on top of the NL Central each of the past two seasons. A three-peat is going to be quite the challenge. While the Brewers had a quiet winter in the wake of their third division title in four years, the Chicago Cubs revamped their roster and the […]

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