NFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlook
Let’s get this straight from the outset: If the NFL has no fans at any games this season — or doesn’t have much of a season at all — it […]
Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler loves soccer, and the final scene from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals resembled a penalty shot in a shootout. Only […]
Bucks players upset with Wisconsin Legislature’s inaction
Milwaukee Bucks players and the team’s coach said Tuesday they were disappointed that the Wisconsin Legislature didn’t take action on policing reform bills during a special session Monday called by […]
Cousins: No virus worry; wants to ‘respect’ others’ concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he’s unconcerned about catching the coronavirus, with a worry on a scale of one to 10 that’s “about a 0.000001.” In […]
What’s the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North
The pressure has clearly been on in the NFC North. Oh, there’s the usual urgency around Super Bowl aspirations and on-field improvement. Aaron Rodgers has reached the final stretch of […]
Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football
The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump. Trump tweeted […]
Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler kept hearing the same message from teammates in every conversation Monday night. “Win the game.” He listened to them, and delivered. Butler […]
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice
Chris Webber’s emotional comments last week in support of NBA players, who boycotted the playoffs after the shooting of Jacob Blake, generated millions of views because they came from the […]
Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal series
The Milwaukee Bucks were no more than 10 minutes removed from winning their first-round series, and coach Mike Budenholzer had already shifted his thinking to what awaits against the Miami […]
Bell, Polanco homer off Woodruff as Pirates beat Brewers 5-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Josh Bell has joked for years during batting practice at Miller Park about hitting the promotional vehicle parked well above the wall in right-center […]