Bucks first to clinch playoff spot — after just 56 games
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have a spot in the postseason, only a week after the All-Star Game. The Bucks became the first team in the NBA to clinch […]
Antetokounmpo’s 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks turned a tight game with the Philadelphia 76ers into a mismatch immediately in the second half, led by the reigning league MVP. Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
NFL owners approve negotiated terms for new labor agreement
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has put the labor ball in the players’ hands. In a somewhat surprisingly strong decision, the 32 team owners voted Thursday to “accept the […]
Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Like many NBA coaches, Mike Budenholzer was worried about his Milwaukee Bucks needing a game or two to get back up to speed after the All-Star break. […]
Bounce back: MLB veterans to watch in spring games
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton’s intimidating presence was missing from the middle of the Yankees’ lineup for a big chunk of 2019 because of an injury-filled season. As he […]
Twins right fielder Max Kepler grew up idolizing Derek Jeter
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Twins right fielder Max Kepler didn’t get to watch a lot of major league baseball growing up in Germany. The games he did did see […]
Yelich says he’s motivated after last season cut short
PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Yelich was driven last year by a desire to improve on the performance that earned him the NL MVP award in 2018. He won his second […]
Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars
CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing […]
Column: Cheating Astros just don’t seem to get it
Ah, the Houston Astros. Good at stealing signs. Not so good at pretending they’re sorry about it. The team’s official mea culpa Thursday in Florida turned out to be as […]
Ford’s career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Wisconsin built its lead over Purdue behind the 3-point arc. The Badgers secured the win at the free throw line. Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 […]