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Column: NCAA needs real reform, not quick repair job

August 9, 2018 Associated Press

The latest move by the NCAA to give athletes a few more rights highlights shows at least one thing about the people in charge of the cartel that runs college sports. They can move quickly when their golden goose is threatened. That became clear this week when the NCAA adopted new rules hurriedly put forward […]

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James, Warriors, Rockets, Celtics highlight NBA TV schedule

August 8, 2018 Associated Press

NBA fans will get a smorgasbord of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, the All-Star laden lineup of the defending champion Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets and the up-and-coming Boston Celtics as part of the league’s national television schedule. The NBA released its TV schedule for the first week of the season, […]

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NCAA adopts college basketball reforms for draft, recruiting

August 8, 2018 Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College basketball players who go undrafted by the NBA will be allowed to return to school and play as part of sweeping NCAA reforms in the wake of a corruption scandal. The NCAA announced Wednesday that its Board of Governors and Division I Board of Directors adopted a “series of significant policy […]

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Survey: Athletes feel pressure of win-at-all-costs culture

August 7, 2018 Associated Press

A majority of U.S. athletes responding to an anti-doping survey said they feel pressure from higher-ups to win medals, and the spotlight shines only on those who pile up victories. Though athletes have often cited the win-at-all-costs culture as a reason they cheat, only a slim number of those surveyed said they would be tempted […]

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LA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron ‘always home’

August 3, 2018 Associated Press

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he walked as a troubled kid and looked out at thousands of faces. He felt connected to every one of them. While his 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, played at his feet, James watched as his mother, Gloria, raised a flag in […]

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Bucks release Brandon Jennings, hours before $2.2 million contract became guarnateed

August 2, 2018 Rick Solem

The Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, waived guard Brandon Jennings before his $2.2 million salary for this coming season kicked in. That money would have been guaranteed had the team not waived him by Wednesday. The 28-year-old Jennings was a rookie phenom for Milwaukee back in 2009, including a Bucks rookie record 55-point game — his seventh […]

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NBA strikes deal with MGM Resorts to provide data to bettors

July 31, 2018 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and WNBA will now share official data with MGM Resorts International, a major win for the leagues as they prepare for the anticipated growth of sports betting across the country. The Las Vegas-based casino giant will pay the NBA for that data to use in determining outcomes of various […]

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Bucks to play 1st game at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 3

July 31, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will play the inaugural game at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 3 when they open the preseason against the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks said Tuesday they will wrap up their preseason schedule with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 12. Tickets for both Milwaukee home […]

What’s Hot, what’s Cold?!

July 30, 2018 Dave Carney

Dave & Skradie dish on their weekend of sports watching and monitoring with “Hot&Cold”. NBA in Vegas, maybe? Trouble for the Bears defense, possibly…and what to make of the Packers in training camp so far.

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Bucks announce new arena naming rights

July 26, 2018 Associated Press

A little-known hometown company listed on NASDAQ is about to have its name on the Milwaukee Bucks’ new $524 million arena. The Bucks and Fiserv Co. announced today a 25-year naming rights deal for the nearly completed Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center in downtown Milwaukee, which opens next month. Terms were not disclosed. The arena, […]

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