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Giannis Antetokoumpo's 35-20-17 night powers Bucks past 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo put forth a monster triple-double with 35 points, a career-high 20 assists and 17 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-113 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,It was the first 30-15-15 game in Antetokounmpo's career and, according to the Bucks, the fi...

In Round 4 of South Carolina-Texas, execution paramount
It would be difficult for two teams to know each other quite as well as South Carolina and Texas do at this point.,Three games in one season is one thing. The Gamecocks and Longhorns are getting ready for Round 4.,"It's our fourth time playing them but it's their fourth time playing us," Texas guard...

Alex Ovechkin hunting record but Caps struggling as Blackhawks visit
All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin on Friday as the Washington Capitals forward closes in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, but there are other concerns about the Eastern Conference leaders heading into their home game against the Chicago Blackhawks that night.,That includes the health of goa...

Anthony Davis returns to Los Angeles as Mavs visit Clippers
Two months after the NBA trade panned around the world, Anthony Davis makes his return to Los Angeles on Friday night as the Dallas Mavericks open a two-game set against the Clippers.,Davis, traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to Dallas on Feb. 2, has only played six games with the Mavs (38-39) because...
MLB Best Bet: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, April 3
Nick Lodolo looks to outduel Nestor Cortes as the Cincinnati Reds aim to capitalize on Milwaukee’s shaky pitching. This is our best MLB bet for Thursday April 3rd. ...

Knicks star G Jalen Brunson (ankle) cleared to practice
New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is expected to return to practice and could see game action this weekend.,Brunson, 28, initially was expected to miss at least two weeks after spraining his right ankle during overtime of a March 6 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. His recovery time ha...

Merrill Kelly, D-backs eye three-game sweep of Yankees
During spring training, the New York Yankees announced they would no longer play Frank Sinatra's "(Theme From) New York, New York" following home losses.,The Arizona Diamondbacks did enough to ensure other songs would be heard after the final out the past two days at Yankee Stadium. They will get a ...

Leon Draisaitl shouldering load as Oilers face last-place Sharks
No one is sure when Connor McDavid will return to the Oilers' lineup, but it won't be for Edmonton's Thursday road game against the San Jose Sharks.,Edmonton's superstar captain has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury on a check from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey on March 20.,McD...

Shutout loss to Kraken damages Canucks' playoff hopes
Andre Burakovsky collected a goal and an assist and goaltender Joey Daccord recorded his second shutout of the season as the visiting Seattle Kraken handed the Vancouver Canucks a crushing 5-0 defeat on Wednesday.,Michael Eyssimont, Chandler Stephenson, Shane Wright and Adam Larsson also scored for ...

Avalanche rally late, upend Blackhawks in shootout
Artturi Lehkonen scored the decisive goal in a shootout and Cale Makar had a goal and assist in regulation as the visiting Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.,Colorado forced overtime with 10.8 seconds left in regulation, as Martin Necas deflecte...

Anthony Davis' late hoop rescues Mavs against Hawks
Anthony Davis made a go-ahead floater with 3.4 seconds left on Wednesday, helping the Dallas Mavericks post a 120-118 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.,The Hawks trailed by 115-110 with just over three minutes left before Onyeka Okongwu scored five points on an 8-0 Atlanta run. His hook shot ...

Rockets F Dillon Brooks gets 16th technical foul, automatic suspension
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks received his 16th technical foul of the season on Wednesday, which will lead to an automatic one-game suspension.,In the first quarter of the Rockets' 143-105 win over the Utah Jazz, Brooks was backing down Collin Sexton in the post. Sexton stripped the ball out...

Flames out to ignite playoff hopes, battle Ducks
The Calgary Flames have essentially no room for error to keep their playoff hopes alive as they play host to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.,The Flames (35-27-12, 82 points) are seven points outside a playoff spot in the Western Conference chase, and after a 3-1 road loss to the Utah Hockey Club on T...

Cavs cool off Knicks with fourth-quarter outburst
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to pace the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, as they used a fourth-quarter run to put away the visiting New York Knicks 124-105 on Wednesday night. ,Cleveland (61-15) went on a 20-6 run early in the third quarter to pull ahead after trailing by nine p...

Zac Gallen's dominant start powers Diamondbacks past Yankees
Zac Gallen tied a career high with 13 strikeouts without a walk in 6 2/3 dominating innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks took an early lead and hung on for a 4-3 victory over the host New York Yankees on Wednesday night.,On a frigid 42-degree night, the Diamondbacks won their third straight by gettin...

Reports: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks agree to six-year extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,The deal restructures a five-year, $76 million agreement that runs through 2027 with a team option for 2028. Basically, it adds three...

Bucks look to complete season sweep of 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks head back out on the road as they begin a three-game trip against the host Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.,Milwaukee (41-34) comes in having just snapped a four-game losing skid with a 133-123 win over the Phoenix Suns at home on Tuesday. ,With Damian Lillard still out, Gia...
MLB Over/Under Bet: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, April 2
MLB betting preview for Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: Garrett Crochet and Zach Eflin face off in a key American League East matchup....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Sports Betting Picks, Predictions April 2nd
April 2nd's top NBA sports betting picks and predictions with spread, total, and player props for Wednesday night's slate of NBA action....

Padres OF Jackson Merrill receives 9-year, $135M extension
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, the team announced Wednesday.,The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million, according to multiple reports.,Merrill, w...