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Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is 'committed to the Milwaukee Bucks'
Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again a committed Milwaukee Buck. For now.,"As of today, I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks," Antetokounmpo told ESPN in an interview that aired Sunday.,"I'm committed to the people that I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc (Rivers) and (general ma...
Netherlands' Femke Kok takes speed skating 500m gold; Erin Jackson 5th
MILAN -- World record holder Femke Kok asserted her dominance in the women's 500 meters to win Winter Olympics gold and deliver the Netherlands a second speed skating title at the Milan Cortina Games on Sunday.,Kok finished second behind Jutta Leerdam in the 1,000m on Monday but swapped places with ...
Diamondbacks bring back former closer Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran right-hander Paul Sewald to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on Saturday.,Sewald, who turns 36 in May, was part of the Diamondbacks' 2023 squad that lost to the Texas Rangers in the World Series.,Sewald was acquired from the Seattle Mariners at the trade deadline...
Oregon downs Penn State to snap 10-game skid
Oregon overcame a slow start and held on for an 83-72 win over Penn State in Big Ten play on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.,The Ducks (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) put an end to a 10-game losing streak with the win, and were led by Takai Simpkins and Nate Bittle with 22 points each.,Oregon made 7 of 10 3...
Milan Momcilovic, No. 5 Iowa State halt No. 9 Kansas' win streak
Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and No. 5 Iowa State's ferocious defense smothered No. 9 Kansas for a 74-56 Big 12 victory on Saturday in Ames, Iowa, to snap the Jayhawks' eight-game winning streak.,Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Jamarion Batemon and Blake Buchanan added 11 points apiece for the ...
Milan Momcilovic helps No. 5 Iowa State dispatch No. 9 Kansas
Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and made 4 of 9 three-pointers, and No. 5 Iowa State's ferocious defense broke No. 9 Kansas' eight-game winning streak, grounding the Jayhawks 74-56 on Saturday afternoon in Ames, Ia.,The overwhelming victory moved the Cyclones (22-3, 9-3) into a third-place tie in ...
NBA All-Star Game Betting Preview: Best Picks for World vs. USA and MVP Odds
Breaking down NBA All-Star Game odds, including World vs. USA predictions, MVP value plays and 3-point contest best bets....
Reports: RHP Zac Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal
After testing the open market, right-handed starting pitcher Zac Gallen is re-signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Friday.,According to The Athletic, Gallen's deal is worth $22,025,000 -- the same value of Arizona's qualifying offer that Galle...
Alabama tries to keep second-half barrage going vs. South Carolina
Alabama's players have been getting the message coach Nate Oats has preached during recent halftime talks.,In their current three-game winning streak, the Crimson Tide have put up an average of 58 points in the second halves of wins over Texas A&M, Auburn and Ole Miss.,Alabama (17-7, 7-4 SEC) return...
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson to return vs. Iowa State
After sitting out against the No. 1 team in the country, Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson will be back in time to face No. 5.,Kansas coach Bill Self told ESPN on Friday that Peterson was "good to go" when the ninth-ranked Jayhawks visit fifth-ranked Iowa State on Saturday.,Peterson sat out with flu-l...
Oregon tries to snap 10-game skid vs. Penn State as injuries linger
Oregon aims to break a 10-game losing streak Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore., when the Ducks host Penn State in a matchup of the two teams at the bottom of the Big Ten Conference.,Last-place Oregon (8-16, 1-12 Big Ten) has not been at full strength for much of the season -- and it likely won't be...
Reports: Dolphins hiring Mississippi State's Bush Hamdan as QB coach
The Miami Dolphins are hiring Mississippi State associate head coach Bush Hamdan as the team's quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports Friday.,Hamdan only landed the Mississippi State position in December and also was to coach the team's wide receivers.,The 40-year-old has 17 years of coac...
NBA All-Star Saturday Picks: Best Bets for the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars
Looking for NBA All-Star betting advice? Check out our top picks for the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars with updated odds and analysis....
LeBron James makes triple-double history as Lakers top Mavs
LeBron James become the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a 124-104 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.,James, 41, registered 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double in 36 ...
Ousmane Dieng's first double-double carries Bucks past Thunder
Ousmane Dieng scored a season-high 19 points while leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-93 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.,Dieng was playing for the first time as a visitor in Oklahoma City after being dealt by the Thunder at last week's trade deadline. He ultimately was shuffle...
Bucks coach Doc Rivers (funeral) to miss game at Thunder
Assistant Darvin Ham will coach the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night against the host Oklahoma City Thunder while head coach Doc Rivers is away from the team to attend a funeral.,The Bucks made the announcement less than two hours before both teams' final game before the All-Star break was schedule...
After huge win, No. 9 Kansas hopes to take fight to No. 5 Iowa St.
Few teams in college hoops are hotter than Kansas right now, but the No. 9 Jayhawks may have to ramp up their game even more Saturday when they play No. 5 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa.,Kansas coach Bill Self's club has spent all season trying to find its identity and somehow keep Darryn Peterson, a like...
Report: F Jeremy Sochan signing with Knicks after clearing waivers
Former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will sign as a free agent with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers, his agent told ESPN on Thursday.,The Spurs on Wednesday released Sochan, who had 10 teams interested and will sign a contract with the Knicks for the rest of the season, agent De...
Twins sign veteran reliever Liam Hendriks
The Minnesota Twins signed three-time All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training on Thursday.,Hendriks, who turned 37 on Tuesday, made his major league debut with the Twins on Sept. 6, 2011, and appeared in 30 games from 2011-13 befo...
NBA suspends Suns F Dillon Brooks 1 game after 16th technical foul
The NBA suspended Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks on Thursday for one game without pay after he received his 16th technical foul this season.,A player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game after a 16th technical foul in the regular season, per league rules. Every additional...