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Bucks' Damian Lillard off medication, but no timeline set for return
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been cleared for full basketball activity, the team announced Thursday.,He had been treated for deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and was taking blood-thinning medication, forcing him to sit out the final 14 games of the regular season. The team sai...
Diamondbacks ride four homers to win over Marlins
Josh Naylor, Pavin Smith, Tim Tawa and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. smashed homers, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.,The first three were solo shots before Gurriel added a two-run blast as the Diamondbacks won for the sixth time in seven games, inc...
Report: Bucks' Damian Lillard to miss start of playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the playoffs as he continues to recover from a blood clot, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Lillard has not played since March 18 and the team announced on March 25 that he is dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.,"Damian's most recent ...
Bulls defeat Heat, inch ahead in play-in standings
Josh Giddey finished with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for his seventh triple-double of the season and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 11 boards to boost the host Chicago Bulls to a 119-111 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.,The Bulls (37-43) pulled a game ahead of the Heat (36-44) for ...
NFL Draft Quarerback Watch: Three Teams That Might Surprise Everyone
Keep an eye on these three teams that could surprise everyone by drafting a quarterback in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, including the New Orleans Saints and more....
Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears to enter NBA Draft
Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility and enter this year's NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on ESPN.,"I was lucky to walk into a great situation at Oklahoma with a lot of opportunity," Fears said on ESPN's "The Paul Finebaum Show." "I had great teammates and co...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) out vs. Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sprained left foot.,Antetokounmpo has played in all 18 games since the All-Star break but missed 12 before the break due to right knee and left calf injuries.,The 30-year-old played 37...
Damian Lillard’s Health Puts Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Hopes in Doubt
Without superstar point guard Damian Lillard who will be sidelined due to a blood clot, the Milwaukee Bucks are no longer legit title contenders in the East....
Bucks star Damian Lillard sidelined with deep vein thrombosis
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, the team announced Tuesday.,According to the Bucks, Lillard is on a blood-thinning medication that has stabilized his condition and he will continue to undergo testing. The team did not provide a timetable for Lill...
Cavs looking to win 7th straight as they host the Grizzlies
It's a scary proposition for rival NBA teams, but the Cleveland Cavaliers just seem to be getting better and better.,The Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers will be bidding for their seventh successive win when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.,Cleveland is coming off its second-larg...
Opportunity knocks for No. 21 Mississippi State and Oklahoma
No. 21 Mississippi State knocked off ranked opponents in its last two games. That doesn't mean the Bulldogs think any less of unranked Oklahoma as they prepare for an SEC clash Saturday in Norman, Okla.,The Bulldogs (19-7, 7-6 SEC) bounced No. 7 Texas A&M 70-54 on Tuesday in Starkville, which built ...
These Five MLB Bottom Feeders Are Already Pretty Much Eliminated From 2025 Playoffs
Baseball is great because anything can happen, but we have a pretty damn good feeling that these five bottom-feeding teams won't be making the 2025 MLB Playoffs....
Union acquire F Bruno Damiani in club-record deal
The Philadelphia Union acquired Uruguayan forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record transfer fee on Tuesday.,Multiple reports said the Union paid $3.4 million to Nacional, Damiani's Uruguayan Primera Division club.,Damiani, 22, signed a guaranteed deal through 2028 that includes a 2029 option. He will...
Damian Lillard set to defend title in 3-point Contest
The NBA set the field for the 3-point Contest during All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Feb. 15, with a group of eight shooters that includes All-Star Game snub Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers and two-time defending champion Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks.,Along with Powell and Li...
Acquiring Jimmy Butler at Trade Deadline Cost Golden State Warriors Any Future They Had Left
The Golden State Warriors are ignoring the future, and that was proven by their decision to trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler before the NBA Trade Deadline....
Way-Too-Early 2025 Heisman Trophy Picks: Top Contenders and Dark Horse Candidates
Get an early look at the top contenders for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, including surprise candidates and dark horse picks who could shake up the race....
Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes: Which NBA Contender Has the Guts to Go All-In?
The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler could be the biggest name on the move. Will the Pacers, Clippers, or Thunder make the bold move to land him?...
Miami Heat Can’t Stop Suspending Jimmy Butler, Should Just Trade Him
The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler again, and they should just trade him before Thursday February 6th's NBA trade deadline....
Jeremiah Wilkinson scores 30 as Cal edges Miami in OT
Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson scored a career-best 30 points in his second start of the season, DJ Campbell had nine points in overtime and Cal extended the misery of Miami with a 98-94 victory in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday at Berkeley, Calif., ,Campbell finished with 22 points and Jov...
Nets' comeback bid falls short in loss to Heat
Tyler Herro scored 25 points as the Miami Heat pulled away in the third quarter and withstood the Brooklyn Nets' late comeback to win 106-97 on Saturday night in New York.,The Heat moved back to .500 for the 12th time this season at 22-22 and won for just the ninth time in 21 games since winning fou...