NBA roundup: Bucks’ win streak hits 13
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 28 minutes, and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to 13 games by rolling past the Detroit Pistons 127-103 on Wednesday.
Top 25 basketball roundup: No. 6 Ohio State routs No. 7 UNC
Duane Washington Jr. scored 18 points, and No. 6 Ohio State dominated the second half in a surprisingly lopsided 74-49 victory against No. 7 North Carolina on Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.
More Tokyo 2020 events rescheduled to beat the heat
Tokyo 2020 organizers said on Thursday two more Olympic events, the triathlon and equestrian cross-country, have been rescheduled to earlier start times to combat the expected sweltering summer heat.
Speed skating: Chinese coach resigns over Hungarian speed skater’s China comment
The Chinese head coach of Hungary’s short-track speed skating team has offered her resignation over an offensive comment made by Hungarian Olympic champion Csaba Burjan about China, the Hungarian National Skating Federation said.
Vikings cornerback Rhodes apologizes for sideline outburst
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes apologized Wednesday for his sideline tantrum during Monday night’s 37-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Russian anti-doping chief calls for reform of federation
Russia’s anti-doping chief has called for the dismissal of all national team athletics coaches and the creation of an international working group to help lift the suspension against the country’s athletics federation, a letter seen by Reuters on Wednes…
Reed, Woodland share lead in Bahamas, Woods stumbles late
Patrick Reed and Gary Woodland set the first-round pace at the windswept Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Wednesday while tournament host Tiger Woods was four shots back after faltering over the final two holes.
Carrasco, Donaldson named Comeback Players of Year
Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco was named 2019 American League Comeback Player of the Year on Wednesday following his battle with cancer.
Tokyo marathon move does not affect our credibility: IOC
A surprise move of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics marathon races and race walk events to cooler Sapporo from the capital was sudden but it will not affect the credibility of the International Olympic Committee, a senior IOC official said on Wednesday.
Kenya’s Rudisha aims to regain fitness, defend Olympic title
Kenya’s David Rudisha, the twice Olympic 800 meters champion and world record holder who has been sidelined for 2-1/2 years due to injury, wants a title hat-trick at next year’s Tokyo Games.
