NBA-FINALS Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists, Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the returning Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) and his Milwaukee Bucks 118-105 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Paul scored 16 points during a sensational third quarter that…
NBA-FINALS Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists, Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the returning Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks 118-105 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Paul scored 16 points during a sensational third quarter that had Phoenix…
NBA-FINALS Antetokounmpo bounces back from knee injury PHOENIX (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo started for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after being sidelined with a knee injury. Antetokounmpo worked out on the court before the game Tuesday night and showed Bucks officials that he was healthy enough to play after missing two games with a hyperextended…
OLYMPICS-RICHARDSON-NO RELAY No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team UNDATED (AP) — Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means the American’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual…
OLYMPICS-RICHARDSON-NO RELAY No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team UNDATED (AP) — Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means the American’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual…
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Jorginho scored the decisive penalty after Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a shot from Alvaro Morata. Italy will face either England or Denmark in Sunday’s final. Italy and Spain are headed to a penalty shootout in the…
NBA FINAL Finally! Bucks, Suns set for the NBA Finals after long waits PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA Finals gets started in Phoenix tonight, where the Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams have endured long waits. They came into the NBA together in 1968 and between them have managed to win one championship. They’ve combined for only one…
NBA FINAL Finally! Bucks, Suns set for the NBA Finals after long waits PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA Finals gets started in Phoenix tonight, where the Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams have endured long waits. They came into the NBA together in 1968 and between them have managed to win one championship. They’ve combined for only one…
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS-CANADIENS/LIGHTNING Canadiens force Game 5 MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have avoided a four-game sweep while preventing the Tampa Bay Lightning from celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup. Josh Anderson’s second goal of the night came 3:57 into overtime and gave the Canadiens a 3-2 victory versus the Lightning. The Habs wasted a pair of one-goal leads…
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS-CANADIENS/LIGHTNING Canadiens force Game 5 MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have avoided a four-game sweep while preventing the Tampa Bay Lightning from celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup. Josh Anderson’s second goal of the night came 3:57 into overtime and gave the Canadiens a 3-2 victory versus the Lightning. The Habs wasted a pair of one-goal leads…
