Report: Bucks decide to boycott Game 5 vs. MagicReport: Bucks decide to boycott Game 5 vs. Magic
In response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, the Bucks are boycotting Wednesday’s playoff game against the Magic.
Day: August 26, 2020
Mickelson gets wire-to-wire win in PGA Tour Champions debutMickelson gets wire-to-wire win in PGA Tour Champions debut
Phil Mickelson chose to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at Ozarks National this week so he could avoid a two-week break right in the middle of his preparations for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. If he was going to show up, Mickelson thought, he might as well win. The wire-to-wire victory made Mickelson the 20th player to win on the 50-and-over-tour in his debut, not to mention gave him some much-needed confidence after a missed cut at The Northern Trust knocked him from the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Randle, Barrett, Knox speak at media dayRandle, Barrett, Knox speak at media day
New York Knicks players Julius Randle, Marcus Morris, RJ Barrett, Dennis Smith Jr. and Kevin Knox speak at media day.
Kyrie says he will protect Durant from rushing backKyrie says he will protect Durant from rushing back
Kevin Durant opens up about joining the Nets, and Kyrie Irving promises to protect his teammate, as a new basketball era begins in Brooklyn.
Mickelson brings home title in Champions debutMickelson brings home title in Champions debut
Phil Mickelson dusted everything in his wake at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozark National on his way to a four-shot triumph.
Lowe: Harden vs. Dort is the NBA’s best one-on-one battleLowe: Harden vs. Dort is the NBA’s best one-on-one battle
James Harden might be the NBA’s greatest one-on-one player ever — in his toughest one-on-one challenge yet.
Raptors, Celtics jointly discuss Game 1 boycottRaptors, Celtics jointly discuss Game 1 boycott
The Raptors and Celtics players are discussing a potential boycott of Game 1 of their series and other measures in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday in Wisconsin.
MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors and buzz: Could the Giants be buyers?MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors and buzz: Could the Giants be buyers?
Here’s the latest intel we’re hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.
NC State at Virginia Tech postponed amid COVID-19 casesNC State at Virginia Tech postponed amid COVID-19 cases
The delay comes two days after N.C. State paused all athletic activities. Spokesman Fred Demarest tweeted Monday there had been 22 positives among athletes, coaches and staff in the most recent round of 693 tests. Moving the game from Sept. 12 to Sept. 26 is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s first disruption of the conference schedule since the league announced plans to go ahead with the season, though some programs have had to find new nonconference opponents after other schools called off fall sports.
NCAA accuses LSU coach of improper paymentsNCAA accuses LSU coach of improper payments
The NCAA says LSU coach Will Wade arranged for, offered or provided impermissible benefits to “at least 11” potential recruits or others around them.