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Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.
US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'

US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmy Fallon made fun of Jack Hughes for getting a tooth knocked out before scoring his Olympic-final overtime goal and praised Hilary Knight for winning at her fifth Games as the U.S. gold medal-winning hockey players made another late-night television appearance after returning from Milan.
Phantom BC to face Mist in Unrivaled final after teams win semifinals at packed Barclays Center

Phantom BC to face Mist in Unrivaled final after teams win semifinals at packed Barclays Center

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arike Ogunbowale celebrated her 29th birthday Monday night by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer at a packed Barclays Center to lift Mist to the Unrivaled championship game.
Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St

Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas added 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State on Monday night.
NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club

NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luke Kornet called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City, saying he and other NBA players were surprised by the team's decision to promote the adult entertainment club.
Cameron Boozer helped No. 1 Duke secure the outright ACC title. He had the marks to prove it, too

Cameron Boozer helped No. 1 Duke secure the outright ACC title. He had the marks to prove it, too

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cameron Boozer sat at the microphone for top-ranked Duke's postgame news conference, listening to his coach break down a win that secured the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.
Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trae Young was thrown out of a Washington game and he isn't even set to play for the Wizards for a few more nights.
No. 1 Duke clinches outright ACC title with 93-64 win at NC State

No. 1 Duke clinches outright ACC title with 93-64 win at NC State

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 7:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Star freshman Cameron Boozer scored 26 points and top-ranked Duke shot 55.2% to beat N.C. State 93-64 on Monday night, securing the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.
Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"

Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half.
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday.
War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races

War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East.
Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament's co-host the United States.
Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech crash top 10

Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech crash top 10

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Duke is No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the second straight week, extending its all-time record with the program's 149th appearance in the top spot. The Blue Devils received 55 of 59 first-place votes. No. 2 Arizona received the other four. Michigan, UConn and Florida round out the top five. No. 19 Miami of Ohio, Division I's only remaining undefeated team, climbed two spots for its highest ranking since reaching No. 12 in 1952-53.
Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine

Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history.
Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A on Monday.
US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'

US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The runner who was leading the women's race at the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall.
Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado Buffaloes told stories Monday, like how Dominiq Ponder once jumped a 10-foot fence to let a rehabbing teammate into the hot tub. They chatted about his work ethic, too, and how he was in the quarterback room before sunrise.
Federal judge allows Gabehart continue working at Spire so long as he avoids Gibbs-related duties

Federal judge allows Gabehart continue working at Spire so long as he avoids Gibbs-related duties

Jenna Fryer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports but not the role he performed with his old NASCAR team.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

Indiana's Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

even more than initially expected.