Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday bounced back from a dismal Game 4, capping a terrific two-way effort with a steal and alley-oop pass that sealed Saturday’s 123-119 win in Game 5.
Team USA flag-bearers during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremonies will wear special jackets designed by Ralph Lauren that include cooling systems inside.
Following three straight wins, the Bucks now have taken over as big favorites to win the NBA title. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
United States women’s gymnast Kara Eaker has tested positive for COVID-19, her personal coach told The Associated Press. Eaker has been placed in isolation along with fellow alternate Leanne Wong, who is in contact tracing, according to the AP.
The next NHL season will include a break for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, sources told ESPN. The break will be from Feb. 5-22, but the league has not yet guaranteed player participation in the Olympics.
Predators prospect Luke Prokop has become the first active player under NHL contract to say he is gay, telling ESPN that he wanted to share this publicly to help him play his best hockey.