Without their second star, Khris Middleton, it was an accomplishment itself for Giannis and the Bucks to get this far. An even bigger one? That the Celtics were able to withstand it.
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev wants to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant title in October, and believes he will beat the Brazilian at his own game of submission grappling.
Rookie first-rounder Chris Olave has already established a relationship with New Orleans star receiver Michael Thomas, and he’s looking forward to learning from new Saints addition Jarvis Landry as well.
Three Canadian Football League teams — the Alouettes, Tiger-Cats and Argonauts — canceled training-camp practices Sunday, a day after the league and players’ union broke off negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.