Alexander-Walker hits 2 free throws, Wolves weather 61-point night by Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs

DENVER (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime on Tuesday night. The final play concluded a wild sequence as Russell Westbrook stole the ball on one end … Read more

Iowa baseball cruises to midweek run-rule win vs Bradley

In a single-game midweek matchup vs. Bradley (3-20, 0-6 Missouri Valley), Iowa baseball (17-9, 10-2 Big Ten) defeated the Braves through a 13-3 run-rule decision in seven innings on Tuesday night from Dozer Park in Peoria, Ill. Freshman Jaron Bleeker (2-0, 5.68 ERA) started on the mound for the second time in his career and was … Read more

Tributes to cricket ace who played last game at 85

Paul Burnell & Jonny Humphries BBC News, Lancashire PA Media Fast bowler Cecil Wright took more than 7,000 wickets in a career spanning six decades A Jamaican-born cricketer who made England his home and became a veteran of the Lancashire leagues before finally retiring at the age of 85 has died. Cecil Wright played his … Read more

Mariners get just one hit off as Casey Mize deals

The journey of the Detroit Tigers: Tiger Stadium, Comerica Park, more We explore the rich history of the Detroit Tigers, detailing their evolution as one of baseball’s oldest teams and highlighting the iconic stadiums. Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize — the 2018 No. 1 overall pick — showcased the best performance of his five-year MLB career … Read more

Report: 16 teams supported Packers’ tush push proposal

The Packers made a flawed proposal aimed at neutralizing the tush push. It nevertheless won support of half of the league. Kalyn Kahler of ESPN.com reports that 16 teams supported Green Bay’s submission, which would have banned players from “immediately” pushing the player who receives the snap. While that number fell eight votes short of … Read more