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Big Bets of the Day

Big Bets of the Day

Multiple times each week, Bally Sports’ resident action seeker, Brad Evans, will attempt to bang the ‘books with his favorite selections, whether they’re sides, totals, props, teasers or parlays. As always, fade or follow Brad’s picks — fading is encouraged — that’s up to you.

Post-combine mock NBA drafts for Badgers’ Johnny Davis

Post-combine mock NBA drafts for Badgers’ Johnny Davis

Believe it or not but the NBA draft is four weeks (minus one day) away. The draft order is set. The combine is over. Just where will Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis land June 23? No Badgers player has been taken since 2015 (Frank Kaminsky, No. 9 overall, and Sam Dekker,

Bucks post-combine mock NBA draft roundup

Bucks post-combine mock NBA draft roundup

Believe it or not but the NBA draft is four weeks (minus one day) away. The draft order is set. The combine is over. The Milwaukee Bucks own the No. 24 pick in this year’s selection process. Of course, the Bucks haven’t had – or kept – their first-round selection

Timberwolves post-combine mock NBA draft roundup

Timberwolves post-combine mock NBA draft roundup

Believe it or not but the NBA draft is four weeks (minus one day) away. The draft order is set. The combine is over. The Minnesota Timberwolves own the No. 19 pick in this year’s selection process – the lowest they’ve had since 2018. The Wolves also own three second-round

Warriors dynasty is alive and well, thank you

Warriors dynasty is alive and well, thank you

SAN FRANCISCO — In 2016, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob boasted that his franchise was “light years ahead” of the NBA when it came to constructing a perennial championship contender. The Warriors were coming off the 2015 NBA title, their first since 1975, and were on their way to

Mavericks fall 120-110 in Game 5, Warriors advance to NBA Finals

Mavericks fall 120-110 in Game 5, Warriors advance to NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Thompson scored 19 points in

Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Thompson scored 19 points in

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts during Thursday night's game between the teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life. The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo. Several notable sports figures —

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics know the formula. They believe their defense, as has been the case time and again in these playoffs, will eventually wear down teams. Hard to argue. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Celtics are now one win from the

Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 will be presented by Gainbridge for the next several years in a multi-year contract extension announced Wednesday with the online investment platform. Gainbridge is an Indianapolis company that in 2019 became presenting sponsor of the most iconic motorsports race in the world. The initial

All-NBA voting demonstrates why Bucks' Giannis is league's best player

All-NBA voting demonstrates why Bucks' Giannis is league's best player

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks forward (⬆️ UP) How does one determine the best player in the NBA? Sure, the MVP is awarded each season (and Antetokounmpo has won two of these), but it can be at times directed by a league narrative and a team’s record. Let’s look at the All-NBA

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had to wait out a rain delay in the middle of the game and sweat out some tense moments near the end. Once they did, they avoided a sweep and were still alive in the Western Conference finals. Doncic had 30

Wolves' Towns earns second All-NBA third team nod 

Wolves' Towns earns second All-NBA third team nod 

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible first-team

Bucks' Antetokounmpo headlines All-NBA first team

Bucks' Antetokounmpo headlines All-NBA first team

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible first-team

Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Booker, Tatum on All-NBA first team

Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Booker, Tatum on All-NBA first team

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum were voted first-team All-NBA on Tuesday, the first time in 67 years all five players were age 27 or younger. Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo was the only player to receive all 100 possible