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Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against Timberwolves

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets rediscovered both their offensive identity and their defensive intensity just in time to save their season. Nikola Jokic snapped out of his prolonged funk with a triple-double, Spencer Jones provided a spark while subbing for injured Aaron Gordon, and the Nuggets staved off elimination with a chippy 125-113 win over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series Monday night. "I think we're a multidimensional team that can win a variety of ways," said Jones, who scored 20 points and keyed a third-quarter spurt that gave ...

Carson Hocevar already living up to his reputation as NASCAR’s newest star

Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career. During a daring victory lap that bordered on dangerous, Hocevar piloted his No. 77 Chevrolet while hanging out the window. He enthusiastically slammed the car's roof and saluted the crowd as he rolled down the Talladega Superspeedway frontstretch and performed a burnout. "I thought, 'Man, I have really long legs, and I wonder if I ...

Packers’ Jayden Reed signs three-year, $50.25 million extension

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has signed a three-year contract extension with $50.25 million in new money and $20 million guaranteed. The deal was confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus, who teams up with Ian Grutman to represent Reed. ESPN first reported the extension. Reed, who turns 26 on Tuesday, would have been entering the final year of his rookie deal this season if he hadn't agreed to an extension. The 2023 second-round pick from Michigan State has caught 138 passes for 1,857 yards and 15 touchdowns while also rushing for 310 yards and three more ...

Kyle Harrison’s gem enables Brewers to avoid sweep with 5-0 win over Pirates

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Harrison collected a career-high 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and one walk in six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday. The Pirates were attempting to complete a sweep in Milwaukee for the first time since winning four straight games here in August 2016. The Pirates' last sweep of the Brewers came August 2022 at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's only hits were Marcell Ozuna's single against Harrison (2-1) in the second and Nick Gonzales' double off Trevor Megill in the seventh. The Pirates ...