A Bucks dominant...Ovechkin climbing...PGA virus cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third consecutive triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Washington Wizards 133-122 for their fourth consecutive victory. Antetokounmpo combined for 64 points, 26 rebounds and 21 assists in the two-game series at Washington that Milwaukee swept. Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 37 points after sitting out Saturday to rest a sore left knee.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL’s career list with his 717th goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-0. Ovechkin scored in the third period, helping send the Capitals to their fifth straight win with his 1,299th career point — one shy of becoming the 35th player to reach 1,300.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton has had surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow. The reliever is likely to be out until at least May and perhaps until summer. The team has not specified a timeframe. Yankees head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad operated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Manager Aaron Boone said he will mix and match during the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —The struggling Sacramento Kings have been dealt another big blow. Forward Marvin Bagley III left Monday’s night’s 122-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a broken left hand. The Kings announced that an X-ray performed at the Spectrum Center confirmed Bagley sustained a fracture of the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. He’s to undergo further evaluation.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland is among three players who had to withdraw from the Honda Classic because of a positive test for the coronavirus. The others were Doc Redman and Scott Piercy. The three positive tests are the most in pre-tournament screening since the RSM Classic at Sea Island in November. The positive tests follow two weeks of Florida events allowing for limited attendance at Bay Hill and at The Players Championship.
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