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Two sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded
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Bucks meet Raptors before run as No. 1 seed begins
Apr 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Mike Muscala (57) grabs the rebound against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam agree to purchase 25 per cent stake in Milwaukee Bucks
FILE - Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy, left, and Dee Haslam look on during the NFL football team's training camp, on July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Haslams, who have explored interest in buying other pro teams in the past, are interested in the 25% share currently held by Marc Lasry, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
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Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6 to win first NBA championship in 50 years
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Members of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Middleton sends Bucks past Suns 109-103 to tie NBA Finals at 2-2
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 14: Cameron Payne #15 and Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns defend against Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Middleton helps Bucks power past Hawks for 2-1 lead
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks makes a save against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 27, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Bucks chase a sweep, on a four-game NBA playoff Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes around Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7), during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Miami. The Bucks defeated the Heat 113-84. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Norman Powell has 29 points and Raptors beat slumping Bucks to sweep two-game mini-series
Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc. on Feb. 18, 2021.
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Raptors beat Bucks 124-113 but lose Lowry to injury
Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby fouls Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Antetokounmpo scores 24 points as Bucks beat Raptors 115-108
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) fouls Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson (5) as they battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract is a disaster for the Raptors
Cathal Kelly
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Athletes made a strong call for justice, but experts say movement needs to continue
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Deonte Burton takes the court for practice on Aug. 28, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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Morning Update: NBA players set to resume play after starting wave of protests against racism
Players take a knee during the Canadian national anthem before an NBA basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Toronto Raptors' playoff game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night has been postponed in the aftermath of a weekend police shooting in Wisconsin, but the NBA says its post-season will resume, sources tell The Associated Press. The sources say the NBA postponed all three of its playoff games at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday in Florida. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Mike Ehrmann, Pool Photo
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NBA teams boycott playoff games in united protests against police brutality, racism
A general view inside The Field House before Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, on Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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As NBA boycott erupts, sports TV transforms into civil rights TV
Simon Houpt
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TV analyst Kelly Hrudey says NHL should have postponed playoff games after NBA boycott
The court remains empty as the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets is postponed at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on Aug. 26, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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Boucher impresses as Raptors reserves cruise to win over Bucks
Boucher impresses as Raptors reserves cruise to win over Bucks
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Some NBA stars, owners pledge donations for workers furloughed by coronavirus shutdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo on March 13, pledged $100,000 for workers at the Milwaukee Bucks' FiServ Forum that will lose wages during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NBA tells teams to plan for empty arenas; LeBron says no way
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his basket in front of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center on March 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Raptors narrowly fall to Bucks in battle of the East’s best
Raptors narrowly fall to Bucks in battle of the East’s best
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Joel Embiid stars as Philadelphia 76ers beat Milwaukee Bucks
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Center on December 25, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia 76ers won 121-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Budding star Pascal Siakam quickly adjusts to NBA’s harsh spotlight
Budding star Pascal Siakam quickly adjusts to NBA’s harsh spotlight
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Raptors eliminate Bucks in Game 6, earning their first-ever spot in NBA finals
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates the team's win with his son following second half NBA Eastern Conference finals action against the Milwaukee Bucks, in Toronto on Saturday, May 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Kawhi Leonard gives a master’s showcase in playmaking
Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Raptors won 105-99 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Raptors one win away from NBA finals after stealing Game 5 from Bucks
Kawhi Leonard (left) scored 35 points to lead the Toronto Raptors past Brook Lopez and the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 on May 23, 2019. The Raptors won 105-99 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
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Toronto’s bench comes up big as Raptors even series with Bucks
Toronto Raptors teammates Norman Powell (left) and Fred VanVleet celebrate after a play against the Milwaukee Bucks during game four of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on May 21, 2019.
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Rising to Game 3 challenge, Raptors’ Green looks to build on momentum
TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 19: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half in game three of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 19, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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Toronto Raptors earn heart-thumping playoff victory against Milwaukee Bucks
May 19, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tips off in overtime against Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Bucks 118-112 in the second overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Long road still ahead for elated Raptors as they try to stay ‘even-keeled’
Long road still ahead for elated Raptors as they try and stay ‘even-keeled’
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Bucks beat Raptors for second time this season as Lowry goes scoreless
Dec 9, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) knocks the ball away from Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) at Scotiabank Arena. Milwaukee defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports