Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the midst of one of the best scoring stretches of his career.

However, making the defensive stops in clutch moments is something the two-time league MVP relishes. He will look to make his mark on both ends again when his Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. (MORE)

Illinois has proved it can win without the player coach Brad Underwood believes is the best in college basketball.

Still, the No. 4 Fighting Illini (18-6, 14-4 Big Ten) surely would like to have Ayo Dosunmu back in action for Tuesday's powerhouse matchup with No. 2 Michigan (18-1, 13-1). (MORE)

As Baylor tries to regain the successful form it displayed before a lengthy COVID-19-related layoff, the challenges continue to mount with an eager West Virginia squad awaiting.

Looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, the visiting No. 3 Bears will try to keep the No. 6 Mountaineers from a fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday night in a Big 12 contest at Morgantown, W.Va. (MORE)

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought.

The team announced the deal with the free-agent edge rusher on Monday. Watt was released last month by the Houston Texans, for whom he won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. (MORE)

ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce was fired less than halfway into a season that began with heightened expectations but was beset by injuries.

Hawks president Travis Schlenk announced the move on Monday. (MORE)