Thursday Sports 5/9/19
9 May 2019 Sports
Sports from Wayne Mausser
The Milwaukee Bucks have moved into the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 18 years by slamming the Boston Celtics tonight.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in just 31 minutes as the Bucks rolled to a 116-91 victory over the Celtics. Khris Middleton was among seven Bucks to score in double-figures, finishing with 19 while grabbing eight boards. Eric Bledsoe chipped in 18 points and George Hill came off the bench to add 16 for Milwaukee.
The Bucks dropped the opener by 22 points before sweeping the next four.
Kyrie Irving led Boston with just 15 points.
The Bucks will take on either Toronto or Philadelphia in the next round. Toronto leads in that series 3-2 with game six tonight in Philadelphia.
Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich connected in the first inning for his major leading-leading 16th home run and the Brewers won their sixth straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Wednesday. Yelich’s solo drive came on the fourth pitch of the afternoon from Jeremy Hellickson (2-1).
The Nationals lost all three at Miller Park, marking the first time they’ve been swept this season, and have dropped four in a row overall. Washington loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, but Josh Hader struck out pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki and Adam Eaton for his 10th save in 10 chances.
Mike Moustakas and Manny Pina also connected for Milwaukee, which leads the National League with 65 home runs. The Brewers took advantage of Washington misplays to make it 4-0 in the first inning. After third baseman Anthony Rendon made an error on Mike Moustakas’ grounder and Hellickson walked Ryan Braun, left fielder Adam Eaton overran a towering flyball by Eric Thames that dropped a few feet into fair territory and bounced into the seats for a ground-rule double, scoring Moustakas. Orlando Arcia added a two-run single, with Thames reaching the plate when right fielder Victor Robles’ throw sailed over the head of catcher Yan Gomes.
Moustakas hit a two-run homer for a 6-0 in the second. Pina connected in the fifth for his first home run of the season. Brandon Woodruff (5-1) struck out a career-high nine while notching his third straight win. He gave up one run in six innings. The Nationals made it 7-3 with two runs in the seventh off Matt Albers. Wilmer Difo had an RBI single and later scored on a sacrifice fly by pinch-hitter Howie Kendrick.
The Brewers are off today before beginning a weekend series against the Cubs Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Gio Gonzalez (0-0, 2.61 ERA) makes his third start since being signed as a free agent on April 27.
Elsewhere in the N.L. Central on Wednesday, the Rangers beat the Pirates 9-6, the Phillies blanked the Cardinals 5-0, the Cubs edged the Marlins 3-2 and Oakland nipped Cincinnati 5-4.
Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson says he has been diagnosed with autonomic disorder, but does not fit the profile of someone who has CTE–a condition that is common in football players who have suffered blows to the head.
Autonomic disorder impacts the nervous system. Thompson released this statement on the Packers website:
“Late in the 2017 season, Mark Murphy and I had a conversation about my health and future with the Packers. At that time, we mutually agreed that it was in the best interests of myself and the organization to step away from my role as general manager. In consultation with team physician Dr. John Gray, I began a complete health evaluation that has included second opinions over the last year from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Mayo Clinic and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
I have been diagnosed with an autonomic disorder. I feel that it’s important to mention that based on the test results and opinions of medical specialists, they feel that I do not fit the profile of someone suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
I want to thank Dr. Gray, the medical professionals, the Green Bay Packers and my family for all that they have done and continue to do for me. It was a tremendous honor to be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame this past weekend. The Green Bay community and the fans of the Packers have always been and will continue to be very special to me. It is my hope and belief that I will be able to overcome this disorder.
Finally, I’d like to ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family as we move forward.”
Thompson was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame last Saturday. He served as the Packers GM for 13 seasons.
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