The Frank — What’s Big for January 29

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The NBA announced the reserves for the All-Star Game yesterday, and Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas made the cut in the East. Thomas is the lowest draft pick to be selected since the NBA draft went to two rounds in 1989. Where’d he get picked?

#1 — Leagues are Dealing with Gambling-Related Firms

A report from Outside the Lines details numerous deals, some public and others secret, between gambling-related firms and each of the four major U.S. pro sports leagues. The biggest red flag? Most of these companies, including FanDuel and DraftKings, are connected to illegal offshore gambling entities. Interesting…

#2 — NBA Announces All-Star Game Reserves

We’ve given you the starters for the All-Star Game, now we’ve got the reserves:

East: Andre Drummond, Isaiah Thomas, Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Paul Millsap, and John Wall.

West: Draymond Green, LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Chris Paul and Klay Thompson.

Again, the game is February 14, which we’re telling you NOT because we’re getting paid, but rather, because we love you.

#3 — (18) Arizona Loses Longest Active Home Winning Streak

An 83–75 loss to (23) Oregon, and (18) Arizona’s 49-game home winning streak is over. It was the longest active streak in college. More Ducks: sophomore guard Dillon Brooks led the way with 24 PTS on 10-of-19 shooting, and the win clinched a 19th consecutive winning season for coach Steve Altman. Elsewhere, home wasn’t so bad: (8) Maryland beat (3) Iowa, and Syracuse topped (25) Notre Dame. Scores.

#4 — Live From the Australian Open

If you’re reading this with one eye open from the friendly confines of your Egyptian cotton, Andy Murray and Milos Raonic are still playing for a spot in the Aussie Open finals against Novak. Raonic leads two sets to one. This link will take you to the current or final score, depending on when you wake up, shake up.

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