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NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Durant carries Nets in Harden’s return NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden was back in the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup, but it was Kevin Durant’s triple-double that led them to a 114-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant carried the Nets on his back, delivering 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeff Green also had a big night…

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NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Harden playing NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden is giving it a shot tonight. The Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard is playing significant minutes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bucks. Harden had been sidelined since the first minute of the opener due to a hamstring injury. The Nets upgraded the All-Star guard’s status to…

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NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Harden playing NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden is going to give it a shot tonight. The Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard will play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bucks. Harden had been sidelined since the first minute of the opener due to a hamstring injury. The Nets upgraded the All-Star guard’s status to…

Melvin Gordon III showing off new physique, hairdo, attitude

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Running back Melvin Gordon looks buffer and happier going into his second season in Denver. The former Chargers running back also has a new look as he cut his famous dreadlocks much to the chagrin of his father. Gordon says he dad warned him he would “lose the power of Flash” if he cut his long hair. But Gordon laughed at that notion and says he now can fit into a large helmet instead of an extra large. Gordon is joined by two newcomers in the Broncos backfield in 2021: rookie Javonte Williams and free agent Mike Boone.

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MLB-NEWS Pitchers face crackdown on foreign substances UNDATED (AP) — Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21. The move announced by the commissioner’s office comes in response to record strikeouts and a league batting average at its lowest…

The Latest: Yankee Stadium to resume 100% capacity on Friday

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The New York Yankees will resume 100% capacity at Yankee Stadium starting with Friday night’s series opener against the Oakland Athletics. More than half the 30 teams have announced plans to resume full capacity. Only Texas began this season at 100% after fans weren’t permitted during…

The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

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The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: UEFA says “several people” are being treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium before France’s 1-0 victory over Germany in Munich. UEFA says “law authorities will take the necessary action” for what it called a “reckless and dangerous” act. Debris fell on to the field and…

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MLB-FOREIGN SUBSTANCES Pitchers face crackdown on foreign substances NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21. The move announced by the commissioner’s office comes in response to record strikeouts and a league batting average at…

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NBA PLAYOFFS Nets return home, battered by injuries NEW YORK (AP) — Down to Kevin Durant as their lone healthy superstar, the Brooklyn Nets limp home to host Game 5 of their NBA playoff series against the Bucks tonight. Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the game because of injuries. James Harden is now listed as doubtful. He hasn’t…

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NBA PLAYOFFS-HAWKS-76ers Hawks square series with 76ers UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have turned their respective NBA playoff series into a best-of-3. The Hawks evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games apiece with a comeback win over the 76ers, 103-100. Trae Young overcame a cold shooting start to score 25 points, including a…