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NBA-DRAFT LOTTERY Pistons get top pick NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Pistons fans finally have something to celebrate after the team finished with the NBA’s second-worst record during the regular season. The Pistons have won the NBA Draft lottery and will have the first pick next month. Detroit just recorded a 20-52 record that was the worst in the Eastern…

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MLB SCHEDULE Reds end skid after blowing huge lead UNDATED (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds managed to end their five-game losing streak despite blowing a five-run lead. Tyler Naquin (NAY’-kwihn) capped his 4-for-4 performance by ripping a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning of the Reds’ 10-7 win over the Twins in Minnesota. Tucker Barnhart homered and had three…

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MLB SCHEDULE Naquin’s 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins UNDATED (AP) — Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead. That gave the Reds a 10-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins to stop their five-game losing streak. Amir Garrett…

Colorado company locating graphite plant in Alabama

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A Colorado company plans to open a processing plant for east Alabama that will produce a key component needed to build batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. The Alabama governor’s office says Westwater Resources of Centennial, Colorado, plans to open the factory in Coosa County. An announcement says 100 new jobs will be created with an initial investment of at least $80 million. Graphite is needed to make batteries like those used in cars. The factory should begin operating by the end of 2022. 

The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

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The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Croatia advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship by beating Scotland 3-1. Nikola Vlašić, Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić all scored for the 2018 World Cup finalists. Scotland briefly equalized at 1-1 when midfielder Callum McGregor scored with a long-range shot in the 42nd minute. Scotland finished last in Group D…

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NBA PLAYOFFS Phoenix hosts Clippers in Game 2 PHOENIX (AP) — After losing the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to bounce back tonight in Game 2 in Phoenix. Los Angeles fell behind 2-0 against both the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz in the first two rounds. The…

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NBA PLAYOFFS Phoenix hosts Clippers in Game 2 PHOENIX (AP) — After losing the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to bounce back tonight in Game 2 in Phoenix. Los Angeles fell behind 2-0 against both the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz in the first two rounds. The…

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NHL-ISLANDERS-LIGHTNING Stamkos, Vasilevskiy pace Lightning’s 8-0 rout of Islanders TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff shutout, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning rout the New York Islanders 8-0 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series. The defending NHL champions improved to 13-0 in games following…

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NHL-ISLANDERS-LIGHTNING Stamkos, Vasilevskiy pace Lightning’s 8-0 rout of Islanders TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff shutout, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning rout the New York Islanders 8-0 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series. The defending NHL champions improved to 13-0 in games following…

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NHL-ISLANDERS-LIGHTNING Stamkos, Vasilevskiy pace Lightning’s 8-0 rout of Islanders TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff shutout, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning rout the New York Islanders 8-0 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series. The defending NHL champions improved to 13-0 in games following…