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The Latest: Medvedev tops Paul to make 3rd Rd debut in Paris

By The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local): 11:45 p.m. Daniil Medvedev is no longer a pushover at the French Open. The two-time finalist at hard-court Grand Slam tournaments is finally making some headway on the red clay of Roland Garros. He reached the third round in Paris for the first time by coming back from…

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RACING-MEDINA SPIRIT-BAFFERT Medina Spirit drug test confirmed; Baffert suspended 2 years LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert is on track to have his record seventh Kentucky Derby victory taken away and won’t be able to run any horses in the prestigious race for the next two years. Churchill Downs on Wednesday suspended the Hall of Fame trainer for two years…

Jerry Jeudy a big fan of Denver Broncos’ QB competition

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is working hard to cut down on the dropped passes that plagued him during his rookie season in 2020. That involves more concentration and he says having two quarterbacks competing for the starting job helps him stay focused on the football. Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater have vastly different styles, so it’s not like he can get used to the balls arriving the same way. Coach Vic Fangio and teammates say they see a much more mature and focused player as their 2020 first-round draft pick heads into his second NFL season.

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RACING-MEDINA SPIRIT-BAFFERT Medina Spirit drug test confirmed; Derby win in jeopardy LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Trainer Bob Baffert’s lawyer says a split-sample test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina (meh-DEE’-nah) Spirit came back positive for the presence of the steroid betamethasone. That could lead to the horse’s disqualification and discipline for Baffert. Attorney Craig Robertson said the second test showed 25…

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NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE Nets advance, Suns, Nuggets up 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have advanced to the second round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals by closing out the Boston Celtics in five games. James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double, leading the Nets to a 123-109 win over the Celtics….

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NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE Nets advance, Suns, Nuggets up 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have advanced to the second round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals by closing out the Boston Celtics in five games. James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double, leading the Nets to a 123-109 win over the Celtics….

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NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE Nets advance, Suns, Nuggets up 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have advanced to the second round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals by closing out the Boston Celtics in five games. James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double, leading the Nets to a 123-109 win over the Celtics….

Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, Lillard scores 55

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer

Michael Porter Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers with a 147-140 win Tuesday night. The Nuggets won despite Damian Lillard’s franchise playoff record 55 points and NBA playoff record 12 3-pointers.

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NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE Nets advance UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have advanced to the second round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals by closing out the Boston Celtics in five games. James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double, leading the Nets to a 123-109 win over the Celtics. Kyrie Irving scored 25…

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NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE Nets advance NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have advanced to the second round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals by closing out the Boston Celtics in five games. James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double, leading the Nets to a 123-109 win over the Celtics. Kyrie Irving scored…