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McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

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German Marquez scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings, Ryan McMahon homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1. Raimel Tapia also homered, and C.J. Cron had two hits and two RBIs for the Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak that included two shutout losses at San Diego earlier this week. Josh Rojas’ sacrifice fly in the eighth inning off reliever Jordan Sheffield led to Arizona’s lone run.

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NBA-PLAY-IN ROUND Grizzlies outlast Warriors SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are going to the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years. Ja (jah) Morant made consecutive jumpers in the final 48 seconds of overtime and scored 35 points as the Grizzlies outlasted the Warriors, 117-112. Morant shot 14 for 29 with five 3-pointers as Memphis overcame…

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Lefty, Oosthuizen share lead KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson is in position to become the oldest winner of a major championship. The 50-year-old Mickelson birdied five of his last nine holes for a 3-under 69 that leaves him tied with Louis Oosthuizen (OOST’-hay-zehn) at minus-5. Lefty has fallen out of the top-100 ranking and hasn’t won…

Broncos promote Darren Mougey to player personnel director

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The Denver Broncos have promoted Darren Mougey to Matt Russell’s former position as director of player personnel. The 36-year-old Mougey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Broncos’ pro and college scouting departments. He’ll work with general manager George Paton on all player personnel decisions. Mougey is entering his 10th season in Denver. He was hired as a personnel intern by the Broncos in 2012. 

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Lefty, Oosthuizen share lead KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson is in position to become the oldest winner of a major championship. The 50-year-old Mickelson birdied five of his last nine holes for a 3-under 69 that leaves him tied with Louis Oosthuizen (OOST’-hay-zehn) at minus-5. Lefty has fallen out of the top-100 ranking and hasn’t won…

The Latest: Mickelson, Oosthuizen tied for lead at PGA

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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local): 7:40 p.m. Louis Oosthuizen bogeyed the 18th hole Friday to drop into a tie for the lead with Phil Mickelson through two rounds at the PGA Championship. Oosthuizen played steady, mistake-free golf at the Ocean Course much of the round, his four birdies pushing to 6-under…

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NBA-PLAY-IN-GRIZZLIES-WARRIORS Warriors, Grizzlies meet again with playoff berth at stake SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will see some familiar faces to night as they try to get back to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019. The Warriors face Memphis in a play-in game just days after beating the Grizzlies in the…

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NBA-PLAY-IN-GRIZZLIES-WARRIORS Warriors, Grizzlies meet again with playoff berth at stake SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will see some familiar faces Friday night as they try to get back to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019. The Warriors face Memphis in a play-in game just days after beating the Grizzlies in the…

Nuggets roar into playoffs after losing star Jamal Murray

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer

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DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr.’s breakout season lightened the load for Nikola Jokic during his MVP-worthy season and soothed the sting of Jamal Murray’s season-ending knee injury. So, Facundo Campazzo only meant to dish out some praise to his Denver teammate when asked about him recently. “He’s a terrible … terrible?” the 30-year-old rookie Argentinian guard stammered as he…

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NBA-PLAY-IN-GRIZZLIES-WARRIORS Warriors, Grizzlies meet again with playoff berth at stake SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will see some familiar faces Friday night as they try to get back to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019. The Warriors face Memphis in a play-in game just days after beating the Grizzlies in the…