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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers pad conference lead UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have stretched their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to one game over Brooklyn by knocking off the Bulls in Chicago. Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Seth Curry added 20 as the Sixers earned their fifth win in a row, 106-94. Philadelphia led by as many as 23…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers pad conference lead UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have stretched their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to one game over Brooklyn by knocking off the Bulls in Chicago. Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Seth Curry added 20 as the Sixers earned their fifth win in a row, 106-94. Philadelphia led by as many as 23…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers pad conference lead UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have stretched their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to one game over Brooklyn by knocking off the Bulls in Chicago. Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Seth Curry added 20 as the Sixers earned their fifth win in a row, 106-94. Philadelphia led by as many as 23…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers pad conference lead UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have stretched their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to one game over Brooklyn by knocking off the Bulls in Chicago. Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Seth Curry added 20 as the Sixers earned their fifth win in a row, 106-94. Philadelphia led by as many as 23…

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NBA-SCHEDULE UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Wizards are a step closer to their first NBA playoff berth in four seasons, albeit as a play-in team. The Wizards are three games ahead of Toronto for the final Eastern Conference postseason slot after Russell Westbrook produced an impressive triple-double in a 154-141 win over the Pacers. Westbrook had 14 points to go…

Broncos release No. 3 QB Jeff Driskel, sign tight end

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Jeff Driskel and signed free agent tight end Eric Saubert. Driskel played one season in Denver. He began the 2020 season as Drew Lock’s backup and played well in Week 2 loss at Pittsburgh. But he lost his one start against Tampa Bay the following week and was supplanted by Brett Rypien as the primary backup for the remainder of the season. Driskel contracted the coronavirus in November and the rest of the team’s quarterbacks were disqualified from a game against the Saints when Denver had to start a rookie practice squad receiver.

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INDYCAR-OBIT-BOBBY UNSER Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A racing icon has passed. Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday. Unser won the Indy 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. His younger brother, Al, is one of only three…

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INDYCAR-OBIT-BOBBY UNSER Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A racing icon has passed. Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died. He died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday. Unser won the Indy 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. His younger brother, Al, is one…

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INDYCAR-OBIT-BOBBY UNSER Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died. He died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday. Unser won the Indy 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. His younger brother, Al, is one of only three four-time Indy…

The Latest: NBA’s Hawks to increase attendance in playoffs

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Atlanta Hawks are planning to increase capacity at State Farm Arena, including a new section for fully vaccinated fans, as they prepare for their first postseason appearance in four years. The team has been allowing about 3,000 fans per game in its 17,000-seat arena during…