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NHL-SCHEDULE Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2 BOSTON (AP) — Craig Smith scored three goals to help the Boston Bruins complete their season-series dominance over the Buffalo Sabres with a 6-2 victory Saturday. With its ninth victory in 11 games, Boston slipped into third place in the NHL’s East division, a point ahead of the Islanders. Nick…

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KENTUCKY DERBY Derby Day underway at Churchill Downs with masked fans LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last year’s delayed race because of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year the Derby was moved from the first Saturday in May for the first…

The Latest: Dodgers to have more vaccinated-only sections

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Los Angeles Dodgers will offer fully vaccinated-only sections for each game during their upcoming nine-game homestand against the Mariners and Diamondbacks starting May 11. Seats will be located on the right field side in the loge and reserve levels, and to encourage area residents to…

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KENTUCKY DERBY Derby Day underway at Churchill Downs with masked fans LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last year’s delayed race because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 45,000 spectators are expected beneath the Twin Spires for the 147th Run for…

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KENTUCKY DERBY Derby is back at old home in May, with fans and flowery hats LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The bourbon is flowing again, flowery hats and humans are on the scene and 19 horses are ready to run the most chaotic race of their lives. After being disrupted by a pandemic, the Kentucky Derby is back with many of…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers close gap on Nets UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are back within a half-game of the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The 76ers rolled to a 126-104 thumping of the Hawks as Dwight Howard furnished a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (joh-EHL ehm-BEED’) and Tobias Harris each…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers close gap on Nets UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are back within a half-game of the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The 76ers rolled to a 126-104 thumping of the Hawks as Dwight Howard furnished a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (joh-EHL ehm-BEED’) and Tobias Harris each…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers close gap on Nets UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are back within a half-game of the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The 76ers rolled to a 126-104 thumping of the Hawks as Dwight Howard furnished a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (joh-EHL ehm-BEED’) and Tobias Harris each…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers close gap on Nets UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are back within a half-game of the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The 76ers rolled to a 126-104 thumping of the Hawks as Dwight Howard furnished a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (joh-EHL ehm-BEED’) and Tobias Harris each…

Broncos grab bruising back, O-lineman nicknamed ‘The Gut’

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Denver Broncos addressed their thin offensive backfield by moving up in Round 2 of the NFL draft and selecting North Carolina running back Javonte Williams. Then general manager George Paton picked up an extra third-round pick by twice trading down in the third. He selected O-lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning with those third-rounders. Meinerz’s nickname is ‘The Gut’ for his propensity to stick out his belly. But he did lose 20 pounds to get ready for the Senior Bowl, where he was the hit of the all-star game.