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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

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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…

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MLB-LUZARDO Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK? UNDATED (AP) — Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a while. He might also be staying away from video games. Luzardo is out indefinitely after breaking the pinkie finger on his pitching hand when he thumped a table while playing a video game. The injury occurred before his…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bucks down Nets…Sixers take East lead UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-to-KOON’-poh) made his return to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup and promptly led an important win over the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo poured in 49 points on 21 of 36 shooting as the Bucks knocked off the Nets, 117-114. The two-time reigning MVP scored the Bucks’ first 16 points…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bucks down Nets…Sixers take East lead UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-to-KOON’-poh) made his return to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup and promptly led an important win over the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo poured in 49 points on 21 of 36 shooting as the Bucks knocked off the Nets, 117-114. The two-time reigning MVP scored the Bucks’ first 16 points…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bucks down Nets…Sixers take East lead UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-to-KOON’-poh) made his return to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup and promptly led an important win over the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo poured in 49 points on 21 of 36 shooting as the Bucks knocked off the Nets, 117-114. The two-time reigning MVP scored the Bucks’ first 16 points…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bucks down Nets MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-to-KOON’-poh) made his return to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup and promptly led an important win over the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo poured in 49 points on 21 of 36 shooting as the Bucks knocked off the Nets, 117-114. The two-time reigning MVP scored the Bucks’ first 16 points of the third…