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MLB-SCHEDULE-ATHLETICS-RAYS Chapman leads A’s over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan’s debut UNDATED (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. Shane McClanahan, a Tampa Bay left-hander starting on the day after his 24th birthday, made an unusual regular-season debut — becoming the…

The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Seattle Sounders say their entire first team roster and team support staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and the team will begin offering vaccinations to eligible fans at home games beginning this Sunday against the LA Galaxy. The Sounders said all eligible players and staff…

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MLB-SCHEDULE-ATHLETICS-RAYS Chapman leads A’s over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan’s debut UNDATED (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. Shane McClanahan, a Tampa Bay left-hander starting on the day after his 24th birthday, made an unusual regular-season debut — becoming the…

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NFL DRAFT NFL takes step toward normalcy with draft on Lake Erie shores CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL draft that starts Thursday night in Cleveland will take a step back toward normalcy after being held virtually last year. Some NFL prospects and fans will be there in person, and Commissioner Roger Goodell will be on hand to hug or fist-bump…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers slam Hawks, do Knicks a favor UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to inch a half-game closer to the NBA’s Eastern Conference lead while preventing the Hawks from improving their chances of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Seth Curry scored 20 points and the 76ers built a huge lead in a…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers slam Hawks, do Knicks a favor UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to inch a half-game closer to the NBA’s Eastern Conference lead while preventing the Hawks from improving their chances of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Seth Curry scored 20 points and the 76ers built a huge lead in a…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers slam Hawks, do Knicks a favor UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to inch a half-game closer to the NBA’s Eastern Conference lead while preventing the Hawks from improving their chances of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Seth Curry scored 20 points and the 76ers built a huge lead in a…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers slam Hawks, do Knicks a favor UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to inch a half-game closer to the NBA’s Eastern Conference lead while preventing the Hawks from improving their chances of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Seth Curry scored 20 points and the 76ers built a huge lead in a…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers slam Hawks, do Knicks a favor UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to inch a half-game closer to the NBA’s Eastern Conference lead while preventing the Hawks from improving their chances of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Seth Curry scored 20 points and the 76ers built a huge lead in a…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Kershaw shines, Dodgers end losing streak UNDATED (AP) — Clayton Kershaw played the role of stopper to perfection this afternoon as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their first three-game losing streak of the season. Kershaw racked up eight strikeouts while limiting the Reds to four hits over seven innings of the Dodgers’ 8-0 shutout. The lefty prevented L.A. from…