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NBA-SCHEDULE Bam’s bucket beats Brooklyn UNDATED (AP) — A buzzer-beating bucket by the Miami Heat has allowed the Philadelphia 76ers to expand their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference without breaking a sweat. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) drained a 13-footer as time expired to give the Heat a 109-107 victory over the Nets. Adebayo finished with 21 points and 15 boards…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bam’s bucket beats Brooklyn UNDATED (AP) — A buzzer-beating bucket by the Miami Heat has allowed the Philadelphia 76ers to expand their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference without breaking a sweat. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) drained a 13-footer as time expired to give the Heat a 109-107 victory over the Nets. Adebayo finished with 21 points and 15 boards…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bam’s bucket beats Brooklyn UNDATED (AP) — A buzzer-beating bucket by the Miami Heat has allowed the Philadelphia 76ers to expand their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference without breaking a sweat. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) drained a 13-footer as time expired to give the Heat a 109-107 victory over the Nets. Adebayo finished with 21 points and 15 boards…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Bam’s bucket lifts Heat UNDATED (AP) — A buzzer-beating bucket by the Miami Heat has allowed the Philadelphia 76ers to expand their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference without breaking a sweat. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) drained a 13-footer as time expired to give the Heat a 109-107 victory over the Nets. Adebayo finished with 21 points and 15 boards…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Knicks rally late, top Pelicans in OT for 6th win in row UNDATED (AP) — A buzzer-beating bucket by the Miami Heat has allowed the Philadelphia 76ers to expand their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference without breaking a sweat. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) drained a 13-footer as time expired to give the Heat a 109-107 victory over the Nets….

Stroman’s 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1. J.D. Davis delivered an RBI single and Jeff McNeil had an RBI groundout for the Mets, who have won five of their last six, including two of three at Coors Field this weekend. Charlie Blackmon had an RBI single for the Rockies, who have lost eight of nine. Stroman allowed three hits and struck out five. He also helped himself with a spectacular backhand play to start the eighth.

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MLB-SCHEDULE Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians 6-3 beat Reds 6-3 UNDATED (AP) — Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3. Bieber becomes the first pitcher in big league history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts. The AL…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians 6-3 beat Reds 6-3 UNDATED (AP) — Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3. Bieber become the first pitcher in big league history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts. The AL…

Punter Pressley Harvin III is a big presence in NFL draft

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Georgia Tech’s plump punter Pressley Harvin III is a big presence in the upcoming NFL draft. And not just because of the 263 pounds he packs on his 6-foot frame. Harvin is a terrific athlete whose accurate and powerful right arm makes him a threat for a fake punt every time he trots onto the field. He threw a touchdown pass against Miami in 2019 that helped the Yellow Jackets beat the Hurricanes. But his coach and teammates say Harvin brings a lot more to the game than just his versatility.

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MLB-NEWS Nats put Strasburg on IL with right shoulder inflammation WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to April 15. The 2019 World Series MVP was set to start against the Arizona Diamondbacks and will now be replaced by right-hander Paolo…