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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers whip Cavs UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are coming home following a 4-2 road trip that ended with a 114-94 pounding of the Cavaliers. Shake Milton scored 27 points off the bench, and Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Milton was 5-for-7 from 3-point range to help offset an off night for Ben Simmons, who…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers whip Cavs UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are coming home following a 4-2 road trip that ended with a 114-94 pounding of the Cavaliers. Shake Milton scored 27 points off the bench, and Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Milton was 5-for-7 from 3-point range to help offset an off night for Ben Simmons, who…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers whip Cavs UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are coming home following a 4-2 road trip that ended with a 114-94 pounding of the Cavaliers. Shake Milton scored 27 points off the bench, and Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Milton was 5-for-7 from 3-point range to help offset an off night for Ben Simmons, who…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers whip Cavs UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are coming home following a 4-2 road trip that ended with a 114-94 pounding of the Cavaliers. Shake Milton scored 27 points off the bench, and Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Milton was 5-for-7 from 3-point range to help offset an off night for Ben Simmons, who…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-SCHEDULE Jays nip Yanks in 10 UNDATED (AP) — The Major League Baseball season began this afternoon in the Bronx as the New York Yankees welcomed fans into their ballpark for the first time since the 2019 playoffs. The Yanks dropped their season opener as Randal Grichuk (GRIH’-chuhk) led off the 10th inning with an RBI double to give the…

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MLB-SCHEDULE Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Matthew Boyd beat reigning Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber,…

The Latest: NHL postpones 3 more Vancouver Canucks games

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the novel coronavirus on sports around the world: The NHL postponed three more Vancouver Canucks games on Thursday due to COVID-19 issues. Forward Adam Gaudette, defenseman Travis Hamonic, and a member of the Canucks coaching staff are in NHL COVID-19 protocol. Canucks games at Edmonton on Saturday, and at Winnipeg on Sunday and Tuesday,…

Update on the latest sports

AP

MLB-SCHEDULE Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Matthew Boyd beat reigning Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber,…

Fans Return for Opening of Major League Baseball

Even in the freezing cold, it was hard to dim the joy for fans across Major League Baseball. Several stadiums welcomed back fans for opening day on Thursday, including Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium and snowy Comerica Park in Detroit. The Atlanta Braves opened the season on the road at Philadelphia, with limited attendance. Baseball was played without fans during…

Colorado Considering Ban on Native American Sports Mascots

Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges. The state Senate Education Committee is scheduled to discuss a measure Thursday that would impose a $25,000 monthly fine on public schools, colleges and universities that continue to use an American Indian-themed mascot after June 1, 2022. A database by the National Congress of…