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NBA-SCHEDULE Nets beat Pacers, catch Sixers UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have pulled even with the Philadelphia 76ers atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 28-13, with the Milwaukee Bucks just 1 1/2 games back. James Harden carried the short-handed Nets to the 14th victory in their last 15 games, providing 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Nets beat Pacers, catch Sixers UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have pulled even with the Philadelphia 76ers atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 28-13, with the Milwaukee Bucks just 1 1/2 games back. James Harden carried the short-handed Nets to the 14th victory in their last 15 games, providing 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Nets beat Pacers, catch Sixers UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have pulled even with the Philadelphia 76ers atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 28-13, with the Milwaukee Bucks just 1 1/2 games back. James Harden carried the short-handed Nets to the 14th victory in their last 15 games, providing 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a…

New Broncos GM Paton brings RB Mike Boone over from Vikings

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New Broncos general manager George Paton is bringing a familiar face with him to Denver. Former Vikings running back and special teamer Mike Boone has agreed to a two-year deal with the Broncos. Paton knew Boone well from his time in Minnesota where he was an executive for the last 14 years. Boone joins a backfield somewhat in flux. Melvin Gordon is entering the final season of his two-year deal and restricted free agent Phillip Lindsay was tendered with a right-of-first refusal contract and might draw interest outside of Denver. 

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NFL-NEWS 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have worked out a contract with left tackle Trent Williams, the largest deal for an offensive lineman. His agents say the Niners will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from Green Bay…

Tennessee, Oregon State meet in First Round

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No. 12 seed Oregon State (17-12) vs. No. 5 seed Tennessee (18-8) NCAA Tournament First Round, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State and Tennessee are set to clash in a NCAA first round game. Oregon State won 70-68 against Colorado in its last outing, while Tennessee fell to Alabama in its most recent game,…

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NFL-NEWS 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams’ agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal will pay Williams $138.1 million…

The Latest: Coaching staff of NY Rangers in COVID protocol

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The New York Rangers will be without coach David Quinn and his entire staff tonight against Philadelphia because of NHL COVID protocol. The team says Quinn and assistants Jacques Martin, David Oliver and Greg Brown are unavailable. Martin is among the oldest coaches in hockey at…

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March 18 1945 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season during a 4-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins in the final game of the season. 1950 — CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship. 1953 — Don Schlundt scores 30 points to lead Indiana to a 69-68…

Loyola-Chicago, Ga. Tech meet in First Round

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No. 9 seed Georgia Tech (17-8) vs. No. 8 seed Loyola of Chicago (24-4) NCAA Tournament First Round, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Friday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech is preparing to face Loyola of Chicago, with the winner advancing to the Round of 32. Loyola of Chicago earned a 75-65 win over Drake on March 7, while Georgia Tech…