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Mt. St. Mary’s, Texas Southern meet in First Four

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No. 16 seed Texas Southern (16-8) vs. No. 16 seed Mount St. Mary’s (12-10) NCAA Tournament First Four, Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern is taking on Mount St. Mary’s in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. Mount St. Mary’s earned a 73-68 win over Bryant on March 9, while Texas Southern won…

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NFL-FREE AGENCY QB Fitzpatrick headed to Washington, Saints keep Winston, Titans rebuild rush UNDATED (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Washington has agreed to sign veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. The 38-year-old gives Washington more experience at football’s most important position after it released Alex Smith. The team now has Fitzpatrick, journeyman-turned-playoff…

The Latest: Ole Miss coach tests positive ahead of WNIT

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Another women’s basketball coach will miss the first few games of a tournament because of a positive COVID-19 test. Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin will miss at least the first two games of the WNIT after testing positive, assuming the Rebels win their opener. UConn coach Geno…

Denver Broncos exercise Von Miller’s 2021 option

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Denver Broncos have exercised their $7 million guaranteed option on superstar linebacker Von Miller. The move engages the final season of Miller’s six-year, $114.5 million contract he signed in the aftermath of his Super Bowl 50 MVP performance. And it keeps Miller from becoming an unrestricted free agent. The 31-year-old Miller is the Broncos’ all-time sacks leader and longest-tenured player. He was John Elway’s first draft pick in 2011.

The Associated Press Men’s All-America Teams

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: First Team Luka Garza, Iowa, 6-11, 265, senior, Washington, D.C., 23.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.7 bpg (63 of 63 first-place votes, 315 points) Jared Butler, Baylor, 6-3, 195, junior, Reserve, Louisiana, 17.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.8 apg (60, 309) Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois, 6-5, 200, junior, Chicago,…

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NFL-FREE AGENCY QB Fitzpatrick headed to Washington, Saints keep Winston, Titans rebuild rush UNDATED (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Washington has agreed to sign veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. The 38-year-old gives Washington more experience at football’s most important position after it released Alex Smith. The team now has Fitzpatrick, journeyman-turned-playoff…

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NBA SCHEDULE Giannis has 3rd straight triple-double, Bucks beat Wizards UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third consecutive triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Washington Wizards 133-122 for their fourth consecutive victory. The Bucks pulled away late after letting a 26-point third-quarter lead slip to five midway…

St. Mary’s, WKU meet in NIT first round

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No. 3 seed Western Kentucky (20-7) vs. No. 2 seed Saint Mary’s (14-9) NIT First Round, Comerica Center, Frisco, Texas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky and Saint Mary’s will meet in the first round of the NIT. Saint Mary’s lost 78-55 to Gonzaga on March 8, while Western Kentucky fell 61-57 in overtime against North Texas on…

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NBA SCHEDULE-BUCKS-WIZARDS Giannis has 3rd straight triple-double, Bucks beat Wizards UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third consecutive triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Washington Wizards 133-122 for their fourth consecutive victory. The Bucks pulled away late after letting a 26-point third-quarter lead slip to five midway…

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NBA SCHEDULE-BUCKS-WIZARDS Giannis has 3rd straight triple-double, Bucks beat Wizards UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third consecutive triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Washington Wizards 133-122 for their fourth consecutive victory. The Bucks pulled away late after letting a 26-point third-quarter lead slip to five midway…