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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…

Cheerleader’s mom accused of making ‘deepfakes’ of rivals

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A Pennsylvania woman is accused of doctoring photos and video of her daughter’s cheerleading rivals to try to get them kicked off the squad. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office last week charged 50-year-old Raffaela Spone with three misdemeanor counts of cyber harassment of a child and related offenses. Investigators say Spone manipulated photos from social media of three girls on the Victory Vipers cheerleading squad in Chalfont to make it appear they were drinking, smoking and even nude. Investigators say Spone also sent messages with the so-called “deepfake” pictures to the girls and suggested they kill themselves. Spone’s attorney, Robert Birch, told WPVI-TV she “has absolutely denied what they’re charging her with.”

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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…

Broncos keep Harris in Denver, bolster secondary with Darby

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Denver Broncos are keeping one of their own unrestricted free agents and bringing in another. The Broncos have agreed to a three-year deal to keep defensive end Shelby Harris in Denver. They also have agreed to a three-year deal to bring in veteran free agent cornerback Ronald Darby. The seventh-year cornerback had a productive season in Washington last year when he played on a one-year, $4 million contract. 

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AURIEMMA STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. The school made the announcement hours before it was expected to be named the top seed in the NCAA Tournament. UConn says the Hall of Famer received a positive result from a test taken Sunday and isn’t experiencing…

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AURIEMMA STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. The school made the announcement hours before it was expected to be named the top seed in the NCAA Tournament. UConn says the Hall of Famer received a positive result from a test taken Sunday and isn’t experiencing…

Shelby Harris agrees to 3-year, $27M deal to stay in Denver

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

The Broncos and defensive end Shelby Harris have agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal that will keep the veteran free agent in Denver through 2023. Harris has been a valuable member of coach Vic Fangio’s 3-4 defense the last two seasons as he’s made eight sacks and deflected 16 passes. Harris missed a month last season with COVID-19 but remained a high priority for the Broncos entering GM George Paton’s first foray in free agency as John Elway’s successor.  

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL Gonzaga completes season-long run at No. 1 in AP Top 25 UNDATED (AP) — Gonzaga has completed a start-to-finish run atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. Coach Mark Few’s Bulldogs received all 60 first-place votes to stay atop the final poll. That made them the the first team since Kentucky in 2014-15 to be No. 1…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Double triple-double redo in Washington? UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) and Russell Westbrook were among an NBA-record five players who had triple-doubles Saturday. The two former MVPs did it in the same game, and they’ll try again tonight in Washington, when the Bucks visit the Wizards. Elsewhere in the NBA, Sacramento visits Charlotte, the Knicks play the…

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NCAA TOURNAMENT Gonzaga is No. 1 overall UNDATED (AP) — Gonzaga, Illinois, Baylor and Michigan are the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which begins first-round play on Friday. The Bulldogs have claimed the No. 1 overall seed and will head the West Regional. The Zags are the only unbeaten team in men’s Division I hoops…