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NBA-SCHEDULE Jazz knock off Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Utah Jazz hope they’ve pulled out of their first tailspin of the season by winning in Boston. Donovan Mitchell had eight of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to send the Jazz past the Celtics, 117-109. Jordan Clarkson added 20 points off the bench for Utah, which hit 19 3-pointers…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Jazz knock off Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Utah Jazz hope they’ve pulled out of their first tailspin of the season by winning in Boston. Donovan Mitchell had eight of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to send the Jazz past the Celtics, 117-109. Jordan Clarkson added 20 points off the bench for Utah, which hit 19 3-pointers…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE Jazz knock off Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Utah Jazz hope they’ve pulled out of their first tailspin of the season by winning in Boston. Donovan Mitchell had eight of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to send the Jazz past the Celtics, 117-109. Jordan Clarkson added 20 points off the bench for Utah, which hit 19 3-pointers…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE Jazz knock off Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Utah Jazz hope they’ve pulled out of their first tailspin of the season by winning in Boston. Donovan Mitchell had eight of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to send the Jazz past the Celtics, 117-109. Jordan Clarkson added 20 points off the bench for Utah, which hit 19 3-pointers…

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL-COVID-NCAA OFFICIALS NCAA officials out of tourney due to pandemic INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One referee scheduled to work the NCAA men’s basketball tournament has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him and five others who went out to dinner with him out of the tournament. Their excursion ran counter to a protocol that called on all players and staff to…

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MLB-RED SOX-LEBRON JAMES Report: James becomes partner in group that owns Red Sox BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James has reportedly become a partner in Fenway Sports Group. That makes the basketball star a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Globe first reported the deal. Fenway Sports Group is the parent company of the Red Sox as well as…

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.