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NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Denver Broncos want Miller back but legal, money issues loom

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Denver Broncos new general manager George Paton says he wants Von Miller to stay with the team but he wants to hear more about an unspecified criminal investigation into Miller before a decision is made. The Broncos and Miller are awaiting a decision from the district attorney in the 18th Judicial District in suburban Denver following an an unspecified investigation of Miller by the Parker, Colorado, police department in January. The Broncos don’t have much time to make up their minds. They have to exercise his 2021 option by March 16 which would guarantee $7 million of his salary.

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MLB-NEWS AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers UNDATED (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to the parameters of a $24 million, two-year contract. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details of the agreement…

The Latest: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby cleared to play

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been cleared to return after spending two days in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Pittsburgh also says assistant coach Todd Reirden will resume his duties for the Penguins’ home game against Philadelphia on Thursday night after spending two days in the…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-NEWS AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers UNDATED (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to the parameters of a $24 million, two-year contract. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details of the agreement…

Iowa State looks to end streak vs Kansas State

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Iowa State (2-19, 0-16) vs. Kansas State (7-19, 3-14) Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State looks to extend Iowa State’s conference losing streak to 21 games. Iowa State’s last Big 12 win came against the TCU Horned Frogs 65-59 on Feb. 25, 2020. Kansas State lost 65-43 at West Virginia on Saturday. TALE…

No. 14 Creighton looks for home win vs Butler

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Butler (9-13, 8-11) vs. No. 14 Creighton (17-7, 13-6) CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Creighton looks for its sixth straight win over Butler at CHI Health Center Omaha. The last victory for the Bulldogs at Creighton was a 58-56 win on Feb. 16, 2015. VARYING EXPERIENCE: Creighton has been fueled by…

USC looks to sweep UCLA

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Southern California (20-6, 14-5) vs. UCLA (17-7, 13-5) Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern California goes for the season sweep over UCLA after winning the previous matchup in Los Angeles. The teams last met on Feb. 6, when the Trojans outshot UCLA from the field 41.1 percent to 33.9 percent and hit six more 3-pointers…