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Xavier looks to sweep Marquette

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Xavier (13-6, 6-6) vs. Marquette (12-13, 7-11) Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marquette seeks revenge on Xavier after dropping the first matchup in Cincinnati. The teams last played each other on Dec. 20, when the Musketeers shot 53.6 percent from the field and went 13 for 24 from 3-point territory en route to a three-point victory….

Jackson St. looks to extend streak vs Alabama St.

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Alabama State (4-13, 4-13) vs. Jackson State (10-5, 10-0) Williams Center, Jackson, Mississippi; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State looks for its 16th straight conference win against Alabama State. Jackson State’s last SWAC loss came against the Grambling State Tigers 63-61 on Feb. 22, 2020. Alabama State has dropped its last five games against conference opponents. SUPER SENIORS:…

Siena looks to extend streak vs Quinnipiac

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Quinnipiac (9-11, 7-9) vs. Siena (12-3, 12-3) Times Union Center, Albany, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Siena looks for its fifth straight conference win against Quinnipiac. Siena’s last MAAC loss came against the Niagara Purple Eagles 64-62 on Feb. 20. Quinnipiac beat St. Peter’s by five in its last outing. BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Siena’s Manny Camper…

Southern Utah looks to extend streak vs Portland St.

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Southern Utah (18-3, 11-2) vs. Portland State (9-11, 6-7) The Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah looks for its seventh straight conference win against Portland State. Southern Utah’s last Big Sky loss came against the Weber State Wildcats 91-67 on Jan. 21. Portland State lost 68-58 loss at home to Southern Utah in its…

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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

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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…

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…