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Tom Brady has denied 27 QBs in unparalleled playoff success

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Tom Brady was a baby-faced quarterback 19 years ago when Kurt Warner of the Rams spoke about his desire not only to win a second title but to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls. It turned out one quarterback in that game did go on to amass an unparalleled collection of rings. Brady beat Warner and the Rams that weekend for his first title and has won five more heading into Super Bowl 55 where he has a chance at a seventh. Brady has beaten 27 quarterbacks while compiling an unmatched 33-11 playoff record.

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MLB-NEWS AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz UNDATED (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal…

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MLB-TWINS-CRUZ AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal…

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NBA SCHEDULE-CLIPPERS-NETS Irving scores 39, Nets cool off Clippers with 124-120 win UNDATED (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 39 points, including eight straight in the fourth-quarter run that sent Brooklyn into the lead for good, and the Nets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-120. Kevin Durant added 28 points, James Harden had 23 points, 14 assists and 11…

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NBA SCHEDULE-CLIPPERS-NETS Irving scores 39, Nets cool off Clippers with 124-120 win UNDATED (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 39 points, including eight straight in the fourth-quarter run that sent Brooklyn into the lead for good, and the Nets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-120. Kevin Durant added 28 points, James Harden had 23 points, 14 assists and 11…

Green, Washington visit Oregon State

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Washington (3-12, 2-9) vs. Oregon State (8-7, 5-5) Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two senior guards will be on display as Quade Green and Washington will go up against Ethan Thompson and Oregon State. Green has scored 23 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 16.2 over his last five games. Thompson…

Cal looks to end streak vs Stanford

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Stanford (10-7, 6-5) vs. Cal (7-12, 2-11) Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stanford looks to extend Cal’s conference losing streak to five games. Cal’s last Pac-12 win came against the Utah Runnin’ Utes 72-63 on Jan. 16. Stanford fell short in a 72-66 game at home to Southern California on Tuesday. ARE YOU EXPERIENCED: Cal…

EKU looks to extend streak vs Austin Peay

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Austin Peay (10-6, 6-4) vs. Eastern Kentucky (14-2, 8-1) McBrayer Arena, Richmond, Kentucky; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky looks for its eighth straight conference win against Austin Peay. Eastern Kentucky’s last OVC loss came against the Morehead State Eagles 75-62 on Dec. 14, 2020. Austin Peay beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville by 15 on Monday. SQUAD LEADERSHIP: Eastern Kentucky’s…

Ranked teams meet as No. 8 Iowa hosts No. 7 Ohio State

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No. 7 Ohio State (14-4, 8-4) vs. No. 8 Iowa (13-4, 7-3) Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two top-10 teams match up as No. 7 Ohio State visits No. 8 Iowa in a Big Ten showdown. Ohio State has four wins and one loss against ranked opponents this season, while Iowa has won four…

CSU, Wyoming meet in conference play

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Colorado State (12-4, 9-3) vs. Wyoming (10-7, 4-6) Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, Wyoming; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming hosts Colorado State in a MWC matchup. Colorado State fell 85-77 at home to Boise State on Friday. Wyoming lost 98-71 on the road to San Diego State on Saturday. STEPPING UP: The Rams are led by sophomores David Roddy and Isaiah…