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76ers' future looking strong following 52-win season

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have morphed from laughingstock to legitimate Eastern Conference contender in just two seasons.

Connected at hip: Cavs, Celtics intertwined since big trade

CLEVELAND (AP) Boston playoff star Jayson Tatum and Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue are cousins. The Cavaliers and Celtics might as well be.

Bills sign 4 of 8 draft picks before start of rookie camp

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed four of eight draft picks in preparing to open their annual rookie minicamp.

Brewers reinstate left-hander Boone Logan from disabled list

DENVER (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated left-handed reliever Boone Logan from the 10-day disabled list and optioned righty Jorge Lopez to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Castroneves eagerly gearing up for IndyCar season debut

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) �� Helio Castroneves monitored the first four IndyCar races of the season from afar.

Lions waive running back Tion Green

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have waived running back Tion Green.

Titans agree to terms with Dan Cruikshank, QB Luke Falk

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.

Hornets tab Spurs assistant James Borrego as next head coach

The 40-year-old is the first major addition by new general manager Mitch Kupchak.

Kenyon Martin on how Chris Paul is perceived by other players in the NBA

Chris Broussard and Kenyon Martin join Colin Cowherd and Jason McIntyre to talk about Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets.

50 Cent may have a challenger for worst first pitch of all time

50 Cent and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila’s first pitches were both awful. Whose was worse?

Twins activate Buxton, option LaMarre to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the lineup for the first time in nearly a month

Reds promote Nick Krall to general manager

The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Nick Krall to general manager, giving him more responsibilities as the team tries to emerge from a major rebuild.

Cavs' Hood apologizes for refusing to enter Game 4 blowout

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Rodney Hood has apologized to coach Tyronn Lue and his teammates for refusing to check into Game 4 against Toronto.

Adam Gase comfortable with Dolphins' quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase is content with the team’s current roster including potential Ryan Tannehill backups.

Serena Williams announces she will play new San Jose event

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Serena Williams has committed to return to the Bay Area this summer and play in the former Stanford WTA stop that will move to San Jose State University for the first time.

Cards put ace Carlos Martinez on 10-day DL with lat strain

SAN DIEGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have put ace Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained lat.

Giants release former starting running back Paul Perkins

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Running back Paul Perkins was released by the New York Giants on Thursday with a non-football injury.

Draymond Green elevates game, brings it on both ends for W's

Draymond Green elevates game, brings it on both ends for W’s

Daredevils knocked out of IPL despite Pant's maiden hundred

DELHI, India (AP) Rishabh Pant’s explosive 128 not out off 63 balls couldn’t prevent Sunrisers Hyderabad from beating Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets to knock them out of contention in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

NBA franchises still without a championship

Which NBA franchise have never won an NBA Championship?

Gase says he’s comfortable with Miami’s backup QB situation

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he likes his revamped roster, and that includes the quarterbacks who will compete this summer to back up Ryan Tannehill.

Breeders' Cup to feature 2-year-olds on 1st day of racing

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) The Breeders’ Cup will feature five races for 2-year-olds on the first day of the world championships, with the Distaff and Dirt Mile moving to the second day as part of nine races beginning this fall at Churchill Downs.

Singletary hired as Memphis coach in new football Alliance

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Mike Singletary is back in football.

Miami gives early go-ahead for Formula One grand prix

Miami’s city commissioners have voted unanimously to enter formal negotiations with Formula One to host a race as early as next year.

Brewers reliever Hader brings the heat whenever he's needed

Reliever Josh Hader doesn’t have much of a defined role for the Brewers, but that might be one of his best qualities

Blues prospect Kyrou named OHL's most outstanding player

One of the St. Louis Blues’ top prospects was recognized as such Thursday when the Ontario Hockey League awarded Jordan Kyrou the Red Tilson Trophy

FIFA will not block US territories from 2026 World Cup vote

FIFA will not block U.S.-governed territories from voting in the 2026 World Cup contest where a United States-led bid is taking on Morocco.

Florida recruit Watkins released from jail following arrest

OCALA, Fla. (AP) One of Florida’s top recruits was released from jail early Wednesday after allegedly kicking a woman’s car and breaking her cellphone during an argument.

Tim Tebow holding his own in NY Mets farm system

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) Tim Tebow is holding his own as he tries to make his way up the minor league ladder in the New York Mets farm system.

Baffert: Justify doing well after treatment for bruised heel

Trainer Bob Baffert says Justify is doing well and is still on track for the Preakness after the Kentucky Derby winner was treated for a bruised heel on his left hind foot.