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WHAT: LeBron passes Jordan but former teammates not impressed
LeBron James scored 31 points and surpassed Michael Jordan’s 32,292 career points but his former teammates Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson were not impressed.
Read MoreHit the gym, then shop? Kohl’s links up with Planet Fitness
NEW YORK (AP) — Some shrunken Kohl’s stores are getting a new neighbor: Planet Fitness gyms. Kohl’s, which is on a mission to shrink its biggest department stores, said it…
Read MoreSome prospects saw their stock slide at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Many headliners boosted their draft stock at the NFL’s annual scouting combine with a wonderful workout, a dazzling 40-yard dash, a brilliant bench press or, in Kyler…
Read MoreNow pitching: Harper lobbies for Trout to join him in Philly
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Now pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper. The new Phillies slugger has again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021, a…
Read More3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas executive and two others who paid families to persuade top college basketball recruits to play for schools sponsored by the shoe brand were…
Read MoreDeadwood sports betting amendment gets new life at Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A measure proposing that South Dakota voters should decide on legalizing sports betting in Deadwood got new life Monday after earlier failing during a committee hearing.…
Read MoreBucks lose to Suns, NBA's second-worst team
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have had a dreadful season, one of growing pains, long losing streaks and blowout losses. However, on Monday night they put together a performance…
Read MoreWisconsin native, Gustafson, named Big Ten player of the year for U of Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa senior Megan Gustafson was named the Big Ten player of the year Monday, becoming the first Hawkeye to win the award twice. Gustafson was…
Read MoreTwins tap All-Star Berrios to start on opening day
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jose Berrios will be Minnesota’s opening day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced the decision to reporters…
Read MoreCollege teams add more glitz in attempt to keep fans coming
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — College basketball teams are trying to get fans to keep coming to games in the age of smartphones by making those phones an integral part of…
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