Big nights for the biggest markets in NBA draft

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NEW YORK (AP) - From coast to coast, the NBA draft was a big night for the biggest markets.The Los Angeles Lakers tabbed their next potential superstar in D'Angelo Russell. The New York Knicks landed a pair of players...

NHL draft day arrives for expected No. 1 pick Connor McDavid

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Connor McDavid has spent the last few days in South Florida. He's been to the beach. He's gone to a baseball game. Given by the red hue of his face and skin, he's spent...

Confidence biggest lesson at Pellerin’s summer camp

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MADISON, Miss. (AP) - Sporting a straw hat to ward off the sun, Cleveland Browns defensive back Micah Pellerin keeps a watchful eye on the middle school kids racing across a football field in this historic Mississippi railroad town.The...

Florida State freshman quarterback suspended from team

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson has been suspended indefinitely from the team.Coach Jimbo Fisher announced Johnson's suspension Thursday for a violation of athletic department policy. The school released no details on what led to...

The Latest: NBA draft starts big, goes small, then big again

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The Latest from the NBA draft at Barclays Center in New York (All times local):8:10 p.m.Well, that didn't take long.The Lakers pulled off the first surprise, albeit a somewhat mild one, and went small with D'Angelo Russell...

Playoff starved Devils have sixth pick overall in draft

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils are coming into the NHL draft with a new look.Ray Shero has replaced Lou Lamoriello as general manager. John Hynes has been hired as the new coach and the team has...

Judge says ex-NFL star’s co-defendant should get more info

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A judge has ordered prosecutors to provide more information on witnesses and allegations against the co-defendant of former NFL star Darren Sharper in a federal drug and sexual assault case.Sharper has pleaded guilty to drug...

Okafor, others get their answers Thursday in NBA draft

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NEW YORK (AP) - Jahlil Okafor's wait is almost over.The NBA draft is Thursday night, and the Duke big man will be one of the top picks. He said Wednesday he wished he already knew his destination.''I'd be able...

Calgary’s Jiri Hudler ditches shoes, wins Lady Byng Trophy

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jiri Hudler won the Lady Byng Trophy and lost his shoes in Vegas.The Calgary Flames forward was shoeless when he took the stage to accept the trophy honoring the NHL's most sportsmanlike player Wednesday night...

Brady waiting for Goodell decision after 10-hour hearing

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - It's back to the waiting game for Tom Brady.After making his case in a 10-hour hearing, Brady's fate is in the hands of Roger Goodell. Just when the NFL commissioner will announce his decision to...