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Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Mar. 28, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning. Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool...

Kawhi Leonard comes alive late to lead Clippers to disputed 108-107 win over 76ers

Mar. 27, 2024 23:40 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a controversial 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Kelly Oubre Jr. was stuffed at the rim...

Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine

Mar. 26, 2024 18:28 PM EDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former top Rhode Island official agreed Tuesday to pay a $5,000 to settle an ethics fine for his behavior on a Philadelphia business trip last year. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission found David Patten violated the state's ethics code. ...

New concussion guidelines could get athletes back to exercise, school earlier

Mar. 26, 2024 15:44 PM EDT

American athletic trainers are getting behind guidelines that could allow students who sustain a concussion to return to class and physical activity sooner. A statement published Tuesday in the Journal of Athletic Training encourages practitioners to consider the psychological...

Pennsylvania county joins other local governments in suing oil industry over climate change

Mar. 26, 2024 14:49 PM EDT

A large suburban Philadelphia county has joined dozens of other local governments around the country in suing the oil industry, asserting that major oil producers systematically deceived the public about their role in accelerating global warming. Bucks County's lawsuit against a half...

Pascal Siakam helps Pacers pull away from Clippers for 133-116 win

Mar. 26, 2024 02:18 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Myles Turner had 24 points and seven rebounds, helping the Pacers to their sixth win in their last seven road games. Tyrese Haliburton...

Sabonis' milestone night helps the Kings beat the 76ers 108-96

Mar. 26, 2024 01:46 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his NBA-leading 25th triple-double of the season on a milestone night, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 108-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Sabonis had 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to become the fifth player...

Steelers' Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has 'pole position' for starting QB job

Mar. 25, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete. “We’re not...

Braves sign pitcher Jesse Chavez to minor league deal, giving veteran chance for 5th stint with team

Mar. 25, 2024 13:08 PM EDT

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez to a minor league contract on Monday, providing the opportunity for the reliever's fifth stint with the team. Chavez, 40, was released by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. His deal with Atlanta...

Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Mar. 24, 2024 23:58 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight. In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave...