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Coed dance team is replacing Washington cheerleading team Washington will not have cheerleaders for the first time since the NFL's longest-running cheerleading team was founded in 1962, with a coed dance team taking its place. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:10pm

James Harden has triple-double; Nets roll James Harden had a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in the first meeting with his former Houston teammates and the Brooklyn Nets won 132-114 on Wednesday night to hand the Rockets their 13th straight loss. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:08pm

Ellington, backups help Pistons win Wayne Ellington scored 25 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the virus-depleted Toronto Raptors 129-105 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:03pm

Embiid, Harris lead 76ers to OT victory Joel Embiid had 40 points and 19 rebounds and hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation, and Tobias Harris scored 11 of his 22 points in overtime to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Utah Jazz 131-123 in a matchup of the Eastern and Western Conference leaders. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:02pm

McConnell sets steals mark; Pacers rally past Cavs, 114-111 T.J. McConnell set an NBA record with nine steals in the first half and posted his second career triple-double with 16 points, 13 assists and a franchise-best 10 steals, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 10:00pm

Annual NFL women's forum is enhancing career opportunities When Sam Rapoport envisioned conducting virtually the NFL's fifth annual Women's Career in Football Forum, she shuddered. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 9:59pm

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is leaving spring training camp to have surgery for the removal of his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 9:28pm

Jets' GM praises Darnold, but open to trading the QB Sam Darnold's time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 9:27pm

Golf returns to Bay Hill and to some semblance of cheers Tyrrell Hatton had vivid memories when he returned to Bay Hill, most of them the feeling of pure iron shots on the closing holes or his heart rate as he tried to navigate 20 feet in two putts on a baked green for his first PGA Tour victory. by Associated Press Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 9:25pm

Yusei Kikuchi faces most important season yet It feels very much like Yusei Kikuchi just arrived in the majors after his highly anticipated move from Japan. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:49pm

Braves' Freeman celebrates his new baby 'twins with a twist' Freddie Freeman found a way to top the double honors of winning the NL MVP and Hank Aaron Award. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:48pm

ANALYSIS | All-Star break could lead to positive COVID tests The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to do with holding an All-Star Game during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:46pm

Daytona 500 winner McDowell takes hot streak to Las Vegas Michael McDowell was rolling along at Homestead-Miami Speedway when he saw another driver signal for a car to pass. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:44pm

McMillan only reluctantly agreed to be the Hawks' interim coach Nate McMillan reluctantly agreed to serve as the Atlanta Hawks' interim coach and only accepted the position after conferring with Lloyd Pierce following Pierce's firing on Monday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:43pm

Today in Sports History Today in Sports History for March 3, 2021 by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:42pm

Star departures hit Houston sports fans Five-year-old Sawyer Brown was inconsolable. Her father, Chris Brown, had told her James Harden wouldn't be with the Houston Rockets anymore after being traded to Brooklyn. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 7:54pm

COLUMN | Woods comparisons aside, Morikawa on his own course The red shirt for Collin Morikawa to wear on Sunday at the Workday Championship never arrived in time. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 7:51pm

Source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear on the active roster for as many games as their teams would like this season, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 7:46pm

NBA ROUNDUP | Doncic scores 33, leads Mavericks past Magic 130-124 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Kristaps Porzingis played a nearly flawless second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 130-124 on Monday night. by The Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:20pm

Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher J.J. Watt J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought. by Barry Wilner and David Brandt, The Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 4:14pm

Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB's spring includes fans Brian Delaney checked his ticket, found his seats and then sat down for a minute in the sunshine. It wasn't a typical late February day in Arizona — a little cool, a little breezy — but Delaney didn't complain a bit. by David Brandt, The Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 4:11pm

Federer out of Miami Open; will train to 'work his way back' Roger Federer is withdrawing from this month's Miami Open so he can spend extra time preparing to "work his way back out on tour," his agent told The Associated Press on Monday. by Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 4:01pm

Djokovic ties Federer in weeks at No. 1; Gauff up to No. 38 Novak Djokovic is gaining on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam standings, and he's already caught Federer in another significant statistic: As of Monday, Djokovic has been No. 1 in the ATP rankings for a total of 310 weeks. by Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 4:00pm