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By DOUG FEINBERG A court near Moscow has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis,…

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Monday night’s good start by the Philadelphia 76ers against the Denver Nuggets was squandered due to a lack of consistent defense. By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN During his pregame press conference before Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center, 76ers head coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers downplayed the significance…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving, center, goes up for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Not only did Thursday night’s drubbing by the Brooklyn Nets end in a “victory” for former point guard Ben…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Tiger Woods (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) By Jim Litke  ASSOCIATED  PRESS Tiger Woods spoke for 15 minutes or so, nearly all of it devoted to his parents and everyone else who nourished his love of the game. Missing was even one mention of any of the mind-bending accomplishments that landed him at the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: (L-R) Councilmembers Curtis Jones and Isaiah Thomas present Tina Sloane Green with a proclamation from the city for her work with the Black Women In Sport foundation and her contributions to the sports of lacrosse and field hockey. She has come out of retirement to serve as an assistant coach for Jazmine Smith’s…

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By Napoleon F. Kingcade   {This article was originally published in the Philadelphia Sunday SUN, May 1998 } In one of the most significant debates known to mankind, there have been many arguments over who is the greatest player in NBA history. Right now, it’s safe to say people will always have different opinions about…

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Now that Super Bowl LVI is over, Rams Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris should be getting some attention. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Above photo: Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris talks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 26,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden holds up his new jersey after taking questions from the media at a press conference at the NBA basketball team’s facility, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) associated press CAMDEN, N.J.  — James Harden has an MVP and several scoring titles on his mantle —…

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The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a blockbuster trade at the NBA trade deadline, sending no-show point guard Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Photo above: Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons takes part in a practice at the NBA basketball team’s facility, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, talks to down judge David Oliver (24) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) By Teresa M. Walker associated press Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over…

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