Your Top Plays for Today

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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—DJOKOVIC WINS IN 3 SETS; LI AND JANKOVIC REACH QUARTERFINALS AT INDIAN WELLS

Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Gonzalez 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 to end the Colombian’s surprising run to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open.

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—BAYERN, ATLETICO MADRID REACH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERS

Bastian Schweinsteiger scored in the 55th minute as defending champion Bayern Munich drew Arsenal 1-1 to reach the Champions League quarterfinals on 3-1 aggregate.

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—GINOBILI, PARKER LEAD SPURS PAST BULLS 104-96

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 20 as the league-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 104-96.

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—BERNARD HOPKINS, BEIBUT SHUMENOV TITLE FIGHT SET FOR APRIL 19

At 49, Bernard Hopkins will attempt to become the oldest fighter in boxing history to unify world titles when the IBF light heavyweight champion opposes WBA champion Beibut Shumenov on April 19 at the DC Armory.

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—WARE, PEPPERS RELEASED AS NFL FREE AGENCY OPENS; LOTS OF MOVES AT SAFETY, O-LINE

A couple of accomplished NFL pass rushers suddenly became available when DeMarcus Ware and Julius Peppers were released to create room under the salary cap in two of the biggest moves at the start of the free-agency signing period.

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