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Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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THUNDER, PACERS WIN TO MOVE INTO NBA FINAL 4 ALONG WITH HEAT, SPURS

Oklahoma City and Indiana clinch series to complete an NBA final four with Miami and San Antonio.

https://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Vg297cpJ

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HAMBURG’S STATUS AS BUNDESLIGA EVER-PRESENT IN SEVERE JEOPARDY

Hamburg’s status as the only club to play every season in the German top division is under threat after a 0-0 home draw against Greuther Fuerth in the first leg of the relegation-promotion playoff.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Hamburger-SV-only-draws-0-0-with-Fuerth-in-playoff-5481517.php

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PUYOL RETIRES TO END ERA AT BARCELONA

Former captain Carles Puyol announces his departure from Barcelona after 15 seasons in which his trademark mop of hair was an icon of the team.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Puyol-says-goodbye-to-Barca-after-15-seasons-5480548.php

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MATTHEWS WINS STAGE, RETAINS LEAD IN CRASH-STREWN GIRO D’ITALIA

Australia’s Michael Matthews wins stage and retains overall lead in Giro d’Italia while his teammates exit after crash.

https://bigstory.ap.org/article/matthews-wins-6th-giro-stage-after-serious-crash

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HANSON LEADS DUVAL AT BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Peter Hanson leads form No.1 David Duval after first round of Byron Nelson Championships.

https://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=WisPQXIZ