Your Top Plays for Today

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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—BRAZILIAN FAN BEATEN TO DEATH OVER CLUB RIVALRY

The dark side of Brazilian football is again exposed months ahead of the World Cup, as a Santos fans is beaten to death by supporters of rival Sao Paulo.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Brazilian-fan-killed-after-attack-from-rival-group-5262273.php

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—CLIPPERS CONTINUE RUN WITH WIN AT PELICANS

The Los Angeles Clippers continue their impressive run with a strong win at New Orleans, with Jamal Crawford hitting seven 3-pointers.

https://bigstory.ap.org/article/crawford-leads-clippers-past-pelicans-123-11

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—CAMPBELL-BROWN CLEAR TO COMPETE AFTER DOPING FLUNK

Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown says she is clear to return to the track, 10 months after testing positive for a banned substance.

https://bigstory.ap.org/article/veronica-campbell-brown-cleared-return-track

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—BARCELONA PAYS SPANISH TAX OFFICE TO COVER NEYMAR DEAL IRREGULARITIES

Barcelona pays an eight-figure sum to the Spanish tax office to cover any irregularities in the deal to sign Brazilian forward Neymar.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Barca-pays-13-5m-euros-to-tax-office-over-Neymar-5262044.php

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—HULL INTO F.A. CUP QUARTERFINALS

Hull will play Sunderland in the quarterfinals of the F.A. Cup after beating second-tier Brighton 2-1.

https://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/24/4847021/hull-wins-replay-to-set-up-fa.html