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Timberwolves 149, Spurs 139
Karl-Anthony Towns scores NBA-high 60 points in Timberwolves’ victory
Towns shot 19 for 31 and grabbed 17 rebounds in surpassing his previous best of 56 points.
NFL
J.C. Jackson leaves Patriots, agrees to five-year contract with Chargers
Jackson's contract will be worth $82.5 million, including $40 million guaranteed.
NFL
Brian Flores says Roger Goodell should ensure case avoids forced arbitration
Flores does not want his class-action lawsuit against the league and several teams settled behind closed doors.
NFL
Jaguars open free agency by adding WR Christian Kirk, and make three other huge moves
The Jaguars also are acquiring Washington guard Brandon Scherff, an All-Pro selection in 2020.
Sports Log
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews suspended two games for cross-checking
The NHL's leading scorer will miss the next two games after a scuffle in the crease with Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin.
NFL notebook
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is headed to the Steelers; Panthers pursuing Deshaun Watson
Trubisky will have a chance to compete for the starting job following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
NCAA Tournament: South Carolina women earn No. 1 seed, UConn hosting at No. 2
The Huskies (25-5) will host a four-team pod in Storrs, Conn., beginning Saturday against Mercer; Fairfield is a 15 seed as the women's field expands to 68 teams.
SPORTS LOG
Kevin Durant blasts NYC mayor over mandate that allows Kyrie Irving to attend games at Barclays Center but not play
The Nets were already aggravated because that didn’t apply to visitors, allowing an unvaccinated opponent to play when Kyrie Irving couldn’t.