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May 2, 2019 at 1:48AM

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Know This: A Washington player hasn't worn No. 7 since Joe Theismann in 1985, but new QB Dwayne Haskins sought — and received — Theismann's blessing to wear the number this year.

Watch This: Game 3 of Raptors vs. 76ers should be a fun one in Philadelphia (7 p.m., ESPN). The teams are tied 1-1 after the 76ers' Game 2 win.

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