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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany works for an opportunity to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Dallas. Nowitzki scored 21 points while playing only 20 minutes and the Dallas Mavericks had their largest victory ever, 123-70 over the winless Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany works for an opportunity to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Dallas. Nowitzki scored 21 points while playing only 20 minutes and the Dallas Mavericks had their largest victory ever, 123-70 over the winless Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

By Associated Press November 14, 2014 2 min read

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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MAVERICKS BEAT SIXERS BY 53 POINTS IN BIGGEST EVER WIN

The Dallas Mavericks record their biggest-ever win, beat the winless Philadelphia 76ers 123-70.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ab36f1c781434522825540e6f63b5786/mavs-biggest-win-ever-123-70-over-winless-76ers

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FIFA UNDER FIRE OVER WORLD CUP CORRUPTION PROBE

FIFA clears Russia and Qatar of corruption in successful bids for World Cups, but comes under fire by the lead investigator and refuses to release some details of the probe.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4de5fea12fc44b86bd7221bb429f360f/fifa-clears-russia-and-qatar-host-world-cup

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KERSHAW, TROUT WIN MLB’S MVP AWARDS

Clayton Kershaw of the L.A. Dodgers becomes the first pitcher in 46 years to win the National League MVP award, while Mike Trout of the crosstown Angels takes the American League award.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e73807e80a244e5fa1ef9e0cc0ed90f2/mike-trout-unanimous-pick-1st-al-mvp-award

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FEDERER THRASHES MURRAY 6-0, 6-1 AT ATP FINALS

Roger Federer blows away Andy Murray 6-0, 6-1 at ATP Finals, handing the Scot his worst loss in seven years.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/facfd6f752604d809014525742d1e116/nishikori-wins-federer-advances-atp-finals

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DALY SUGGESTS MICKELSON, WOODS AS RYDER CUP CAPTAINS

John Daly suggests Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods as captain to cure America’s Ryder Cup woes.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b0743c0cd95e4426baab278ac0048981/daly-mickelson-should-lead-us-next-ryder-cup