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Yes, s and p orbitals can absolutely form sigma bond, as long at the p orbital is facing directly with it's lobe toward the spherical S orbital.

This picture will help you better understand the orientation (look at the middle figure in the related link).

If the p orbital is not facing this way "into" the s orbitals then there will be no sigma bond or any bond what so ever.

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