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As-it-happens update August 16, 2019
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CBSSports.com
The second preseason games are usually a little bit better than the first ones. This week, we will get to see a few more stars suit up than we did in Week 1, we will get our second look at some of the more tantalizing rookies and we also now have more ...
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ESPN
Despite Andrew Luck's prolonged absence and confusion about a lower left leg injury, the Indianapolis Colts have a "guarded optimism" about the quarterback's availability to open the regular season, according to sources familiar with the team's sentiments.
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ESPN
LOS ANGELES -- After a disappointing 2018 season, USC Trojans athletic director Lynn Swann said the expectation is for the program and coach Clay Helton to win a conference championship in 2019. "The expectation is that we're going to win the Pac-12 ...
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FOXSports.com
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Of all the things the Kansas City Chiefs wanted to accomplish during their three-week getaway to training camp at Missouri Western, returning home with everyone healthy probably topped the list. Not only did they accomplish that, they ...
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ESPN
NEW YORK -- Giancarlo Stanton wants to return from his knee injury in time to fine-tune that powerful swing for October. Sidelined nearly all season, the New York Yankees slugger is hitting indoors and throwing as he rehabs from a sprained right knee that's ...
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CBSSports.com
If you were to simply look at the AL East standings with no context, you might think that it has been a breeze this season in the Bronx. The Yankees hold a big lead in the division and appear as though they might cruise to their first division title since 2012.
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ESPN
Brett Yormark, who has served as CEO of the Brooklyn Nets for more than a decade, will step down from his post, league sources confirmed to ESPN. Yormark has been in the role since 2005, when he came to the Nets from NASCAR, and helped usher the ...
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ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a torn ACL to his left knee and could miss the entire season, league sources told ESPN on Thursday. Cousins' visit to team physicians in Los Angeles on Thursday confirmed the diagnosis, which ...
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The Boston Globe
Rick Porcello appeared to have found something in his start against the Royals on Aug. 5, tossing six innings of one-run ball. But he reverted to his struggles of most of 2019 in a 12-4 loss to the Angels last Saturday, allowing five runs on two homers. "We have ...
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Golf Channel
PINEHURST, N.C. – When setting his match-play lineup during the season, Vanderbilt coach Scott Limbaugh has two choices, both of them appealing. He can put out John Augenstein first, because he sets the tone. Or he can send him out last, because he's ...
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NJ.com
ATLANTA – The Jets' starting offense was really, really impressive in its preseason opener against the Giants last week. The defense was, too. But they each only played one drive. On Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Falcons, both units ...
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USA TODAY
'We are past kneeling': Why Jay-Z is linking up with the NFL. What I'm Hearing: The NFL has partnered with Jay-Z's Roc Nation to collaborate for big events like the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl, but more importantly as Jay-Z put it, to provide real to change to ...
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CBSSports.com
Daurice Fountain, a second-year receiver for the Colts, endured a scary moment during Thursday's joint practice between Indianapolis and the Cleveland Browns. Fountain sustained a serious ankle injury during practice, ESPN's Tony Grossi has reported.
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Los Angeles Times
Before the Dodgers, the undisputed National League favorites, could shift their focus to the Atlanta Braves, their closest but still distant competition this side of the American League, they took the field at Marlins Park on Thursday thirsting for a resounding ...
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Newsday
ATLANTA — Pete Alonso has proven quite adept at first base, effectively eliminating whatever doubt existed about his ability to be a major-league regular at the position. But in recent days an odd — and minor, to be clear — issue has popped up: abandoning ...
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NBCSports.com
It has been 25 years since a team from Virginia has played in the Little League World Series and the wait will extend for one more day. The Loudoun South Little League team's first game of the tournament was postponed from Thursday to 10 a.m. on Friday ...
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NFL.com
Antonio Brown isn't far from a return. Despite a frostbitten foot and helmet issues, Brown is "very close to practicing," per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The Raiders will make a decision on Saturday to determine if he will practice. Brown rejoined the team ...
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Los Angeles Times
The Clippers and Patrick Patterson agreed to a one-year contract worth slightly more than $2.3 million, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed Thursday. The deal is worth the veteran's minimum given the experience of Patterson, who is entering his ...
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Sporting News
Mike Vrabel is setting the record straight. The Titans coach downplayed the seriousness of the skirmish that broke out during Thursday's joint practice with the Patriots, shrugging it off as football players just playing rough. Refresh. Saints receiver Thomas gets ...
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Raiders.com
Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden hinted during his press conference earlier this week that we could see some of the starters in Arizona Thursday night, and quarterback Derek Carr was one of them. The sixth-year signal caller enters his second ...
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Golf Channel
MEDINAH, Ill. — Brooks Koepka wasn't comfortable. He wasn't comfortable last week at Liberty National, where he tied for 30th, and he wasn't comfortable for his first 11 holes Thursday at the BMW Championship. "It's kind of been the same story for a week ...
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Heavy.com
According to Odell Beckham Jr., the time he's spending on the shelf this preseason is all by design. The Athletic's Zac Jackson reported on Thursday that Beckham said the Cleveland Browns "have a plan to limit him because otherwise he would overexert ...
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CBS News
Soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press are gearing up to take the fight for equal pay to the courtroom. In March, the players filed a lawsuit alleging institutionalized gender discrimination. On Wednesday, mediation talks between the U.S. Soccer ...
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AL.com
Reeltown athlete Eric Shaw will play in the SEC, just not for Alabama or Auburn. The 4-star athlete committed to South Carolina today, picking the Gamecocks over Auburn and Tennessee. Shaw made his commitment live on the AHSAA Radio Network's ...
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The Providence Journal
NASHVILLE – In the heat of the moment, Malcolm Butler was crushed. As he left U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., he briefly explained to reporters that the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick gave up on him. Butler was dejected after the Patriots 41-33 ...
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Heavy.com
The Dallas Cowboys' linebacker revealed his defensive expectations for the upcoming campaign, a barometer that far exceeds their 2018 statistical rankings. "Dominant. Elite. That's our desires, but it starts on the practice field today," Smith said Wednesday, ...
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NFL.com
Our first glimpse of Aaron Rodgers taking live snaps in Matt LaFleur's offense will have to wait at least another week. LATEST ANALYSIS ▷ Potential Clowney landing spots ▷ Notebook: Trubisky's growth ▷ Chubb to play Mack role in Denver ▷ Grading ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Braves are optimistic as shortstop Dansby Swanson and outfielder Austin Riley continue their rehabs. Swanson, sidelined with an injured heel, worked with third base coach Ron Washington in the field Thursday. He's started hitting but has yet to run the ...
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Fox News
The mother of Miami Dolphins cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick took exception to a report that her son was not playing well during practice — pointing out that he wasn't a strong safety, a position he was filling in for while other players were out. Fitzpatrick played ...
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The Guardian
Not even the dreaded Wembleyitis, it seems, can stop this all-conquering St Helens side in their pursuit of greatness. The interim period between the Challenge Cup semi-finals and the Wembley showpiece is often a breeding ground for a drop-off in form but ...
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Cincinnati.com
MASON – Novak Djokovic, the No. 1 player in the world, hasn't flinched as he tries to defend his Western & Southern Open title from last year. Djokovic, 32, won again in straight sets Thursday night on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
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NBC Chicago
For the second day in a row, the Chicago Cubs have been forced to make a late lineup adjustment, as shortstop Javier Báez has been removed from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Báez, who was set to bat fifth and play ...
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MLS Multiplex
On Wednesday night, Real Salt Lake dismantled the Seattle Sounders in a 3-0 win with goals coming from three of their front four. Here are three things we learned. Real Salt Lake continued their onslaught up the Western Conference with a thumping 3-0 win ...
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Stuff.co.nz
Brendon McCullum has walked into a high-profile coaching gig just a week after his playing career ended. McCullum has landed the head coaching job at the Indian Premier League franchise the Kolkata Knight Riders - a side he used to play for. The former ...
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ESPN (blog)
Video has surfaced of an April incident in which UFC fighter Conor McGregor appears to punch a man in a bar in Dublin. In the video, published Thursday by TMZ Sports, McGregor is shown pouring drinks at The Marble Arch Bar on the afternoon of April 6.
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TimesLIVE
Highlands Park coach Owen da Gama fears a potential backlash from Orlando Pirates when the two sides clash in the MTN8 quarterfinal at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. The Buccaneers were thrashed 3-0 by SuperSport United in the Absa ...
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3AW
The AFL has confirmed Collingwood's Sam Murray fronted the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal on Thursday, more than a year after he failed a test on match day. The 21-year old Magpie has served a 12-month provisional suspension. He is facing a four-year ban.
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Dirty South Soccer (blog)
The North Carolina Courage will defend their 2018 Women's International Champions Cup victory taking on Manchester City tonight. Before that, Lyon takes on Atletico Madrid to start off the double header. Lyon are of course juggernauts of European ...
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