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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 9, 2019
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	ESPN 'You absolutely don't need four preseason games': Why shortening makes sense ESPN The NFL preseason is trash. Fortunately, league decision-makers know it. Better yet, they have reached a point where they can realistically do something about it. The 2021 expiration of the collective bargaining agreement with players provides a natural ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Is this heaven? No, it's MLB playing a real game in Iowa ESPN There is no way to be objective and professional about this: I am very excited about Thursday's news that the Chicago White Sox will "host" the New York Yankees next August at the Field of Dreams near Dyersville, Iowa. If you've been following along, you've ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB Weekend Watch: Picks, analysis on Indians-Twins, those amazing Mets ESPN Things heat up in the American League Central as the surging Cleveland Indians take on the first-place Minnesota Twins this weekend, while the red-hot New York Mets host the Washington Nationals in a battle of teams left for dead not long ago. Here's what ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Ravens QB Lamar Jackson embraces extra work in preseason opener NBCSports.com BALTIMORE -- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not too good for extra work even if it is just the preseason. In his second year in the NFL, his first as a starter, there is still a steep learning curve for the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner and Baltimore has big ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Eagles stock up, stock down after 2019 preseason opener NBCSports.com The Eagles sat most of their starters in Thursday night's preseason opener, which played a big role in just how unwatchable that game was. So overall, the first preseason game is going in the stock down category. As for individual players, here's what I came ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf's near-misses offer tantalizing glimpse of his potential NBCSports.com SEATTLE, Wash. – Don't let the stats fool you. The Seattle Seahawks saw everything they wanted to out of DK Metcalf on Thursday night. Pete Carroll was well aware that Metcalf's pedestrian numbers – one catch for eight yards on four targets – don't tell the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com 5 takeaways from the Patriots' preseason-opening win over the Lions Boston.com COMMENTARY. Five takeaways from the Patriots' preseason opener, a thorough, 31-3 thrashing of the Lions that suggests Bill Belichick's team has made the most of its first two weeks of practice… JAKOBI MEYERS SHINES. By most accounts, Patriots ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why Charles Woodson believes Antonio Brown's absence hinders Raiders NBCSports.com NAPA – Antonio Brown has missed 10 of 11 Raiders training camp practices now, with no formal timetable to return. His absence likely won't be a huge deal once his foot issues heal and he starts producing in the regular season, but frustration levels are ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Rookie Slye kicks Panthers past Bears in preseason opener FOXSports.com CHICAGO (AP) — With Elliott Fry and Eddy Pineiro battling for the Chicago Bears kicking job, the best kicking effort in Thursday's preseason opener came instead from Carolina Panthers rookie Joey Slye. Slye made field goals of 42, 55 and 29 yards and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 2019 NBA Schedule Release: TV Info, Start Time, Date and More for Full Release Bleacher Report After one of the most memorable offseasons in league history, NBA fans can turn their attention toward the actual games. The NBA announced it will release the schedule for the 2019-20 campaign on Monday at 3 p.m. ET, providing the roadmap for a number ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Rapid Reaction: Seahawks 22, Broncos 14 Seahawks.com The Seahawks opened their preseason with a 22-14 win over Denver Broncos, but as is always the case in the preseason, the final score was less significant than what players were able to show throughout the game. The Seahawks rested most of their ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jermaine Kearse reportedly breaks leg in Lions' preseason opener, potentially ending his season CBSSports.com The Detroit Lions' 2019 season is off to a tough start, as they have just lost one of their receivers to a major injury. Early in the first quarter of the Lions' preseason opener against the New England Patriots, wide receiver Jermaine Kearse went down with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Nicholas Castellanos belts 2 home runs to lead the Cubs' 19-hit attack in a 12-5 rout of the Reds Chicago Tribune It was only one game in a long season, but the Cubs' 12-5 win over the Reds on Thursday night at the Great American Ball Park took on added significance thanks to their monthslong road struggles. Nicholas Castellanos hit two home runs, Ian Happ homered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Boston hosts Los Angeles following Sale's strong outing FOXSports.com Los Angeles Angels (56-60, fourth in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (61-56, third in the AL East). ; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jaime Barria (4-5, 6.36 ERA) Red Sox: Brian Johnson (1-1, 6.88 ERA). Article continues below . Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Tigers face off against the Royals in division matchup FOXSports.com Kansas City Royals (41-75, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (34-78, fifth in the AL Central). ; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Brad Keller (7-11, 3.95 ERA) Tigers: Edwin Jackson (1-5, 11.12 ERA). Article continues below . Flag as irrelevant
	PennLive.com 7 Steelers with the most to gain vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers PennLive.com Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Sutton Smith runs through drills during the first practice day of Organized Team Activities at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on May 21, 2019 in Pittsburgh. Barry Reeger | Special to PennLive. 0. By Jacob Klinger ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin Carmelo Anthony Can't Even Get A Gig On A Depleted Team USA Deadspin All poor Carmelo Anthony wants to do is play basketball, for whoever will have him. He recently went on ESPN to talk about his abrupt exit from the Rockets and then the NBA, and though he did not quite seem to grapple with Houston's on-court case for ... Flag as irrelevant
	OregonLive.com Auburn defense outplays the offense in 1st fall scrimmage OregonLive.com Traivon Leonard works during interception drills. Auburn football practice, full pads, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics. 0. By Sam Blum | SBlum@al.com. The focus of Gus Malzahn this season will be on the offense. As the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Ex-Olympian Michael Barisone accused of shooting woman at his NJ equestrian-training farm NBCNews.com MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former U.S. Olympic dressage athlete is accused of shooting a woman at his New Jersey farm where he trains equestrian athletes. Prosecutors in Morris County on Thursday charged 54-year-old Michael Barisone with two counts of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN (blog) Carmouche hopes she's found key to beating Shevchenko -- underwater ESPN (blog) SAN DIEGO -- LIZ CARMOUCHE sat in her truck for 30 minutes, frustrated. She was physically and emotionally drained. Carmouche's MMA teammate Ilima-Lei Macfarlane had invited her to do underwater training, a program called Deep End Fitness. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Willi Heinz handed vice-captain role on England debut against Wales The Guardian Willi Heinz has been named as vice-captain for his England debut against Wales on Sunday with Eddie Jones also handing a first cap to Ruaridh McConnochie. The New Zealand-born Heinz, 32, gets the nod at scrum-half while McConnochie is named on ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Defending champ Nadal advances to Rogers Cup quarterfinals SFGate MONTREAL (AP) — Top-seeded defending champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the Rogers Cup quarterfinals, beating Argentina's Guido Pella 6-3, 6-4 in the wind Thursday night. "A tough day in terms of wind. But we are used to playing like this," Nadal said. Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Report: Cocaine charges against Georgia Southern QB Shai Werts dropped ahead of LSU game The Advocate Shai Werts, Georgia Southern's starting quarterback who attracted national headlines after he was arrested and charged with speeding and misdemeanor possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in South Carolina last week, no longer faces drug charges, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Updated Rosters for Each Premier League Club After 2019 Summer Transfer Deadline Bleacher Report The Premier League's summer transfer window slammed shut at 5 p.m. BST on Thursday, ahead of Friday's competition opener between Liverpool and Norwich City. Clubs can still sell players to foreign teams, but will not be able to strengthen themselves ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heavy.com Chiefs vs. Bengals: Darwin Thompson Among 5 Players to Watch Heavy.com This is the moment that the Kansas City Chiefs' kingdom has been waiting for since January 20. Almost eight months ago, the Chiefs' season ended in the AFC Championship Game at the hands of the New England Patriots. What an offseason it has been in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea to check in on Zaha at the winter window? ESPN The Premier League transfer window has closed but the rest of Europe remains open for business. Plus, it's never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. - Lukaku completes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent Online South Africa put Nkwe in charge for India tour Reuters CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa have appointed Enoch Nkwe as interim team director for next month's tour of India, a role which replaces that of head coach after the Proteas opted not to renew Ottis Gibson's contract in the wake of their dismal Cricket ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald England ploy to nullify Smith with green tracks could backfire The Sydney Morning Herald Worcester: Four years ago, a dramatic shift to slow, green seaming pitches from the third Ashes Test onwards led to Australia's demise in England, most notoriously at Trent Bridge, where they were rolled for 60 almost singlehandedly by Stuart Broad. Flag as irrelevant
	WHAS11.com Cardinals face challenging 2019-20 men's basketball schedule WHAS11.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. — View schedule here. Appearances in the Jimmy V Classic, Big Ten/ACC Challenge and a trio of games against in-state foes highlight the 2019-20 men's basketball non-conference schedule for the University of Louisville men's basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch date and venue 'confirmed' Mirror.co.uk Anthony Joshua's rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr is set to take place in Saudi Arabia on December 7. Joshua lost his three heavyweight titles when he was stopped by the Mexican-American on June 1 in one of the biggest shocks in the division's history. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews return for first Test against New Zealand ESPNcricinfo.com Former captain Dinesh Chandimal has been recalled to Sri Lanka's squad for the first Test against New Zealand in Galle from August 14, after being left out of the tour of South Africa earlier this year and then the World Cup because of poor form. Niroshan ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Premier League build-up and news conferences BBC Sport On Aston Villa: "Of course we play Villa, then City. We have to try and dominate the game and improve, we are in that process. "They have signed a lot of players, an amazing investment, but always it is not easy. Look what happened with Fulham last season. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News The five best signings of the Premier League transfer window Sporting News The Premier League transfer window closed Thursday ahead of the start of the new season and managers up and down England will now take stock. Have the rest of the top six done enough to catch Manchester City? Are the promoted sides suitably stocked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Times Gordon Lord Byron bids to end famine at Curragh Irish Times Gordon Lord Byron gets another chance to end a two-year winless streak in Friday's Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh. Tom Hogan's popular veteran counts three Group One wins among his 16 victories, but he has not ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Sun Ireland legend Roy Keane invited by England boss Eddie Jones to give stirring pep talk ahead of Rugby World Cup The Irish Sun ROY KEANE has gone behind enemy lines to give England a stirring World Cup pep talk. Manchester United legend Keano visited Eddie Jones' squad on Tuesday where he spoke about his Champions League-winning career to Owen Farrell and co - before ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Today Star India posts operating loss of $60 million in Q3 due to rise in sports rights fees Business Today Star India, an Indian media conglomerate and a wholly owned subsidiary of Walt Disney, has reported an operating loss of $60 million for the third quarter ended June 28, 2019, due to increase in rights costs related to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and ICC ... Flag as irrelevant
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