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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 22, 2020
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	ESPN Sources: Eli Manning to announce retirement on Friday after 16 NFL seasons ESPN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is retiring after 16 seasons and two Super Bowl MVPs, sources tell ESPN. Manning will hold a news conference on Friday to officially announce the news, the sources said. Manning, 39 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Matthew Slater to play in 2020, hopes it's still for Patriots ESPN Longtime New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater, who set the record for special-teams players with his eighth Pro Bowl berth this season, said Wednesday that he has informed the Patriots he would like to finish his career with them. Slater, 34, is ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Drew Bledsoe recalls comparing Tom Brady to Jason Garrett: 'He's never going to be a starter' NBCSports.com Twenty years ago, Tom Brady was just a sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan serving as Drew Bledsoe's backup. No one, except maybe Brady himself, believed he'd achieve half of what he's accomplished in the NFL since. Bledsoe readily admits he ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Finally, a Super Bowl with countless story lines — none involving the Patriots FOXSports.com Finally, the Super Bowl might be fun again. No more scowling Bill Belichick, angry as always under his hoodie. No more sly smiles and phony platitudes from Tom Brady. No talk about Spygate; no worries about deflated footballs. And no more speculation ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Erase Jay Gruden's name from your Eagles coaching wish list NBCSports.com Another of the most qualified remaining candidates for the Eagles' offensive coordinator vacancy is off the board. Jay Gruden, recently fired after six mediocre years as the Redskins' head coach, is close to joining the Jaguars to fill their offensive coordinator ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Report: Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. Accepts Invite to 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Bleacher Report The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has a second participant, with Miami Heat wing Derrick Jones Jr. reportedly joining Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: Shams Charania @ShamsCharania. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Javon Kinlaw's humble beginning fuels his aggressive play Washington Post MOBILE, Ala. — Javon Kinlaw's motivation comes from his past, having lived at times without running water or electricity. Those humble beginnings drive the South Carolina defensive tackle to play with a different kind of aggression and have helped him ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Chicharito signs with LA Galaxy: How top sports dailies in Mexico covered the news MLSsoccer.com Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez's signing with the LA Galaxy has created media buzz across North America from the moment it was first reported that it was a possibility weeks ago. It only follows that Mexico's leading sports dailies would give the official signing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Maya Moore Will Sit Out 2020 WNBA Season to Focus on Criminal Justice Reform Bleacher Report Maya Moore will miss her second straight WNBA season in 2020. According to the New York Times' Kurt Streeter, the Minnesota Lynx star plans to sit out "so she can continue to push for criminal justice reform and the release of Jonathan Irons, a man she ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Chelsie Kyriss Says Antonio Brown 'Desperately Needs' Mental Health Treatment Bleacher Report With Antonio Brown involved in legal trouble once again, the mother of his children wants the former NFL star to seek help. Chelsie Kyriss took to Instagram Wednesday with a public statement about Brown and his wellbeing: "Over the last few years I have ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Packers retaining defensive coordinator Mike Pettine for 2020 NFL season USA TODAY GREEN BAY - It didn't take long for Green Bay Packers coach Matt Lafleur to decide he would retain Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator. Three days after an NFC championship game letdown LaFleur described as "very disappointing" for his ascending ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Cowboys 2020 contract talks: 'No. 1 priority' is Dak Prescott extension, team wants to avoid franchise tag CBSSports.com Yes, the Dallas Cowboys remain all-in on Dak Prescott being their franchise quarterback of the future. That's an affirmation for those who'd think otherwise simply because no deal has been secured yet, but the reality remains that the absence of a long-term ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post The evidence that Mets' fallback Luis Rojas could pay off big-time New York Post He was born into the life, thanks to his father, but he was also an unknown. So when the big New York job first opened, he was mentioned but never hired. The job went to a big, famous name and he went back into obscurity … but not for long. Because the big ... Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com The Best Moments From Day 1 at the Pro Bowl BaltimoreRavens.com Day 1 from the Pro Bowl is in the books and it was a good one. The bummer is you remember just how fun this team was before it all ended way too early. After this weekend, the 2019 Ravens will be no more because change is the story of every offseason ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Why Luka Doncic passing up Mavericks' game-tying 3-pointer against Clippers was the right decision CBSSports.com Luka Doncic is the Dallas Mavericks' offense. There's no debating that. Everything runs through him on a nightly basis, and he is undoubtedly the best player on that team. Typically, being the best player comes with the responsibility of taking the final shot that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kobe Bryant thinks these three WNBA players could play in the NBA 'right now' CBSSports.com Former Lakers guard Kobe Bryant believes in the novel concept of elite players in a sport competing against one another in the same league. When Bryant was asked during a promotional interview with CNN whether he believed there was a future for his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Larry Walker's Hall of Fame plaque to feature Rockies cap, not Expos ESPN NEW YORK -- Larry Walker's Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown will have a Colorado Rockies cap, not a Montreal Expos one. Walker spoke with Hall officials after he was elected Tuesday in his 10th and final appearance on the Baseball Writers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 2020 Pro Bowl: AFC vs. NFC odds, picks and best bets USA TODAY The 2020 Pro Bowl is set for Sunday afternoon at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. ET as the best of the AFC and NFC do battle in the annual exhibition of the NFL's top talents. We analyze the AFC-NFC odds and sports betting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Report: MLB Granted Players Immunity in Astros Scandal over Grievance Concerns Bleacher Report The Houston Astros' front office never passed on to players an official memo from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred regarding sign-stealing, according to the Wall Street Journal's Jared Diamond. Diamond reported that was one reason MLB granted immunity ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rory McIlroy: Couldn't envision quick return to possible No. 1 ranking ESPN SAN DIEGO -- Rory McIlroy has a chance to return to No. 1 in the world this week for the first time since late in 2015. That's not something he saw coming as recently as July, when he missed the cut at The Open, playing at Portrush, Northern Ireland, near his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Weighing Boise State's four best options if it leaves Mountain West Conference Sporting News Boise State is one of the most successful programs in college football. The Broncos have a 165-34 over the last 15 years, third-best in the FBS behind only Ohio State (171-28) and Alabama (173-32). Refresh. Wilder is a 'skinny-legged super noodle' - Fury. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Gordon Hayward, Celtics looking to build off biggest win of the season Yahoo Sports BOSTON - Gordon Hayward was feeling restless Saturday night. The Celtics had just lost 123-119 to the Phoenix Suns, a game in which a number of Boston players fell short of making plays down the stretch - Hayward included. He missed a shot from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 3 Realistic Goals for Lions' 2020 Season Sports Illustrated It appears a fascinating narrative has been created since the end of the Lions disappointing 2019 season. Jim Nagy, the Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, expressed publicly what many have been thinking as of late. "I'm not saying Detroit's going to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Flyers' Gritty under investigation over alleged assault during fan event ESPN Police in Philadelphia are investigating a complaint that Gritty, the Flyers' mascot, punched a 13-year-old following a photo shoot at a November event for season-ticket holders, a police spokesperson told The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chris Greenwell told the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buccaneers.com Pro Bowl is 'Huge Leap' for Shaq Barrett Buccaneers.com Von Miller arrived in Denver as, essentially, a fully-formed superstar. The second-overall pick in the 2011 draft, Miller had 11.5 sacks as a rookie, 18.5 in his second year and 106.5 through his nine seasons so far. The only time he didn't make the Pro Bowl ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic participates fully in practice for first time since breaking leg oregonlive.com Ten months after suffering a horrific leg injury, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic stepped out onto the court at the team's practice facility in Tualatin Wednesday ready to participate in a full practice with his team. Nurkic has been making steady ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 2020 NBA trade rumors tracker: Breaking down Sixers' trade targets and assets Yahoo Sports One way or another, the next couple of weeks are going to be interesting for the Sixers. Ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, we look at players the Sixers have been linked to and what assets they have to make a move. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL Draft 2020: Dolphins interested in trading up to Bengals' No. 1 pick for LSU's Joe Burrow? nj.com Now here's a spicy 2020 NFL Draft rumor. According to ProFootballTalk, the Miami Dolphins "covet" LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Introducing Giants Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bolts from the Blue What the Chargers can learn from the Chiefs' plan to build a Super Bowl team Bolts from the Blue Arthur's Note: You're about to read something that almost certainly feels like it belongs on Arrowhead Pride and not a Chargers website. It is simply a breakdown of how Kansas City flipped their fortunes immediately in 2013, then refused to accept "good" to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post How bettors can take advantage of LeBron James' New York road trip New York Post For two nights only, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be in the Big Apple for special engagements with the New York Knicks on Wednesday and Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. This will be the Lakers' only local visit of the regular season. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Tiger Chasing History, but Not Favored at Torrey Pines The New York Times Tiger Woods will be chasing history at one of his favorite venues this week, but he won't be the betting favorite when he tees it up at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday. That honor goes to Rory McIlroy, the top-ranked player in the field this week at No. Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Syracuse AD John Wildhack 'disappointed' in Zach Arnett's departure; SU must restart DC search syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse University athletic director John Wildhack released a statement regarding assistant football coach Zach Arnett on Wednesday. Arnett was hired to be the Orange's defensive coordinator on Jan. 11 before reports surfaced earlier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lookout Landing Mariners invite 21 players to MLB Spring Training Lookout Landing One of the perks of being on the 40-man roster is a guaranteed invite to big-league camp, which itself brings more perks: in addition to playing in the big league club's games, they get a locker alongside current MLB players and a chance to rub elbows with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Miami Dolphins 'fully expect' to have their team MVP back in 2020 Miami Herald It's going to be a FitzMagical 2020 in Miami. The Dolphins "fully expect" Ryan Fitzpatrick to return to the Dolphins for a 16th NFL season, Chris Grier said here during a break in Senior Bowl practices Wednesday. Fitzpatrick, the Dolphins' 2019 MVP, has one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Griezmann scores late to save Barcelona in Copa del Rey Washington Post MADRID — Antoine Griezmann scored two late goals to save Barcelona from an embarrassing loss against third-division club Ibiza on Wednesday as the Spanish giant came from behind to win 2-1 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. Ibiza took an early ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Favored Omaha Beach Draws Post 5 for Pegasus World Cup BloodHorse.com In most stakes races, the post position draw is a relatively uneventful event. When you have a moderate number of runners or a long run to the first turn, the impact of a tricky post can become much less of a problem. Unfortunately for the hopes and dreams of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Morning sports update: Curt Schilling on what he's 'not happy about' with the Hall of Fame voting process Boston.com The Bruins rallied to defeat the Golden Knights on Tuesday, 3-2. David Krejci marked his return to the team after injury with a goal and an assist. Tonight, the Celtics face the Grizzlies at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m.. Curt Schilling's thoughts on the Hall of Fame: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson leaves Auburn for same job at Florida State Montgomery Advertiser Gus Malzahn considers Mike Norvell a friend in the coaching business. When the former was the offensive coordinator at Tulsa in 2007-08, the latter was a graduate assistant on his staff. When Malzahn left for Auburn in 2009, Norvell was elevated to passing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Miami's 2020 schedule: only one open weekend, November FSU and eight straight ACC games Miami Herald The Miami Hurricanes already jump-started their 2020 quarterback competition when former Houston star D'Eriq King announced Monday that he was transferring to Miami in time to participate in spring practice. On Wednesday, the Atlantic Coast Conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Ayoze Pérez's late double deflates West Ham as Leicester regain swagger The Guardian Leicester got back ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota United pursuing Boca Juniors attacker Emanuel Reynoso INFORUM BLAINE, Minn. — Minnesota United technical director Mark Watson is in Buenos Aires working to acquire Boca Juniors attacking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, Loons coach Adrian Heath confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 22. TyC Sports, an Argentine TV station, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Jay Rodriguez's bolt from the blue for Burnley shatters Manchester United The Guardian Burnley have a famous ... Flag as irrelevant
	SpaceCoastDaily.com Florida State 2020 Football Schedule Unveiled, Open Season With West Virginia in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game SpaceCoastDaily.com TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA (Florida State) – Florida State's 2020 football schedule, which features a season-opening neutral-site clash and six home games, was released Wednesday morning. The Seminoles open their season Sept. 5 against West Virginia in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCYB Virginia Tech releases 2020 football schedule WCYB The Virginia Tech Athletics Department and the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the Hokies' 2020 football schedule on Wednesday. For the third consecutive season, the Hokies will have seven home games at Lane Stadium, including three contests in ... Flag as irrelevant
	York Dispatch Former Penn State offensive lineman joins College Football Playoff selection committee York Dispatch During his playing career at Penn State, John Urschel was known as much for his prodigious math skills as his stellar play along the offensive line. It seems appropriate, then, that he'll now crunch numbers to help determine which teams compete for his sport's ... Flag as irrelevant
	kfor.com NFL surprises longtime teacher with free Super Bowl tickets kfor.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — A preschool teacher who's on the verge of retiring has learned he's going to the Super Bowl. For nearly 42 years, Rudy Liggins has selflessly poured his time and energy into his work at the Children's Place in Brookside. "A lot of ... Flag as irrelevant
	14 News WFIE Evansville Walter McCartey's attorney releases statement 14 News WFIE Evansville EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The attorney for Walter McCarty, Jon Little, has released a statement to 14 News in reaction to his firing from UE. "Coach Walter McCarty received notice from the University yesterday evening, immediately prior to its press release, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRG Fan passion fuels Iowa women's 30-game home winning streak KCRG IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The No. 19 Iowa women's basketball team enters its home game against Ohio State on Thursday night riding a 30-game home win streak. That's second-longest in Division I behind Baylor's 49 consecutive home wins. Hawkeyes coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Michigan basketball to play in 2020 Empire Classic Toledo Blade The Michigan basketball team will officially play in next season's Empire Classic in New York City. The Wolverines were rumored to be included in the event in May, but the official announcement came Wednesday in a news release. The field for the ... Flag as irrelevant
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