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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 13, 2020
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	ESPN Vikings release CB Xavier Rhodes, NT Linval Joseph to clear cap space ESPN MINNEAPOLIS -- The make-up of the Minnesota Vikings defense changed in a major way Friday when the team announced it had terminated the contracts of cornerback Xavier Rhodes and nose tackle Linval Joseph. Five days ahead of the start of the new ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Ravens suspend air travel for employees due to coronavirus NBCSports.com Due to the ever-changing coronavirus situation, the Ravens announced Friday that they are suspending air business travel for two weeks. Trending Now. 2:21 · Watch a mic'd up John Wall officiate a Special Olympics game · 0:24 · Ovechkin says son Sergei ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why the Bears made re-signing Danny Trevathan a priority NBCSports.com The report Danny Trevathan signed a three-year contract with the Bears Thursday night felt like a welcome, albeit brief, respite from the entire sports world otherwise shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It felt normal to talk about contracts, or roster ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lions release starting RT Rick Wagner in cost-cutting move ESPN The Detroit Lions have released starting right tackle Rick Wagner with two years remaining on a five-year deal he signed in 2017. Wagner was due to make $9 million in 2020 and had a charge of $11.9 million against the salary cap. In releasing him, the Lions ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB encouraging players to go home after canceling spring ESPN MESA, Ariz. -- Major League Baseball is encouraging players to go home, a day after canceling the rest of the spring training schedule and postponing opening day by at least two weeks amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Ballparks in Florida and Arizona ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Lemieux of Rangers to be suspended for hit on Avalanche forward Donskoi NHL.com Brendan Lemieux of the New York Rangers will be suspended for his hit against Colorado Avalanche forward Joonas Donskoi, the NHL Department of Player Safety said Friday. The precise parameters of the suspension will be determined and announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Dak Prescott is about to get a massive raise from the Cowboys. Here are the 3 ways it could happen SB Nation Dak Prescott is about to get a new contract. The 26-year-old quarterback has exceeded expectations in his four seasons in the NFL, leading the Cowboys to a 40-24 record and a pair of playoff appearances in the aftermath of their 4-12 cratering in 2015. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Titans waive tight end Delanie Walker, kicker Ryan Succop USA TODAY NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have waived three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker and kicker Ryan Succop. Injuries ended each of Walker's last two seasons along and Succop made only one field goal last season. The Titans ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue USA TODAY JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, a move that guarantees him more than $19 million next season. It's the non-exclusive tag, a one-year tender offer that ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Chargers place franchise tag on Henry; release Davis, Mebane USA TODAY COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have taken another step toward solidifying their offense by placing the franchise tag on one of their top playmakers. The franchise announced it had put the non-exclusive franchise tag on tight end ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY One hour before start, Alabama postpones spring practice 'until further notice' USA TODAY TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Roughly an hour before it was scheduled to return to the field to kick off its annual spring practice schedule, Alabama's football team announced it would join the rest of the sports world and postpone all activities in light of the ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Before outright cancellation, NCAA considered a condensed 16-team 2020 NCAA Tournament in Atlanta CBSSports.com As the fate of the 2020 Division I NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament danced on a balance for more than 24 hours earlier this week, the NCAA considered almost every possible alternative to saving its most prestigious event. The one alternative that was most ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN SEC suspends all sports-related activity until April 15 ESPN The SEC announced Friday that all organized team activities, including competitions, team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, will be suspended through April 15 due to coronavirus concerns. The SEC had previously ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Coronavirus shuts down MLB: Questions, answers and the latest updates Yahoo Sports Major League Baseball made the only decision that made sense Thursday: Suspending the rest of the spring training schedule and delaying opening day by at least two weeks. It's been a whirlwind week for baseball and sports in general as the country ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Seahawks Free Agency Preview Sports Illustrated While the coronavirus has stalled the rest of the sports world, the NFL expects free agency to open on March 18 as expected. The Seahawks and all 31 other NFL teams will be able to start negotiating with free agents during the legal tampering period on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bengals release tackle Cordy Glenn after troubled season USA TODAY CINCINATI (AP) — The Bengals released Cordy Glenn on Friday, severing ties with the left tackle who missed most of last season because of concussion and suspension. Cincinnati obtained Glenn from Buffalo in a trade before the 2018 season. He started ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Rudy Gobert saved the world New York Daily News None of this happens without Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz. Gobert didn't set out to become one of the most famous and influential athletes in history. But that is exactly what he became this past week when it was announced that he had tested positive for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe What we can expect to see from Tom Brady's new production company The Boston Globe It's a question he gets a lot these days, for understandable reasons. But no, Gotham Chopra says with a laugh, he does not know where his friend and business partner Tom Brady will be playing football next season and perhaps beyond. "Tom does mention ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Sports' coronavirus-crisis response helped awaken, enlighten America NBCSports.com Thank you, sports, for once again doing the profoundly impactful work for which you're never properly credited. Thank you for shaking us out of an ignorance that can be dangerous, even fatal, and turning us toward the path of enlightenment and vigilance. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Masters Postponed After PGA Tour Announces Cancellations The New York Times The 2020 Masters Tournament, golf's first major championship and a signature, springtime event in American sports, was postponed Friday morning by its host, the Augusta National Golf Club, because of the coronavirus pandemic that has led to sweeping ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News How will coronavirus affect college football? Updates from SEC, Pac-12 schools Sporting News The sports world has stopped spinning as countless events and leagues/organizations have either been canceled or put on hold due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We've already seen the NCAA shut down winter and spring sports, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star For IndyCar, Indy 500 and Grand Prix now on the clock: 'We're absolutely focused on May' The Indianapolis Star Every year since 1946, Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a sacred corner of the calendar for the world's most talented race car drivers and hundreds of thousands of American open-wheel racing's most passionate fans. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota USA TODAY MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, without ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Suggests Games Not Be Played In Chicago Before May 1 Forbes For all of the excitement the new-look Chicago Fire FC was hoping to generate with its move to its new home along the city's lakefront, the debut – along with seemingly every other sporting event – has been put on hold. At a time when the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Rory McIlroy shows his leadership as golf's guiding light and voice of reason CBSSports.com Golf's conscience is also its best player. Rory McIlroy has become the heartbeat of a PGA Tour that has a lot going on right now. From decrying the Premier Golf League earlier in 2020 to his wondering aloud about the coronavirus and its effects on Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Hurricanes announcer in self-isolation after staying in Rudy Gobert's room Los Angeles Times Two employees of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes were isolated after the team stayed in a Detroit hotel that was previously occupied by the Utah Jazz and in rooms that the Centers for Disease Control identified for possible exposure to the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report MLB The Show 20 Review: Gameplay Videos, Features, Modes and Impressions Bleacher Report Like a championship team looking to repeat, MLB The Show 20, from developer SIE San Diego Studios, arrives with hefty expectations after a great showing last time around. MLB The Show 20, like its predecessors, deals in smaller incremental updates ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCardinals.com Cardinals Closing Offices For Coronavirus Prevention AZCardinals.com The Cardinals, in an effort of prevention and working within the trend of the community, are closing the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center Friday beginning at noon save for certain limited personnel. As of now, the plan is for the majority of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com LHSAA basketball championships to be played with limited attendance after Governor's coronavirus proclamation NOLA.com LAKE CHARLES — The LHSAA boys basketball championships Friday and Saturday will be played with limited crowds, according to schools with championship games to be played Friday and Saturday. The LHSAA is expected to release an official statement ... Flag as irrelevant
	MaxPreps Texas UIL suspends high school boys basketball, spring sports; TAPPS suspends spring sports MaxPreps Video: No. 21 Duncanville beats South Grand Prairie. Highlights of Panthers' 68-56 win in the 6A Texas state playoffs. A day after suspending the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) boys basketball state tournament over coronavirus concerns, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ChicagoBears.com Bears release statement about COVID-19 ChicagoBears.com Due to concerns about the coronavirus, the Bears on Thursday announced that they have suspended business air travel for team personnel, postponed draft prospect visits and will close their offices at Halas Hall and in Chicago on Friday. Here is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Charles Barkley says he's 'in limbo' while awaiting coronavirus test results Boston.com The fact that there were no games to discuss was hardly the only aspect of TNT's popular NBA show Thursday that was unusual. While analysts Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith and host Ernie Johnson were seated in their normal positions, there was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asbury Park Press Rutgers basketball coach Steve Pikiell: 'no playbook' for heartbreaking turn of events Asbury Park Press After the Big Ten Tournament was canceled, 14 minutes before his Rutgers basketball team was about to tip off against Michigan, Steve Pikiell delivered a message to his players. "I told them, just because this (Big Ten) tournament is canceled doesn't mean ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes NASCAR Postpones Two Races Because Of Coronavirus; IndyCar Cancels Four Races Forbes NASCAR announced Friday that race events this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway and next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway had been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. NASCAR did not say when the events would be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Rosa Press Democrat Ex-Canadian football player admits to college admissions scam Santa Rosa Press Democrat BOSTON — A former Canadian Football League player pleaded guilty Friday to participating in a college admissions cheating scheme by hiring someone take the SATs in place of his two sons. David Sidoo, a businessman from Vancouver, British Columbia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	OSU - The Lantern Ohio State Department of Athletics releases update on suspension of team activities OSU - The Lantern Following the Big Ten's announcement that all team activities have been suspended until April 6, the Department of Athletics released a statement Friday providing further insights into what that means at Ohio State. Ohio State football's spring practices are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cherry Hill Courier Post Comcast Spectacor to pay game-day employees during COVID-19 stoppage this month Cherry Hill Courier Post When the sports world stopped this week due to what health officials have called a global pandemic of COVID-19 coronavirus, there was a trickle-down effect. Sure, athletes are now asked to not practice with teammates and instead stay home and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Oklahoma Daily OU football: Sooners pick up 2020 wide receiver Marcellus Crutchfield, son of Gerald McCoy The Oklahoma Daily Class of 2020 wide receiver Marcellus Crutchfield committed to Oklahoma, he announced on Twitter. Crutchfield is the son of former Sooner defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. Beyond Blessed and thankful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Premier League suspended as coronavirus continues to trouble football ESPN The Premier League season has been suspended until April 3 at the earliest due to the widespread coronavirus outbreak, following an emergency meeting on Friday. It becomes the latest high-profile football competition to take preventative action, with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Estes Park Trail-Gazette Colorado spring sports and activities suspended until April 6 Estes Park Trail-Gazette All spring sports and activities will be suspended until early April to address concerns surrounding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green announced on Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	DraftKings Nation Five NFL teams that could be least impacted by free agecy DraftKings Nation The NFL's 2020 free agency period is around the corner, and a ton of big-time players will be hitting the market. Tom Brady is debating leaving New England Patriots, Philip Rivers has split with the Los Angles Chargers, Derrick Henry is chasing a major deal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Space City Scoop How Rockets' James Harden will have the last laugh over Giannis Space City Scoop Here's why Giannis Antetokounmpo could ultimately face the same disappointment as Houston Rockets guard James Harden, as it pertains to the MVP vote this season. Houston Rockets guard James Harden has had a bit of a feud with 2019 MVP Giannis ... Flag as irrelevant
	DAZN News US Bellator announces postponement of Bellator 241 due to COVID-19 pandemic DAZN News US Bellator held its media day in Times Square on Monday, their weigh-in Thursday and announced that its Bellator 241 card will go on as planned Friday night, but without a live audience. Well, Friday rolled around and the company had a change of heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	wyrk.com The Buffalo Bills Have Re-Signed Quinton Spain wyrk.com Ian Rapport has announced via Twitter that the Buffalo Bills have come to a 3 year deal with offensive lineman Quinton Spain. Listen anytime, anywhere. Get the best local news, weather coverage and more with our free mobile app. GET APP NOW. According ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Local theater companies announce postponements, cancellations Buffalo News The local theater community has been heavily impacted by the guidelines on COVID-19 announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Centers for Disease Control. Some shows have been postponed, while others have had their entire runs canceled. Flag as irrelevant
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