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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 14, 2020
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	NBCSports.com Report: Seahawks re-sign G Mike Iupati in surprise move NBCSports.com The Seahawks made a surprise move on Tuesday, re-signing veteran left guard Mike Iupati, first reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Not many people, myself included, expected Iupati to be back in a Seahawks uniform in 2020 but here we are. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB players, team employees participating in coronavirus study ESPN Employees of Major League Baseball teams are participating in a massive study that will test up to 10,000 people for coronavirus antibodies and should offer researchers a better sense of how widespread the disease is in major metropolitan areas across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020: Why the Detroit Lions should select Tua Tagovailoa NBCSports.com One of the most forgotten NFL storylines from 2019 is that Matthew Stafford was having an MVP caliber season for the Detroit Lions before he got hurt. Stafford played in eight games before breaking bones in his back and put up 2,499 passing yards and 19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN After Bulls shake up staff off court, Zach LaVine set to lead Chicago's charge on court ESPN Although the status on the remainder of this year's NBA season remains unclear, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine isn't allowing it to kill his spirit. Amid Monday's front-office changes -- which included firing general manager Gar Forman -- LaVine shared his ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Ingram: McCaffrey, other running backs deserve big contracts FOXSports.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ravens running back Mark Ingram praised the Panthers' decision to give All-Pro Christian McCaffrey a $16 million-a-year contract and said he'd like to see other top young running backs paid, too. Ingram called the 23-year-old ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Kirk Cousins favors power sets after loss of WR Diggs NFL.com Kirk Cousins isn't afraid of embracing a throwback approach. The quarterback lost his No. 1 receiver via offseason trade last month, but he's not stressing over it. He instead thinks adding a tight end or a fullback to the offense could be an ideal -- and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Hank Steinbrenner, an Heir to the Yankees, Is Dead at 63 The New York Times It was late October 2007, and it was a very bad day for the Yankees. Their best player, Alex Rodriguez, had just opted out of his contract, and their fierce rival, the Boston Red Sox, had just won the World Series. Hank Steinbrenner decided to channel his father ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Panthers were primed for turnaround, playoff push, Quenneville says NHL.com Joel Quenneville said he was confident the Florida Panthers were primed for a turnaround before the NHL season paused March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The Panthers won their final two games before the pause, and their coach said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr Talk Michael Jordan, Bulls Ahead of 'The Last Dance' Bleacher Report Just days ahead of the release of The Last Dance, Scottie Pippen and Steve Kerr sat down to discuss what playing that final season with the Chicago Bulls meant. Pippen told ESPN's Rachel Nichols: "It was a special thing. That path, that journey, that last ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Former World Series MVP Pearce retires, injured most of 2019 FOXSports.com BOSTON (AP) — Steve Pearce, the career journeyman who broke loose to become the unlikely MVP of the 2018 World Series, says he's done playing after an injury-plagued season for the Boston Red Sox. "You know what? It has been a good run. I have 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Reports: Zack Baun Told NFL Teams About Diluted Sample from Combine Sports Illustrated Wisconsin outside linebacker and potential early NFL draft pick Zack Baun has told the league's 32 franchises that he tested "positive for a diluted sample" taken at the scouting combine, according to a Tuesday report by ESPN.com's Adam Schefter. Schefter ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com On the 4-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's last game, Vanessa Bryant showed her incredible strength once more FOXSports.com Vanessa Bryant's strength glowed through the words of her anniversary post on Monday, but goodness, so too did her pain. It was the kind of prose that knocks you on your heels, raw and stark and directly piped in from the deepest reaches of a broken heart. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Red Sox manager Roenicke prepares for season in some form FOXSports.com BOSTON (AP) — Ron Roenicke is preparing to play baseball this year. The Boston Red Sox manager admits he has concerns about some options Major League Baseball officials have discussed in order to safely start the season in the shadow of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Statement: 'Here's The Truth About My Dinner Party' Sports Illustrated FRISCO - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is catching heat - including from his own team's management - for the weekend dinner party at his home that reportedly featured enough attendees to violate the "stay at home" order in Texas. But Prescott ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The 5 saddest NBA title defenses of the last 20 years SB Nation At the onset of Mike Prada's incredible and emotionally wrought plan to crown the best team in NBA history that never won a championship, several clubs that fell short of raising a banner were disqualified based on the exercise's criteria. Specifically, teams ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com MLS says playing 'entire season' seems more and more unlikely NBCSports.com For many sports leagues in the United States, the regular season was just winding down as the COVID-19 pandemic struck and postponed play, but for Major League Soccer, it was just beginning. With the season slated to close in October with a postseason ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Rodney Hood says he'll be a Trail Blazer next season -- and maybe for longer NBCSports.com Rodney Hood is just four months into his post-surgery rehabilitation from a torn left Achilles tendon, but he's certain where he's going to play basketball when he has recovered. And it may be for longer than just the option year he has left on his contract. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe At Jackie Robinson Ballpark, possible loss of a pro team looms over day honoring its namesake The Boston Globe On Wednesday, Major League Baseball will honor the legacy of the integration of its sport with the annual Jackie Robinson Day. Normally it features tributes at baseball parks and all pro players wearing Robinson's No. 42, but this year it will be recognized on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Patriots 'Doing a Ton of Research' on Alabama LB Terrell Lewis Sports Illustrated One of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots heading into the 2020 NFL Draft is linebacker. Losing Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts to free agency leaves a serious void at that position, which makes it very likely that New England ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Dwyane Wade, Shaq, Mark Cuban, More Donate to All In Challenge Fundraiser Bleacher Report A number of prominent sports figures have donated to the All In Challenge fundraiser designed to provide food and relief to children, elderly people and front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Per ESPN.com, the virtual fundraiser was set up by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Seahawks, All 32 NFL Teams Set to Kick Off 'Virtual' Offseason Programs Sports Illustrated After weeks of discussion, the NFL and NFLPA have finalized plans for a modified offseason protocol with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic preventing teams from meeting with players at team facilities. Starting on April 20, teams with new head coaches, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NASCAR star Kyle Larson fired for using racial slur in virtual race ESPN CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday by Chip Ganassi Racing, completing a stunning downfall for the budding NASCAR star who uttered a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race and then watched as nearly every one of his sponsors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Seahawks withdraw offer to receiver Malik Turner so he's now a free agent Seattle Times The Seahawks Tuesday made a procedural move that allowed receiver Malik Turner to become a free agent, withdrawing a tender the team had given him last month. Turner had been an exclusive rights free agent, and the Seahawks had made him a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cincinnati Discontinues Men's Soccer in 'Long-Term Interests' of Athletic Dept. Bleacher Report University of Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham announced Tuesday that the school elected to discontinue its men's soccer program that has been competing since 1973, per Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer: "This was a difficult ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cubs' Wrigley Field to Be Used as Satellite Food Packing, Distribution Center Bleacher Report The concourse of Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, will be utilized as a food packing and distribution center in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, per a press release relayed by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com: Jordan Bastian @MLBastian. Wrigley Field ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chargers.com (press release) (blog) Linval Joseph Plays with Mentality Forged During Youth Weightlifting Days Chargers.com (press release) (blog) The Chargers bolstered their defensive line in free agency when the team acquired defensive tackle Linval Joseph. Joseph is entering his 11th season in the league after spending the earlier parts of his career with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver LeSean McCoy On Potential Return To Eagles: 'Everybody Knows That Was A Special Place For Me' CBS Denver PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is currently a free agent. After spending last season in Kansas City reunited with Andy Reid, the 31-year-old McCoy is looking for his next NFL home. Judging by what the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Johns Hopkins, lacrosse coach Dave Pietramala agree to part ways NBCSports.com Johns Hopkins lacrosse and head coach Dave Pietramala agreed to part ways Tuesday morning, ending the coach's 20-year run at his alma mater. Trending Now. 0:59 · In the Loop: A Rod's family bonding, Hunt's baby workout · 6:59 · TBvsTB: Wizards' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Two-time Cup winner Versteeg retires Yahoo Sports Two-time Stanley Cup champion winger Kris Versteeg made his retirement official on Tuesday, confirming the end of an 11-year career. Versteeg, who turns 34 in May, played in six games this season for the Rockford Icehogs, the Chicago Blackhawks' AHL ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle The Latest: Sabres owners furlough workers to cut costs San Francisco Chronicle The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The parent company that oversees the NHL Buffalo Sabres announced a series of cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and furloughs affecting 125 employees as a result ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Purple & Bold: All the Lakers' offseason goals are now moving targets OCRegister Editor's note: This is the Tuesday, April 14 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. It's getting toward the time when, in a normal year, teams would start working out and interviewing college ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bright Side of the Sun Greatest overachievers in Suns history: 1975-76, 1989-90, and one more Bright Side of the Sun The 52-year-old Suns franchise has one of the coolest team Hall of Fames in the NBA. By way of its storied, extensive history, the Suns have many players worth celebrating, and many more who deserve a spot in the Ring of Honor at Talking Stick Resort ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Arizona Women's Basketball lands Virginia Tech graduate transfer Trinity Baptiste Sports Illustrated Arizona women's basketball received an important verbal commitment from Trinity Baptiste on Tuesday. The 6-foot forward is a graduate transfer who earned the 2019-20 ACC Conference 6th Player of the Year award. Baptiste averaged 9.5 points and 6.4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Stripe Hype Andrew Whitworth Speaks on Bengals, Ownership, and Joe Burrow The Stripe Hype In an interview with Colin Cowherd, Andrew Whitworth provided some insight on the Cincinnati Bengals, their ownership, and Joe Burrow. One of the greatest players in Cincinnati Bengals' history, Andrew Whitworth, recently had a lot to say about his former ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal ONE FOR THE AGES: 35 years ago, Marvin Hagler battled it out with Tommy Hearns The Providence Journal The red baseball hat that he constantly wore offered a clue to what was going to unfold on April 15, 1985. That hat on top of the head of "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler day after day had the word "WAR″ on it, sending a clear message about what to expect in his ... Flag as irrelevant
	straits times Former London Marathon Winner Wanjiru Provisionally Suspended The New York Times (Reuters) - Kenyan Daniel Wanjiru, the winner of the 2017 London Marathon, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit. The AIU noted on their official website on Tuesday that a charge had been issued against Wanjiru for "use of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bad Left Hook Bob Arum calls Pacquiao vs Crawford 'real possibility' Bad Left Hook Well, that was an abrupt about-face. Less than a month after bluntly stating his disinterest in pitting Manny Pacquiao against Terence Crawford in a WBA/WBO welterweight unification match, Bob Arum now tells iFL TV that the fight is "a real possibility" and ... Flag as irrelevant
	LancasterOnline Penn State plans a virtual alternative to the Blue-White game LancasterOnline If you're a Penn State fan, you don't need to be reminded that the Blue-White game was supposed to be Saturday. The annual intrasquad scrimmage won't happen this year, so Penn State is planning a virtual replacement. It is one of the more creative, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NHL Extends Self-Quarantine Period Through April Amid Coronavirus The New York Times (Reuters) - The National Hockey League said on Tuesday that it had extended the self-quarantine recommendation for its players, coaches and staff by an additional 15 days through April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NHL advised its players to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Falcons news: Atlanta fielding calls about trading up in 2020 NFL Draft ClutchPoints The Atlanta Falcons were busy ushering in some significant changes through free agency this offseason. It seems they may look to maintain their aggressive approach in the 2020 NFL Draft as well. The Secret Behind Kawhi Leonards Uncle Dennis. 00:00. Flag as irrelevant
	12up Experienced Safety Karl Joseph Signs With Browns whbc.com (official Browns release). Karl Joseph gives Browns a hard hitter, experience at safety. Former first-round pick joins a position group that will have a different look to it in 2020. By Andrew Gribble, ClevelandBrowns.com Senior Staff Writer. The Browns added ... Flag as irrelevant
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