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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 21, 2020
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	ESPN Justin Herbert favored over Tua Tagovailoa to be 2nd QB drafted ESPN Entering April, sportsbooks had Tua Tagovailoa as a big favorite to be the second quarterback taken in the NFL draft. Three weeks later, the odds have shifted dramatically. Oregon's Justin Herbert has overtaken Tagovailoa and is now a small favorite at most ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Dwayne Haskins has told Chase Young he wants the Redskins to draft him NBCSports.com The Redskins made away with two former Ohio State stars in the 2019 draft, selecting quarterback Dwayne Haskins 15th overall and standout wide receiver Terry McLaurin 76th overall in the third round. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Bill Belichick's best Patriots draft picks reflect elements of himself NBCSports.com Bill Belichick should find a mirror this week. Stare at it. Talk to it. Sing Bon Jovi into it. Glam for it. Anything he wants. Just Belichick and that glass, private time to remind the man in the mirror exactly what happens when he's at the peak of his draft-day game. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 2020 NFL Mock Draft: B/R Staff Round 1 Picks Bleacher Report The big day is almost here. On Thursday, the 85th NFL draft will get underway. In some respects, it will be unlike any draft that came before it—rather than being held in Las Vegas as originally planned, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the league to ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Chiefs, Mahomes eager to work out contract extension after NFL Draft FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leigh Steinberg's focus this week is rightfully on the three-day NFL draft, where new clients such as Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and teammate Jerry Jeudy will learn where they will begin their professional careers. It won't be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Analytics: True Cost of Trading Up in Draft Should Give Broncos Significant Pause Sports Illustrated There has been serious speculation about the Denver Broncos trading up in the first round of the NFL Draft to ensure they get the desired prospect. However, moving up in the first round costs the team serious draft capital. In fact, it costs significantly more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Grigorenko contract with Blue Jackets rejected by NHL NHL.com Mikhail Grigorenko's contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets was rejected by the NHL on Monday because it violated the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. The forward signed a one-year contract for the 2020-21 season after spending three ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Demchenko agrees to one-year contract with Canadiens NHL.com Vasili Demchenko agreed to terms on a one-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. The contract is worth $700,000 at the NHL level, $70,000 at the American Hockey League level (Laval), and has a signing bonus of $92,500. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Falcons' Dante Fowler Jr. Talks Facing Tom Brady: 'He's Dangerous, Even at 42' Bleacher Report Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. said Tuesday that facing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is still a significant challenge as the future Hall of Famer plays into his 40s. Fowler appeared on ESPN's First Take to discuss going ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated The Man Who Runs Ohio State's Pass Rush Factory Sports Illustrated It was the Fourth of July, but most football coaches prefer film to fireworks, and a hard workout to an easy cookout. Larry Johnson was happy to spend the day helping a player he didn't coach anymore. Joey Bosa was a Charger, the reigning NFL Defensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lamar Jackson to be on 'Madden NFL 21' cover, not worried about curse ESPN OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson revealed he'll receive another honor after his NFL Most Valuable Player season -- he'll grace the cover of "Madden NFL 21." On a video conference call Tuesday with Baltimore reporters, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination CBSSports.com When Vince McMahon rebooted the XFL, one of his most important hires was commissioner Oliver Luck. With the XFL shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, McMahon finds himself at legal odds with Luck, who is suing his former boss for wrongful ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Steelers legend Franco Harris says James Conner has talent to be a star — if he can stay healthy Sporting News From his first game as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers until he walked off as a Super Bowl champion for the fourth and final time — a period of eight seasons that encompassed 116 NFL games — Franco Harris sat out with injuries just four times. He had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Amnesty complains to EPL about Saudi bid to buy Newcastle USA TODAY Amnesty International has written to the English Premier League asking for a full examination of Saudi Arabia's human rights violations before it decides whether to approve the country's sovereign wealth being used to buy Newcastle. Saudi Arabia's Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy baseball prospects 2020: Picks, rankings, projections for MLB rookies like Sean Murphy CBSSports.com Season-ending injuries to several star-studded pitchers could allow 2020 Fantasy baseball prospects a chance to make a name for themselves. Chris Sale (elbow), Noah Syndergaard (elbow) and Luis Severino (elbow) are all out for the year, which means ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports The NFL needs more weird uniforms Yahoo Sports The NFL is in the midst of a crisis. Well, the NFL is in the midst of a whole raft of crises, but there's one that we could solve a lot easier than coronavirus restrictions or concussion protocols. I speak, my friends, of the NFL's profound style crisis. The New ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Browns, Lions, Eagles, Jets and Updated Salary-Cap Space Entering 2020 NFL Draft Bleacher Report On the heels of free agency and leading up to the 2020 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns lead the league in available salary-cap space. In updated figures from ESPN's Field Yates, the Browns are the only team with more than $30 million available. The rest of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Patriots announce 2020 Hall of Fame Finalists Patriots.com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Three former Patriots have been selected as finalists for this year's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon. This year's finalists (listed in alphabetical order) are head coach Bill Parcells, defensive lineman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Basketball Insiders The Underrated Players: Northwest Division Basketball Insiders To grasp how one can be underrated, the definition for rated must be first observed, obviously. Taking a page out of the apathetic/lazy/Jeff Winger best man speech how-to guide and textbook, Webster's Dictionary states that rate (and its many tenses) is to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Giants NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Jedrick Wills isn't only early hog molly New York Post Stop asking already! The question is legitimate and the desperation in the query is painfully clear: When will the Giants actually fix their offensive line? Very soon. At least right here. They throw a 1-2 punch in our final Mock Draft, going for an offensive tackle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Jets seven-round 2020 NFL Mock Draft: The final picks are in Yahoo Sports Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive. It's time. I've gone through the scenarios where the Jets trade down and what might happen if they take something other than a tackle in the first round. And I've spent the last three months talking to countless ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Who Is Jordan Love? A High-Risk, High-Reward Quarterback The New York Times The quarterback who threw the most interceptions in Division I in 2019 will play in the N.F.L. next season. Not only that, he will almost certainly be drafted in the first round, and it's even possible that a team will trade up to select him. For his new team, that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Wayne Gretzky knew Alex Ovechkin would win a Cup after first time meeting NBCSports.com First impressions can be everything and Alex Ovechkin left one hell of an impression on Wayne Gretzky. Though Gretzky had seen Ovechkin play, most notably as head coach of the Arizona Coyotes, he formally met Ovechkin at a dinner in California. By the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Knicks Daily Roundup 4/21: Thibs on Head Coaching, Rich Paul on Mitch, Melo Return Rumors, and More Sports Illustrated -Rumors have swirled that Tom Thibodeau could eventually become the next Knicks head coach under Leon Rose's regime. Thibodeau had some highs and lows as the coach of the Bulls and Timberwolves. So what exactly would Thibs in blue and orange ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Faces of NFL Draft: Diggs? Runyan? Growing up with famous last names has perks, challenges Palm Beach Post Stefon Diggs' younger brother and Jon Runyan's son open up about what it's like trying to make a name for yourself when you have famous relatives. NOTE TO READERS: With the NFL Draft quickly approaching Thursday, 255 players will be welcomed into ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chargers reveal new uniforms, helmets with 'A+' look ESPN The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday became the latest NFL team to reveal new uniforms this offseason. The Bolts' refreshed look includes a signature powder blue, gold and white color scheme that has interchangeable pants and jerseys. The design ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Jets' Joe Douglas drops big hint on Round 1 pick of 2020 NFL Draft New York Daily News Joe Douglas dropped his biggest hint yet that he's going to attempt fortify the offensive line with the Jets' first pick of the NFL draft Thursday night. Gang Green obviously needs upgrades in several areas like wide receiver, edge rusher and cornerback, but it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Shaquille O'Neal: Lakers Front Office Said I'd Be Traded If We Lost 2004 Finals Bleacher Report Shaquille O'Neal requested and was granted a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2004. Apparently, the seeds for the breakup of O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were sown ahead of the 2004 NBA Finals. In an appearance on The Odd Couple with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Kira Lewis Jr. to Forgo Remaining Eligibility, Sign with Agent Sports Illustrated University of Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced on Tuesday morning that he would forgo his last two years of eligibility at the Capstone and sign with an agent, keeping his name in the NBA draft. He was the Crimson Tide's leading scorer last season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Virus tests crucial if German soccer to resume soon USA TODAY DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — German soccer needs regular coronavirus testing and political backing in order to resume amid the pandemic. Securing both is a challenge. If the Bundesliga can be first of Europe's major soccer leagues to return, it would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Indiana Alters Football Season Ticket Policy Because of COVID-19 Pandemic Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana has made some additional changes to its football season-ticket renewal policy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving fans more flexibility in buying tickets and adding reassurances if refunds need to be made. Indiana ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ex-UCLA men's soccer coach to plead guilty in admissions scheme ESPN The former UCLA men's soccer coach will plead guilty to taking $200,000 in bribes as part of the college admissions cheating scheme, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Jorge Salcedo, 47, of Los Angeles, will admit to getting bribes in exchange for helping ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers not married to idea of picking hitter with top pick in MLB draft Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers have stocked up on young arms during their rebuilding process. With the top pick in the amateur draft for the second time in three years, the Tigers are aware of the sentiment that they should select the best hitter available. But that's not the ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB considering NEW coronavirus plan to start season, and it includes Texas nj.com Third plan's a charm? MLB is considering a new plan to start the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, and this one includes Texas, in addition to Arizona and Florida, according to a report from CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson. The plan would involve the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Indy 500 Champion Simon Pagenaud says fitness keeps him from going stir-crazy as he stays at home Fox News Quarantine Routine is a regular feature that asks political, business, sports and entertainment power brokers how their daily lives have changed -- and how they're still doing their jobs -- during the coronavirus crisis. 2019 Indy 500 Champion Simon Pagenaud ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ballpark Digest American Association delays, scales back 2020 season Ballpark Digest In the face of shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the independent American Association is delaying the start of the 2020 season to July and anticipating a scaled-down slate of 80 games. With all of affiliated ball on home as well as leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Herald-News IHSA officially cancels spring sports season The Herald-News The IHSA held out as long as it could in and effort to salvage some kind of spring sports season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as the weeks drew on with stay-at-home orders across the nation, it seemed inevitable that the spring season would ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News When will NASCAR return? Reports and rumors detail a potential May restart New York Daily News With the major U.S. sports postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASCAR is reportedly getting its ducks in a row to return to the track in May. Because auto racing doesn't require athletes to compete in close quarters like traditional ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lookout Landing Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/21/20: Derek Jeter, the KBO, and Mets Ownership Lookout Landing Hello folks! We've hit another Tuesday, but what's really the difference these days? All I know is that I'm supposed to provide links for you today, and I have done so. In Mariners news... Greg Johns has the cure to your baseball blues. It's now possible to watch ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Lakers' Dion Waiters owns up to plane incident: 'It was idiotic on my behalf' Fox News Former Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters opened up about an incident on an airplane earlier this season in which it was reported he suffered a panic attack after eating a THC-infused edible. Waiters wrote in a letter on The Players' Tribune on Monday that he ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe With governor's order to keep schools closed, the MIAA spring sports season is effectively over The Boston Globe With Governor Charlie Baker's order Tuesday that schools remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year, the spring sports season for all 380 athletic programs overseen by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association is effectively ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Warriors Decided Against Using All-Access Camera Crew, Says Exec Peter Guber Bleacher Report The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary series centered around the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, left people pondering what documentaries might be produced in the future. Cross the Golden State Warriors dynasty off that list despite Warriors co-executive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canton Repository Where does Austin Jackson figure in Browns' clear view of draft-board tackle rankings Canton Repository The former USC's star is a name to watch, as a Hall of Fame GM's almost comical ranking of tackle prospects could reflect serious consideration by the Browns to trade the No. 10 pick. This is no re-run of "Browns Sounds of Spring," circa 2019. The choir of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution VOTE: Who is in your Atlanta Braves Top 4? Atlanta Journal Constitution Over the next several weeks, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will determined the top four contributors — players, coaches, management or owners — for some of our professional franchises and colleges. A fan vote will be a part of the process as we get a list ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPVI-TV Eagles, Lurie to make $1M in donations to help Philly combat COVID-19 WPVI-TV PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Eagles and Chairman Jeffrey Lurie announced they are making $1 million in donations to help combat the impact of COVID-19 in the city. "From the moment that COVID-19 began to threaten our way of life, we have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights and give proceeds to charity The Guardian Barcelona's stadium will have a formal name for the first time in its 63-year existence after the club announced plans to sell next season's rights and hand the proceeds to charitable activities and the fight against coronavirus. The Camp Nou, which means the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Mesut Ozil Pay Cut Bleacher Report 'Shame on you Mesut Ozil.' 'This is why some players get a bad rap.' Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil, who earns £350,000 a week, has refused to join his teammates in taking a 12.5% pay cut. @piersmorgan | #GMB https://t.co/P48IW04zWT. ODDSbible @ ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY WIAA cancels spring sports, tournaments WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's governing board has voted to cancel high school spring sports and tournaments for 2020. The WIAA's Board of Control met Tuesday for their regularly scheduled meeting. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Manchester United: Brandon Williams tackling his dog and cooking lessons during lockdown BBC News Angel Gomes has been brushing up on his cooking skills while Brandon Williams has been making sure not to practise his tackling on his dog too much. It is all part of the life of a Manchester United player as they keep busy - and keep fit - while waiting for an ... Flag as irrelevant
	News3LV Raiders coach Jon Gruden crashes University of Tennessee virtual class News3LV LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — When you're stuck at home, it's the little things that can make a big difference. That was the case for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, who had some fun with a virtual college class recently. The University of Tennessee ... Flag as irrelevant
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