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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 22, 2020
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	ESPN NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith hints testing will be a key to resuming football ESPN NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith is preparing players for the uncertainty and changes that the coronavirus pandemic has placed on the world and, in a smaller sense, the NFL. Though there haven't been any firm decisions yet, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to play golf match ESPN A Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson golf match involving football legends Peyton Manning and Tom Brady is planned for May, according to Turner Sports. Sources confirmed to ESPN that "The Match: Champions for Charity" will benefit COVID-19 relief. The event ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Eddie Jackson was asleep during Bears' phone call in 2017 NFL Draft NBCSports.com Getting drafted to the NFL is a dream come true for young athletes hoping to make it to the pros. Some might even think about the suit they will wear and the people they will hug the moment their name gets announced. For Eddie Jackson, he was actually ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Seahawks GM John Schneider tears down walls in home to create NFL Draft War Room NBCSports.com This year's NFL Draft is going to look very different for John Schneider. To turn his home into a virtual war room on Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks general manager had to do an extreme home makeover, including working with construction crews to tear ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Did Red Sox get off easy? Will Alex Cora return to Boston? Answering sign-stealing punishment questions ESPN On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced it had concluded its investigation into the Boston Red Sox for stealing signs during their 2018 World Series title run. MLB's findings were the basis for suspending Boston's video replay system operator J.T. ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020: Mapping out Raiders' ideal A-plus class round-by-round NBCSports.com In a little over 24 hours, the Raiders will be on the clock in the 2020 NFL Draft. We know that general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden are positioned to hit another home run. The Silver and Black own two first-round picks, three third-round ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN TE Trey Burton reaches deal with Colts, reunites with Frank Reich ESPN The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a contract with tight end Trey Burton, his agents at EnterSports Management announced Wednesday. BREAKING #TeamESM client Trey Burton has agreed to terms with the @Colts! We're so excited for ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020: Why Raiders should work to trade No. 19 overall pick NBCSports.com The Raiders have two first-round NFL draft picks. They have two pressing needs. Then they should take a receiver and then take a cornerback. Or vice versa. Address one need, then the other. Make it work. If only it were that simple. As general managers ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com One analyst thinks Dolphins should trade into Redskins' No. 2 pick to draft Tua Tagovailoa NBCSports.com Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Redskins will select Ohio State pass rusher Chase Young in Thursday's NFL Draft with the No. 2 overall pick. However, the Burgundy and Gold are reportedly still fielding calls on a potential trade, doing their due ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why Percy Harvin is unlikely to join 49ers in his NFL comeback attempt NBCSports.com The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they've boosted their offense by adding a player coming out of retirement. Might the 49ers do the same in response? One day after the Bucs acquired tight end Rob Gronkowski in a trade with the Patriots, ESPN's Josina ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com #ChaeYoung is trending just before the NFL Draft, and it has nothing to do with Chase Young NBCSports.com One day before Chase Young becomes one of the first players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, #ChaeYoung was trending on Twitter. Like, really trending. Trending Now. 1:01 · In The Loop: Leg day, living room play calls, Chase's hops · 0:52 · Meyer lauds ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Social distancing Badgers prepare for draft at home FOXSports.com Over the past couple of weeks I talked with four former Wisconsin Badgers players who are preparing for this year's NFL draft – Zack Baun, Quintez Cephus, Jason Erdmann and Chris Orr. This hasn't been any normal draft year, of course. The coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN What Muffet McGraw means to me -- Ruth Riley's tribute to the Notre Dame coach ESPN There are a few things you need to know about the woman I simply call Coach. First of all, don't sleep on her 5-foot-6 frame, because Muffet McGraw is fierce. Every ounce of her is built with a Philly toughness, and a tenacious and resilient spirit. Coach is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Best-Case Draft Scenario for Simmons is 'Positionless' Panthers Sports Illustrated There never has been and there will likely never be the "perfect" NFL draft pick. No matter how talented a player is or how much hype (real or produced) there is around a prospect, there are always going to be a dissenting voices in the crowd. And that's fine. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com In The Loop: Tom Brady's message to Gronk, Tony Gonzalez contemplating a comeback NBCSports.com The biggest news out of the NFL is Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Once the news was announced, Brady posted this video on his Instagram with the caption "Time to run it back Gronky"... thinking we all need to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Schools ask NCAA to relax member requirements ESPN The remaining 22 Division I conferences outside of the Power 5 have joined the Group of 5 conferences in requesting that the NCAA relax its requirements for membership, including the minimum number of sports a school must sponsor and the number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Seven on the Clock: Where Will These Huskies End Up in Draft? Sports Illustrated Unless someone is secretly enamored with Jacob Eason and takes an unexpected flier on him late in the first round, the NFL draft for all intents and purposes is a two-day event for the Washington Huskies. Seven guys from Chris Petersen's final UW team, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Mailbag: Overrated and Underrated Draft Prospects; Rob Gronkowski in Tampa Sports Illustrated The idea of Rob Gronkowski as a Buccaneer is fun. And here's hoping we get the rollicking, gameday-loving, defensive-back-decleting, monster of a few years ago, because that'd be good for football, and it'd be great to watch. But to assume that would be to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Scotty Bowman expresses admiration for Crosby on NHL @TheRink podcast NHL.com Scotty Bowman expressed his admiration for Sidney Crosby on the NHL @TheRink podcast this week. Bowman, who won the Stanley Cup nine times as a coach and is the League's all-time leader with 1,244 victories, was asked who in hockey today would ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'Virus in complete control': Thunder's Chris Paul navigates questions about NBA's future USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY — Chris Paul ended his teleconference Wednesday with an apology of sorts. "This is a situation where no one knows," the Thunder point guard told local media. "The virus is actually in complete control. I seriously tried to answer things the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Dolphins looking to move up for offensive tackle Sports Illustrated Despite all the talk centering around the quarterback position, an offensive tackle has emerged as a Dolphins favorite based on a couple of reports over the past two days. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted Wednesday afternoon that the Dolphins ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated A Look at the Giants' History at Each of Their Current 10 Draft Slots Sports Illustrated It's been a long four months since the end of the 2019 NFL season, and after a long offseason filled with free-agent acquisitions and meticulous scouting, the Giants will make the near-final additions to their roster through the 2020 NFL Draft. Unlike most years ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Poll: Who's Your Draft Crush for Detroit Lions? Sports Illustrated With the 2020 NFL Draft just over 24 hours away, it's time to declare who is your draft crush. Rumors are swirling that the Miami Dolphins are seeking to move ahead of the New York Giants in their pursuit of an offensive lineman. Could the Washington ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jaguars to Support United Way in League-Wide Community Outreach During Draft Sports Illustrated The fight against COVID-19 doesn't stop this weekend just because the 2020 NFL Draft is taking place. Instead, the NFL will be using this spring's most significant sporting event to enhance community outreach and support affected communities. During the ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Common draft party themes emerge for NFL hopefuls in uncommon time al.com A family friend will be crashing Prince Tega Wanogho's intimate NFL Draft party this week. Gino Romano — an IT-savvy friend of Wanogho's surrogate family, the Taylors — will be one of the only non-family members on hand for the former Auburn offensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Raptors' Fred VanVleet skeptical about NBA season resuming FOXSports.com TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is bracing for the suspended NBA season not to resume and if it does, he isn't convinced health concerns can be adequately addressed as long as the coronavirus pandemic remains a threat. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Marshawn Lynch Donates Medical Masks to Oakland COVID-19 Relief Effort Bleacher Report Marshawn Lynch turned 34 years old on Wednesday, but the All-Pro running back apparently spent his last day as a 33-year-old giving back to the Oakland community. Lynch, who last played for the Seattle Seahawks, was spotted donating medical face ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Giants' Leonard Williams signs expensive franchise tag | Why that's not really a good thing nj.com The Giants will officially be paying the (hefty) price this season for Dave Gettleman's trade deadline mistake. Introducing Giants Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Grant Williams Latest to Crash Tennessee Class Sports Illustrated As the University of Tennessee has been forced to move their classes entirely online for the remainder of the 2020 semester, many students have been surprised at just who shows up in their classes. The University has reached out to famous alumni and other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports On changing teams, Brett Favre told Tom Brady to "go for it" Yahoo Sports Tom Brady's idol, who left the team with which he won four Super Bowls, thought Brady should stay in New England. Another Hall of Fame quarterback who changed teams late in his career told Brady to embrace the opportunity to start over. "I spoke to Tom ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Coronavirus: Nick Saban encourages people to be patient, remains hopeful players can return to campus over the ... Yahoo Sports Nick Saban would like everyone to have a little patience. The Alabama coach was on the Paul Finebaum Show on Wednesday and said he was hopeful that players could return to their college campuses "sometime this summer" ahead of the college football ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Celtics' Marcus Smart to Donate 425-Plus Meals to New England Hospital Workers Bleacher Report My @YGC_Foundation is donating over 425 meals to Boston & area frontiine hospital workers. U can help! Go to https://t.co/FQ8cocYppx & donate. Til May 16 100% of proceeds go to our workers. Me & my support team got some more surprises ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Report: NHL focused on restarting season in league arenas, not neutral sites NBCSports.com At the beginning of April, the NHL was reportedly exploring the idea of playing at lesser-populated neutral sites — such as North Dakota — if hockey were to kick back up again. But that no longer appears to be the case. ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Greg ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com An inside look into how the Saints, GM Mickey Loomis have prepared for virtual NFL draft NOLA.com Even though the selections haven't yet been made, the 2020 NFL draft will be one to remember. No red carpet. No commissioner handshakes. No traditional war rooms. When the NFL draft kicks off on Thursday, it won't be normal. But in the days and weeks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Sixteen Years Later, Death of Pat Tillman Continuing to Make Profound Impact Sports Illustrated When evaluating professional prospects, sometimes franchise executives pass over important non-physical attributes. In the weeks leading up to tomorrow's NFL Draft, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim made sure to emphasize that mantra to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Virginia's Jordan Mack ready for virtual NFL draft Atlanta Journal Constitution While University of Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack is practicing self-distancing and shelter-in-place, he's hoping to hear his named called during the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday. Mack , who is from Lithonia and played at Wesleyan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Devils interim coach Alain Nasreddine on pause in NHL season USA TODAY New Jersey Devils interim coach Alain Nasreddine is focusing on a having his team ready to play should the NHL resume games after a pause caused by coronavirus pandemic rather than whether he will have a job next season. Speaking in conference call ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 WCMH-TV Former Ohio St AD Jim Jones dies, was adviser to Woody Hayes FOXSports.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jim Jones, a former academic assistant to football coaching great Woody Hayes who went on to serve as Ohio State athletic director in the 1980s and '90s, has died. He was 83. Jones died Wednesday in Bonita Springs, Florida, ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Glavine, Klesko share fond memories of Braves' 1995 title SFGate ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Glavine still remembers it vividly, that challenge he made to his teammates during the clinching game of the 1995 World Series. Amid a scoreless Game 6 against the Cleveland Indians, Glavine implored the Braves' hitters to score a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News NFL mock draft: 'Tiger King' to Cincy, 49ers roll out red carpet for Ruggs The Mercury News It's never been easier to mimic NFL executives. They're just like us now, making draft picks from their homes and basements. While their picks actually count Thursday through Saturday, here is my mock version: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Morgan Park's Adam Miller officially signs with Illinois: 'This is going to be the perfect setting for me' Chicago Tribune Adam Miller's signing ceremony with Illinois on Wednesday had all the signs of taking place during a pandemic. A video-call news conference. His mom experiencing technical difficulties setting up the call. Glitchy questions from reporters. A radio ad ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Which teams are most likely to make a trade in the NFL draft? Los Angeles Times After the transcendent Heisman Trophy quarterback and the generational pass rusher, the fate of this week's NFL draft hinges on a franchise-defining decision from a franchise defined by its poor decision-making. For the Detroit Lions, there are no obvious ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News 2020 NFL Draft: All you need to know about the 49ers The Mercury News The sting of losing Super Bowl LIV wasn't eased by any incoming heroes in free agency. The 49ers' draft class won't totally do the trick, either. What this week's draft does offer, at least, is a reminder of new beginnings, whenever it that the 49ers are cleared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Knicks Announce James Dolan Recovered from Coronavirus, Donated Blood Plasma Bleacher Report The New York Knicks announced Wednesday that governor James Dolan has recovered from COVID-19 and "donated his blood plasma to research for potential treatments," according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Larry ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post NHL's draft plan would throw crazy twist into Stanley Cup chase New York Post The only question the NHL and NHLPA must answer when it is time to declare its intentions on reviving the season is the one that Sir Laurence Olivier repeatedly asked Dustin Hoffman in the guises of the evil Szell and the naïve Babe in the movie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cavaliers' Aller agrees to chief strategist position with Knicks Sports Illustrated Cavaliers senior director of basketball operations Brock Aller has agreed to take a position as the chief strategist of the New York Knicks, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv. "League sources say Aller will be one of Rose's right-hand men and will have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bolts from the Blue Previewing the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft Bolts from the Blue With opening night of the 2020 NFL Draft just a little more than 24 hours away, I thought we'd go ahead and preview the potential circumstances that could cause the Chargers to go in several different directions with the sixth-overall pick. Everyone and their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Eight Milwaukee County golf courses will open for play starting Friday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee County will open eight golf courses Friday in accordance with Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home act, and staff will follow guidelines to make sure those working and playing remain safe. The courses that will open include tournament course Brown ... Flag as irrelevant
	nwitimes.com With no 1st-round picks, Ryan Pace looks to stock Bears in draft nwitimes.com Chicago general manager Ryan Pace is all wired and ready to go for the draft. He thinks the Bears are, too. Chicago comes in with no first-round picks for the second year in a row, having traded them to Oakland for star linebacker Khalil Mack prior to the 2018 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Maxwell Berning, Winner of 3 US Opens, Gets in Hall of Fame U.S. News & World Report Her horse got loose and Susie Maxwell Berning chased after it down the fairways and across the greens at Lincoln Park Golf Club in Oklahoma City, until she finally caught up to the colt and angry course officials caught up to her. So began a relationship with ... Flag as irrelevant
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