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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 16, 2020
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	ESPN Top tips for the ESPN NFL Draft Challenge ESPN Introducing the ESPN 2020 NFL Draft Challenge! What is it? It's a brand-new, free-to-play game in which you answer a series of questions related to the upcoming NFL draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 23, and ends Saturday, April 25. You can play ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN GM Brett Veach: Retaining players, continuity give Chiefs edge amid pandemic ESPN The Kansas City Chiefs could return this year as many as 20 of the 22 players who started for them in Super Bowl LIV and 16 of the 24 backups and special teams players. General manager Brett Veach said Thursday he believes this continuity will give the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bill O'Brien feeling 'really good' about Brandin Cooks' health despite concussions in 2019 ESPN HOUSTON -- In his first public comments since trading for Brandin Cooks, Texans coach and general manager Bill O'Brien said he feels "really good" about the wide receiver's health following a physical with a doctor in Los Angeles. Cooks, who caught 42 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Patriots desperately need to upgrade their speed, especially on offense NBCSports.com The New England Patriots have a need ... for speed. Everywhere. On offense, their two most productive players — James White and Julian Edelman — are more quick than fast. And at 28 and 34 respectively, they aren't getting any faster. The other wideouts? Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com 2020 NFL Draft: Prospect-pro comparisons for top quarterbacks NFL.com Drafting quarterbacks is hard. Since 2002, 54 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Setting aside the six QBs who can't yet be fairly judged, we can say that 11 either look or turned out to be very good, nine look or turned out to be good but not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Can Bill Belichick catch these NFL coaching greats after 68th birthday? NBCSports.com If Bill Belichick retired today, he'd be the greatest coach in NFL history. But the New England Patriots head coach is celebrating his birthday Thursday the same way he has for the past 45 years: preparing for a new NFL season. As Belichick turns 68 on April ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rutgers' Greg Schiano helping players and families affected by coronavirus ESPN Rutgers football players have had family members get sick with the coronavirus and some have dealt with a death, coach Greg Schiano says. Speaking to the media for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Big Ten Conference university ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com 5-year analysis: Grading the Green Bay Packers 2015 draft FOXSports.com The Green Bay Packers' 2015 draft was not a banner achievement for the organization. Of the eight players selected by Green Bay in the draft, only two are currently on an NFL roster and none remain with the Packers. In fairness to the Packers, all eight of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rams GM: Todd Gurley, Clay Matthews will get money owed to them ESPN Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said Wednesday that Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews will get the money owed to them after the players had pointed out on social media earlier this month that the team hadn't paid them their guaranteed ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Need for receiver is obvious but Eagles keep options open FOXSports.com The need for a wide receiver is obvious and the talent level at the position in next week's NFL draft is deep. So the expectation is the Philadelphia Eagles will select a guy to catch Carson Wentz's passes in the first round. Or, will they? "You don't want to get in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Jaguars turn to NFL draft to rebuild once-stout defense FOXSports.com JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville's once-stout defense, which carried the franchise to the brink of the Super Bowl in 2018, is a shell of itself these days. The Jaguars traded Calais Campbell, A.J. Bouye, Jalen Ramsey and Dante Fowler. They cut ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN JT Daniels to enter transfer portal; USC coach cites option of return ESPN USC Trojans quarterback JT Daniels has entered his name in the transfer portal, coach Clay Helton said Thursday. Daniels suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener last year, leading to Kedon Slovis' emergence as the Pac 12 Offensive Freshman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Broncos Trade Rumors: Denver Likely Targeting WR in NFL Draft Deal with Browns Bleacher Report One week away from the start of the 2020 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos are reportedly looking to make a move up to select a wide receiver. Per The Athletic's Michael Lombardi, the Broncos are talking to the Cleveland Browns for the No. 10 overall pick. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News The Browns say they're not trying to trade Odell Beckham Jr., but they should be Sporting News Just when you thought rumors about the Browns trading wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. might be heating up again, they just as quickly cooled off — for now. A report from New York sports radio station WFAN on Wednesday morning said the Browns were in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Browns Trade Rumors: CLE May Trade Back in NFL Draft, Take OT Ezra Cleveland Bleacher Report The Cleveland Browns are reportedly considering trading down in the first round to select Boise State tackle Ezra Cleveland. Ian Rapoport reported the buzz while highlighting a fun fact about the Browns possibly drafting a player with their city's namesake:. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How to watch the Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament ESPN If you're looking to watch some live football, you're in luck -- ESPN has announced the Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament, which will kick off on April 19. Here are the details: How to watch. The single-elimination tournament will begin with a bracket reveal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Thursday Round-Up: Seahawks WR John Ursua Talks Beach Workouts, His Rookie Season & More Seahawks.com Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there for today – Thursday April 16 – about your Seattle Seahawks: John Ursua Talks About His Offseason In Hawaii On Sports Radio 950 KJR. Seahawks receiver John Ursua is, like much of the world, limited ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dodgers' Joe Kelly shatters window while practicing pitch in backyard ESPN Some major league pitchers are working on adding to their repertoire during the coronavirus pandemic, while others are using the downtime to help with projects around the house. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly accidentally found a way to do both at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN A's minor league manager taken off ventilator in coronavirus fight ESPN OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics minor league manager Webster Garrison has resumed breathing completely on his own for the first time in more than three weeks and no longer requires a ventilator as he fights the coronavirus, his fiancee said Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com No big holes to fill as Titans look for depth in draft FOXSports.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans find themselves in a position unseen by this franchise in a long time. Thanks to an unexpected run to their first AFC championship game in 17 years, the Titans hold the No. 29 overall pick in the upcoming NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe NFL Draft: Why Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts is an intriguing quarterback option for the Patriots The Boston Globe After leading Alabama to the BCS title game as a freshman quarterback in 2016, Hurts lost his job at halftime of the same game in 2017. He watched, supported, and cheered as then-freshman Tua Tagovailoa sparkled in the second half and delivered the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LSU's Kristian Fulton got a second chance. Now he could be first-round NFL draft pick Los Angeles Times The punishment for the cover-up was far worse than the penalty for the crime. Had Louisiana State cornerback Kristian Fulton tested positive for marijuana use three winters ago, he would have been suspended for half of the 2017 season. Instead, Fulton ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LSU's K'Lavon Chaisson out to separate fact from fiction at the NFL level Los Angeles Times The Times examines the top prospects ahead of the NFL draft, to be held April 23-25. K'Lavon Chaisson isn't quite sure where the misconceptions started. But with the draft approaching and the day he's waited all his life upon him, there are a few rumors the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Hindsight 2020: Bruins misfired badly in first round of 2015 NHL Draft NBCSports.com There is no greater hindsight move involving Bruins players than the first round of a stacked 2015 NHL Draft where the Bruins had three consecutive picks. Instead of securing elite talents like Mat Barzal, Brock Boeser, Thomas Chabot, Travis Konecny or Kyle ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Are the owners going to try to cut player pay even if the season happens? NBCSports.com There's a little controversy brewing that, actually, I don't think we can even call a controversy yet. But because it could become a controversy, let's map it out so we all know what's going on if and when it becomes an actual controversy, OK? Good. So: You'll ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News NFL Mock Draft 2020: Jordan Love rises up the board while another top prospect falls Fox News The NFL Draft is a week away and teams across the league are attempting to navigate the rocky waters of trying to scout college prospects during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cincinnati Bengals have been on the clock since the end of the 2019 season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Mark Cuban Says He Has 'No Regrets' over Failed Bid to Buy Cubs Franchise Bleacher Report Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tried and failed to purchase the Chicago Cubs when they went up for sale in 2007. Cuban believes the outcome was ultimately a blessing in disguise. "No regrets at all," he said in an interview on 670 The Score's McNeil ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USTA will make decision on US Open in mid-to-late June ESPN The United States Tennis Association will decide in mid-to-late june whether or not to hold the US Open this year, based primarily on the advice of a panel of medical professionals. "We're very fortunate to be the fourth Grand Slam to go, so time is on our side. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Creighton backup Denzel Mahoney declaring for NBA draft ESPN OMAHA, Neb. -- Denzel Mahoney has joined Creighton teammate Ty-Shon Alexander in declaring for the NBA draft. Mahoney played 21 games for the Bluejays after transferring from Southeast Missouri and averaged 12 points and 3.1 rebounds as a reserve ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Bucs' Chris Godwin: 'Sports are great, but I don't think it's worth the loss of life' Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — Bucs receiver Chris Godwin wants to get back on the football field. He wants to build chemistry with his new quarterback, Tom Brady. He wants to build on last year's breakout season. But due to concerns over the coronavirus, that will all have to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA HORSE Competition: Championship Bracket, TV Schedule, Live Stream and Picks Bleacher Report The NBA's HORSE competition got underway Sunday, with hoops stars past and present (and their questionable internet connections) gathering to provide fans with fun, socially distant entertainment while sports have ground to a halt amid the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Aliu response to KHL hiring Peters: I'm open to 2nd chances FOXSports.com Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances. "Only with the past behind us can we focus on the future," Aliu wrote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Pete Alonso Crashes High School Geometry Class on Zoom Sports Illustrated Mets star Pete Alonso has plenty of free time right now and decided to return to high school to brush up on his math skills. Earlier this week, Alonso joined teacher Greg Berry from Jericho High School (Jericho, N.Y.) on Zoom to introduce his geometry lesson ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated All DI sports allowed to hold team meetings, other nonphysical activities Sports Illustrated Division I coaches in all sports will be allowed more virtual connection with their teams beginning Monday, April 20, and continuing through May 31, the Division I Council Coordination Committee determined Wednesday. At the recommendation of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJLA Video chats to home workouts, draft prospects get it done WJLA UCLA running back Joshua Kelley was looking forward to visiting various NFL teams, checking out their facilities and meeting coaches before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the pre-draft process. "I think that would've been really dope because I've been a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Video: Dr. Fauci believes sports can resume in the summer Sports Illustrated There might finally be hope at the end of the tunnel, and it's coming from one of the worldwide leaders in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, believes that sports could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Shane Pinto informs Ottawa Senators he's returning to UND for sophomore season Grand Forks Herald On Thursday morning, he made the call. Pinto informed the Ottawa Senators, who used the No. 32 overall pick to grab his rights last summer, that he will return to UND for his sophomore season. "I think the biggest thing is the way the season ended," Pinto ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Ben Roethlisberger post-surgery: 'This is not the end for me. This is not how I'm going out' TribLIVE 29 minutes ago. Helplessly watching his teammates for the final 14½ games of last season was difficult, Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged during a satellite radio interview Thursday, but what he saw out of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense reinvigorated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ex-Canadiens Defenseman Andrei Markov Retires After 16 NHL Seasons Bleacher Report Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retired, his agent confirmed to Igor Eronko of Russian paper Sport-Express on Thursday. Markov spent the past three seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League and made 23 appearances for ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports NFL analyst compares Jeff Okudah to Hall of Fame CB 247Sports Jeff Okudah is the top cornerback prospect in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. The former Ohio State product, along with teammate and defensive end Chase Young are regarded as the top two overall defensive prospects. Here's the real question: who is more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Suns remain realistic, optimistic for NBA ramp-up from coronavirus halt Arizona Sports Within a week of the coronavirus suspending the NBA season, Phoenix Suns GM James Jones knew any re-start would take multiple weeks. A month into the halt, it's become clear than any ramping up would take more time as players have been isolated from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UConn lands transfer guard Tyrese Martin from Rhode Island ESPN STORRS, Conn. -- UConn has added guard Tyrese Martin, a transfer from Rhode Island, to its roster, the school announced Thursday. The 6-foot-6 rising junior started all 30 games for the Rams last season, averaging 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Scottie Pippen reveals Bulls fired him from his adviser role New York Post Scottie Pippen doesn't seem to be too shaken up after admitting publicly that he no longer has an advisory role with the Chicago Bulls. The news was revealed Wednesday that the Bulls legend and Hall of Famer is no longer a member of the franchise with ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle The Latest: NYRA postpones start of racing at Belmont Park San Francisco Chronicle The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. While the start of horse racing season at Belmont Park is being postponed from the original April 24 date, the New York Racing Association says it's committed to holding the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Columbia Daily Tribune Missouri loses out on third target this week in DeJulius Columbia Daily Tribune Another Missouri men's basketball target has chosen to attend another school. On Thursday morning, the decision against the Tigers came from Michigan transfer David DeJulius, who committed to Cincinnati. Missouri was in DeJulius' final four schools, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mile High Hockey Jared Bednar deserves the Jack Adams award as the NHL's coach of the year Mile High Hockey When Jared Bednar was named as the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche in late August of 2016, many looked at him as little more than a place holder. Put in the unenviable position of taking over an NHL team without the benefit of an offseason, Bednar ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News What does McCaffrey deal mean for future of Bengals' Mixon? Dayton Daily News The Carolina Panthers' eye-popping contract extension for Christian McCaffrey was bound to have a trickle effect on other running backs seeking their own new deals. Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is "prepared for a holdout" if he and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Fourth Wildcat announces for NBA Draft Columbia Daily Herald LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky forward Nick Richards will enter the NBA draft and forego his final season of collegiate eligibility by signing with an agency. The 6-foot-11 junior, coming off a breakout season in which he was named a first team All-Southeastern ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportscasting Conor McGregor's Latest Fight Is Outside the Octagon and Against a Woman Sportscasting Well, give Sinead O'Connor credit for putting up a better fight against UFC star Conor McGregor than Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone did earlier this year. The Irish singer took on her countryman in a furious Twitter debate over immigration and the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Coronavirus: Ex-Patriot Duron Harmon pledges $2500 to feed UMass Memorial Medical Center employees masslive.com Though he's no longer a Patriot, Duron Harmon is still making sure to give back to New England. Harmon and his wife, Christine, donated $2,500 to feed the employees at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. It's part of a $15,000 endeavor to cover ... Flag as irrelevant
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