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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 20, 2020
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	ESPN Raiders' Jon Gruden surprises online Statistics class at Tennessee ESPN Raiders coach Jon Gruden made a virtual appearance at the University of Tennessee last Friday, but wasn't trying to get any "grumors" started or angling for a coaching job. Similar to Peyton Manning a few weeks ago, Gruden made a surprise appearance ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020: How Marquise Lee release could impact 49ers' plans NBCSports.com Like the 49ers, the Jacksonville Jaguars hold two picks in the first round of this year's NFL draft, the Nos. 9 and 20 selections overall. Plenty of needs exist for Jacksonville, especially on the offensive and defensive lines. But also like their Bay Area counterpart, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020 projections: Could Jalen Hurts end up on the Bears? NBCSports.com Conventional wisdom says that the Bears won't take a quarterback in the second round of this year's draft, but what fun is conventional wisdom? With the 43rd and 50th pick in the draft, the Ryan Pace and co theoretically would be in a good spot to grab a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft dress code: League has 15 things prospects can't wear during virtual draft NBCSports.com With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the implementation of social-distancing guidelines, NFL draft prospects won't be given the opportunity to step on stage at a packed venue to shake hands with commissioner Roger Goodell when their name is called this ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Chase Young's draft night party will include a drive-in experience for friends and family NBCSports.com It's likely Chase Young doesn't spend too much time undrafted during Thursday night's first round. He's the top defensive player in 2020 class and has been pegged as the top player in general by several draft pundits. At this point, he's the heavy favorite to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Michael Jordan's heroics remind Marlins manager Don Mattingly a lot of his boss, Derek Jeter ESPN As Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly watched "The Last Dance" on Sunday, his mind kept coming back to one person: Derek Jeter. A baseball lifer, Mattingly has had a front-row seat to the rise of Jeter from a fresh-faced rookie to a world champipon to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 2020 NFL Draft: What it would take for the Patriots to trade up — and why they would have to NBCSports.com On the same day that Peter King had the Patriots trading up to No. 13 in his latest mock draft to take Tua Tagovailoa, Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers are indeed open to trading No. 13. Speculation bonanza SZN season. Whether or not it's for ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY McCaffrey embracing new role as face of Panthers franchise USA TODAY CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With the Panthers in the midst of a roster overhaul, Christian McCaffrey could have forced his way out of Carolina in hopes of finding a team better prepared to challenge for a Super Bowl title. But the All-Pro running back said that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Colts' Super Bowl V hero Mike Curtis dies at 77 ESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Baltimore Colts linebacker Mike Curtis has died at the age of 77. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay made the announcement on social media Monday. Curtis was born March 27, 1943, in Rockville, Maryland. He played at Duke ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com NHL season could resume in empty arenas, Guerin says NHL.com Bill Guerin said he believes the NHL season will resume, potentially in empty arenas, after it was paused March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. "I think it does," the Minnesota Wild general manager told their website Monday. "The bottom line ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Taxes and a Quirk of the NFL Draft System: Why it Could Pay to Be Picked a Little Later Sports Illustrated The 2020 NFL draft will be full of intrigue, not only for the usual player and team drama but also because it will be conducted through a virtual structure. Commissioner Roger Goodell will announce the picks from his home, while team executives and coaches ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com MLB players say pay shouldn't be cut if they play in empty ballparks FOXSports.com NEW YORK — Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Their anger was stoked last week when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Kreider healed, expects to return for Rangers after pause NHL.com Chris Kreider's fractured foot has healed, and the New York Rangers forward said Monday he should be able to play if the NHL season resumes. Kreider was injured blocking a shot in a game at the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 28. He was expected to miss ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Satou Sabally 1-on-1: Dirk Gives 'Unicorn' Welcome To New DFW Star Sports Illustrated DALLAS - Satou Sabally already knows. As Dallas' newest star athlete from Germany, she has pretty big shoes to fill. And she's ready. "I accept the challenge. I'm following in great footsteps," the new Dallas Wings star told me via phone hours after she was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Rumors Linking Justin Herbert to the Giants Mean We're in Peak Smoke Screen Season Sports Illustrated In a perfect world, any team successfully caught attempting to execute a ridiculous pre-draft smokescreen would have to then draft that player regardless of whether or not they actually wanted to. That way we could see how the Giants might handle having ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post In The Pits: NASCAR facing big decision on when to race Washington Post CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The virtual racing has been cute and kept everyone entertained but NASCAR needs to get back to the real thing, quickly, for the financial and mental health of the sport. NASCAR — really, almost all levels of professional racing — is not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cam Newton, Jameis Winston Should Not Remain on Market Long Past Draft Weekend Bleacher Report In the middle of April, two NFL players who have been Pro Bowlers at the sport's most important position and were both No. 1 overall draft picks in the past decade remain unemployed. One—Cam Newton—was the league MVP in 2015. The other—Jameis ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA, G League looking at Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy to house newly formed 'Select Team,' per report CBSSports.com The NBA G League continues to try and position itself as a competitive option for top high school prospects who are deciding between going to college for a year or turning pro overseas before entering the NBA Draft. Last week, Jalen Green, ranked No. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Zimmermans' small idea balloons into Pros for Heroes initiative NBCSports.com Ryan and Heather Zimmerman settled into their quarantine routine, which mimicked so much of the process for other Americans. They were pulled in by fresh streaming shows, then nodded off during them. The kids needed to be occupied -- and fed -- and put ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Angels' grant will help pay more than 1800 stadium employees during virus pause ESPN The Los Angeles Angels are committing $1.2 million to cover more than 1,800 people who work at their stadium. The money, issued through a one-time grant, will provide financial assistance to a wide range of employees, including third-party vendors, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Kings' Harrison, Brittany Barnes donate $40K to help Sacramento families NBCSports.com Two weeks ago Harrison Barnes jumped in with three of his teammates to provide over 1,250 meals to those in need while aiding local Sacramento restaurants. The Kings' starting small forward is at it again on Monday. Harrison and Brittany Barnes have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe What an old scouting guide teaches us about Bill Belichick's defensive philsophy The Boston Globe In recent columns examining Bill Belichick's scouting and general football philosophies, I have focused on the offensive side of the ball: how Belichick prefers brains over brawn at quarterback, and how he wants to attack a defense right up the middle. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Why D'Andre Swift should be the No. 1 pick in dynasty rookie drafts New York Daily News D'Andre Swift Dynasty Rookie Analysis. Position: RB | School: Georgia; Height: 5'8" | Weight: 212 pounds; 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds; 2020 Age: 21 | Class: Junior; Recruitment Stars: 4-5; Projected Draft Round: 1-2. Most of the dynasty analysts I respect ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Prime Dirk + Luka Would've Equaled Jordan + Pippen, Cuban Says Sports Illustrated DALLAS - We enjoyed the treat just as it happened, the passing of the torch from all-time great Dirk Nowitzki to his worthy successor in Luka Doncic, the two of them playing together during the 2018-19 Dallas Mavericks season. But we cannot deny enjoying ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com New Hall of Famer Tim Finchem says coronavirus is tougher than any challenge he faced as commissioner GolfDigest.com "I don't think the challenges we had were in the same ballpark of what he's dealing with," Finchem said Monday on a conference call after the World Golf Hall of Fame announced his selection as an inductee in 2021. "I can't tell you how many people in the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN PGA of America mulling staging Ryder Cup without fans, CEO says ESPN The idea of staging the Ryder Cup in September without spectators is being discussed, according to PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh. In a radio interview on WFAN in New York, Waugh acknowledged that "fans are the Ryder Cup, to a certain degree,'' and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Where is the No. 1 place in the world TJ Oshie would like to play? Not where you think NBCSports.com T.J. Oshie has played hockey games in some pretty crazy places. He has played a Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas and a Stadium Series game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. But what's the one place in the world he would like to play more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Maryland's post depth takes another hit as Joshua Tomaic reportedly enters transfer portal NBCSports.com Maryland's Joshua Tomaic has entered the transfer portal, according to Washington Post's Emily Giambalvo, becoming the fourth player to transfer out of the program in less than five months. Trending Now. 0:52 · Meyer lauds McLaurin as 'one of my favorites ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Vikings Notes: Wilfs Raise Over $5 Million for COVID-19 Relief, Allen to go into HOF as a Viking Sports Illustrated Three more days until the NFL Draft. Let's get into a couple Vikings news items from Monday. Wilf Family surpasses $5 million raised for coronavirus relief. The Wilf family, owners of the Vikings, have donated $1 million to United Way Worldwide, bringing their ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Kirk Herbstreit reveals 'extreme' college football possibility New York Post Kirk Herbstreit, the college football analyst who said nearly a month ago he would be "shocked" to see a football season of any kind due to the coronavirus pandemic, believes everything is being done to avoid such a scenario. And that includes a college ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cowboys, Dak Prescott's camp had "very positive" session in recent weeks Yahoo Sports There is not yet confirmation that Dak Prescott missed Monday's virtual work as the Cowboys kicked off their offseason work. But Prescott is not expected to participate as he seeks a long-term deal. The sides have talked for more than a year without reaching ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 49ers planning for Joe Staley to return this season Yahoo Sports Joe Staley has not told the 49ers he is retiring, so General Manager John Lynch said Monday he expects the left tackle back for a 14th season. "We've kept in good contact with Joe," Lynch said on a video conference call Monday with the team's beat writers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Dee Ford Among Several San Francisco 49ers Stars On The Trade Block Forbes With just a few days remaining until the start of the 2020 NFL Draft, things are starting to heat up around the league's water cooler. That could now potentially include the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers making a plethora of moves. According to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Purdue Lands UCLA Quarterback Transfer Austin Burton Sports Illustrated WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Former UCLA quarterback Austin Burton announced on Monday that he is transferring to Purdue, adding much-needed experience and depth to the Boilermakers' roster. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound quarterback entered the NCAA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Former Valparaiso HS star Brandon Newman's father, a Chicago police officer, dies of COVID-19 Chicago Tribune Valparaiso boys basketball coach Barak Coolman reached out to Brandon Newman as soon as he heard the news. Newman's father, Ronald, a Chicago police officer, died of COVID-19 on Friday morning, according to Coolman. Ronald Newman was 59. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sport Australia Tennis world shreds Rafa Nadal over blunder in Roger Federer chat Yahoo Sport Australia Throughout his incredible career it has taken a pretty special opponent to worry Rafa Nadal but the Spanish great met his match in the form of Instagram Live on Monday. Push the 33-year-old into a corner on a tennis court and he inevitably unleashes a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MyNorthwest.com Seahawks reportedly add another O-lineman in Kahlil McKenzie MyNorthwest.com The Seahawks are continuing to stockpile options for their offensive line in 2020. Do the Seahawks need to focus more on run defense? The latest addition reportedly came Monday in Kahlil McKenzie, who most recently played for both the DC Defenders and ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Playing with Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills would be fun, says Trevon Diggs syracuse.com There have been reports of Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs possibly falling in the 2020 NFL Draft. It's yet to be seen if that happens, but if Diggs does fall he wouldn't mind landing with the Buffalo Bills. On Monday, Diggs joined SportsCenter and was asked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dion Waiters opens up about depression, says he didn't have seizure on Heat flight Yahoo Sports Dion Waiters had a rough season. Most infamously, he overdosed on a gummy on a Heat team flight. Initial reporting said Waiters had a seizure when woken up. The incident was later described as a panic attack. Waiters in The Players Tribune: I go through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy making the most of his down time Boston Herald Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy is enjoying quality family time at home that would have been unimaginable during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Cassidy provided a laundry list of domestic activities he's engaged in while observing the governor's stay-at-home orders ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Arsenal players and boss Arteta agree coronavirus pay cut Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - Arsenal became the first Premier League club to agree a coronavirus pay cut with their players as manager Mikel Arteta and his stars slashed their wages by 12.5 percent on Monday. After Southampton and West Ham announced wage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports UK government scientific advisor defends decision to allow Liverpool-Atletico match Yahoo Sports SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (APRIL 20, 2020) (UK POOL - ACCESS ALL). 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) DEPUTY CHIEF SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR, ANGELA MACLEAN, ON WHETHER LIVERPOOL V ATLETICO MADRID CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bucks County Courier Times Maddie Burke, Kaitlyn Orihel named state's top players Bucks County Courier Times The Central Bucks West and Archbishop Wood stars were selected PA players of the year in Class 6A and 5A. The best of the best. A pair of area basketball players can lay claim to that lofty distinction. Maddie Burke and Kaitlyn Orihel were named the very ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Virtual school opens with Falcons players, coaches at home Washington Times ATLANTA (AP) - Classes are in session for the Atlanta Falcons' virtual offseason. For coach Dan Quinn, it's a welcome opportunity to keep moving during the coronavirus pandemic. Quinn said Monday he expected there would be hurdles to overcome on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	PokerNews.com WSOP Postponed, Targeted for Fall 2020 PokerNews.com Monday afternoon, the news countless poker players across the world anticipated finally hit the wire: the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The WSOP joins dozens of other major events ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB BOZICH | Toughness is Darius Perry's ticket from Louisville to Central Florida WDRB LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- In 2019, Central Florida was one tantalizing shot from toppling Duke and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. Ball rolled out. Zion Williamson and the Blue Devils rolled forward. The Knights backtracked from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette 'Short-term pause' for hockey at Illinois Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette CHAMPAIGN — The NHL and NHLPA first funded a feasibility study for the addition of college hockey at five universities across the country in June 2017. Illinois was the first, with the results from the study revealing in March 2018 that a Division I program in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pistons.com Whenever draft and free agency roll around, Pistons will 'no doubt be prepared' - Stefanski Pistons.com Ed Stefanski says the Pistons will feel prepared for the draft and free agency no matter when they are held as the NBA adjusts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pistons photo. by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: Apr 20, 2020. The Pistons have acquired a ... Flag as irrelevant
	State College News Penn State Football: Roeder Joins Staff As Analyst State College News As they say, it's not official until it's on Twitter, and a weekend tweet by former Giants' offensive assistant Ryan Roeder confirmed that he is in fact the latest in a long line of new faces to join James Franklin's coaching staff. Roeder will take his talents to State ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportscasting NBA Champion Norris Cole Sadly Became a Forgotten Man Once LeBron James Went Back to Cleveland Sportscasting Former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole only knew success during his first few years in the NBA. In his first three seasons, Cole was a role player on a team that went to three straight NBA Finals and won two NBA championships. Once LeBron James left the ... Flag as irrelevant
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