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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 21, 2020
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	Bleacher Report Ranking the 5 Teams That Dominated the NFL Draft Since 2000 Bleacher Report An NFL's team culture is built through the draft, and over the past 20 years, a select few teams have found consistent success in developing young talent in-house. While drafting doesn't always lead to wins, the teams that draft elite talent early and find steals ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com After long journey back, Tua Tagovailoa finally fit to take on NFL NFL.com HONOLULU -- Tua Tagovailoa and his father, Galu, are standing over the grave of Seu Tagovailoa, the family patriarch who died in 2014 after moving his family from Samoa to Ewa Beach years ago. They won't be here long on this glorious mid-January day. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 NFL Draft Fantasy Prep: Which wide receivers have the best odds for success based on advanced metrics? CBSSports.com Athletic testing doesn't matter for wide receivers. That should seem like a wild claim, because it is. But it's also backed up by years of different types of research. It's about as strongly supported as something in sports can get, and yet it's too illogical to ever be ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com 2020 NFL Draft: Five players who could be first-round surprises NFL.com Nothing is normal about the 2020 NFL Draft -- including the elimination of most pro days, private workouts and facility visits that normally can help (or hurt) a player's stock during the pre-draft process. The unique information-gathering process resulting from ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 2020 NFL Draft player rankings: Three kickers worthy of being selected NBCSports.com Kicker isn't one of the popular positions entering the NFL Draft, but these players fill an important role at the pro level. An accurate kicker can make a huge difference in pressure-packed moments, and New England Patriots fans know that all too well. Flag as irrelevant
	WFLA NFL owners announce major COVID-19 relief efforts NFL.com Amid these challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL family continues its efforts of relief. Ownership of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles have announced major contributions that will affect millions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 4 Teams That Can't Afford to Blow It in the 2020 NFL Draft Bleacher Report A handful of teams have everything on the line in the 2020 NFL draft. Some teams have clearly positioned this draft as the critical turning point in a rebuild, others have been forced into such a posture and some can't afford to miss on a quarterback. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Ever wonder who 49ers selected with their first-ever NFL draft pick? NBCSports.com Editor's note: Every Tuesday and Thursday during this sports hiatus, we'll answer questions that Bay Area sports fans long have debated in "Ever Wonder?" This Tuesday: Who was the 49ers' first-ever draft pick? You know all about the best NFL draft picks in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN 'Last Dance' averages 6.1M viewers for premiere episodes; WNBA draft most-watched in 16 years ESPN ESPN saw high viewership numbers over the past weekend despite the absence of live sports, with the premiere of the first two episodes of "The Last Dance" documentary Sunday night and the WNBA draft two days earlier. The 10-part documentary series ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Trent Williams, still on Browns' radar, would be 'first tackle taken' in 2020 draft even at 31, ex-NFL GM says cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former Redskins GM Scot McCloughan advised John Dorsey to draft Baker Mayfield No. 1 in 2018, and now he's standing on the table for Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, who's still on the Browns' trade radar as Mayfield's possible ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Why Jake Fromm's NFL Draft Stock Rises In An Altered Offseason Sports Illustrated Amid the coronavirus pandemic and the corresponding mitigation efforts, NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts have not been able to proceed as normal in their NFL Draft preparations. There have been no in-person pro days or private workouts due to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Dak Prescott Rumors: Cowboys Franchise Tag Salary Is $31.4M Amid Contract Talks Bleacher Report Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's franchise tag for the 2020 season is reportedly worth $31.409 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The tag was originally worth $26.824 million, but since it is dependent on the average of the top five ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Tyronn Lue interested in coaching Nets, reuniting with Kyrie Irving, per report CBSSports.com Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue and Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving have had some solid success together. Both helped the Cleveland Cavaliers capture the franchise's first NBA title in 2016 before the two went their separate ways. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report DeAndre Hopkins Says He Had 'No Relationship' with Texans HC Bill O'Brien Bleacher Report The Houston Texans' trade of DeAndre Hopkins was so roundly criticized that there surely had to be more to the story. It turns out there was. Hopkins opened up about his departure from Houston in an interview with Sports Illustrated's Greg Bishop, admitting ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Broncos 2020 NFL mock draft tracker 6.0: What the national experts predict Denver will do The Denver Post It's the most exciting time in the NFL offseason: Draft week. So what will the Broncos do with the No. 15 overall pick? Will they pursue a receiver like Henry Ruggs III or Jerry Jeudy? How about an offensive tackle? Here's who national draftniks are thinking will ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Colts' Malik Hooker available for trade | Should Eagles be interested? nj.com An intriguing veteran safety could be a trade option for the Eagles. Introducing Eagles Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. The Indianapolis Colts have made free ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baseball America Sources: MiLB Ready To Agree To Significant Reduction In Teams Baseball America When MLB proposed to MiLB last year its plan to cut the minor leagues from 160 teams to 120 affiliated teams in negotiations for a new Professional Baseball Agreement, such a proposal was greeted by many MiLB teams as unthinkable. The world has ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Will Patriots' Rob Gronkowski come out of retirement to join Tom Brady on Buccaneers? (VIDEO) nj.com Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might not be done just yet. Though Gronkowski retired and didn't play last season, he is still leaving the door open for a return to the NFL. So could he join his former quarterback, Tom Brady, in Tampa ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com Mile High Morning: Isaiah Simmons would be a tantalizing — if impossible — pick for the Broncos DenverBroncos.com It is almost an absolute certainty that by the 15th pick, Isaiah Simmons will be long gone. The former Clemson defender may not have the pure positional pedigree like that of prototypical edge rusher Chase Young or cornerback Jeff Okudah, but Simmons has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Starting The MLB Season In Neutral Parks May Give Rockies Hitters Serious Problems Forbes Few teams will be impacted more than the Colorado Rockies if Major League Baseball elects to begin the 2020 season using alternative, neutral site baseball parks. A plan to open the season with games in Arizona and or Arizona and Florida has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Arsenal's Ozil wants assurances over financial plans for coronavirus pay cut - sources ESPN Mesut Ozil is willing to join his Arsenal teammates in taking a pay cut but wants assurances over the club's future financial plans, sources have told ESPN. The north London announced on Monday that the "first-team squad, head coach Mikel Arteta and core ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Patriots uniform reveal had one crucial mistake: They used the wrong pants Sporting News The Patriots revealed their new uniforms on Monday, which were practically identical to the Color Rush uniforms the team had been using. "What was previously known as the Patriots alternate uniform has been promoted to the team's home primary, and an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Justin Herbert, Homegrown Football Hero, Looks to Relocate The New York Times Justin Herbert grew up in Eugene, Ore. He went to college down the street at the University of Oregon. He and his family still live there, a mile from Autzen Stadium, where he set passing records as the Ducks quarterback. And unless an N.F.L. team relocates ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Heat's Tyler Herro on Spoelstra's defensive mind-set: 'He doesn't care about my offense' Miami Herald As expected, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has checked up on his 20-year rookie during the NBA's coronavirus shutdown. "Coach Spo, he called me the other day and he just wanted to make sure like I was keeping up on the routine," Heat guard Tyler ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Which teams might help Cardinals trade down in 2020 NFL Draft? Arizona Sports The Arizona Cardinals could be in prime real estate for a trade down in the 2020 NFL Draft order. At eighth overall, they're sitting in a place potentially between the second and third tiers of non-quarterbacks. They don't pick again until the third round at 72nd ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Is Rutgers set up for big start to Greg Schiano's 1st season back? This metric says yes nj.com Greg Schiano's first year back at Rutgers could feel like the good old days at the start, according to ESPN's Football Power Index. The Scarlet Knights are favored to win their first three games of the 2020 season, according to FPI's game-by-game analysis. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Tokyo Olympics, IOC Conflict Over Who Pays for Postponement The New York Times TOKYO — An open conflict broke out between Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC on Tuesday over who will pay for the unprecedented year-long postponement. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said the organizing committee asked the Switzerland-based ... Flag as irrelevant
	pennlive.com Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles donate $1 million to coronavirus relief in Philadelphia pennlive.com PHILADELPHIA — Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the franchise are donating $1 million toward coronavirus relief in Philadelphia, the team announced Tuesday. The donation will "provide critical assistance to promote the well-being of essential healthcare ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times The Redskins are receiving calls for the No. 2 pick. Here's what trading down could entail. Washington Times The Washington Redskins have begun receiving calls from teams interested in trading for the No. 2 pick in this week's draft, according to a new report. The NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Redskins "aren't intent" on moving down, but are listening to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dana White praises ex-UFC fighter Phillipe Nover for 'kicking a--' as nurse during COVID-19 crisis Yahoo Sports Former UFC fighter Phillipe Nover's latest fight is in a Brooklyn hospital where he's a registered nurse treating coronavirus patients. And it's elicited praise from UFC president Dana White. Dana White thanks nurse Nover. White shared the video with TMZ ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com World Series of Poker postponed to fall due to COVID-19 outbreak CBSSports.com The 2020 World Series of Poker is the latest sporting event to be postponed as a result of the global pandemic. The 51st installment of the tournament was set to begin on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. It will not take place as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Pellom McDaniels III, former Chiefs defensive lineman and college professor, dies at 52 Fox News Pellom McDaniels III, a former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman who later became a professor at Emory University, has died, the NFL Alumni organization announced Sunday. He was 52. McDaniels was a standout defensive lineman at Oregon State but ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Javon Kinlaw is underrated according to one analyst 247Sports The defensive end is the sexy position on the defensive line. They get the majority of the sacks, quarterback pressures and big time contracts. However, the interior defensive linemen can be just as valuable, stuffing the run and rushing the passer. For South ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Yannick Ngakoue feuds with Tony Khan on Twitter NFL.com The Jaguars' offseason of change continued with Monday's revelation that they have been talking about trading Leonard Fournette, and he's not the only player potentially on the move. Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has made it clear he wants out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincy Jungle NFL Draft Profile: Ohio State CB Damon Arnette Cincy Jungle Jeff Okudah is likely to get drafted in the top-five in the upcoming NFL Draft, but he is not the only Ohio State cornerback who could make a mark in the NFL. Damon Arnette is a skilled defender who could make an impact on Sundays. He is here to show the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Terry Stotts remains engaged with basketball, shares quarantine hobby NBCSports.com We are all doing our best to keep busy nowadays while staying at home. Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is watching television just like the rest of us, he just finished up Ozark, but he also is keeping up with his basketball responsibilities. Thank goodness ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945 USA TODAY The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled for the first time since 1945 due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced on Tuesday. The event is typically held in June. Organizers determined there was "no clear path to safely set a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Local News Penn State's John Reid draws praise from NFL draft analysts Daily Local News Yetur Gross-Matos and KJ Hamler likely will be the first two Penn State players taken this week in the NFL draft. But the player who might be the Nittany Lions' draft sleeper is cornerback John Reid, who played high school ball at St. Joseph's Prep. "Reid is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Soccer-UEFA continues to push leagues to finish seasons Reuters April 21 (Reuters) - UEFA on Tuesday gave a "strong recommendation" to European football federations to attempt to finish the current season once play is able to resume after the stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sport has been brought to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asbury Park Press College sports on the ropes? Insiders forecast the pandemic's effect Asbury Park Press I've taught journalism courses for decades at various New Jersey colleges. I make it as entertaining as possible. Year-in, year-out, my students show up to class and participate. This semester is different. Much different. Despite the best efforts of all involved, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canton Repository OHSAA officially announces spring sports cancellation Canton Repository A day after Governor Mike DeWine announced that all Ohio schools would be closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the coronavirus, the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially announced the cancellation of the spring sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Smoking Cuban Mavericks: Watch Dirk Nowitzki outduel Tracy McGrady in 2004 The Smoking Cuban Mavericks GOAT Dirk Nowitzki dropped 53 points versus the Rockets in 2004. Tracy McGrady countered with 48 in one of the all-time great scoring duels. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki accomplished so much in his NBA career. From scoring 31,560 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eddie Gossage open to IndyCar/NASCAR Texas doubleheader Yahoo Sports A week after ruling out hosting an IndyCar race with no fans, Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage is open to the idea as long as it's part of a joint weekend with NASCAR in early June. That possibility presented itself Monday after Texas Gov. Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Alabama's Kira Lewis Jr. declares he's officially NBA-bound, will hire an agent Montgomery Advertiser TUSCALOOSA — As expected, Kira Lewis Jr. is NBA-bound. Alabama's 19-year-old sophomore point guard announced Tuesday morning via social media that he's hiring an agent and will remain in the 2020 NBA Draft. "After numerous discussions with my ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post US Olympics Rescheduled for June 2021 in Eugene, Oregon The New York Times (Reuters) - The postponed U.S. Olympic track and field trials have been rescheduled for June 18-27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon, USA Track and Field (USATF) announced on Tuesday. The trials, to be held in a new stadium, originally had been planned for ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com 3 Kalamazoo-area football teams, tennis state champ moving divisions for 2020-21 mlive.com KALAMAZOO, MI - For the first time in more than two decades, Michigan high school football teams will know which championship trophy they're vying for before the season starts. The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced Monday 2020-21 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTV Former Badger Jonathan Taylor now owns slice of Toppers Pizza WMTV MADISON, Wis., (WMTV) -- This is turning out to be a big week for former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor. The NFL Draft is on Thursday and Taylor could be a first round pick. But on Tuesday, Taylor signed a lifetime deal with Wisconsin-based pizza ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCBD Cornonado hires new girls basketball coach KCBD LUBBOCK, Texas (LISD NEWS RELEASE) - Ashley James has been selected as the new coach for the Coronado High School girls basketball team. The announcement was made Tuesday morning by the Lubbock ISD Athletics Department. James is a 2009 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports - Misc. (blog) April 21 in NASCAR: Jeff Gordon ties Dale Earnhardt at 76 Cup wins NBC Sports - Misc. (blog) April 21, 2007 was a big day for Jeff Gordon. The four-time Cup Series champion came out on top in a duel with Tony Stewart in the final 19 laps to win the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. He did so from the pole, which had never been done in the Cup ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Day 3 draft picks have served dual purpose for Brandon Beane Buffalo News In a normal year, even casual NFL draftniks can reasonably predict most of the players chosen in the first round, even if matching them to teams proves to be exceptionally difficult. While there is no consensus of which players will be the first 32 picks in any ... Flag as irrelevant
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