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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 5, 2020
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	NBCSports.com Greg Olsen expects to play at a high level for Seahawks in 2020 NBCSports.com Greg Olsen didn't mince words on a Zoom call with local reporters on Tuesday. This isn't a swan song for him. He doesn't view the 2020 season, the 14th of his career, as his farewell tour. He'll be a willing leader, but he didn't join the Seattle Seahawks to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Notre Dame AD confident Irish will play full 12-game football season ESPN Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he is confident that the Fighting Irish can still play a full 12-game season, even if Power 5 commissioners resort to a conference-only schedule to shorten this season. If that decision is made because of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Source: Jets WR Quincy Enunwa still can't play, out for 2020 ESPN New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who played only one game in 2019 because of a significant neck injury, won't play in 2020 after being placed Tuesday on the physically unable to perform list, a source confirmed. This was the expected outcome ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sixers' GM: Ben Simmons (back) 'close or ready' to play if NBA season resumes ESPN PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume. Simmons, the league leader in steals, was sidelined with nerve issues in his lower back when the season was suspended ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Nets GM: Kevin Durant's return '$110 million question' ESPN While the possible return of the NBA season this summer remains a top question for fans, Kevin Durant's comeback is on the minds of those in Brooklyn. Durant ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals last ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NFL Draft spotlight: Why Kyle Dugger is a safer pick than you think for Patriots NBCSports.com This year's draft felt like one where the Patriots might skew "safe." You know. Load up on multi-year starters. SEC guys. Captains. People who would draw rave reviews from Nick Saban or Kirby Smart. Given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Joe Staley explains doctor's appointment that led to 49ers retirement NBCSports.com Joe Staley was extremely durable over his 13-year career with the 49ers. The star left tackle played all 16 games eight times, which is no easy task for any NFL player. Staley only missed a large chunk of the season three times, but just last year injuries forced ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com There will never be another career like Don Shula's — or another perfect NFL season FOXSports.com There have always been a lot of ways to lose a game in the National Football League, because there are so many things that can go wrong. Inopportune fumbles through gloves, off the ground, or even someone's butt. Injuries and lapses in judgment, lucky ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ravens reach one-year deal with linebacker Pernell McPhee ESPN OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens re-signed Pernell McPhee to a one-year contract Tuesday, adding the veteran outside linebacker after not addressing edge rusher in the NFL draft. McPhee, 31, will compete for playing time at the Ravens' rush ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Class Impact: Cornerback Philip Riley To Notre Dame Sports Illustrated Notre Dame has landed Valrico (Fla.) Bloomingdale four-star cornerback Philip Riley, giving first-year position coach Mike Mickens his first huge victory on the recruiting trail. Riley picked Notre Dame over programs like Oregon, Washington, Virginia Tech, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News 'The Last Dance' shines spotlight on Scott Burrell, whose athletic career is much better than you might remember Sporting News The Michael Jordan documentary has captured the nation's attention like few — any? — documentaries ever. Sports fans across the country have been riveted every Sunday night as ESPN broadcasts back-to-back episodes of "The Last Dance." I've watched ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Five-Star Running Back Will Shipley Commits To Clemson Sports Illustrated The Tigers added to their 2021 recruiting class on Tuesday when running back Will Shipley committed to Clemson. The five-star prospect out of Weddington High School in Matthews, N.C., chose the Tigers over Notre Dame, Stanford and North Carolina, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Penguins may face 'tough decisions' with goalies thanks to salary cap crunch Yahoo Sports With all of the salary cap uncertainty caused in part by COVID-19, the Penguins may face some tough choices when it comes to their goalies. Penguins GM Jim Rutherford acknowledged as much to The Athletic's Josh Yohe on Tuesday (sub required). Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Ahmad Rashad shares how Michael Jordan ended 'best player' debate with warning to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird CBSSports.com In the latest episodes of "The Last Dance," we got to learn a little bit more about the Dream Team, which won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and is widely considered the greatest basketball team ever assembled. There were stories about ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Alex Verdugo is Healthy, Silly Second Guessing of Dodgers' Mookie Betts Trade to Recommence Imminently Sports Illustrated Former-Dodger Alex Verdugo says he's at healthy. Now watch the vultures circle around the Dodgers for having the audacity to trade for Mookie Betts. Ignorant vultures, second-guessers in the extreme, but circle they will. And shame on Los Angeles for not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Texans JJ Watt says it was tough to lose DeAndre Hopkins this off-season Sports Illustrated Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt saw down with SI.com's Jimmy Traina to discuss multiple topics in an article released on Tuesday. One of the topics mentioned was the turbulent off-season the Texans have had due to trading wide receiver DeAndre ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com What it was like being at the Celtics' final game at Boston Garden 25 years ago NBCSports.com The 1995 Celtics feel like what happens if you throw a pile of basketball cards in the air and build a team out of the first 12 that scatter across the table. Download the MyTeams app for the latest Celtics news and analysis. There was no rhyme or reason to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Leafs' Holl: American players waiting for 'concrete plan' before crossing border Yahoo Sports TORONTO — Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He's just waiting for the green light. Holl has spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the NHL, and much of North America, at home in Minnesota since the season was paused ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated New Cowboys QB Andy Dalton: 'I'm Here To Help Dak Prescott' Sports Illustrated FRISCO - Shortly after the Andy Dalton signing, we issued a Dallas Cowboys prediction in this space. To wit: "I predict Dalton will soon conduct a media interview in which he states that while at age 32 he remains competitive - he holds numerous Cincinnati ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Why Brendon Todd is better equipped than most to handle whatever the resumption of PGA Tour golf looks like GolfDigest.com The man who resides in fourth place in the FexEx Cup standings on the PGA Tour is the regular guy's regular guy, a person of such unassuming disposition that he is more relatable to the weekend public golfer than the country club set, probably because he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Vanessa Bryant reveals that she found a letter from Kobe Bryant the day before her birthday CBSSports.com Vanessa Bryant celebrated her birthday on Tuesday and was able to do it with a little bit of comfort. In an Instagram post, Vanessa revealed that Kobe Bryant had left a letter for her and she found it on Monday. Vanessa elected to hold onto the letter until ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com MLS players returning to training ground for individual workouts starting Wednesday MLSsoccer.com With MLS teams cleared to start voluntary individual workouts starting Wednesday, several teams throughout the league are slated to have players begin their gradual return to their practice facilities. According to a statement from the league, the workouts for ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Brett Favre allegedly received $1.1M in welfare funds from Mississippi SB Nation Brett Favre's home state of Mississippi has gotten him into hot water. According to the Associated Press, Favre received $1.1 million from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. That money was intended to go to people who need welfare from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Watching South Korean baseball on TV? Let us help Baltimore Sun Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Lindblom was not expecting a lot last weekend when he turned on his television looking for sports. But what he found was a bit much. "They had two guys on there playing Tetris against each other," Lindblom said, laughing. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Yankees' Aaron Hicks: Increases throwing distance CBSSports.com Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Hicks (elbow) has been throwing long toss from 90-plus feet and is hitting soft-toss pitching from both sides of the plate. Hicks is at about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports David Andrews has no future restrictions due to "freak accident" blood clots in lungs Yahoo Sports Patriots center David Andrews announced recently that he'll be returning to action after missing all of last season due to blood clots in his lungs and he said on Tuesday that the issue isn't one that's causing him any worries about the future. Andrews said that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Brooks Koepka learned the hard way never to trash talk Michael Jordan on links NBCSports.com Brooks Koepka is the third-ranked golfer in the world and a four-time major champion, one of the brightest and instantly-recognizable stars in the sport. But even he had to learn the hard way: Don't trash talk Michael Jordan on the links. On "SportsCenter with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Hardy stays committed to improving his fighting skills; White shoots down Masvidal-McGregor Yahoo Sports A weekly look at MMA's hottest topics. Greg Hardy convinced he'll prove himself. It was impossible to know what to make of Greg Hardy when he made his UFC debut on Jan. 19, 2019, in Brooklyn against Allen Crowder. The former NFL All-Pro defensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Mavs Gaming Begins 2020 Season With 'Something To Prove' Forbes Mavs Gaming tips off its third season Tuesday night. The team made it to the playoffs last year after going 12-4 in the regular season, marking the club's best season yet. However, their postseason berth was short lived, leaving a bitter taste in the players' ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports A&M's Bjork on uniform reveal, student athletes returning 247Sports Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork has always placed a high priority on interacting with the fans and keeping an open line of communication. Whether it be an open letter to the fans every month, engaging with many on Twitter and most recently hosting a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Volkanovski backs UFC Fight Island idea Yahoo Sports Australia's world featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is 100 per cent behind the idea of being on the UFC's proposed Fight Island, provided he gets adequate preparation time at the location before a bout. The popular MMA brand resumes this weekend ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NASCAR president: 'I think we're going to have millions of fans that will tune in who otherwise wouldn't' Yahoo Sports NASCAR is well aware of the potential for increased television audiences as it attempts to restart its season. The first of seven NASCAR races in 11 days is on May 17 at Darlington Raceway as NASCAR will run its first Cup Series race since March 8. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN $6 million raised to help around 800 tennis players ESPN More than $6 million has been raised by the governing bodies of tennis for a relief fund aimed at lessening the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic on about 800 players. The WTA and ATP tours, the International Tennis Federation and the groups ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Dan Butterly named new Big West commissioner FOXSports.com IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Dan Butterly is the new Big West Conference commissioner, moving over from the Mountain West after 21 years. He starts with the Irvine-based league on June 1 to work alongside Dennis Farrell, who will step down on July 1 after 40 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Harrington accidentally unveils Luke Donald as Ryder Cup vice-captain Reuters (Reuters) - Europe captain Padraig Harrington let slip that former world number one Luke Donald is one of his vice-captains at this year's Ryder Cup during a live broadcast on Tuesday. Harrington was on the Sky Sports Golf Show discussing, among other ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation 'The Mountain' broke the deadlift world record and made it look WAAAAY too easy SB Nation Hafthor Bjornsson, the professional strongman perhaps best known as "The Mountain" from Game of Thrones set a new equipped deadlift world record over the weekend with a bar-bending 501 kilograms (1,104.52 pounds). Loading... Speed 2 1.5 1 ½ ¼. Flag as irrelevant
	Basketball Insiders Sources: Nets, Rockets Interested in Tom Thibodeau Basketball Insiders The [New York] Post reported in February that [Tom] Thibodeau would be on Leon Rose's short list and looked to be a favorite if the new team president chose not to bring back Mike Miller as head coach. While his reputation took a hit with the failure in ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Kyle Larson is returning to the dirt track after being fired by NASCAR team For The Win Three weeks after Kyle Larson was fired by his NASCAR team, Chip Ganassi Racing, for using a racist slur, the 27-year-old driver is returning to the race track. Larson will compete Friday in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Football's future: 'Pubs and clubs won't bounce back for many months' The Guardian As part of our series on how coronavirus will change football, we look at TV rights, sponsorship and corporate hospitality. Interviews by Paul MacInnes, Jamie Jackson and Ed Aarons. Tue 5 May 2020 14.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 5 May 2020 15.58 EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	13WHAM-TV What the Bills RB room looks like now 13WHAM-TV We knew Frank Gore was going to play with another team for the upcoming 2020 season, but Tuesday made it official. Although his stats last season weren't spectacular, Gore was a special veteran leader on the team; especially to then rookie Devin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Explosive boost: Lamb should help Dallas be 'Dak friendly' Shawnee News Star By Calvin Watkins. The Dallas Morning News. (TNS) — It was more than 10 years ago, 2009 to be exact, when Jerry Jones coined the phrase "Romo Friendly." The Cowboys owner was expressing the organization's support for then-quarterback Tony Romo. Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Raiders To Sign Sam Young profootballrumors.com The Raiders have agreed to sign offensive lineman Sam Young, as ESPN.com's Adam Schefter tweets. Young, 33 in June, had a cup of coffee with the 49ers last year. Outside of those four games in the fall, he was out of the NFL and showing his stuff on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rams Wire Watch first episode of Rams' new 'Inside the Draft' series Rams Wire The Los Angeles Rams went through the 2020 NFL Draft without a first-round pick, the fourth straight year they didn't make a selection in the top 32. They still came away with playmakers and impactful rookies, using their four picks in the first three rounds to ... Flag as irrelevant
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