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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 20, 2020
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	ESPN Why the three-point stance could become a football thing of the past ESPN By 2019, the leaders of Pop Warner had enough. While there was no conclusive data to suggest that outlawing three-point stances would lower its players' exposure to head injuries, the idea made too much sense to ignore. And so a long-floated concept ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NFL's worst betting seasons of the Super Bowl Era ESPN The NFL season is still pretty far away. We know the 2020 schedule, and opening lines have been released for Week 1, Monday Night Football games and some other key matchups. As we wait for the real action to begin, we decided to take a look at some of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Druin: The Mike Tomlin Disrespect Needs to Stop Sports Illustrated During a typical offseason, the lack of news and events circulating through the NFL gives fans and analysts alike plenty of time to conjure hot takes. With COVID-19 still impacting the world of professional football, even more dead space on airwaves is needed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Melvin Gordon: Chargers offense didn't play to my strengths NFL.com In five seasons with the Chargers, Melvin Gordon compiled 6,113 scrimmage yards and generated three seasons with 12-plus touchdowns. Despite the success during the bulk of his run with L.A., Gordon told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tales from Jacksonville: How the UFC returned with 3 cards in 8 days ESPN Marcus Gaethje was at dinner with his twin brother, Justin. It was May 8, and the Gaethjes and a few of Justin's coaches had settled in at Chart House, an upscale seafood restaurant on the riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. About 24 hours later, Justin was ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Browns center, NFLPA president JC Tretter says players face 'long list of hurdles' amid coronavirus pandemic USA TODAY JC Tretter isn't willing to publicly quantify his level of optimism that an NFL season will be held in 2020. The starting center of the Browns and new president of the NFL Players Association said the COVID-19 pandemic has created too many unknowns to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times How MLB proposes to protect players from the coronavirus Los Angeles Times Major League Baseball's proposal to players for avoiding the spread of the novel coronavirus during a potential abbreviated season was obtained by The Times last weekend. The "2020 Operations Manual" is a hefty document but essential in addressing one ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Athletics haven't made annual rent payment, according to stadium official ESPN The Oakland Athletics have not paid their rent to use the RingCentral Coliseum, according to the interim executive director of the stadium authority. Henry Gardner told the Bay Area News Group on Tuesday that the team had informed the stadium authority it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleeding Green Nation What Doug Pederson will (and can't) steal from the Kyle Shanahan offense Bleeding Green Nation "I think (the offense) is going to look a little bit different." That's what Eagles HC Doug Pederson said concerning the glut of new hires made by Philadelphia across the course of the offseason. After adhering to a strict practice of internal promotion (save for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New 3-on-3 hockey league, '3ICE,' set to debut in 2021 with star-studded group of coaches USA TODAY A few years ago at Pittsburgh Penguins rookie camp, E.J. Johnston observed the delight among a couple thousand fans as they watched a tournament of 3-on-3 contests. "It was electric," Johnston recalled. "It was end-to-end action. It was all the creativity, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Unfinished business': Martínez signs new deal with Belgium Yahoo Sports BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberto Martínez signed a new contract to lead Belgium through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, saying Wednesday he had "unfinished business" with the top-ranked national team following the postponement of this year's European ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com NFL's top medical officer: 'We fully well expect that we will have positive cases' Boston.com The NFL has "broad agreement" with the players' union on safety protocols for conducting the 2020 season this fall, the league's top medical expert said Tuesday, adding that the NFL will be prepared to deal with the inevitability of players, coaches or other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News DeAndre Baker's alibi is ... 'Madden'? Lawyer says Giants CB was busy playing video game Sporting News DeAndre Baker did attend a party that was marred by an alleged armed robbery police say Baker helped to perpetrate last week, but one of Baker's attorneys, in denying the allegations, put forth a novel alibi claim: video games, specifically "Madden.". Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com ESPN analyst: Jets' Sam Darnold is better than Ravens' Lamar Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP nj.com Of all the bold statements and hot takes we will hear before the 2020 NFL season, this one might be the most ridiculous. ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky appeared on the newest installment of the My Sports Update podcast and was asked about the young ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Redskins great Dexter Manley is 'doing much better' in fight vs. coronavirus nj.com Former Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley is making progress in his fight against the coronavirus. He remains in a Washington-area hospital but is showing signs of improving. CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Live map tracker | Newsletter | Homepage. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Pizza maker delivers response to Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' CNN (CNN) Among Michael Jordan's seemingly infinite list of great moments, "The Flu Game" in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz is close to the top. Despite suffering apparent flu-like symptoms the night before and during the game, Jordan -- through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com NFL is testing face masks that contain surgical or N95 material Boston.com When the NFL starts up, the novel coronavirus pandemic is going to dictate changes, and those could include the addition of surgical or N95 material to the face masks on players' helmets. The NFL and Oakley, the sports equipment company, are testing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Guardiola, Messi almost joined Getafe from Barcelona - president ESPN Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola both came close to joining Getafe, according to a claim made by the La Liga side's president, Angel Torres. Messi made his debut for Barca in 2004 and, after impressing against Juventus in a 2005 friendly, the Italian club ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com WWE's Vince McMahon might buy back the bankrupt XFL | New life for New York Guardians? nj.com "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." - Michael Corleone in "The Godfather Part III". WWE CEO Vince McMahon just can't let go of the XFL. Two weeks after learning the failed football league filed for bankruptcy, The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi not as good as Brazilian Ronaldo - Roberto Carlos ESPN Roberto Carlos has said former Real Madrid and Brazil teammate Ronaldo is the best player of all-time -- ranking him above Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar. Cristiano and Messi have won 11 Ballon d'Or awards between them and are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Variety TV Networks Bet on Golf to Lure Sports Audiences Back to the Screen Variety An intense desire for live sports has some TV executives taking a new swing at golf. NBC Sports is hoping viewership of its Sunday broadcast of a charity match between Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff is indicative of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Warriors' playoff series vs. Cavaliers, Spurs shouldn't have asterisks Yahoo Sports Shaquille O'Neal recently argued that the NBA should cancel the remainder of the current season, suggesting that whichever team was crowned champion in a shortened or altered playoff format would have an asterisk next to its achievement. Whether he is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune The Latest: Three South Carolina coaches taking salary cuts Tacoma News Tribune The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. South Carolina's highest paid head coaches are taking 10% salary cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Football coach Will Muschamp, men's basketball coach Frank ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Red Bull dynamic wouldn't work with two "alpha males" - Horner Yahoo Sports Vettel announced last week he would be leaving Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season after talks over a new contract broke down. It paved the way for Carlos Sainz to be signed as Vettel's replacement, with Daniel Ricciardo taking Sainz's place at McLaren for ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Christian Varley runs 19 marathons in 19 days raising £83000 for charity BBC News A Manx athlete has run 19 marathons in 19 days raising more than £83,000 for people affected by Covid-19. Christian Varley was inspired to take on the challenge after witnessing the "devastating impact" the coronavirus pandemic had on the island. He was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sidelion Report Detroit Lions: 4 defensive line free agents to consider signing Sidelion Report Reminiscent of 2019, the Detroit Lions are still in dire need of defensive line help. Here are four free agents I think they need to consider signing. To this point, the Detroit Lions didn't quite go all-in in fixing their biggest weakness from 2019 as most expected. Flag as irrelevant
	Da Windy City Chicago Bulls: Robbed of passing torch to Los Angeles Lakers Da Windy City The Chicago Bulls were so good in the 1990s but it was all destroyed before they had the chance to properly pass the torch off to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Chicago Bulls dynasty ended after 1998 because of a messed up relationship between head coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Paris Tracks Face Shock Lockdown Over COVID-19 Policy BloodHorse.com French racing has been dealt a cruel blow with news that the government is withdrawing its approval to race in parts of the country still heavily affected by the coronavirus, including Paris and the east of the country. The new measures will allow racing to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters India Tennis: ATP launches partnerships to help players with mental health, well-being Reuters India MUMBAI (Reuters) - The men's tennis tour has joined up with Sporting Chance and Headspace to help players and its staff deal with mental health problems and look after their well-being during the COVID-19 shutdown, the ATP said on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun UFC legend Jon Jones demands clash with KO king Francis Ngannou as heavyweight superfight draws close The Sun JON JONES has told UFC to "send the deal" for a heavyweight super-fight with Francis Ngannou - but Dana White doubts whether he actually wants to move up. The UFC light-heavyweight champion reaffirmed his wish to face the heavyweight contender via ... Flag as irrelevant
	myKhel IPL 2020 cancellation will badly impact world cricket, says former IPL COO Sundar Raman myKhel New Delhi, May 20: The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a grinding halt and forced every sporting activity in 2020 to be either postponed indefinitely or cancelled. The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is one such event which the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WION Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri hit by racist slur during Instagram live chat WION Sports personalities have been a constant victim of racism. Players have been a target based on caste, colour or religion. During a live video chat with Virat Kohli, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri fell victim to some racial slurs passed by online users. Flag as irrelevant
	Times Now MS Dhoni fans start online campaign, want former Indian captain to 'Break the Beard' Times Now MS Dhoni was spotted sporting a full grey beard look in lockdown last week. His pictures soon went viral on social media with the fans getting nostalgic. The pictures once again sparked a debate over Dhoni's future in international cricket with several experts ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun American Indiana Vassilev, Aston Villa reach 2-year deal Tacoma News Tribune American forward Indiana Vassilev has agreed to a two-year contract with Aston Villa after making his Premier League debut in January. The 19-year-old made his senior team debut on Jan. 4 against Fulham and made his first Premier League appearance 14 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Glasgow Times Scott Brown urges Celtic stars to stay for the tilt at 10-in-a-row Glasgow Times SCOTT BROWN has urged his Celtic teammates to stay at the club as focus shifts to delivering a historic tenth league title in a row next season. The Celtic captain was delighted to finally receive confirmation this week of a ninth successive Premiership title ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Eastern Michigan to launch inclusive eSports to better connect with students Detroit Free Press Eastern Michigan University plans to use video games to engage current students and attract new ones. The school already offers a degree in simulation, animation and gaming, but now it's partnering with Gen. G., an operator of eSports leagues in the U.S., ... Flag as irrelevant
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