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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 7, 2020
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	Bleacher Report Panthers Cut Ties with CPI Security After CEO Kenneth Gill's Racist Remarks Bleacher Report The Carolina Panthers have severed their relationship with CPI Security after the contents of an email from the organization's CEO, Kenneth Gill, to Queen City Unity Executive Director Jorge Millares were revealed to the public, per Alaina Getzenberg and Joe ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Amanda Nunes overpowers Felicia Spencer to defend UFC featherweight title ESPN Amanda Nunes continues to have no real peer in women's mixed martial arts. Nunes dominated Felicia Spencer for a unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45) victory Saturday night in the main event of UFC 250 in Las Vegas. Spencer was challenging for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Raiders' Tyrell Williams shares story about racism he faced growing up Yahoo Sports Tyrell Williams poured his heart out in an Instagram post Friday. In a powerful message, the Raiders wide receiver opened up about the racism he dealt with as a mixed-race child growing up in Oregon. Flag as irrelevant
	Tennis Magazine New timing for Roland Garros could mean new conditions and challenges Tennis Magazine Dwindling daylight and rainier weather could pose new circumstances for both tournament organizers and players at this year's French Open. Examines how these factors may affect the French Open fortnight in late September. By Joel Drucker. June 07, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ex-NFL Star Terrell Owens Leads Chants at Black Lives Matter Protest Bleacher Report As protests demanding an end to systemic racism and police brutality continue in cities around the country, former NFL star Terrell Owens was spotted leading a demonstration through West Hollywood in Southern California on Saturday. The Hall of Fame ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Devin Clark takes a knee, raises fist before UFC 250 bout amid George Floyd protests Yahoo Sports Devin Clark appears to have joined the countless others in the sports world in protesting after George Floyd's death in police custody late last month at UFC 250 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Clark, ahead of his light heavyweight bout with Alonzo Menifield ... Flag as irrelevant
	PGA.com Golf Makes a Conservative Return with an Eye on the Long Run PGA.com By Doug Ferguson, AP Writer. Published on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Jay Monahan at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images). PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan went from wondering if any golf would be played this year to a schedule ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report UFC's Ian Heinisch Reveals Cornerman Had 'False Positive' COVID-19 Diagnosis Bleacher Report Middleweight fighter Ian Heinisch nearly didn't make the preliminary fight card for UFC 250 because his cornerman tested positive for COVID-19. Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani. Ian Heinisch confirms on the broadcast that one of his cornerman tested positive for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64 Yahoo Sports Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died. He was 64. Thomas' family said he died Friday. He had a stroke May 24, caused by a tear of the basilar artery in the brain stem. ''Yesterday, I lost my universe, my ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC 250 results, highlights: Cody Garbrandt brushes off losing skid with vicious knockout punch CBSSports.com Cody Garbrandt entered UFC 250 on a brutal three-fight losing skid, all coming by knockout. As he stepped into the Octagon to face Raphael Assuncao in the bantamweight co-main event from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, the former champion's status ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN AJ Allmendinger grabs Xfinity win at Atlanta; first NASCAR win on an oval ESPN HAMPTON, Ga. -- AJ Allmendinger finally won on an oval. He might just retire. Taking advantage of mistakes by the three leaders, the 38-year-old Californian cruised to victory by nearly 2 seconds over pole-sitter Noah Gragson in the Xfinity Series race at ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Improbable Defeats Higher Power in Hollywood Gold Cup BloodHorse.com A new year, a new Improbable. Following a 3-year-old campaign that was largely met with disappointment, Improbable shined in the second start of his 4-year-old season June 6 by winning the $300,500 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) at Santa Anita Park, his first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Odds for NASCAR race at Atlanta: Expert picks & favorites to win Sunday's Cup Series race Sporting News The odds for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta are influenced heavily by what Kevin Harvick has done at the 1.5-mile oval in Hampton, Ga., throughout his career, especially recently. Our picks for Sunday's race are impacted by the same trends. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cloak of secrecy for Man City's court challenge to UEFA ban FOXSports.com GENEVA (AP) — A rare level of secrecy cloaks the court case opening Monday to decide if Manchester City will stay banned from European competition for two seasons. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled three days at an undisclosed location for ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Charlatan Off Derby Trail With Ankle Issue BloodHorse.com Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Charlatan, the focus of a potential medication violation, is headed to the sideline and will miss the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) because of a minor ankle issue. Trainer Bob Baffert confirmed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Will saliva ban threaten cricket's kings of swing? Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - An International Cricket Council board meeting on Wednesday could see the global governing body uphold a recommendation to prohibit the use of saliva in order to stop the transmission of the coronavirus. Bowlers traditionally get the ball to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune When will pro sports return? Soon. Here's what we know Minneapolis Star Tribune Professional sports leagues in the United States — with Major League Baseball being the major exception — made significant strides last week as they try to come back from the coronavirus pandemic that shut down play in March. Here's a recap: NHL. Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Bengals pledge $250K for community initiatives Lyndy's Sports Annuals The Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday pledged $250,000 toward community initiatives selected by players, coaches and staff members. The announcement comes in the wake of nationwide protests over last month's death of George Floyd while in police ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Liverpool won't just win title, they'll do so in style' – Houllier hails Klopp's record breakers Goal.com The former Reds boss is delighted to see a coach following in his footsteps at Anfield within touching distance of a first crown in 30 years. Liverpool will not just win the Premier League title in 2020, they will do so "in style", says Gerard Houllier, with the likes of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports It's 2021 or never for Tokyo, confirms senior Olympic official Yahoo Sports Brussels (AFP) - High-ranking Olympic official Pierre-Olivier Beckers on Saturday made plain that the delayed Tokyo Olympics "will be held in 2021 or not at all". The Belgian was reiterating the stance put forward by Japan and International Olympic Committee ... Flag as irrelevant
	Khaleej Times Ole! La Liga fires up again after old foes unite Khaleej Times Barcelona led the table by two points over Real when the season was paused in March and the two rivals are braced for one of the tightest title races in recent memory. After an almighty push by all parties concerned, Spain's La Liga roars back into action next ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Barcelona's Suárez back from surgery in time for opener Houston Chronicle BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says Luis Suárez has been cleared by team doctors to play when the Spanish league resumes. Uruguay striker Suárez had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Jan. 12 and hasn't played since. The club said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Mario Balotelli set to be released by Brescia Times of India ROME: Mario Balotelli's ill-fated stint at hometown club Brescia appears to be coming to an end, with local media reporting Saturday his contract will be terminated after repeated absences from training. A letter notifying Balotelli of his release was sent to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India UAE cricket board confirms offer to host IPL: Report Times of India DUBAI: The Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed that it had expressed interest in hosting the IPL this year if India decides to shift the cash-rich T20 tournament out of the country in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13th IPL was scheduled to start in late ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut UFC 250: Alex Caceres lands filthy right hand, takes out Chase Hooper Sportsnaut One of the final preliminaries of UFC 250 Saturday night in Las Vegas pitted Alex Caceres against Chase Hooper in the featherweight division. The better known of the two fighters, Caceres has not appeared on center stage since he defeated Cole Miller back ... Flag as irrelevant
	Time Out Abu Dhabi UAE reschedules FIFA World Cup qualifiers to October and December Time Out Abu Dhabi The UAE is set to resume its 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign later in the year. Fixtures had been postponed in reaction to the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of players and spectators. Following a meeting with the Asian ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Chelsea hold friendly at Stamford Bridge as Ruben Loftus-Cheek returns after 13 months out – and scores against pals The Sun CHELSEA boss Frank Lampard watched his squad back in action at Stamford Bridge for the first time since March. The Blues boss pitted his players against each other in an intra-squad game ahead of their Premier League return. Chelsea players played in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Sun Charles Byrd retires aged 36 after UFC 250 defeat to Maki Pitolo in brutal second round TKO The Irish Sun UFC star Charles Byrd has retired aged 36 after his loss against Maki Pitolo tonight. The eleven-year veteran was beaten by TKO via punches in the second round at UFC 250 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Maki Pitolo beat Charles Byrd in their middleweight bout ... Flag as irrelevant
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