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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 9, 2020
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	Yahoo Sports Cubs' Theo Epstein vows to 'look inward' for solutions to MLB's systemic racism Yahoo Sports Cubs president Theo Epstein hadn't spoken publicly in nearly three months when he opened a conference call with reporters Monday by voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement and those protesting across the country against police brutality and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Russell Westbrook makes small-ball Rockets ultimate playoff wild card, top candidate for Cinderella run CBSSports.com Prior to, and in the middle of, the 2019-20 season, the Houston Rockets made a pair of trades that were seen as questionable at best, and downright delusional at worst. First they dealt Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook in large ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated The 12s - Not Jadeveon Clowney - May Be Seahawks Biggest Loss of 2020 Offseason Sports Illustrated Late last week, Washington governor Jay Inslee gave the green light to the state's professional sports teams to resume operations under strict guidelines following nearly three months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the news has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Reports: 76ers, Devils owners eye bid for Mets Yahoo Sports Billionaires Josh Harris and David Blitzer reportedly are looking to add a another top-level team to their sports empire. The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils are hoping to purchase the New York Mets, Variety and the New York Post ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kerry Collins excited to see Jason Garrett work with Daniel Jones Yahoo Sports Former New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins is eager to see what new Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett can do to help develop Daniel Jones. Collins spent four years with Garrett as a teammate with the Giants. Collins was the team's starter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Jon Jones Calls Out UFC for 'Ripping Me Off,' Says Dana White Is 'Greedy' Bleacher Report UFC star Jon Jones unloaded his longstanding frustration with his past paydays from the company, claiming it didn't provide a level of adequate compensation. Jones and UFC President Dana White remain at odds as to the dollar figure Jones would receive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Warriors GM Bob Myers lauds sports as 'color blind and meritocracy of sorts' Yahoo Sports When Golden State fired Mark Jackson (who's black) to hire Steve Kerr (who's white), I expressed reservations the process. Not because the Warriors downgraded at coach. Turns out, they got a massive upgrade. But because Golden State owner Joe Lacob ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mike Vrabel offers explanation to notorious courtside FaceTime call with Tom Brady, Julian Edelman CBSSports.com Mike Vrabel and Tom Brady sent the NFL rumor mill ablaze earlier this offseason when the Titans head coach was seen FaceTiming with the soon-to-be free agent quarterback as he and Julian Edelman were sitting courtside at a Syracuse basketball game. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Turbo Timo' Werner gives new-look Chelsea goal threat Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - When Timo Werner seals his imminent move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea, the German's turbulent rise from national pariah to one of Europe's most feared forwards will be complete. Chelsea are willing to meet the 60 million euro (£53 million, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY USOPC announces new athlete group to 'empower black voices.' But will it push for IOC to change rules? USA TODAY U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chief executive officer Sarah Hirshland announced Monday that the organization is creating an athlete-led group to "empower Black voices to be heard," both within the USOPC and beyond. In a letter to athletes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times New Seahawk Carlos Hyde: If NFL is serious about change, then a team should sign Colin Kaepernick Seattle Times The newest Seattle Seahawk, running back Carlos Hyde, was a member of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016 when their quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, began kneeling during the national anthem. Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the end of that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel NWSL crafts Challenge Cup rules with players who are moms in mind Orlando Sentinel The National Women's Soccer League is moving forward with its closed-door Challenge Cup tournament, which will allow the league to return amid the coronavirus pandemic by isolating teams in a single location in Utah. But initial plans to sequester players ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com The 3 most significant ways having no fans at events will impact play during the PGA Tour's restart GolfDigest.com When the PGA Tour returns to action this week at Colonial, where 16 of the top 20 players in the World Ranking will compete in the Charles Schwab Challenge, it will do so with a very visible distinction—no fans in the stands (and no stands, for that matter). Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Gallery: Broken Arrow football team returns to practice following COVID-19 isolation Tulsa World Related: Athletes glad to be home as they return to campus for conditioning drills. Area student-athletes returned to campus for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March for conditioning work with their coaches. Broken Arrow football practice. Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Springs Gazette Paul Klee: NFL's coronavirus protocols make no sense in light of jam-packed protests (copy) Colorado Springs Gazette DENVER • The NFL issued health safety protocols Monday for its return to team facilities. Wait till you get a load of this. Among the requirements are hand-sanitizing stations in every room, weightlifting limited to groups of 15 and, my personal favorite, lockers 6 ... Flag as irrelevant
	10TV Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be downsized and simplified 10TV TOKYO, Japan — The Japanese public is being prepared for the reality of next year's postponed Olympics, where athletes are likely to face quarantines, spectators will be fewer, and the delay will cost taxpayers billions of dollars. In the last several weeks, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Iowa football player tells fans: support the movement or don't support us Larry Brown Sports Until recently, Iowa Hawkeyes football players were not allowed to use social media. They recently were granted permission to do so by head coach Kirk Ferentz, and many of them are taking advantage of the opportunity. On Monday, numerous Hawkeyes ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NASCAR's Bubba Wallace wants to rid race tracks of the confederate flag CNN (CNN) After wearing an "I Can't Breathe" T-shirt to Sunday's race, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace said the next step is to rid the racetracks of the confederate flag. Wallace, the first full-time African-American driver in the Cup Series since 1971, wore the T-shirt ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRQE News 13 Sports Desk: Sources tell KRQE Sports that Holly Holm will headline UFC Event on August 1st KRQE News 13 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Sources close to KRQE Sports are saying that Former Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm will fight Irene Aldana on August 1st. Holm and Aldana are being slated as the main event for a UFC Fight Night Event and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Soccer: Brazil Withdraws From Race to Host 2023 Women's World Cup The New York Times (Reuters) - Brazil has withdrawn its candidacy to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) saying the government did not consider it wise to offer financial guarantees in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Because ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Windies' arrival in England a boost for cricket Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - International cricket will start to get back on its feet following the coronavirus shutdown when the West Indies arrive on Tuesday for a Test series in England. Fans who have had to make do with months of television repeats can now look ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Jets' Sam Darnold draws comparison to former Super Bowl MVP nj.com The 2020 NFL season is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. The No. 3 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Darnold has shown at times that he can be the franchise quarterback head coach Adam Gase and ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum, begin workouts at Boston Celtics practice facility (video) masslive.com The NBA is slowly ramping up for a return, and part of that now includes the ability for all NBA players to take part in individual workouts at the team's practice facility. On Monday, Gordon Hayward and Jayson Tatum were among the Celtics to go through their ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Christian McCaffrey's quarantine birthday had Olivia Culpo, unicorn cake New York Post Olivia Culpo and boyfriend Christian McCaffrey have mastered the art of quarantine birthdays. On Sunday, Culpo helped McCaffrey celebrate his 24th birthday, showering the Panthers running back with plenty of love and a colorful unicorn cake. Flag as irrelevant
	BoxingScene.com Caraballo on Stevenson Fight: No Pressure, It Is a Great Opportunity BoxingScene.com Felix Caraballo is heading to Las Vegas knowing he's playing with house money. A longshot assignment awaits his arrival in the gambling town, as the 33-year old from the coastal town of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico faces unbeaten featherweight titlist Shakur ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times and Democrat CAROLINA FOOTBALL: Muschamp is proud of team during difficult times The Times and Democrat COLUMBIA -- Last week, as civil unrest dominated headlines and the Gamecocks were preparing to come back to campus, Will Muschamp had a Zoom meeting with his team. During it, the goal was for players to have a platform to talk about some of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Record Hogs land IU graduate transfer Times Record FAYETTEVILLE ― Posting a photo of himself with a Razorbacks basketball jersey, forward Justin Smith announced Monday he is leaving Indiana University as a graduate transfer to the University of Arkansas. Smith, 6-7, has immediate eligibility with Coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Former SLU star Lisch calls it a career STLtoday.com After an illustrious career in Australia's National Basketball League, Kevin Lisch announced his retirement Tuesday (Australian time), according to a release from his most recent team, the Sydney Kings. The former Belleville Althoff and St. Louis U. star played ... Flag as irrelevant
	Terre Haute Tribune Star Colts ready to take on 'mission' of racial equality Terre Haute Tribune Star INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Reich has seen a lot during more than three decades in the NFL. He went to four consecutive Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, and famously led the greatest comeback in league history to beat the Houston Oilers in a 1993 playoff ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDEF News 12 CBS Hopes to Mike Up Golfers For Return of PGA Tour This Week WDEF News 12 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The PGA Tour returns this week at Colonial with a different look and perhaps more voices. CBS Sports anchor Jim Nantz will be alone in the booth at the Charles Schwab Challenge as the network cuts its footprint in half. But CBS ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zee News Former V8 Supercar driver Renee Gracie turns porn star Zee News In a shocking move, former Australian V8 Supercar racer Renee Gracie has quit driving and switched to the adult industry. Confirming the news, the 25-year-old said that she doesn't regret ditching her racing career to become porn star, adding that it was one ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, seeking millions in wrongful death lawsuit National Post Kobe Bryant's widow is demanding millions in her wrongful death lawsuit against the helicopter company and the estate of a pilot involved in the crash that killed the basketball icon and their daughter. Vanessa Bryant filed suit in February, blaming pilot Ara ... Flag as irrelevant
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