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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 15, 2020
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	ESPN Will there be baseball this year or not? Jeff Passan breaks down MLB's ugly labor fight ESPN Here are some truths about Major League Baseball right now. The league and players have spent the past two months bickering, not listening to one another and prioritizing self over sport. Their only job was to figure out how to get the game back on the field ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NBPA's Michele Roberts says players discussing best way to use influence on BLM movement ESPN National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts said the players she represents spent the weekend discussing how they could best use "our obvious influence -- either by playing or not playing -- to make sure we enhance and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Most important Eagles for 2020: Nate Sudfeld comes in at 20 NBCSports.com Over the next four weeks, we'll be counting down the 20 most important Eagles for the 2020 season. 20. Nate Sudfeld. We start off the countdown with a player the Eagles hope doesn't see the field at all this season. But delicately side-stepping the "Carson ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN (blog) Can Saints' rookies make impact despite shortened offseason? ESPN (blog) METAIRIE, La. -- Coach Sean Payton joked on draft night that he didn't tell first-round pick Cesar Ruiz whether he would play center or guard for the New Orleans Saints so Ruiz could "actually tell the truth" when the media tried to pin him down. Nearly two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Every NBA Team's 2020 Free-Agency Sales Pitch Bleacher Report We're still more than a month away from the NBA's planned late-July reboot in Orlando, Florida, but it's never too early to start speculating about the offseason. Year after year, teams around the league use the summer (or, in this season's case, the fall) to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Secret Weapons to Shake Up 2020 NBA Playoffs Bleacher Report So much NBA playoff analysis is dedicated to familiar faces, the superstars and fringe stars and top-shelf role players most likely to leave their imprint or dictate the terms of an entire series or postseason push. That's...fair. Playoff success is nothing if not tightly ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC 251 -- Debating Jorge Masvidal's fallout; pressure on Max Holloway; a must-see fight ESPN UFC president Dana White began touting a welterweight title bout between champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal as far back as January, when a heated exchange between the fighters during Super Bowl week lit a marketing fuse that was expected ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News (blog) Film room: 3 Cowboys who will soar in 2020, including how Xavier Woods can evolve into a Pro Bowl-caliber safety The Dallas Morning News (blog) Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was on the precipice of stardom entering the 2019 season, we just didn't know it yet. Going into the 2019 season, Collins had flashed elite ability — like how he shut down Khalil Mack in 2017 — but was also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Devin Vassell, Warriors, Cavaliers' 2020 Draft Boards Bleacher Report While the 2020 NBA draft order isn't going to be set until around October, teams that aren't heading to Orlando, Florida, for the resumption of the 2019-20 season will have plenty of time to think about what they will do with their picks, especially after the lottery ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Tua Tagovailoa 'doing miraculously well' in continued hip rehab NFL.com Tua Tagovailoa's path back from a significant hip injury to the playing field has yet to be completed, but as has been the case for months now, he's ahead of expectation. He's doing so well, at least one medical professional working closely with him considers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Cleveland says it wants to re-sign Tristan Thompson this offseason Yahoo Sports When the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Andre Drummond last season, making the 26-year-old the team's starting center, the writing seemed to be on the wall for Tristan Thompson. Now Thompson heads into an offseason unsure of what's next or what the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stellar, Standard & Subpar: Leddie Brown in 2020 Sports Illustrated As we inch closer and closer to the start of the 2020 season, we take an in-depth look at each player on the Mountaineer roster. In these breakdowns, we discuss what a stellar, standard, and subpar season would look like for them. We are going in numerical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Real Madrid's Marcelo Takes a Knee, Raises Fist After Scoring Goal Sports Illustrated MADRID (AP) — Playing a home game but not at its famed Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid resumed its Spanish league campaign with a 3-1 win over Eibar on Sunday to keep pace with leader Barcelona. The game saw Marcelo take a knee during ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NFL Rumors: 'Low Percentage Chance' Colin Kaepernick Signs With Patriots Sports Illustrated Now that many NFL fans are calling for quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be signed by an NFL team amid the protests going on around the country, the New England Patriots have naturally been pulled into the conversation given their quarterback situation. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Without their usual financial advantage, the Yankees will have to recruit undrafted free agents New York Daily News TAMPA — Last week was just the beginning. Getting through a weird, abbreviated draft after being shut in at home with no amateur baseball to watch, now the Yankees have to plan the future for their farm system in these unusual times. With no agreement to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 76ers' Josh Harris, David Blitzer Reportedly Acquired Stake in Pittsburgh Steelers Sports Illustrated Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer have extended their sports ownership portfolios this year. In addition to having ownership in NBA's 76ers and NHL's New Jersey Devils, Harris and Blitzer have also reportedly bought a ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Phillies' Bryce Harper ditches Cowboys fandom to join Eagles faithful (VIDEO) nj.com When Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies last year, he wasn't just switching teams ... he was switching fan bases as well. Introducing Eagles Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Why Deion Sanders Loves Country Living And Outdoor Adventures Forbes You're probably used to seeing Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champ Deion Sanders in a suit just as easily as you could picture him running ball-in-hand toward the end zone. But these days "Neon Deion" might be wearing a cowboy hat ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Flick sees advantage in revamped Champions League for treble-chasing Bayern Yahoo Sports Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick believes a revamped Champions League format could be an 'advantage' for his side, who are still in the hunt for the treble this season. The Bavarian giants are just one win from an eighth straight Bundesliga ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Jets, Eagles QB bust Christian Hackenberg takes a swing at baseball nj.com Tim Tebow 2.0? If you strip away the college accolades and fame (and squint a little), you can see it: Former big school quarterback star is drafted highly into the NFL, but can't hack it at the position. After failing at football, a transition to a different sport arrives. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Exec: LeBron James Will Make Sure NBA Returns Because It Could Impact Legacy Bleacher Report While there has been hesitation among some players to compete in the NBA's restarted season in Orlando, Florida, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has incentive to finish the year. "LeBron is going to make sure those games [in Orlando] are played, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Over The Monster Checking in on the Red Sox's early undrafted free agent signings Over The Monster Everything about baseball is so out of whack right now that it's hard to focus on any one abnormality at a time. Sunday was a particularly strange day, though. As it seemed like negotiations for the 2020 season were coming to a halt with players stopping talks, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Acme Packing Company What concerns would be in play for the Packers in a hypothetical NFL expansion draft? Acme Packing Company The National Football League has not seen an expansion draft since 2002, the year the Houston Texans became the league's 32nd franchise. And while there is not another expansion draft expected anytime in the near future, it is amusing to think of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke Seattle Times FIFA appealed Monday for "tolerance, mutual respect and common sense" after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that required soccer players to stand during the national anthem. "I won't be watching much anymore!" Trump ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News 'GMA' co-host Michael Strahan addresses ABC News exec on administrative leave over alleged racist remarks Fox News "Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan on Monday addressed the controversy that rocked ABC News over the weekend, resulting in the administrative leave of top executive Barbara Fedida. "Over the weekend, an article came out in the Huffington ... Flag as irrelevant
	Still Curtain 2020 will close the window on Steelers Super Bowl chances Still Curtain The Steelers have sustained a lot of success in recent years, but the bid for a Super Bowl seems to end after the 2020 season. The Steelers Super Bowl window closing has become almost a joke amongst the fanbase. Every year the media hypes that "this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NFL.com Reveals Broncos' Offense Now Has Same 40-Time Speed as Division-Rival Chiefs Sports Illustrated In 2013, the Denver Broncos put together one of the greatest offensive performances in the history of the NFL. Led by arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play the game in Peyton Manning, the Broncos' high-flying offense put up 606 total points and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY No fans allowed on course for Omaha's Korn Ferry Tour event USA TODAY OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Korn Ferry Tour tournament in Omaha will be played with no fans at The Club at Indian Creek because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Jessica Brabec, director of the $600,000 Pinnacle Bank Championship, made the ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Cam Newton free agency: Redskins could 'win now' per Chris Simms 247Sports With free agent quarterback Cam Newton remaining this summer's top unsigned signal caller, NFL analyst Chris Simms believes he would give the Washington Redskins their best shot to "win now" ahead of the 2020 season. But there's a primary issue ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Kyle Weatherman debuts 'Back The Blue' vehicle for NASCAR Xfinity Series races WSOC Charlotte HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR'S Kyle Weatherman has debuted a new paint scheme for the Dixie Vodka 250 held this weekend in Homestead, Florida. The 47 car has a large American flag with a blue line painted across the hood of the vehicle that shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Pakistan's Riaz ready for test return, if needed in England Yahoo Sports ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz said Monday he has agreed to return to test cricket if required for a series in England. The 34-year-old Riaz has taken 83 wickets in just 27 test matches since making his debut in 2010. He was ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVUE.com Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe's 2009 NBA Win With Emotional Video KVUE.com The short video shows Kobe excitedly screaming after leading the team to their Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic, and his tearful post-game interview in which he's holding his daughter, Gianna, who was 3 at the time. In the video, Kobe gets emotional while ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Commissioner Hails 'Phenomenal Start' to PGA Tour Return The New York Times (Reuters) - Commissioner Jay Monahan said on Sunday the PGA Tour's return from a three-month COVID-19 shutdown was off to a phenomenal start and that he will share information about its safety measures with other sports looking to restart play. Flag as irrelevant
	1070 The Fan - Indianapolis Bill Polian: Colts Have Added Most Important Person On Defense In DeForest Buckner 1070 The Fan - Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS – To become a true Super Bowl team, Bill Polian knew his defense needed an upgrade at that position. Fittingly, some 14 years later, in the same role Polian was in for the Colts, Chris Ballard was sold on making a seismic trade, once he saw ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sports on TV, radio, web - Monday, June 15 New Jersey Herald HORSE RACING. Noon. TVG – Thoroughbreds and harness (live). TENNIS. 6 a.m.. Tennis – Tipsort Charity Cup (live). MEN'S SOCCER. 10 a.m.. MSG+ - Hoffenheim-Leipzig. 10:30 a.m.. beIN Sports – Girona-Las Palmas. 1:20 p.m. (and 6:30 p.m.). Flag as irrelevant
	Sportinglife.com Sky Bet Championship: Who will be promoted to the Premier League? A look at averages, results and final fixtures Sportinglife.com The Sky Bet Championship resumes this weekend after a three-month period without competitive football. The battle for the Premier League remains competitive and the teams involved in the race will be hoping that they can hit the ground running as they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost MS Dhoni at No 3 would have broken most records, says Gautam Gambhir Firstpost Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would have been a different player with all batting records in his kitty had the Indian captain opted batting one down in 50-over format. Gambhir was asked to choose between current ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Royal Ascot... but not as you know it - eight other times the meeting had an unusual feel Telegraph.co.uk Royal Ascot 2020 will feel like no other due to coronavirus measures in place. But it is not the first time the event has had a strange feel. By Alan Tyers 15 June 2020 • 1:35pm. Royal Ascot has taken on a number of different guises over the years Credit: GETTY ... Flag as irrelevant
	autosport.com Bahrain "surprised" by Brawn's 'oval' proposal for F1 race autosport.com The CEO of the Bahrain International Circuit was "surprised" to hear Ross Brawn's proposal to use the circuit's outer 'oval' layout for a Formula 1 race later this year. F1 is currently trying to finalise the remainder of its revised 2020 calendar, having so far only ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City Royals keep building with influx of more college prospects KCTV Kansas City KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals for years valued high school prospects in the first-year player draft, guys with an abundance of raw athleticism, undeveloped talent and what those in the scouting profession would call "high upside.". Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Lee Bowyer: Charlton manager among Birmingham City candidates for head coach role Sky Sports Charlton manager Lee Bowyer is a candidate to return to Birmingham City as the club's head coach. Bowyer was a fan favourite at St Andrew's when he played there between 2009 and 2011, helping them in their memorable League Cup final victory over ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Umbro say they will not promote Linfield's new away kit RTE.ie Sportswear manufacturer Umbro have said they will not be promoting Linfield's new football kit on any of their channels. Last Friday, the Irish Premiership club denied that their newly unveiled away kit for the 2020/21 campaign has been influenced or is in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Tottenham offer fans chance to appear on live video fan wall Sky Sports Tottenham are giving their fans the chance to appear on a live video fan wall that will be streamed into the stadium for their game against Manchester United, live on Sky Sports Premier League on Friday. All of the Premier League's remaining matches will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Manchester United face PSG and Real Madrid competition for Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi Metro Manchester United are considering a move for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, but European giants Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will provide stiff competition for his signature. The 23-year-old has impressed for the Foxes since arriving from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Galatasaray skipper Fernando Muslera suffers double leg fracture Times of India ISTANBUL: Galatasaray's Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera suffered a double leg fracture at the weekend in the club's first game since matches resumed, the Istanbul giants confirmed on Monday. Club skipper Muslera "sustained an injury causing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Babar Azam's calmness gives him edge over Virat Kohli: Saqlain Mushtaq Hindustan Times Saqlain Mushtaq has weighed on the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, reckoning the Pakistan batsman has an edge over the India captain. Babar and Kohli are two of the finest batsmen of the current generation and of late there have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raising Zona Arizona Cardinals will feature exciting young backs in 2020 Raising Zona The Arizona Cardinals offensive unit is heading into the 2020 campaign with an impressive group of youthful ball-carriers. Heading into the 2019 campaign, a boatload of questions surrounded the Arizona Cardinals running game. The word around football ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Football Faithful Player Analysis: How will Timo Werner fit in at Chelsea? The Football Faithful Manchester City and Liverpool have dominated the Premier League in an unprecedented fashion over the past two seasons, amassing a points total that places them in an echelon of their own. The task for other Premier League teams is to bridge the gap. Flag as irrelevant
	State College News Report: Penn State QB Michael Johnson Jr. Enters Transfer Portal State College News Penn State football quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, as first reported by 247Sports. Johnson was expected to battle fellow sophomore Ta'Quan Roberson for Penn State's third-string quarterback spot entering the 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daijiworld.com Will be available even if T20 World Cup is postponed: Hafeez Daijiworld.com Lahore, Jun 15 (IANS): Mohammad Hafeez will wait for the T20 World Cup to take place even if it happens next year before calling it a day from international cricket, the veteran Pakistan all-rounder said on Monday. Hafeez, 39, added he wants to help the ... Flag as irrelevant
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