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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 9, 2020
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	ESPN Todd Gurley passes physical for Falcons, two months after agreement, source says ESPN New Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal more than two months ago, passed his physical Monday in Atlanta, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although new players such as Gurley are prohibited from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN The McGwire-Sosa home run chase helped make 1998 one of MLB's wildest seasons ever ESPN Maybe the most remarkable aspect of the Great Home Run Chase of 1998 was that everyone expected Roger Maris' record to fall. Mark McGwire hit 58 the previous season and Ken Griffey Jr. 56, putting Maris' mark of 61 in obvious jeopardy. Sports Illustrated ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com MLB proposal of up to 16 playoff teams is generally acceptable, under the circumstances FOXSports.com Maybe this might get Mike Trout back into the playoffs. Major League Baseball is tossing around plenty of ideas these days to start up a shortened season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic — a DH in the National League, neutral-site games, personal ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Caddie Confidential: Fears, conditioning and following the rules for the PGA Tour's return ESPN What have caddies been doing with their time off? The real reason a caddie fears getting the coronavirus? The truth about wearing the bibs at Colonial? The PGA Tour is set to return this week after 13 weeks off because of the coronavirus pandemic that shut ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report MLB Player Comparisons for Top 2020 MLB Draft Prospects Bleacher Report Does the 2020 MLB draft feature the next Mike Trout? The next Clayton Kershaw? The next Aaron Judge? We won't know the answer to that question until several years from now, but that doesn't mean we can't make some reasonable comparisons for some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Charles Schwab Challenge 2020 DFS advice: One of the industry's best fantasy experts gives his picks Yahoo Sports This week truly carries a major-championship-week feel to it, as the PGA Tour returns with a stacked field converging on Fort Worth's Colonial Country Club for the Charles Schwab Challenge. This will be a treat for daily-fantasy players, as DraftKings is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News DeAndre Hopkins Explains Why He Doesn't Say 'Clemson' in Pre-Game Introductions Sports Illustrated Clemson's Memorial Stadium sits just a literal stone's throw away from a historic building called Fort Hill. The building, which is now a library and museum, was the former plantation home of John C. Calhoun, a former senator and vice president, and a staunch ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lallana signs new short term deal at Liverpool, to leave at end of season on free transfer ESPN Adam Lallana will leave Liverpool as a free agent at the end of this season after manager Jurgen Klopp sanctioned a short-term contract extension for the midfielder to "finish the job" of delivering the Premier League title to Anfield. Lallana's contract was due ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Ten years on, mixed results for World Cup hosts South Africa Yahoo Sports Johannesburg (AFP) - This Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of South Africa hosting the World Cup, the first and only time Africa staged the biggest single-sport global tournament. A decade on, the report card about football in the republic is mixed with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports New CBA complicates Dalvin Cook's planned holdout Yahoo Sports The Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook quietly had been working on a new contract. Now, they're not — and there's nothing quiet about it. Cook's camp leaked on Monday that Cook has pulled the plug on participation in voluntary virtual workouts, and that, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com 40 years ago, the Celtics pulled off a trade that cemented a championship foundation Boston.com The Celtics have a greater history of pulling off heists than any other franchise in professional sports. No executive will ever top Red Auerbach in terms of Major Deals Won, but in an era of greater league-wide competence and higher degree of difficulty, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NHL Rumors: Latest Buzz on Canadiens, Maple Leafs and More Bleacher Report The NHL offseason may be coming later than usual this year, but there's still likely to be some notable movement and storylines to follow after the 2019-20 season is concluded. And because of that, there's already plenty of buzz about potential free-agent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Sam Darnold to work out with Jets receivers in Florida Yahoo Sports Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been doing what he can to make connections with new teammates from a distance, but there's only so much that can be done to generate chemistry remotely. That's why Darnold is reportedly making a change in his location ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bundesliga suggests home advantage a thing of the past in empty stadiums ESPN Borussia Dortmund's famous Sudtribune, better known as the "Yellow Wall," was silent. As Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich scooped the ball over Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki's head for what proved to be the winning goal, it was greeted by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why '05 White Sox were similar to 2010 Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks Yahoo Sports NBC Sports Chicago White Sox anchor and sideline reporter Chuck Garfien interviewed 2005 World Series champ Paul Konerko on the latest episode of the White Sox Talk podcast. Of several hockey-related topics discussed, Konerko made some interesting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bump and Run: NASCAR documentaries we'd like to see Yahoo Sports With sports documentaries the rage now thanks to film series on Michael Jordan and Lance Armstrong, what's a NASCAR story you'd like to see a documentary on? Dustin Long: The 2000 Winston 500 at Talladega. The sport was going through significant ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Shakur Stevenson Vs. Felix Caraballo Odds, Purses, Records, Prediction Forbes Three months ago, Shakur Stevenson was supposed to be headlining a card at Madison Square Garden. The featherweight world titlist would have performed in front of a large, friendly crowd as he took on one of the best opponents of his career, and with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Brazil Withdraws Bid to Host 2023 Women's World Cup Sports Illustrated SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil withdrew its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, arguing on Monday it cannot offer FIFA the financial assurances it needs because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Brazilian Football Confederation also said in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings find value in Robby Fabbri. Here's what he's worth Detroit Free Press The trade for Robby Fabbri paid off for the Detroit Red Wings right away, leading them to their first (and only) three-game winning streak of the season. Now it's on general manager Steve Yzerman to settle on Fabbri's value to the team's future. Fabbri turned a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY LPGA loses a major as Evian Championship in France canceled USA TODAY The LPGA Tour lost its first major because of the COVID-19 pandemic when it announced Tuesday the Evian Championship in France has been canceled this year. The LPGA Tour cited ongoing travel and border restrictions, along with government ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bubba Wallace wants Confederate flags removed from NASCAR tracks ESPN Bubba Wallace wore a shirt that read "I Can't Breathe Black Lives Matter" before Sunday's NASCAR race in Atlanta, and now the circuit's only full-time black driver is pushing for change at the track. "My next step would be to get rid of all Confederate flags," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Curtis Lazar is Sabres' nominee for Masterton Trophy Buffalo News Forward Curtis Lazar, who spent virtually the entire 2018-19 season in the minor leagues before earning a regular role with the Buffalo Sabres this season, has been named as the Buffalo nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The Masterton Trophy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Martinez joining Messi at Barcelona would benefit Argentina - Ayala Yahoo Sports Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi teaming up at Barcelona would have a positive impact on Argentina, according to the national team's assistant coach Roberto Ayala. Having scored 16 goals in 31 appearances for Inter in 2019-20, Martinez is a target for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Chelsea expect to miss out on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United Sports Illustrated Chelsea are expecting Borussia Dortmund and England international Jadon Sancho to join Manchester United. Despite holding a long-term interest in the boyhood Blues fan, Frank Lampard is assessing his transfer options as they believe they will miss out ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Updated summer Heisman Trophy odds released 247Sports It's only June, but there's one guarantee you can already make for next season's Heisman Trophy winner in college football — he'll play quarterback for a team in national title contention. Those seems to the two standards for walking up on stage in New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Police reform process begins in NY; plus, goodbye to 'Carrier Dome' name? (Good Morning CNY for June 9) syracuse.com Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter (brought to you by Kinney Drugs) delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. Weather. High: 88; Low: 69. Get ready ... the next couple days will be hot ones. Photo of the Day. The Mission Restaurant ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes How Virtual Stadiums And Audio From EA Sports FIFA Will Enhance Live LaLiga Matches Forbes This Thursday, Spain's LaLiga becomes the latest major European soccer league to resume following a Coronavirus-enforced suspension. The first match will be the Seville derby, contested between Sevilla and Real Betis, and as with all other matches, it will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Hoffenheim fires coach Schreuder with 18 days left of season Washington Post SINSHEIM, Germany — German club Hoffenheim fired coach Alfred Schreuder on Tuesday with only 18 days remaining of the season. Hoffenheim executive director Frank Briel said the decision was taken "with a view to the current sporting situation," and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News Journal 5 Eagles storylines we're missing this spring, from Jalen Mills' move to safety to the speed at wide receiver The News Journal Under normal circumstances, the Eagles would be conducting their three-day mandatory minicamp this week, wrapping four weeks of spring practices. But the coronavirus pandemic changed all of that. The Eagles, like every other team, have not been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coyotes' Gutierrez becomes NHL's first Latino CEO Minneapolis Star Tribune GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Meruelo made history last year by becoming the first Latino controlling owner in the NHL when he purchased the Arizona Coyotes. Meruelo made another bit of history on Monday, naming Xavier Gutierrez as the first Latino team ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea & could figure in fight for top-four finish Goal.com The World Cup-winning midfielder has spent time working away from the rest of Frank Lampard's squad, but is now fully back in the fold. N'Golo Kante has joined full contact training at Chelsea, with it possible that the France international could now play a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports England rugby star's outrage after BBC uses picture of different player in article about racism Yahoo Sports England rugby player Ellis Genge has responded furiously after an interview he conducted with the BBC was published with the wrong image. Instead of featuring a picture of Genge, an image of his England teammate Lewis Ludlam was used. The Leicester ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Novak Djokovic Talks Issues of Holding US Open Amid 'Extreme' COVID-19 Protocols Bleacher Report The U.S. Open is set to begin on Aug. 31, but Novak Djokovic is concerned about conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic. "The rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme," the No. 1 men's player in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The State Dabo breaks silence about n-word incident, other criticism he faced this week The State Clemson coach Dabo Swinney released a video Monday night addressing a number of topics that have been discussed at length over the past several days. Swinney opened by stating that: "as a coach and as a team we will do our part to create positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Jason Holder hails 'huge step forward' as West Indies arrive for England tour The Guardian The West Indies squad have landed in Manchester and are now safely tucked away in their hotel, which overlooks the pitch at Old Trafford. For the next fortnight they will be in quarantine while practicing for the cricketing challenges ahead. It will not be a fun ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati NCAA considering six-week plan for football teams to prepare for 2020 season WKRC TV Cincinnati UNDATED (AP) - The NCAA is considering a six-week plan for football teams to prepare for the start of their seasons that includes two weeks when teams can hold walk-throughs before full practices start. A copy of the Football Oversight Committee's plan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Dundee Utd: Premiership newcomers keen to sign Jonny Hayes & Kevin Nisbet BBC News Newly-promoted Dundee United are interested in freed Celtic winger Jonny Hayes and remain keen on Dunfermline Athletic striker Kevin Nisbet, head coach Robbie Neilson has confirmed. Neilson hopes to add "four or five" new signings, but admits his ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Coronavirus-free New Zealand could emerge as neutral venue for Tests: Chief of players association The Hindu With New Zealand declaring itself virus-free, the country could emerge as a sought-after neutral venue for Test matches, reckons Heath Mills, the chief executive of the players' association. International cricket came to an abrupt halt in March with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Premier League to support player protests in support of Black Lives Matter movement Sky Sports FIFA president Gianni Infantino said earlier this month that Bundesliga players who protested over the death of George Floyd on the pitch "deserve an applause and not a punishment". Last Updated: 09/06/20 1:47pm. Liverpool players took a knee during ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dybala confirms Man Utd & Tottenham talks as he reveals why he wanted Juventus stay Yahoo Sports Paulo Dybala has revealed there were "conversations" with Manchester United and Tottenham over a move to the Premier League in 2019 although he didn't want to leave Juventus without proving his worth to the club. Dybala has been a key player in Juve's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Ronaldo has 'improved a lot' after early Juventus struggles, says Nuno Gomes Goal.com A former Portugal striker thinks his fellow countryman has adjusted his game to cope better against Serie A defences. Cristiano Ronaldo has improved a lot at Juventus after initially struggling to adapt to the demands of Serie A football, according to Nuno ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheChronicleHerald.ca Shea Weber is Canadiens' nominee for Masterton Trophy TheChronicleHerald.ca When the Canadiens acquired Shea Weber from the Nashville Predators for P.K. Subban in a blockbuster deal in 2016, the accepted wisdom was the Canadiens might benefit in the short term but, as time went by, the four-year age difference between the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India USA Cricket expresses desire to host ICC T20 World Cup Times of India NEW YORK: USA Cricket has expressed interest in hosting the T20 World Cup during the ICC cycle starting 2023 as the presence of a significant South Asian diaspora can ensure packed stadiums across the country. USA had hosted the FIFA World Cup back ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Arsenal's best bargain XI under Wenger from £2.9m Cesc Fabregas to Sol Campbell on a free The Sun WHEN asked to select an Arsenal XI constructed purely from Arsene Wenger signings my initial reaction was excitement, swiftly followed by one feeling entirely daunted. The simple fact is that the great man's tenure was so long and the sheer number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Leicestershire Live Leicester City youngster taking big steps as he looks to tread Ben Chilwell's path Leicestershire Live Young Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas has taken a few big steps as he hopes to tread the same path as Ben Chilwell from academy to first team. The first-year professional, who turns 19 on Wednesday, has been training with the first team since the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SportsLine Cowboys open as slight favorites over Steelers in Hall of Fame Game with tiny total SportsLine William Hill has posted the spread and total of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, this year featuring Dallas vs. Pittsburgh. SportsLine Staff · @SportsLine Jun 09, 9:00AM UTC. Hero Image ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Now 'I was accused of rape' - Shoaib Akhtar makes shocking revelation from Pakistan's tour of Australia in 2005 Times Now Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made a shocking revelation about how he was wrongly accused of rape in 2005. Akhtar, who is regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers to have graced the game of cricket, opened about the incident during a recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chiefs Wire Tyrann Mathieu teamed up with Bleacher Report to surprise people with rent money Chiefs Wire Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has teamed up with Bleacher Report to do some good in his hometown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mathieu grew up in the Fifth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana and played college football at LSU. Flag as irrelevant
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