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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 6, 2020
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	ESPN Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says it's up to white people to call out racism, 'no matter what the consequences' ESPN San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the "country is in trouble" and he's "embarrassed as a white person" to know that George Floyd could die in such a horrific way as a police officer with a knee on Floyd's neck went about his job in such a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Kevin Durant puts an end to those pesky return rumors: 'My season is over' FOXSports.com If Las Vegas was at least acknowledging that it could happen, we all thought it could actually happen. Caesars Sportsbook lowered Brooklyn's championship odds from 750-1 to 60-1 on speculation that Kevin Durant could return from his Achilles tendon injury ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jon Daniels is Hopeful For Organized Programs To Develop Players After MLB Draft Sports Illustrated Next week, all 30 clubs in Major League Baseball will have the arduous task of navigating through a unique yet challenging MLB Draft. There will be five rounds instead of 40. Players selected in those five rounds will be presented with deferred bonuses not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com WATCH: Dwayne Haskins throws a dart to Steven Sims during Friday workout NBCSports.com While coaches and staffs across the NFL were allowed to report to team facilities for the first time in months on Friday, the league has yet to allow players to return just yet. But not being able to work out at Redskins Park has not stopped second-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Hue Jackson Wanted Browns to Sign Colin Kaepernick in 2017: 'Wasn't My Decision' Bleacher Report Former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said Thursday he urged the team to sign free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2017. "I wanted him," Jackson said on WKNR Radio in Cleveland (via Jeff Schudel of the News-Herald). "It just didn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	A Look at Three Tennessee Freshmen Who Could Play a Major Role in 2020 Sports Illustrated Tennessee's 19 freshmen signees that did not enroll early will arrive on campus in Knoxville today. They will undergo COVID testing, and then they will start working in voluntary athletic activities on Monday. So, now that football appears to be on the horizon, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY NCAA bans Oklahoma State men's basketball team from 2021 postseason over bribery scandal USA TODAY STILLWATER, Okla. - Coach Mike Boynton had one hour before the storm hit. At 9:20 a.m. Friday morning, he first received word that NCAA sanctions were coming. Forty minutes later, he rushed to contact each of Oklahoma State's 13 men's basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Former Iowa Football Players Criticize Racial Disparities in Program's Culture Sports Illustrated Former Iowa players took to Twitter on Friday to paint a picture of Iowa football for black players: "There are too many racial disparities in the Iowa football program. Black players have been treated unfairly for far too long," former offensive lineman James ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News ESPN's Maria Taylor delivers passionate response to Drew Brees' apology Sporting News Drew Brees issued multiple apologies after facing intense backlash for his comments about NFL players "disrespecting the flag" by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality. While some of Brees' Saints teammates have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Cloak of secrecy for Man City's court challenge to UEFA ban Washington Post FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, Real Madrid's Isco, right, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Kyle Walker during the Champions League, round of 16, first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Jorge Masvidal spars with Dana White over fight negotiations: 'If I'm not worth it let me go' Yahoo Sports Jorge Masvidal is taking a page out of Jon Jones' playbook and directly challenging UFC president Dana White about money and how much he's worth. As negotiations have slowed for Masvidal to take a shot at the title against UFC welterweight champion ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Players' union accuses league of 'depriving America of baseball games' as MLB restart fight gets uglier New York Daily News If baseball is coming back in July, the two sides need to be doing more than just exchanging angry letters. The man in charge of leading the negotiations for the players hammered the league in a letter sent to MLB deputy commissioner Dan Halem on Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bayern Munich continue march to Bundesliga title with comeback win at Leverkusen Yahoo Sports Bayern Munich edged closer to an eighth straight Bundesliga title as Hansi Flick's men came from behind to win in style at Bayer Leverkusen. The perennial German champions already had one hand on the trophy but tightened their grip as the season enters ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Rakitic on Messi, Suarez and Neymar: Opponents didn't know where to look! Yahoo Sports Ivan Rakitic fondly remembers Barcelona's treble season in 2014-15, believing the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar left opponents unsure who to focus on. Led by their formidable 'MSN' strikeforce, Barca dazzled in Luis Enrique's first ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer predictions, odds, picks: Best bets on the fight card from seasoned MMA expert CBSSports.com Felicia Spencer still is trying to make a name for herself, as she has participated in only three fights since signing with the UFC in March 2019. She'll go a long way on Saturday when she challenges Amanda Nunes for the women's featherweight title at UFC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Chilwell backed to make Chelsea title contenders as Burley calls for left-back alongside Werner Yahoo Sports Chelsea must be considered serious title contenders for 2020-21 if they are able to add a big-money deal for Ben Chilwell to one already being lined up for Timo Werner, says Craig Burley. The Blues have agreed to trigger the £54 million (€60m/$68m) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Man Utd have found their own David Silva in Fernandes' – Scholes hails Portuguese & sounds Pogba warning Yahoo Sports Manchester United have found their own version of David Silva in Portugal international Bruno Fernandes, says Paul Scholes, while Paul Pogba has been warned that he faces a fight to win his place back. The Red Devils opted to bolster their midfield ranks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Beatdown Grading each Ravens position group ahead of the 2020 season: Defense Baltimore Beatdown I previously assigned grades to every position group on offense for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2020 NFL season. While the offense remains largely intact from the 2019 season, the defense experienced much more turnover this offseason. Let's take a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet New England Bruins' Zdeno Chara writes heartfelt statement after Boston 'Black Lives Matter' protest Comcast SportsNet New England Zdeno Chara is doing his part to use his platform and speak out against the racial injustices in the United States. On Friday, the Boston Bruins captain attended a "Black Lives Matter' protest in Boston. Chara clearly was moved by the protest, as he followed ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Vegas picks, odds, predictions: Legendary NASCAR expert low on Joey Logano CBSSports.com Chase Elliott won the first two stages of last Sunday's Supermarket Heroes 500 and was on the verge of posting his third consecutive top-two finish and second straight victory before wrecking with two laps remaining. The 2016 Cup Series Rookie of the Year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Impossible to play under US Open's COVID-19 protocols, says Djokovic Yahoo Sports (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic has said participating in the U.S. Open would be an impossible task due to the "extreme" COVID-19 protocols in place for the tournament at Flushing Meadows. The U.S. Open, scheduled to begin on Aug. 31, will ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Kameko Upsets Race Favorite Pinatubo to Win 2000 Guineas The New York Times NEWMARKET, England — Kameko upset the odds to beat Pinatubo and win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday and give jockey Oisin Murphy his first Classic. With no fans present, Murphy had planned a way to celebrate his 10-1 win with trainer ... Flag as irrelevant
	UKAthletics UK Athletics Details Return to Activity Plans UKAthletics LEXINGTON, Ky. – After the NCAA and Southeastern Conference voted in favor of a return to activity, UK Athletics announced its plans for the phased return of student-athletes beginning on Monday, June 8. "We will not compromise the safety and well-being ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Letters: This should not be a surprise to the NFL Los Angeles Times The NFL owners had a choice to make. They could choose a knee in the grass or a knee in the neck. By choosing to ostracize and ultimately ban Colin Kaepernick from the NFL, they chose the knee in the neck. And that has made all the difference. America ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Niakhate and Kunde strike in 2-0 victory for Mainz at Eintracht Frankfurt Goal.com The Franco-Malian and Cameroonian each hit the back of the net to give Die Nullfunfer maximum points on the road. Moussa Niakhate and substitute Pierre Kunde found the back of the net as Mainz claimed a 2-0 Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt at ... Flag as irrelevant
	NME.com Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg joins charity esports event Reuters Celebrated hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg has joined other celebrities and professional soccer players for this weekend's FIFA 20 esports tournament. Snoop Dogg is expected to go head-to-head with talk show host and comedian Kerwin Frost ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Union Journal Esports-Wehrlein takes back virtual Formula E lead with one race to go Reuters LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - Germany's Pascal Wehrlein took his third Formula E 'Race at Home' esports victory on Saturday to lead the standings with one race remaining. The Mahindra driver led from pole position to go 12 points clear of Belgian Stoffel ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCUR University Of Kansas Settles Multi-Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit With Former Head Football Coach KCUR KU's settlement in former head football coach David Beaty's federal lawsuit is not nearly the end of the problems for Kansas Athletics. Late on Friday, Kansas Athletics announced it had settled a long and bitter lawsuit with former head football coach David ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson Face 5 Big NBA Playoffs Obstacles Forbes It is official. The NBA Board of Governors approved a plan to resume the season that will involve the New Orleans Pelicans and star rookie Zion Williamson. The league will partner with the Disney DIS Resort in Orlando to utilize ESPN's Wide World of Sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports 5 NBA players who can lead their teams to the title Larry Brown Sports The NBA playoffs are often full of remarkable performances, with one player taking over a game and dragging his team over the line. After all, we've seen it plenty of times over the year, from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James and many more. Flag as irrelevant
	KVUE.com Vanessa Bryant Posts Congratulatory Wishes for Gianna's 8th Grade Graduation KVUE.com Gianna died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Jan. 26 alongside her father, Kobe Bryant, as well as seven other victims. She was 13 years old. On Friday, Vanessa posted a message on Instagram reading, "Congratulations on your 8th grade ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express MS Dhoni's face said he wanted to win that game for India: Michael Holding on Ind-Eng WC tie The New Indian Express Stokes said that Dhoni's intent was questionable as he did not go for big shots when India still had a chance to win the match. Share Via Email. Published: 06th June 2020 07:56 PM | Last Updated: 06th June 2020 10:37 PM | A+A A-. India's Mahendra Singh ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Arun Lal holds digital class for Jharkhand coaches as part of Cricket Association of Bengal coronavirus initiative Firstpost Bengal head coach Arun Lal on Saturday held a digital class for the coaches of neighbouring state Jharkhand. Arun Lal holds digital class for Jharkhand coaches as part of Cricket Association of Bengal coronavirus. File image of Bengal coach Arun Lal. Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Ronaldo becomes the first-ever footballer to reach billionaire status Goal.com The 35-year-old joined Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather as the only athletes to accumulate $1 billion. Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to become a billionaire during his career. According to Forbes , the Juventus star made $105 ... Flag as irrelevant
	HeraldScotland Rangers complete deal for Leicester defender Calvin Bassey HeraldScotland Rangers have signed 20-year-old Leicester full-back Calvin Bassey on a pre-contract. The defender has agreed a four-year deal with the Ibrox club, who are due to pay training compensation to the Premier League side. Manager Steven Gerrard told the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zee News Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: Wishes pour in as India's Test vice-captain turns 32 Zee News India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane turned 32 on Saturday and warm birthday wishes poured in for him not only from the cricket fraternity but also from fans all over the world. The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to its official Twitter handle and ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today 2020 World Archery Field Championships postponed due to Covid-19 India Today The 2020 World Archery Field Championships in Yankton, USA, have been postponed until 2022 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was due to take place in September this year at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, the world's largest ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Conor McGregor branded 'slow' in latest training video as UFC star works on accuracy ahead of big return The Sun CONOR MCGREGOR has been blasted by fans after appearing "slow" in a new training video. The 31-year-old Irishman has been keeping in shape during lockdown, posting clips of him working on boxing and strength. Conor McGregor released a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	myKhel Sneijder makes bold Messi and Ronaldo claim myKhel Milan, June 6: Wesley Sneijder claims he could have been in the same elite bracket as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but a weakness for wine held him back. The former Netherlands midfielder enjoyed a stellar career that included spells with Ajax, ... Flag as irrelevant
	InsideSport SD vs DDC Dream11 team prediction: Darwin Cricket T20 League 2020 LIVE Prediction, match preview InsideSport Darwin T20 League LIVE between Southern Districts Cricket Club vs Darwin Cricket Club. Cricket in Australia has begun with a 15 match T20 tournament as the Darwin Top End T20. Here some cricket fantasy tips for Darwin Cricket T20 League SD vs DDC ... Flag as irrelevant
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