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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 24, 2020
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	FOXSports.com Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24 FOXSports.com NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony. A dramatically altered season with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why White Sox should still think playoffs heading into shortened 2020 season Yahoo Sports Finally, the most anticipated season of South Side baseball in years will commence. And it's only going to be 60 games long. Indeed, the 2020 season has become a deflating one for White Sox fans, who were amped to see their team make the long awaited ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Joshua Franco and Christopher Diaz prove tough fights can pay off later ESPN Joshua Franco made a tremendous impact in the first world title fight since boxing returned to action, winning the WBA "regular" junior bantamweight belt from the previously undefeated Andrew Moloney on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Franco was not undefeated, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Tom Brady unveils new TB12 Bucs-themed shirt NBCSports.com Just last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave fans a first look at their new QB Tom Brady in his new uniform. It was finally the reality check all football fans needed to realize that Brady is no longer in New England. The future Hall of Famer continues to show ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eric Bieniemy expects to become a head coach "when timing is right" Yahoo Sports Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has become the example of the Rooney Rule gone wrong. He did not get a head coaching job in the offseason despite three interviews for such jobs in January. Of the four vacancies, two were filled by first-year head ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How MLB ended up with a new extra innings rule for the 2020 season Yahoo Sports The rule has been referred to by many names over the past week: the Minor League rule, the runner-on-second-base-rule, the new extra-innings rule. But in Little League, NCAA softball and various international tournaments, it's most commonly known as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Graeme McDowell withdraws from Travelers after caddie tests positive for COVID-19 USA TODAY The coronavirus outbreak on the PGA Tour that claimed Nick Watney last week and Cameron Champ this week, has claimed another player — one who hasn't even tested positive. Graeme McDowell has told Golfweek exclusively that he will withdraw from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Rays, other MLB teams ready to report as deal is set Tampa Bay Times Nothing else went smoothly in the months-long colloquy to get the major-league season started, so it was hardly surprising that union and league officials missed the 5 p.m. deadline to work out details of the requisite health and safety protocols. But by late ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Osterman, teammates criticize softball team for anthem tweet Washington Post VIERA, Fla. — A fast-pitch softball team was sharply criticized by U.S. star Cat Osterman and several of her teammates after it tweeted to President Donald Trump that its players were standing for the national anthem and respecting the flag. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mourinho plays down suggestions of rift with Ndombele Yahoo Sports Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has denied reports of a rift between him and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The France midfielder, who Mourinho met during lockdown to help install his GPS equipment, has not played in either of Spurs' two games of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Ravens reportedly had internal talks about Antonio Brown Sports Illustrated The Baltimore Ravens had internal discussions about potentially signing Antonio Brown, according to a report by Michael Silver of the NFL Network. This is not the first time Brown has been linked to Baltimore. He worked out with his cousin and Baltimore ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Cincinnati Removes Marge Schott's Name From Baseball Stadium Sports Illustrated The University of Cincinnati is removing Marge Schott's name from its baseball stadium and a library archive in light of her racist comments while owner of the Cincinnati Reds. The school's board of trustees unanimously approved the move Tuesday, a dozen ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cavs' Drummond picking up $28 million option for next season FOXSports.com CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Andre Drummond plans to exercise his $28.7 million player option for the 2020-21 season and stay with Cleveland. Drummond, who was acquired in a trade from the Detroit Pistons in February, said on an ESPN podcast ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Cowboys' Ha Ha Clinton-Dix has close encounter with bears (and not the football kind) al.com Dallas Cowboys safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had a close encounter with a pair of bears, which he shared on his Instagram account on Tuesday. Clinton-Dix came upon a mother and her cub while on his scooter on Monday night, and like a good defensive player ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Coronavirus: Three PSG players test positive Yahoo Sports Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed three players and one member of staff have tested positive for coronavirus. The Ligue 1 champions, who were crowned in April after the remainder of season was cancelled and positions decided on a points-per-game ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Trevor Bauer, Aubrey Huff engage in ridiculous NSFW Twitter fight USA TODAY Two of baseball's most notorious tweeters – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer and former big-leaguer Aubrey Huff – had it out Monday night into Tuesday morning, trading barbs and arguing about their respective career accomplishments. The spat began ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Rugby Football Union Chief Sweeney Says No Longer Sings 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' The New York Times (Reuters) - Rugby Football Union (RFU) Chief Executive Bill Sweeney says he will not sing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" anymore due to its links with American slavery but added that it would be difficult to ban the song. The anthem, believed to have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Long Beach Press Telegram Long Beach Paralympian Angela Madsen dies rowing alone across Pacific Ocean Long Beach Press Telegram Long Beach. By Gary Metzker,. Contributing writer. Long Beach's Angela Madsen, a three-time Paralympian and U.S. Marine veteran, has died while trying to become the first paraplegic, first openly gay athlete and oldest woman to row across the Pacific ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley of the Suns Two members of the Phoenix Suns tested positive for COVID-19 Valley of the Suns According to the Arizona Republic, two members of the Phoenix Suns have tested positive for COVID-19. There aren't many additional details on the situation at this time. Nothing is known as to the identity of the players, when they tested positive, and whether ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Saints' Jenkins: Brees' apology "microcosm" of what's needed Newsday NEW ORLEANS - (AP) -- New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins said his criticism of Drew Brees' opposition about kneeling during the national anthem, and Brees' later apology, is "a microcosm" of what the country needs. Jenkins made the comments in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hudson River Blue The Orlando Dilemma Hudson River Blue Major League Soccer is only a few weeks away from returning amidst the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that has consumed everyone's lives across the globe. The MLS is Back Tournament (that's the best name you could come up with?) is set to start in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area 49ers Fly Black Lives Matter Flag at Levi's Stadium NBC Bay Area The San Francisco 49ers are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement by flying a flag featuring the BLM slogan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The flag is lined up next to the California state flag and the American flag. Both players and ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Bubba Wallace has heard 'simple-minded' conspiracy theories about noose incident New York Post Where there is racism, there are baseless conspiracy theories. Following the discovery of a noose in the garage of Bubba Wallace — who helped spark the company's new policy to prohibit the presence of Confederate flags at any events — NASCAR's only ... Flag as irrelevant
	expressandstar.com Nuno expects tough clash for Wolves at empty Molineux expressandstar.com After restarting with a top win at West Ham, Wolves are aiming to keep up the momentum at a much-different Molineux. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. Sign Up. Nuno Espirito Santo has everyone available (PA). Tonight's clash with Bournemouth is their first ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Heritier Lumumba won't join Collingwood's 'insulting' internal review of racism allegations ABC News Former Collingwood defender Heritier Lumumba says he is "insulted" by his former club's plan to run its own investigation into allegations of racism. Key points: Lumumba said it was "simply too late" for the club to try to resolve the matter behind "closed doors" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports Four in a row? Fittler signs on to coach Blues for another year Fox Sports NSW Rugby League announced on Wednesday Fittler has been given a one-year extension, meaning he will coach the Blues in 2021. It will be his fourth year in charge of the side. Last year he became the first NSW coach to win consecutive State of Origin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yardbarker LeBron James praises Patrick Mahomes for joining voting rights group: 'Means a lot' Yardbarker Patrick Mahomes confirmed on social media that he will be actively involved in the efforts of the voting rights group, "More Than A Vote," an initiative officially launched Monday that includes LeBron James among its membership. The Los Angeles Lakers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Two witnesses say DeAndre Baker, accused of armed robbery, did not pull a gun Sportsnaut New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker faces four charges of armed robbery and four charges of aggravated assault stemming from an incident in May. Now comes some potential good news for the second-year former first-round pick from Georgia. Flag as irrelevant
	DodgerBlue.com Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Acknowledges Playing Without Fans In Attendance Will Be 'Different But It's No Excuse' DodgerBlue.com After several weeks of exchanging proposals with the Players Association, Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved for commissioner Rob Manfred to unilaterally impose a 2020 regular season. It comes after the MLBPA voted to reject a ... Flag as irrelevant
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