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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 24, 2020
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	ESPN Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger says faith has helped him deal with off-field addiction issues ESPN Speaking at a virtual conference for Christian men over the weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged he's fought off-the-field vices over the years. "It's not always easy," Roethlisberger said, talking to Tunch Ilkin, a former ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com SEE IT: Former Redskin Ha Ha Clinton-Dix hilariously escapes two bears in his driveway NBCSports.com When the former Washington Redskins Ha Ha Clinton-Dix signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears last offseason, chances are he wasn't aware he signed with ALL of them. Tuesday afternoon, Clinton-Dix posted security camera ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Alfredsson should be in Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020, Spezza says NHL.com Daniel Alfredsson deserves to be part of the Hockey Hall of Fame class being announced this week, Jason Spezza said. Spezza, a Toronto Maple Leafs forward, played his first 11 NHL seasons (2002-13) as Alfredsson's teammate with the Ottawa Senators ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Royals sign 6-man draft class, add 7 undrafted free agents ESPN KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals brought their entire six-man draft class to town this week, signing them to their first professional contracts and giving them a chance to see spacious Kauffman Stadium and learn about the organization. Worry not: ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning put on leave amid allegations of mistreatment CBSSports.com West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning has been placed on administrative leave on Tuesday after allegations surfaced of mistreatment. Defensive back Kerry Martin Jr., a sophomore from Charleston, West Virginia, posted a detailed statement on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rakitic 7/10 as Barca's La Liga title hopes survive a real scare vs. Athletic ESPN Ivan Rakitic came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday to return to the top of La Liga. Rakitic struck in the 71st minute of a tense game that was dominated by Barca but lacking in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Ontario health officer says MLB has not submitted a plan FOXSports.com TORONTO (AP) — Major League Baseball has not submitted the required plan to local health authorities that is needed for the Blue Jays to play in Toronto, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health said Tuesday. Dr. David Williams said he has read a MLB ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Andre Drummond on player option: 'I will definitely be in Cleveland' Yahoo Sports Before the season, Andre Drummond declared he'd be a free agent this offseason. The implication: He'd be so valuable, he'd be worth more on the open market than his $28,751,774 player option. About that… After a strong start, Drummond showed ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Real Salt Lake relishing rivalry matches with Sporting Kansas City, Colorado Rapids at MLS is Back Tournament MLSsoccer.com Ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament, Real Salt Lake find themselves in one of the more challenging groups. In Sporting Kansas City, Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids, RSL are grouped up with three of the four teams in MLS that started the 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com A handful of NBA Players test positive for COVID-19 in last few weeks NBCSports.com A concern about the coronavirus pandemic continues all over the world and the sports world is no different. Reports surfaced Tuesday from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tested positive for the coronavirus in Serbia. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports All smiles as Oskar Lindblom skates in Flyers' voluntary workout Yahoo Sports Oskar Lindblom, a 23-year-old Swedish native with a bright smile, wears No. 23 for the Flyers. At 1:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, the Flyers tweeted out a picture of Lindblom smiling. And skating. Just about six and a half months after being diagnosed with ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 1 major hurdle cleared, 1 still to go before MLB can finalize 2020 season plans NBCSports.com When MLB announced Monday it would impose a 2020 season, the league requested two responses from the players' association by 5 p.m. Tuesday. 1) Will players be able to report to camps by July 1? 2) Has the union signed off on the league's health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Harry Kane back on goal trail as Tottenham worsen West Ham's relegation fears Yahoo Sports Harry Kane answered his critics as he celebrated his 200th Premier League appearance for Tottenham with a goal in a 2-0 win against West Ham. Jose Mourinho was forced to make an impassioned rebuttal of claims that his style of play would not see Kane ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Felix will evolve as he gets older' - Atletico still believe in €126m starlet, says Simeone Yahoo Sports Atletico Madrid still believe in Joao Felix, according to Diego Simeone, who says the €126 million (£114m/$143m) starlet will "evolve" as he gets older. Felix became the most expensive player in Atletico's history when he joined the club from Benfica last ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Mellow Matt; Penguins G Murray eyeing present, not future USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray's legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins — such as it is at age 26 — is secure, as. That tends to happen when you have your name on the Stanley Cup. Twice. It's the goaltender's future, however, that is murky. Not that Murray ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Philip Rivers "thankful" to have consecutive starts streak Yahoo Sports Since the start of the 2006 season, which was his third in the league, Philip Rivers has started every game. He has played almost every snap. "I always admired that about Peyton [Manning] and obviously about Brett Favre, Eli [Manning] as well, and many ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Indiana's Victor Oladipo Named Second-Team All-Decade by Big Ten Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — High-flying superstar Victor Oladipo is part of the Big Ten Conference's All-Decade team, being named to the second team on Tuesday. He is the second Hoosier to be so honored this week. Indiana point guard Yogi Ferrell was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Rays sign first-round draft pick Nick Bitsko for $3 million USA TODAY ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have reached terms with first-round draft pick Nick Bitsko, giving the Pennsylvania high school pitcher a $3 million signing bonus. The 18-year-old right-hander was the 24th overall selection this month ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Factbox: Djokovic Slammed After Testing Positive for COVID-19 The New York Times (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, days after he hosted a number of players in the Adria Tour exhibition tournament in the Balkan region. Djokovic was criticised for hosting the tournament amid a ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Here's when Yankees spring training will start ... and more! nj.com Updated 7:38 p.m.. Via ESPN's Jayson Stark: In addition to a July 1 spring training, the following adjustments will take place: Roster freezes will end Friday at noon; A 60-player pool must be submitted by 3 p.m. Sunday; Teams will be able to travel with up to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Florida high school sports task force wrestles with comeback from COVID-19 Orlando Sentinel South Florida administrators expressed fear that schools from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach could be left behind, but a newly-formed task force heard Tuesday that Florida's high school sports governing body still plans for football teams and others in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Players at PSG, Toulouse test positive for coronavirus Washington Post PARIS — Three players from Paris Saint-Germain and four from fellow French soccer team Toulouse have tested positive for the coronavirus, their clubs said Tuesday. PSG said the three players and a member of staff were infected by the virus during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun University of Cincinnati removes Marge Schott's name from its baseball stadium and library archive Baltimore Sun CINCINNATI — 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 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Do groupings matter on the PGA Tour? Bubba Watson says yes Golf.com Each week on the PGA Tour, a new set of tee times and groupings is released. Generally, players get new partners to play alongside each week. According to Bubba Watson, that can carry plenty of influence. Speaking to reporters in a virtual press conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Maggie Nichols says Netflix documentary 'Athlete A' will open eyes to extent of horrific scandal Tulsa World When the documentary "Athlete A" is released on Netflix on Wednesday, there may be some viewers who believe they have a grasp of the scandal that engulfed USA Gymnastics. Maggie Nichols -- the University of Oklahoma gymnast and first person to step ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Veteran Bentley U. women's coach Barbara Stevens retires Washington Post BOSTON — Longtime Bentley University women's basketball coach Barbara Stevens is retiring after a four-decade run that included more than 1,000 wins, the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship, and recent election to the Naismith Memorial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pakistan tour to England 'on track' despite more virus cases Washington Post Pakistan's cricket team was still confident of going on tour to England despite seven more of its players testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the total of those contracting the virus to 10. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. "The tour to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Jarrett Stidham will have growing pains, says former Pats coach Dante Scarnecchia Boston Herald Prior to his retirement this offseason, former Patriots assistant Dante Scarnecchia had been one of two coaches who predated Bill Belichick in New England and the NFL's longest-tenured coach with one team. So even outside the building, Scarnecchia still ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports Peyton Manning was 'fairly close' to joining Redskins in 2012, claims Mike Shanahan Larry Brown Sports Peyton Manning ended up having a very successful end to his career with the Denver Broncos, but if one former coach is telling the truth, the story could have been a lot different. As part of an oral history on Manning's 2012 free agency by Nicki Jhabvala and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Signing Dez Bryant Makes No Sense for the 49ers Sports Illustrated During the past week, the 49ers have been hit with two significant injuries to their wide-receiver group. Deebo Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in his foot and Richie James suffered a broken wrist the following day. Samuel's timetable to get back on the field ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports New Orleans Saints to induct Roman Harper into Hall of Fame 247Sports The New Orleans Saints will soon honor former safety Roman Harper. The team announced on Tuesday that Harper and former Saints offensive guard Jahri Evans will be inducted into the franchise's Hall of Fame later this fall. One of the biggest and best ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Legendary former champion Oscar De La Hoya mulling boxing comeback: 'I'm really considering it' CBSSports.com Add Oscar De La Hoya to the list of legendary boxers considering a comeback. Unlike Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and others, however, De La Hoya said his comeback would not be in an exhibition fight for charity but rather "a real fight" against "the best ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Former Buffalo Bills TE Nick O'Leary hopes to play in 2021 NFL season following recent heart attack syracuse.com Former Buffalo Bills tight end Nick O'Leary will not take part in the 2020 NFL season if one takes place. O'Leary, 27, was recently placed on the reserve/non-football injury list by the Las Vegas Raiders after it was revealed that he suffered a heart attack back in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Elite Sports NY Two witnesses come to New York Giants CB DeAndre Baker's defense amid legal case Elite Sports NY New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker was charged with both armed robbery and aggravated assault last month. It's been a wild 5.5 weeks for New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker. Last month, the 22-year-old was accused of armed robbery and ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post MLB is now at the mercy of its angry fans New York Post These things are exclusively anecdotal for now, but it sure didn't seem like America's baseball fans were in a mood to celebrate a few minutes before 9 o'clock Monday night, when Rob Manfred used his magic commissioner's powers and declared a season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Walmart removes Mississippi state flag from stores Fox Business Walmart has stopped displaying the Mississippi state flag in its stores as the flag faces criticism for ties to racism. Continue Reading Below. "We know the design of the Mississippi state flag is being discussed by various stakeholders," Walmart spokesperson ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports Desperate times... Arsenal reward walking blooper reel despite fresh horror show Fox Sports Arsenal have handed flop David Luiz a one-year contract extension — just a week after his horror show against Manchester City. The blundering Brazilian defender apologised after being at fault for two goals, conceding a penalty and getting sent off in the 3-0 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gwinnett Prep Sports Major track and field, cross country changes approved by Georgia High School Association Gwinnett Prep Sports While the addition of a shot clock in basketball was big news from the Georgia High School Association's Executive Committee meeting Tuesday, it also was a big day for changes in cross country and track and field. Cross country saw one major adjustment ... Flag as irrelevant
	BallDurham Transfer Andrew Nembhard commits to Gonzaga over Duke basketball BallDurham Florida transfer Andrew Nembhard has committed to the Gonzaga Bulldogs over the Duke basketball program and others. The presumptive favorites for Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard have landed their guy as the transfer is headed out west to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Harry Kane marks his 200th EPL appearance with 137th goal Stuff.co.nz Harry Kane had to watch helplessly while recovering from surgery as Tottenham's Champions League qualification hopes slipped away. It looked like Kane's season was over, until the Premier League was suspended for three months. Now, at a time when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC) Jacksboro's Faulkner Wins Saturday, Turner Wins Sunday at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Double-Header on Norris ... Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC) June 23, 2020 by FLW Communications. ANDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – It was a double-header for bass anglers this past weekend in Andersonville with the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on Norris Lake events. FLW, the world's largest ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Dallas / Fort Worth Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence Responds To Critics Of His Stance On Jerry Jones' Silence CBS Dallas / Fort Worth DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence took to social media on Tuesday after hearing continued criticism that team owner Jerry Jones had not made any public statements regarding racial injustice in the wake of ... Flag as irrelevant
	GPfans Ferrari return to the track as Vettel and Leclerc light up Mugello GPfans Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc returned to the cockpit of Formula 1 machinery for the first time in over 100 days on Tuesday at Mugello. Both drivers completed a grand prix distance in the 2018 Ferrari SF71H, with Vettel driving in the morning and ... Flag as irrelevant
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