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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 26, 2020
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	Bleacher Report 1 Player Each NFL Team Should Be Excited to See in 2020 Preseason Bleacher Report Let's be honest: NFL preseason wins and losses don't mean anything. What's important is how teams come together, players prove themselves and future stars emerge during the exhibition window. Seeing a rookie first-rounder, prized free-agent addition or ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN 2020 NBA restart key dates: Playoffs, draft and free-agency schedule ESPN What is the new NBA schedule for the playoffs, draft, free agency and other key events? As players return to their home markets and decide whether to participate in the NBA restart, teams are narrowing their list of travel personnel to the approved 37 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Fantasy Football 2020: Updated Mock Draft and Flex Sleepers to Target Bleacher Report Though the scheduled start of the 2020 NFL season isn't for another couple of months, savvy fantasy football managers are already putting in work. Fantasy-draft season will soon be here, and one can never be too prepared. One way to get an early start on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tom Brady Keeps Ignoring the NFLPA's Recommendation to Halt Group Workouts Sports Illustrated The coronavirus pandemic is spiraling out of control in the United States. Cases are rising in 29 of the 50 states, and not just because of increased testing. The rate of positive tests is increasing. Hospitalizations and deaths are also up. It's getting bad, to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NWSL Challenge Cup's biggest storylines as US team sports return ESPN This was supposed to be the summer in which the National Women's Soccer League built on the global success of last year's World Cup. A chance to show off how eight years had nurtured a league that mass audiences could and hopefully would soon ... Flag as irrelevant
	12up World Series Longshot Bets: Smart Money in a Short Season Sports Illustrated Now that baseball is officially back, it's time to chuck out our old full-season projections and, instead, focus on which teams can get off to a hot start, break ahead of the pack early, and hold on for dear life. Bettors must adapt to the new 60-game season as well. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Giants president Farhan Zaidi on politician mocking George Floyd at anti-mask rally: 'F--- that guy' Yahoo Sports San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi made sure his thoughts on a Scottsdale, Arizona, city council member mocking George Floyd were well known. And he made it simple. "I mean, f--- that guy," Zaidi told The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly. "You can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Sued by Pool Cleaner for Alleged Dog Attack Bleacher Report Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was named in a lawsuit after his three dogs allegedly attacked a pool cleaner March 11. TMZ Sports reported Friday a woman alleged she was "ambushed" by a Rottweiler and two bulldogs while working at Elliott's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Pep Guardiola Congratulates Liverpool for Ending Man City's Premier League Reign Sports Illustrated LONDON (AP) — It was a day Pep Guardiola saw coming a long time ago, as early as the first weeks of the longest season in the history of English football. "Maybe we didn't arrive with the same passion," the Manchester City manager said Thursday after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wake Forest's Dave Clawson Will Isolate Away From Wife for Entire Football Season Sports Illustrated Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is planning to isolate from his wife, Catherine, a cancer survivor, during the entire football season due to COVID-19. Clawson told ESPN that doctors said Catherine Clawson's reduced white blood cell count put her at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Aussies and Kiwis react to their successful World Cup bid Yahoo Sports RESENDING WITH UPDATED SCRIPT. VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES FROM NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER JACINDA ARDERN, AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER SCOTT MORRISON, NEW SOUTH WALES PREMIER GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN, NEW ... Flag as irrelevant
	Formula 1 We're streaming the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix – here's why you should watch Formula 1 The 2020 Formula 1 season is now incredibly close, so to get you raring to go for first race of the season at the Red Bull Ring next week, we'll be streaming the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix in full, on F1.com, Facebook and YouTube this Saturday, June 27 at 1400 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Morehouse College cancels football because of COVID-19 Yahoo Sports With many major college football programs coming back to workouts and immediately triggering positive tests for COVID-19, the schools without the same kinds of budgets are facing different decisions. Morehouse College has canceled football and cross ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Bears' roster ranked among NFL's worst NBCSports.com It seems like a lifetime ago that the Bears were considered one of the favorites to represent in the NFC in the Super Bowl. But it wasn't a lifetime ago; it was just last season. Yet, here we are. The narrative around the Bears entering 2020 is that they're more ... Flag as irrelevant
	MyNorthwest.com Gallant: Seahawks shouldn't sign Antonio Brown because there's no chance he'll change MyNorthwest.com A couple of weeks ago (or months, maybe years, who knows I've lost track of time), I read a report saying that Seahawks QB Russell Wilson might be interested in acquiring former Steelers, Raiders, and Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown. Heaps: Why ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Giants to put cardboard photo cutouts of fans in stands at Oracle Park Yahoo Sports Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the San Francisco Giants sent a letter to season-ticket holders last night informing them that they can submit an image of themselves to be part of the "Giants Fan Cutout Program" which "allows you to be at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Aston Villa – Wolves preview: How to watch, start time, prediction, odds Yahoo Sports Aston Villa can climb out of the drop zone with a result against steady Wolves on Saturday at Villa Park (Watch live at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com). The Villans are in the drop zone as one of three teams on 27 points. Watford is in ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Mets' Yoenis Cespedes on track for Opening Day nj.com A big bat could return in a big way for the Mets. With Opening Day (finally) coming into focus for this season, any player injured at the end of last season or unable to be a full go during spring training 1.0 has had extra time to recover and get ready for 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NASCAR DFS: Optimal 2020 Pocono Organics 325 DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy picks, advice CBSSports.com The NASCAR schedule is doubling up at Pocono Raceway this weekend, with the 2020 Pocono Organics 325 on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET and the 2020 Pocono 350 on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. There's plenty on the line for both races in NASCAR DFS ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ecclestone: 'In lots of cases, Black people are more racist than White people' ESPN Former Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone does not think Lewis Hamilton's efforts to encourage diversity in motorsport will have a tangible impact on F1. Hamilton, F1's only Black driver and its reigning champion, has been outspoken in his support of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Juventus vs. Lecce: Live stream, start time, how to watch Italian Serie A 2020 on ESPN+ (Fri., June 26) masslive.com Juventus looks to defend its spot atop the Serie A standings as it prepares for a Lecce squad stuck at the bottom of the Italian league. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo continues to lead the club back from coronavirus hiatus as it looks to make up for missing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Davis Cup, Fed Cup Finals Pushed to 2021 Because of Pandemic The New York Times LONDON — The Davis Cup and Fed Cup finals were scrapped for 2020 by the International Tennis Federation on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and both competitions will resume next year. The Davis Cup men's competition was supposed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC Fight Night DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy MMA picks, advice for Poirier vs. Hooker CBSSports.com The UFC Apex Facility has hosted exciting action without fans during the coronavirus pandemic, and on Saturday it will house another epic card. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker will pit top-five lightweights Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker against each other ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Eddie Hearn unveils four fight cards for August, including Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin CBSSports.com British promoter Eddie Hearn's vision of backyard boxing amid the quarantine has become a reality with the launch of Matchroom Fight Camp. The four-card summer series runs Aug. 1-22 on the grounds of Hearn's home and Matchroom HQ headquarters in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Former Blackhawks player Artemi Panarin expresses concern over NHL's return, finances Chicago Sun-Times NEW YORK — NHL MVP candidate Artemi Panarin said Thursday he has concerns about the health and safety of players if the season resumes and about finances beyond that. The current New York Rangers and former Blackhawks winger posted a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Falcoholic Falcons over/under: how many touchdowns will Calvin Ridley get in 2020? The Falcoholic The drafting of Calvin Ridley in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft came to a surprise for many. However, after two seasons clothed in the Red & Black, Ridley has been exactly what the Falcons were searching for: A productive playmaker that adds a true ... Flag as irrelevant
	TCPalm Coronavirus: Spike in athletes testing positive not a good sign for college football TCPalm By now we were hoping to pick up our preseason magazines and thumb through the pages knowing we were that much closer to the start of the college football season. The coronavirus was supposed to be fading and schools would be conducting informal ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtkr.com Major League Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns wtkr.com NEW YORK (AP) - Ron Gardenhire and Dusty Baker are a little uneasy. Jim Crane hopes his Houston Astros can play in front of fans at some point. As baseball scrambles to start an abbreviated season, the prevailing mood is one of nervous excitement. Flag as irrelevant
	KNWA Latest NCAA Ruling on Recruiting Not That Impactful Concerning Football KNWA FAYETTEVILLE — The Division I Council, as expected, has announced the recruiting dead period for all sports through Aug. 31. The Division I Council has extended the recruiting dead period: https://t.co/cGExRdbLrl pic.twitter.com/se3BFgg8wY. — Inside the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report ACC Commissioner John Swofford Will Retire Next Year Bleacher Report Longtime ACC commissioner John Swofford is planning to retire in June 2021, nearly 25 years after first taking the position in 1997. Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer reported Thursday that multiple sources said Swofford informed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Mumbai Cricket Association writes to CM requesting for guidelines to resume training Times of India MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Blue Jays big underdogs going into 2020 shortened season TSN Baseball fans, the wait is almost over. After months of negotiating and countless proposals, the MLB is finally ready to get the 2020 season started, and Vegas has wasted no time placing odds on what could happen. Before we dive into the odds, let's make ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tennis Magazine Battle of the Brits: Evans, Murray impress to set semifinal showdown Tennis Magazine Evans continued to pick up right where he left off pre-pandemic, posting another nearly flawless performance after defeating Cam Norrie. By Cale Hammond. June 25, 2020. MORE TO WATCH. After two negative tests, Ivanisevic comes up positive with ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com In order to start fast, Yankees manager Aaron Boone focused on second spring training NorthJersey.com NEW YORK – The ramp-up to the Yankees' 2020 season will officially begin on July 3, when workouts resume at Yankee Stadium. Opening day, in a delayed and abbreviated season of grand expectation, starts three weeks later. "We have a plan in place of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Smoking Cuban Dallas Mavericks rumored to be eyeing Trey Burke for NBA Disney The Smoking Cuban The Dallas Mavericks will head to Orlando next month for the conclusion on the 2019-2020 season. 22 teams are making the journey. Each organization will play eight seeding games before the playoffs begin. Dallas is a lock to make the postseason, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scroll.in Will be interesting what Indian bowlers plan for Steve Smith in Australia, says Michael Atherton Scroll.in Former England captain Michael Atherton wants to see the gameplan employed by Indian pace attack against an unorthodox batsman like Australia's Steve Smith when the two teams square off at the end of the year. Smith was serving a one-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hockey Writers Blackhawks' Legend Marian Hossa and His Hall of Fame Career The Hockey Writers On June 24, 2020 former Chicago Blackhawk Marian Hossa officially became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. While we all wish the 41-year-old right winger was still playing, his career was unfortunately cut short after the 2016-17 season due to a progressive skin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick hails 'exceptional' Thiago following Liverpool transfer link Metro Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick wants Thiago to remain at the club after the midfielder was linked with a move to Liverpool. Earlier this week, reports in Germany claimed that the newly crowned Premier League champions are considering a move for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Burlington Hawk Eye Baseball is back, but what about minors? Burlington Hawk Eye Major League Baseball is finally coming back. The sport's long waited return is slated to finally happen next month after the MLB Players Association announced on Tuesday night that the final issues over a return to play squabble with owners had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Echo Nigel Pearson's certain he'll keep Watford up ahead of Saints clash Daily Echo FORMER Saints boss and current Watford manager Nigel Pearson is confident his side can still beat relegation this season. The Hornets have taken just one point from their two games since the Premier League restart and were beaten 1-0 at Burnley on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Perfect storm: Mass gatherings in England stoke concerns WAOW LONDON (AP) — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that the government has the power to close beaches and other public spaces in England amid growing concerns over the public's adherence to coronavirus social distancing rules. Following ... Flag as irrelevant
	WION Australia's Aaron Finch has set sights on 2023 World Cup WION Despite staying away from the field since March, Australian limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is thinking and planning about winning the 2023 ICC World Cup scheduled to be played in India. While the T20 World Cup in Australia later in the year looks unlikely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heat Nation KZ Okpala Compares Himself to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Talks About Being Called 'Baby Giannis' Heat Nation Although Miami Heat rookie forward KZ Okpala hasn't seen many minutes in the NBA so far this season, his work ethic and dedication to improve have been impressive to teammates. Okpala joined Five Reasons Sports Network's "Five on the Floor" podcast ... Flag as irrelevant
	DraftKings Nation Best lineup strategy for Sevilla-Valladolid Showdown DraftKings Nation Sevilla and Valladolid have a La Liga match set for Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. DraftKings has Showdown contests available for the game, and we break down some ideal picks below. Here are the players you should keep an eye on. Flag as irrelevant
	MediaPost Communications Netflix Saves 'The Last Dance' For Summer MediaPost Communications Barring the sudden appearance of an as-yet undetectable sleeper hit showing up somewhere else, ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" could be in position to become TV's biggest hit this summer. That's because this 10-part documentary ... Flag as irrelevant
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