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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 23, 2020
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	ESPN Clippers, Magic kick off NBA restart with scrimmage ESPN In the first NBA game played in more than four months, LA Clippers guard Lou Williams sat in the team's socially-distanced bench area Wednesday and noticed the new atmosphere all around him. The 2019-20 season was on again as the Clippers and Magic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Former Seahawks OG DJ Fluker slims down: 'Proof is in the salad' NBCSports.com Nothing says revenge like a revenge bod, and D.J. Fluker is letting the Seattle Seahawks know he's doing just fine without them. Fluker, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens two weeks after the Seahawks released him in April, is turning heads with his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Markus Golden's rights revert to New York Giants ESPN Edge rusher Markus Golden had his rights revert to the New York Giants at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Golden had previously been given the rare May 5 tender. He had until Wednesday, or the start of training camps, to sign a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Bol Bol hysteria, healthy Paul George and Nuggets' mile-high lineup among highlights from first NBA scrimmages CBSSports.com An aura of collective glee permeated the homes of NBA fans across the globe on Wednesday, as actual basketball -- one NBA team playing against another NBA team -- took place for the first time since March. Sure these are exhibition games and don't count ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Angels' Mike Trout confirms he'll play this season with baby on the way ESPN ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Mike Trout has decided to play for the Los Angeles Angels in the shortened baseball season, although his year will be interrupted in a few weeks by the birth of his first child. The three-time AL MVP confirmed his decision Wednesday before ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rockies' Scott Oberg (sore back) to begin season on injured list ESPN ARLINGTON, Texas -- Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg will start the season on the injured list because of back soreness. Oberg was 6-1 with a 2.25 ERA and five saves in 49 games for the Rockies last season. He got a $13 million, three-year contract ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mets starter Marcus Stroman has torn calf muscle, will miss start of shortened season ESPN NEW YORK -- Marcus Stroman has a torn muscle in his left calf, a major blow to the New York Mets two days before their season opener. The All-Star right-hander was expected to follow two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom in a rotation that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS sports.com Boston's Blunder: How the Dodgers Landed Mookie Betts for the Next 13 Seasons Sports Illustrated Twenty-one months ago, Mookie Betts shot through the outfield at Dodger Stadium, grin as wide as Chavez Ravine. He had just won the World Series. He launched himself into the arms of his Red Sox teammates. Across the field, the Dodgers trudged into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Renee Montgomery on Kelly Loeffler: Many WNBA Fans Will Welcome Inclusion Bleacher Report Atlanta Dream star Renee Montgomery responded to comments by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who co-owns the team and said the WNBA's public support of social justice causes will turn fans away. "I think a lot of people feel that they may not have a place," Loeffler ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com DeJong goes deep as Cardinals defeat Royals 6-3 in lone summer exhibition FOXSports.com ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals will head into Opening Day on a high note after defeating the Kansas City Royals 6-3 in their lone exhibition game of summer camp on Wednesday afternoon. Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer in the fifth for the Cardinals, who ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'Wrong is wrong!' New York Jets captain slams team owner after racism allegations CNN Washington (CNN) A star player for the New York Jets reacted angrily to allegations that team owner and US Ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson made racist and sexist remarks and sought to use his office to direct business to a Trump property. "We need ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Buccaneers agree to terms with 13th-overall pick Tristan Wirfs NFL.com Tampa Bay's tackle of the future is nearing that special moment when he gets to put pen to paper on his first professional contract. The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Tristan Wirfs, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Liverpool: Anfield dispersal order to 'prevent disorder' BBC News Police have issued a dispersal order to clear Liverpool fans from Anfield where the team has been presented with the Premier League trophy. Thousands of supporters gathered in the streets, letting off flares and fireworks to celebrate the club's first top-flight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Cubs injury update: Kris Bryant removed from starting lineup vs. Twins Comcast SportsNet Chicago The Cubs will have to wait at least two more days to see the top of the batting order that manager David Ross envisioned back in Spring Training. Latest Cubs Talk. How Mills fits into the Cubs starting rotation · Why Cubs, White Sox playoff chances might ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NBA ends relationship with academy in China ESPN The NBA has ended a relationship with a basketball academy in China's Xinjiang province, according to a letter sent to U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. The letter, which was first reported by Sports Illustrated, was in response to a letter by Blackburn that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports CJ McCollum calls for 'proper justice' for Breonna Taylor Yahoo Sports As the National Basketball Players Association Executive Committee's Vice President, Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum gave us some insight on what the NBPA has been working on as they continue the social justice conversations and movement ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated ESPN Ranks Vikings Second-Worst in NFL in Offseason Improvement Sports Illustrated It's hard to argue that the Vikings got better this offseason. They retained some key pieces – including Kirk Cousins – and had a very strong draft, but the exodus of veteran talent that occurred in March might make it hard for them to return to the playoffs in 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Phillies set pitching rotation, thanks to Baby Wheeler's impeccable timing NBCSports.com If Zack Wheeler's little boy ends up being a ballplayer, he'll most surely be a hitter. The lad has great timing. Baby Wheeler arrived healthy and happy late Monday night, according to Phillies manager Joe Girardi, and everyone is doing well. And so, all the ... Flag as irrelevant
	'It's Time for Substantive Reform': Senators Demand More From Mark Emmert, NCAA in Hearing Sports Illustrated U.S. senators want the NCAA to go beyond athlete compensation in its modernization of rules. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers demanded the NCAA develop full-scale reform for college athletics, even requesting ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps loan goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois from Montreal Impact for game vs. Chicago Fire MLSsoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan. Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois on loan from Montreal Impact for their final MLS is Back Tournament Group B game against Chicago Fire FC on Thursday (9 am ET | ESPN, ESPN ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Washington agrees to contract terms with several draft picks as training camp approaches Yahoo Sports As training camp quickly approaches, there was a mild concern earlier this week as Washington had yet to sign any members of its rookie class. That changed on Wednesday, as the Burgundy and Gold inked multiple of their draft picks to rookie deals. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 3 teams to chase 2 Champions League spots on EPL's final day Yahoo Sports LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Chelsea was too charitable as Anfield title party guests. Before collecting the the Premier League trophy, Liverpool won 5-3 on Wednesday to prevent Chelsea from sealing a Champions League spot. It leaves two of the four ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Gerrit Cole 'stoked' to finally make his Yankees debut on delayed Opening Day Newsday WASHINGTON — Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner laid out a record contract for Gerrit Cole last December for what the ace righthander might provide in October, not on Opening Day. Still, the journey to the playoffs — whether in late ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ohio Valley Conference postpones start of competition for fall Olympic sports until Sept. 17 ESPN The Ohio Valley Conference has postponed the start of competition for fall Olympic sports until Sept. 17, and the league also plans to compete in conference only for women's soccer and volleyball. That does not include a decision yet on OVC football due to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nationals have 'butterflies' ahead of spectator-free opener Yahoo Sports (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals had plenty of time to celebrate their World Series title and now are eager to get back to work as the 2020 Major League Baseball season postponed by the COVID-19 outbreak gets set to begin. Washington, after a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Forget upper/lower body: NHL injury response will be 'not available' FOXSports.com Jakub Voracek thinks it's none of your business. When the Philadelphia Flyers winger missed practice over the weekend, no injury, illness or other reason was given. That is the NHL's mandatory rule during the pandemic, adding another layer of secrecy to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated What CJ Washington Brings to Georgia Football Sports Illustrated Cedric "CJ" Washington is the second commit in the 2022 class for the University of Georgia. The 6'2, 215-pound athlete from Cedartown, Georgia. He plays running back, defensive end, and linebacker for Cedartown high school and based off Glenn ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NFL to Require Fans to Wear Face Coverings at Games in 2020 Sports Illustrated The NFL will require fans in attendance at games this season to wear face coverings regardless of local or state government regulations, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy shared on Twitter Wednesday. The news comes as teams around the league are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports No training camp visits for officials this summer Yahoo Sports NFL officials have been training to work as five-person crews in the event that their normal seven-person crews are compromised by COVID-19, but they won't get any on-field work on that or any other front this summer. Officials usually visit training camps ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NHL Free Agency 2020: Latest Predictions for Taylor Hall, Braden Holtby, More Bleacher Report The Arizona Coyotes are reportedly making another push to keep Taylor Hall. The NHL's top unrestricted free agent would have plenty of suitors if he hit the market, but the Coyotes are trying to retain him. According to The Athletic's Craig Custance, it "sounds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports West Ham safe after draw at Manchester United Yahoo Sports West Ham is safe for another season after earning a point against disjointed Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. WATCH MANCHESTER UNITED – WEST HAM FULL MATCH REPLAY. The Red Devils would've wanted a win by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Defending 3M Open champion Matthew Wolff must be in the front row Minneapolis Star Tribune Defending 3M Open champion Matthew Wolff had trouble finding his parking spot when he first arrived back at TPC Twin Cities. He didn't think to look for his spot right there in the front row. "That's a rarity because I'm a `W,' he said. "I'm Wolff, so usually it's far ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Irene Aldana out of scheduled UFC Fight Night main event vs. Holly Holm after positive COVID-19 test CBSSports.com Irena Aldana was set to face off with former women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Aug. 1, but the fight has now been postponed after Aldana tested positive for COVID-19. Aldana, who has a 5-1 record ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Boxer James Hawley's Contract Terminated by MTK Global After Anti-LGBTQ Video Bleacher Report MTK Global dropped British middleweight boxer James Hawley as a client after Hawley made homophobic and transphobic comments on social media. "MTK Global does not in any way condone, or support the views that were shared in any way, nor will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Dynamo need victory for tournament advancement Houston Chronicle When the Dynamo fought the LA Galaxy to a 1-1 draw in their season opener in late February, they sent a positive message about the future of the team. As Houston prepares to close group stage competition against the Galaxy in the MLS is Back Tournament ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Ricky Rubio back, Aron Baynes not as Phoenix Suns veterans tested positive for COVID-19 AZCentral.com Sources say a third Suns player has also tested positive for the virus as the team announced Wednesday rookie Jalen Lecque and Elie Okobo aren't with the team in Florida for "personal reasons." Duane Rankin. Arizona Republic. 0:00. 1:09. Phoenix Suns ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Where will Blue Jays play? Pennsylvania DPH announces Toronto can't hold home games in Pittsburgh masslive.com Two days before their season is set to begin, the Toronto Blue Jays still don't know where they'll be hosting home games. The Canadian government denied the Jays permission to play at the Rogers Centre in Toronto — citing frequent travel to the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	Las Cruces Sun-News Aggies, Lobos preparing for football season as Governor calls for suspending contact sports Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State is preparing for a football season even as the Governor of the state is actively, and publicly, calling for both FBS programs in the state to suspend contact sports. In a letter to the leadership at all New Mexico schools, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Astros' Jose Altuve participates fully after injuring leg Houston Chronicle Jose Altuve is good to go. A day after exiting an exhibition win against the Royals with a left leg contusion, Altuve participated fully in the Astros' final summer camp workout before their season-opener on Friday. "I felt really good today," Altuve said, "just a little ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Garth Crooks' team of the week: Aubameyang, Pulisic, Sterling, Kane, Grealish BBC News Liverpool finally lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Chelsea. Manchester United were beaten by the Blues in the FA Cup semi-final, but a draw against West Ham was enough to take them into the top four. Manchester ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'He should have taken it in the mush' - Solskjaer gives verdict on Pogba handball Goal.com The Frenchman gave away a penalty in the first half of Man Utd's 1-1 draw with West Ham at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thinks Paul Pogba should have 'taken it in the mush' after the Frenchman handled the ball in the area to give West Ham a penalty ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Copper & Blue Powering up in Chicago The Copper & Blue One of the storylines coming out of Chicago's training camp ahead of their playoff series against the Oilers is around getting their powerplay going, which was one of the league's worst in the 2019/20 regular season. The Blackhawks ranked 28th in the NHL ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports The incredible Reddit investigation that may have uncovered NFL team's new name Fox Sports The former Redskins appear to strongly be considering becoming the Washington (or DC) Sentinels — the team name in Reeves' 2000 football movie "The Replacements" — after a Reddit user discovered that the company which manages the website ... Flag as irrelevant
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