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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 7, 2020
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	ESPN Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts for 2020 ESPN With the fantasy football season getting closer, our ESPN Fantasy Football experts bring you their top sleepers, busts and breakout players for the 2020 campaign, as defined here: Sleeper: A player who will far surpass his average draft position (ADP) in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NFLPA president JC Tretter at odds with league over virus plan ESPN NFL Players Association president JC Tretter escalated a disagreement Tuesday with the NFL over the terms of training camp and the preseason amid the coronavirus pandemic, writing in a blog post that the league "is unwilling to prioritize player safety and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Eagles' DeSean Jackson says Instagram post with anti-Semitic quote was taken 'the wrong way' CBSSports.com Hours after posting an apparent Adolf Hitler quote on his Instagram, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has suggested the message he shared was taken "the wrong way," saying he has "no hatred in my heard toward (anyone)." As ESPN ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How quickly can NBA players get into 'game shape'? ESPN It was just over three weeks ago when Luka Doncic's trainer was misquoted when discussing the Dallas Mavericks star's physique. "Not in top shape yet" was the translation, missing a key qualifier. So when Doncic addressed reporters last week for the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com How Orlando's neutral site will impact teams, referees and games NBA.com After a virus-driven layoff that has had the NBA and millions of its fans sheltering at home for months, it's ironic that -- in the league's planned July 30 restart in Orlando -- none of the involved players, coaches or teams will be home at all. The "bubble" strategy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Mark Cuban's Second Act Bleacher Report The Mavericks' voluble owner has spent the years since Dallas won it all building a name bigger than his team, but now, with the makings of a new contender, he looks ready for another go at a crown. photo of Ric Bucher Ric Bucher@@RicBucher NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Source: Browns DE Vernon restructures contract, will get $11 million guaranteed in 2020 ESPN The Cleveland Browns have restructured Olivier Vernon's contract, ensuring the defensive end will be with the team this season. Vernon, who was due to make $15.25 million (non-guaranteed) in 2020, agreed to a restructured deal that will pay him $11 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Report: Broncos to Induct Coach Mike Shanahan into Ring of Fame Sports Illustrated After many years of 'close but no cigar' living, Mike Shanahan arrived in the Mile High City and finally got the Denver Broncos over the hump. Shanahan coached the Broncos from 1995-2008, leading the team to back-to-back World Championships in 1997 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Despite MLS Tournament's Recent Turmoil, Nani Remains Eager to Return Sports Illustrated There's plenty of caution and hesitation and some late curveballs as MLS prepares to restart its 2020 season, but there are also those who are eager to get going. One such player is Nani, Orlando City's Portuguese star and captain, who will take center stage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Howard will play for Lakers when NBA resumes in Orlando Yahoo Sports Los Angeles (AFP) - Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard says he will play when the NBA season resumes in Orlando on July 30 despite concerns the restart might distract from his social activism. Howard announced his decision to join LeBron James ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Louisville basketball suspends voluntary activities after two positive tests for COVID-19 CBSSports.com The Louisville basketball program announced Tuesday it is temporarily suspending all voluntary activities for two weeks after two members of the program tested positive for COVID-19. Louisville did not release the names of the individuals, and it's unclear if ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mookie Betts doesn't 'regret turning down' $300 million Red Sox offer Yahoo Sports Mookie Betts has never doubted his value, which is why he doesn't regret turning down a $300 million extension from the Red Sox. Speaking to reporters in a Zoom call on Monday, Betts made it clear that even if his market doesn't end up being what he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Will Newton start, who will he throw to and more Patriots.com In Carolina, Cam Newton used Greg Olsen as his primary target. Do the Pats currently believe they have anyone to fill that role? Who is going to fill the vacancy at center? Two positions that are critical in my assessment to the upcoming year. Donald Alderson. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Patriots Rumors: Rex Burkhead Agrees to New Contract; Down to $1.05M from $2.5M Bleacher Report The New England Patriots restructured the final year of Rex Burkhead's contract, according to ESPN's Field Yates. New England handed the veteran running back a three-year, $9.75 million deal in 2018. Yates reported the Patriots freed up a little bit of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Rumors: LeBron James 'Loves' Lakers' Jason Kidd; Giannis 'Swears By' Ex-HC Bleacher Report If Jason Kidd has an eye on being an NBA head coach again, he can reportedly turn to two of the league's biggest stars for a recommendation. Per Marc Berman of the New York Post, one team executive described the way LeBron James and Giannis ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe How the Ivy League's decision on Wednesday could impact the rest of the college sports landscape The Boston Globe In ordinary times, last week's announcement from the Ivy League would not even register as a blip on the radar. The message seemed simple enough. Just two sentences. A statement about a future statement. "With return to campus protocols still being ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Why are the Cleveland Indians changing their name? Cleveland Colavitos? Cleveland Buckeyes? – Hey, Terry! cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Indians are moving in the direction of a name change. That has a lot of fans asking lots of questions. Hey Terry: I've always felt the Dolan ownership has been underappreciated by some. I've been quick to praise how they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette JuJu Smith-Schuster Surprises Family With New House Sports Illustrated Just two days after Steelers running back James Conner surprised his mother with a new home, JuJu Smith-Schuster shocked his family with one of their own. Smith-Schuster spoke on his vlog about the meaning behind getting to help his family. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Ceballos remains unpredictable for Arsenal' – Gunners still 'weak defensively', says Nicholas Yahoo Sports Arsenal are looking to tie up a permanent deal for Dani Ceballos, but Charlie Nicholas says the on-loan Real Madrid star remains "unpredictable" and the Gunners are still "not right" defensively as a collective. Mikel Arteta has expressed a desire to keep a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dave Dombrowski joins group attempting to bring MLB team to Nashville Yahoo Sports The next major league team Dave Dombrowski runs might be a new one. The former Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations has joined Music City Baseball LLC, a group seeking to bring a Major League Baseball team to Nashville. Dombrowski will ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Women's British Open set for August without spectators ESPN The Women's British Open at Royal Troon, Scotland, is set to be played behind closed doors from Aug 20-23, the R&A announced on Tuesday. The Major Championship will be the first women's tournament to return after the coronavirus pandemic halted play ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB schedule 2020: Winners and losers | Yankees, Mets, Rob Manfred, TV networks, more nj.com Now it feels official. With Opening Day scheduled for July 23, Major League Baseball needed to deliver a schedule quickly. On Monday night, that schedule arrived. It's unlike anything we've ever seen, and that's both good and bad. Here are winners and ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com Mile High Morning: Get to know Melvin Gordon through his NFL Network 'Player's Choice' selections DenverBroncos.com If you want to learn about new Broncos RB Melvin Gordon, look no further than NFL Network on Tuesday. As the selection to guide this week's Player's Choice schedule, Gordon has picked out several games, "A Football Life" documentaries and other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1 Yahoo Sports The NHL is in position to resume playing in less than a month — with 24 teams in action, all in Canada — and could be on the verge of enjoying labor peace through 2026. The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association on Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Ravens quarterback to hold Florida social event amid virus Newsday FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, AFC quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens signs autographs for fans during Pro Bowl NFL football practice in Kissimmee, Fla. Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual "Funday with LJ" event in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Klopp: Mane's transition to greatness mirrors Liverpool growth Yahoo Sports Sadio Mane's progress to become a "world-class player" mirrors the transition to greatness made by Liverpool, according to Jurgen Klopp. The Reds secured their first Premier League title this season and have a record points tally in their sights, needing 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Why Blackhawks won't be at a disadvantage facing Oilers in Edmonton Comcast SportsNet Chicago The NHL and NHL Players' Association took a significant step forward on Monday, announcing that the two sides have reached a tentative agreement on the Return to Play plan and Collective Bargaining Agreement extension that also includes transition ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees pitching prospect Clarke Schmidt makes bold claim for 2020 nj.com NEW YORK — Clarke Schmidt has pitched exactly as many games in the majors as you. Yet, the Yankees' top pitching prospect said he believes he's capable of pitching in the majors right now — and after his performance Monday, it was hard to doubt him. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Yoenis Cespedes' golf sighting brings back old controversy New York Post Yoenis Cespedes is back to playing on the manicured green grass of New York — and Citi Field, too. The Mets outfielder is feeling so good that he went to play golf the day before the team held its first workout of spring training 2.0, according to Boomer ... Flag as irrelevant
	LakersNation.com Frank Vogel Wants Lakers To Capitalize On Individual Workouts LakersNation.com The Los Angeles Lakers have been back at work at their practice facility in preparation for traveling to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA restart at Walt Disney World. Thankfully, head coach Frank Vogel's squad hasn't been one of the teams forced to shut down ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Patriots restructure Rex Burkhead's contract, according to a report The Boston Globe Running back Rex Burkhead and the Patriots have reworked the final year of his contract, ESPN's Field Yates reported Tuesday morning. Burkhead's base salary will drop from $2.5 million to $1.05 million, according to ESPN. He will instead receive a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Manchester City, Juventus lead chase for Wolves' Traore - sources ESPN Manchester City and Juventus have moved ahead of Barcelona in pursuit of Wolves winger Adama Traore, sources have told ESPN, with the 24-year-old set to spark a summer transfer battle if Nuno Espirito Santo's team fail to qualify for the Champions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lautaro Martinez 'must find peace of mind' amid Barca links – Inter CEO Marotta Yahoo Sports Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said Lautaro Martinez "must find peace of mind" amid strong links to LaLiga champions Barcelona. Martinez – who moved to Milan from Racing Club in 2018 – has been tipped to swap Serie A side Inter for Barca at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Tennis: Winners and Winners, What Revised Rankings Mean for Top Five Men The New York Times MUMBAI — Men's governing body ATP on Monday unveiled a revised system for calculating world rankings when the season resumes in August following a five-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally the ATP rankings operates on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jays Journal Blue Jays: MLB and the Jays already being tested by Covid-19 Jays Journal The Blue Jays had some unfortunate news with their Covid-19 results over the weekend, and it's an example of this tough test for the team and the league. I sincerely don't envy the MLB office, or the officials running any big league team right now. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Fernando Alonso set to return to F1 with Renault in 2021 ESPN Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula One with Renault in 2021, with a deal expected to be announced on Wednesday. ESPN understands the Spaniard will replace McLaren-bound Daniel Ricciardo next year. The move will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post New era for cricket as England-West Indies series begins Washington Post International sport finally returns to Britain on Wednesday when England plays the West Indies in the world's first cricket test match since the start of March because of the coronavirus pandemic. It's clear the match being staged at the Ageas Bowl in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoSox Injection Red Sox: Breaking down Boston's 2020 schedule and playoff chances BoSox Injection As we come to the end of the first week of training camp for the 2020 season, MLB released the condensed 60-game schedule for this year. This campaign won't resemble anything that the Red Sox have seen before. Not only will they be running into their ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com AC Milan vs. Juventus: Live stream, start time, how to watch Italian Serie A 2020 (Tue., July 7) masslive.com Juventus takes on AC Milan Tuesday as Serie A starts to wind down its season after coming back from coronavirus hiatus. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo (25 goals) has been an offensive force for a Juventus squad that's also been a defensive stalwart so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bucky's 5th Quarter Wisconsin men's hockey: Wyatt Kalynuk will be signing with the Blackhawks per report Bucky's 5th Quarter It was reported on Monday by Mark Lazerus ($), the Chicago Blackhawks beat writer at The Athletic, that former Wisconsin Badgers defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will be signing with the Blackhawks. Kalynuk was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Pulisic will prove to be very important for Chelsea' – Rudiger expecting big things from USMNT star Goal.com The Blues defender is among those to have been impressed by recent showings from the United States international in a promising debut campaign. Christian Pulisic boasts the potential to become a "very important" player for Chelsea, says Antonio Rudiger, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dawg Pound Daily Cleveland Browns News: Jadeveon Clowney sweepstakes won't be easy Dawg Pound Daily The Cleveland Browns have been in pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney since the free agency period opened in March, but they have been unable to land the star defensive land on a lucrative multi-year deal. The Browns have been considered the favorite for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian UK Sport to investigate 'shocking and upsetting' claims of gymnastics abuse The Guardian UK Sport has confirmed it is investigating the "shocking and upsetting" allegations of serious physical and emotional abuse of British gymnasts - with one former leading competitor claiming she had been locked in a cupboard and another saying they were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Fernandes has made Man Utd watchable again' – Yorke hails impact of Portuguese playmaker Goal.com The former striker is pleased with the recent run being enjoyed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, with the January signing leading by example. Bruno Fernandes has helped to make Manchester United "watchable" again, says Dwight Yorke, with the Portugal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Chelsea in pole position to sign €100m Havertz as clubs pull out of race for Leverkusen star Goal.com The Blues will have to secure Champions League football for next season to convince the 21-year-old to make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer. Chelsea are in pole position to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz after a number of rival suitors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Greenwood form may force Man Utd into abandoning plan to sign new forward, says O'Shea Goal.com The former Red Devils star believes the emergence of a teenage academy graduate may lead to interest being shelved in other attacking players. Mason Greenwood's emergence at Manchester United could see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer change his transfer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Canada Sports Ferrari's F1 car "unrecognisable" in Austrian GP - Vettel Yahoo Canada Sports From 11th on the grid Vettel had a difficult race, spinning after making contact with the McLaren of Carlos Sainz, and eventually finishing 10th. Meanwhile his teammate Charles Leclerc had a sensational run to second, helped by a time penalty for Lewis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Vijender Singh questions resumption of sports activities with COVID-19 still rampant Times of India NEW DELHI: In May, the Indian government allowed reopening of stadiums and training activities, without spectators, to resume; but states like Maharashtra, where COVID-19 has wreaked havoc, haven't yet brought such relaxations into effect. On the whole ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Checkered Flag "Our focus was just getting two cars to the finish" – Mercedes' Shovlin The Checkered Flag Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team's chief race engineer Andrew Shovlin has described the Austrian Grand Prix as "pretty tough", owing to the technical difficulties the team experienced and the penalties which they had to deal with. Having been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rappler LOOK: Ex-Lakers star Gasol celebrates birthday with Kobe's kids Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Daddy Kobe may be gone, but Uncle Pau is around. Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol tugged at the heartstrings of basketball fans after he was seen with the kids of his late teammate Kobe Bryant on Tuesday, July 7, ... Flag as irrelevant
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