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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 8, 2020
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	ESPN The near-failure and success of the LeBron James-era Miami Heat ESPN In a May Instagram chat, Chris Bosh gave voice to the gnawing sense that the Miami Heat of 2010 to 2014 -- a supernova of sports celebrity -- fell short of expectations. Bosh conceded the Golden State Warriors had surpassed that Heat team in dynastic terms, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN 'Wow, it's kind of over': Stories of lost seasons from across minor league baseball ESPN Despite a global pandemic and a contentious labor fight, Major League Baseball is, in fact, on track to return this year, in one form or another. But baseball's reach is far greater than its highest level. Countless other people -- in high schools and throughout ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Adam Gase Will Continue to Hold New York Jets Back Despite Talented Core Bleacher Report Head coach Adam Gase has a vision for the New York Jets only he can see. Everyone else is left wondering exactly who fits into his ideal scenario because some of the team's best players certainly don't. Running back Le'Veon Bell and safeties Jamal Adams ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 10 NFL stars next in line to land huge contracts: Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott on deck USA TODAY Leave it to Patrick Mahomes to end a stagnant spring and summer for contract negotiations in the NFL. Until Monday, only three veterans — Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and Patriots safety Patrick Chung — had ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Chiefs coach Andy Reid, 62, isn't close to considering retirement NFL.com Coaching Patrick Mahomes can keep any sexagenarian feeling young. Knowing Mahomes is under contract in Kansas City for the next 12 years, 62-year-old Andy Reid isn't even contemplating retiring anytime soon. Asked by Herbie Teope of the Kansas City ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bills' Stefon Diggs: Not 'comfortable starting back up' NFL.com With three weeks until players are scheduled to report to training camp, a lot of questions remain unanswered as to how returning to work for NFL players will look amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty is not lost on players. In a series of tweets on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Former Gators SG Bradley Beal to Miss NBA Restart with Wizards Due to Injury Sports Illustrated With the NBA set to take off again in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., also known now as the NBA "bubble", former Gators shooting guard, Bradley Beal will be absent. Beal is unable to join the Washington Wizards due to a shoulder injury that he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Workday Charity Open odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from dialed-in model that nailed six majors CBSSports.com Seven of the top 15 players in the world will visit Muirfield Village Golf Club starting Thursday for the 2020 Workday Charity Open. The tournament replaces the John Deere Classic on the PGA schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic and is the first of ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post How Aroldis Chapman got shredded during shutdown New York Post Viewed through a tiny rectangle Zoom box, the upper arms still look like dock rope connected to shoulders made of iron. Six days a week in his Davie, Fla., home the Yankees' closer worked out, looking to shed weight from the 6-foot-4, 218-pound frame he ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Ex-NBA star Stephen Jackson: Eagles' DeSean Jackson was 'speaking the truth' in anti-Semitic social media posts nj.com Despite two public apologies from DeSean Jackson, former NBA journeyman Stephen Jackson says the Eagles wide receiver was "speaking the truth" when he posted a handful of controversial messages to his Instagram page over the July 4th weekend. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Athletics' Jake Diekman: Still intent on playing CBSSports.com Diekman, who's considered an at-risk player in the current health landscape due to a history of ulcerative colitis, is participating in summer camp and remains focused on playing in 2020, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I want to play no matter what. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Djokovic claims he was subject to a 'witch-hunt' after Adria Tour fiasco ESPN Novak Djokovic has accused critics of subjecting him to a "witch-hunt" after his regional Adria Tour tennis event ended in a novel coronavirus fiasco and said he was still uncertain whether he would play at the Aug. 31-Sept 13 U.S. Open. Images and videos of ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com The Cleveland Indians changing their name? I don't like it. I also understand it . . . I guess – Terry Pluto cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The first time I wrote a column about the need for the Indians to change their Chief Wahoo logo was in 1998. I couldn't find an on-line version, but it's reprinted in my book View From Pluto. In that story, I asked this question: "Would you ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN PSG hit back at Lyon chief over claims Neymar signed for money ESPN Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has hit back at Lyon chief Juninho after he claimed that Neymar joined the Ligue 1 champions "because of money." Neymar, 28, signed for PSG from Barcelona in 2017 for a world record €222 million transfer ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Shohei Ohtani pitches in Angels' intrasquad game, looks rusty OCRegister ANAHEIM – The old normal was the new normal at Angel Stadium for an afternoon. Shohei Ohtani threw three innings in the Angels' first intrasquad game of summer camp. The stands were empty, save a section in left field full of printed-out fan headshots. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Solskjaer says Man Utd aiming for maximum points to reach Champions League Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United may need to win all of their remaining Premier League games to qualify for next season's Champions League. Leicester's 1-1 draw at Arsenal on Tuesday means if United, who travel to Aston ... Flag as irrelevant
	Complex 6 Teams That Most Benefited From the NBA Shutdown Complex Imagine you've spent a long summer day working outside, daydreaming about the lemonade in your fridge. After hours of dripping sweat, toiling in the sun, you finally make it home and hurry to the kitchen. Exhausted, you fill a cup with ice and pour the ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Giants Splash: Preparing for a season that might not happen San Francisco Chronicle Will there be a baseball season in 2020? That's a far more important question than, "Can the Giants contend in a short season?" Or, "Who'll get most the time at DH?" Or, "Will Joey Bart get a chance to make a splash?" The Giants are scheduled to open the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Phinsider Casserly: Will Miami's revamped o-line come together? The Phinsider The Miami Dolphins have plenty of question marks all over the roster given the influx of new talent at every position. There are no marks more glaring than those on Miami's offensive line, a unit that boasts more potential, but more uncertainty than it has in ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Hitting to all fields: Pondering if Cam Newton will be the Patriots' No. 1 QB masslive.com Just sitting and wondering if Cam Newton will be the Patriots' No. 1 QB. The Red Sox have 10 games with the Yankees - seven of them in New York. Mookie will make his Dodgers debut against those arch-rival Giants. For the first time since 1993, the Stanley ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Johnson cleared to race after 2 negative coronavirus tests Washington Post CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway. Johnson missed the first race of his Cup career when he tested positive last ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes NASCAR Teams Capitalize On PPP Loans Forbes The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) saved several NASCAR teams from firing employees or even shutting their doors, according to data revealed this week. More than a dozen organizations that field entries in NASCAR's top three divisions filed for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Organiser doubts Zverev will play in Berlin amid Kyrgios-Thiem spat Yahoo Sports Berlin (AFP) - The organiser of a tennis tournament in Berlin next week doubts under-fire Alexander Zverev will play at his event with the German at the centre of a war-of-words between Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem, who are also due in the line-up. Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Not good enough' - Chelsea defenders running out of time to prove worth to Lampard Goal.com The Blues have few issues going forward and should be even stronger next season but there are serious questions marks over their back-line. From Chelsea's perspective, there were plenty of highlights in Tuesday night's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Should The Brooklyn Nets Withdraw From The NBA Restart? Forbes Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday and will be out for the NBA's restart in Orlando, which begins July 30, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Prince will be the 7th Nets player who won't be able to play the remainder ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times London police apologize to sprinter for 'distress' in search Seattle Times LONDON (AP) — London police apologized to British sprinter Bianca Williams on Wednesday after officers stopped and searched her car over the weekend. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick told the British parliament that police had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Dier banned 4 games for confronting fan after FA Cup match Seattle Times LONDON (AP) — Tottenham defender Eric Dier was given a four-match ban on Wednesday for climbing into the stands to confront a fan after his team's loss in the FA Cup in March. After Tottenham lost a penalty shootout to Norwich, the England international ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lompoc Record Clayton Kershaw to start opening day for Dodgers vs Giants Lompoc Record LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw will make his franchise-record ninth opening day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed his choice Tuesday in a video conference call. The Dodgers open the 60-game season on July 23 at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports England and West Indies players take early lunch as rain delays start of Test Yahoo Sports The long-awaited return of international cricket was delayed by rain as the opening session of England's first #raisethebat Test against the West Indies was washed out inside the bio-secure bubble at the Ageas Bowl. The last Test between New Zealand and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Usain Bolt shares first pictures of his baby daughter, revealing a name fit for a champion CNN International (CNN) Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has given his newborn daughter a name worthy of a future champion. The retired eight-time Olympic gold medalist took to social media on Tuesday to introduce his first child to the world, revealing that she is called Olympia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Alabama agrees to play 3 games with Tigers, 2 in Memphis Washington Post MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Coach Penny Hardaway and Memphis will play Alabama three times over the next three seasons with two of those games in Memphis. The deal announced Tuesday starts with an exhibition fundraiser either Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoLocalProv Technical study begins on future of PawSox stadium San Francisco Chronicle PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A technical survey is beginning at the minor league baseball stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to explore possible future uses of the site. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said engineers are doing ground borings and collecting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loveland Reporter-Herald Mike Shanahan voted to Broncos Ring of Fame, will be inducted during 2021 ceremony Loveland Reporter-Herald Mike Shanahan, who coached the Broncos to their first two Super Bowl titles, was elected to the team's Ring of Fame on Tuesday. Shanahan, who last coached in 2013 for Washington and lives in the Denver suburbs, had three stints with the Broncos – an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers coach evaluates Casey Mize, Matt Manning: Here's what he said Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers pitching coach Rick Anderson thought he'd have to start all over again, much like a prototypical spring training. Instead, he returned to Comerica Park last week to find his pitchers in shape and ready to throw as the team prepares for the July 24 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com When are the Champions League and Europa League quarter-final & semi-final draws? Goal.com Barcelona and Real Madrid are in the hat for the Champions League draw, while Manchester United are among those awaiting their Europa League fate. Like most other major football competitions, the 2019-20 Champions League and Europa League ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Arsenal may offload Ozil to protect the next generation - Keown Goal.com Arsenal may decide to offload Mesut Ozil to protect their "next generation" of talent, according to Martin Keown. After being shut out of Unai Emery's plans in the first half of the 2019-20 campaign, Ozil was restored to the starting line-up when Mikel Arteta ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Inspiration Games: Allyson Felix and Shaunae Miller-Uibo meet in hi-tech event BBC Sport A high-tech race between American legend Allyson Felix, Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Swiss star Mujinga Kambundji headlines Thursday's innovative Inspiration Games. The meeting is being staged using seven different venues around the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Sourav Ganguly names 5 players he would pick from current Indian Test team in his side Times of India NEW DELHI: Former skipper and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has named five Indian cricketers from the current lot he would have wanted in his Test team. In 2000, the match-fixing scandal engulfed the Indian camp, and Ganguly was then made the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProBasketballTalk Carmelo Anthony on playing the 3 again: "Today in this game it's positionless" ProBasketballTalk This is what we've learned so far from talking with players over the past week following their individual workouts: The Trail Blazers are not concerned about which five guys are out on the floor at one time. They know in order to have success, which ultimately ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hockey Writers Today in Hockey History: July 8 The Hockey Writers This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League's annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years, it has also seen some veteran players end up in new places and a successful coach getting his first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Brighton vs Liverpool TV channel, live stream, team news, time, odds and head-to-head Metro Brighton continue to fight for their Premier League survival on Wednesday night but they will not have it easy when they welcome the champions, Liverpool, to the Amex. The Seagulls have given themselves a great chance of beating the drop since the return ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Bolton News Chelsea leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz The Bolton News Chelsea are in pole position to sign Kai Havertz with the Germany midfielder ready to tell Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave this summer. The coveted 21-year-old Havertz will tell Leverkusen he wants a transfer this summer and that would put Chelsea at ... Flag as irrelevant
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