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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 14, 2020
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	NBCSports.com Patrick Chung, Patriots players raise obvious concern about NFL season NBCSports.com The NFL is still operating as if the 2020 season will go on as scheduled. But players are skeptical -- and that might be an understatement. New England Patriots defensive backs and twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty wrote a guest column Monday for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. says 'the blond is back' and so is a different attitude ESPN Odell Beckham's blond hair is back. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver said a different attitude is coming with it. Beckham recently hosted a roundtable on his YouTube channel with Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, New England Patriots ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Unlikely NBA Finals Matchups We Actually Want to See Bleacher Report Keep your Los Angeles Lakers-Milwaukee Bucks NBA Finals. And your Los Angeles Clippers-Bucks Finals. And your Houston Rockets-Bucks Finals. And—well, you get the point. Also: Don't actually keep any of these prospective Finals matchups. They would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Projecting Every NBA Team's Starting 5 in Orlando Bleacher Report With the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season rapidly approaching, the starting lineups for some of the 22 teams involved could look very different. A number of players will not be entering the bubble in Orlando, Florida, because of a positive COVID-19 test, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Sorokin agrees to terms with Islanders through next season NHL.com Ilya Sorokin signed a one-year, entry-level contract and a one-year contract extension for the 2020-21 season with the New York Islanders on Monday. Sorokin, a third-round pick (No. 78) by New York in the 2014 NHL Draft, is not eligible to play during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 76ers are shifting Ben Simmons to power forward, and it's the move that could unlock their full potential CBSSports.com Ben Simmons as a modern-day point guard has long been a square peg in a round hole. Yes, he's an incredible ball pusher and a high-level open-floor playmaker, both for himself and others. But he can't -- or won't -- shoot, and thus his drag on half-court ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Trade interest remains for Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue NFL.com Could still Yannick Ngakoue force his way out of Jacksonville? NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that as the deadline for long-term deals for franchise-tagged players approaches on July 15, there remains some interest around the NFL in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Sankey: Time is 'Rapidly Slipping Away', Need Change in Public Health Trends Sports Illustrated Time is of the essence for the SEC to make its decision on the state of fall sports within the conference, and they're running out of it. SEC commissioner, Greg Sankey, took to the radio yet again on Monday to provide an update on where the SEC stands ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN WR Jaelen Gill gets waiver, eligible at Boston College immediately ESPN New Boston College coach Jeff Hafley is getting some immediate help for his offense from a familiar face in wide receiver Jaelen Gill. Gill, who transferred to Boston College from Ohio State in May, has received an NCAA waiver to compete immediately for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Carmelo Anthony reveals new slim look during Blazers practice inside Orlando bubble CBSSports.com Since it had been four months since NBA games were played, the type of shape that players would be in after such a long layoff was a hot topic heading into the Orlando bubble. While some guys likely packed on a few pounds, others were able to get into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Giannis Antetokounmpo recruitment still gives Bucks GM 'zero' worries Yahoo Sports There are strict rules within the NBA's Orlando bubble, with social distancing being highly emphasized. That doesn't change the fact that there are hundreds of players in close quarters. Recruiting, better known as tampering, could be at an all-time. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Helwani's UFC welterweight plan: Gilbert Burns vs. Leon Edwards for No. 1 contender ESPN With this past Saturday's UFC 251 welterweight title fight out of the way, I think this is an appropriate time to take a look at the rest of the division. After all, welterweight is fascinating these days, and it's always fun to matchmake a hot-and-heavy weight class, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Celtics send off Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson with emotional tribute USA TODAY Kara Lawson was hired for her dream job last week when Duke made her their next women's basketball coach. The career move was a no-brainer, but it didn't make her departure from her current team — the Boston Celtics — any easier. While Lawson was ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 2020 NBA Restart: How would Celtics fare in playoff series vs. Heat? NBCSports.com Miami is always a tough opponent come playoff time, but the Boston Celtics have every reason to feel confident they would prevail if the two were to meet in the playoffs in Orlando. In their two regular season matchups, the Celtics won both by an average of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin are 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award finalists NBCSports.com Leon Draisaitl of the Oilers, Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche, and Artemi Panarin of the Rangers have been announced as the finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award, which is given "to the most outstanding player in the NHL." The is voted on by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bengals running back Joe Mixon says he won't wear a mouth shield this season Sports Illustrated CINCINNATI — Training camp is just a few weeks away, but there are still plenty of safety measures that the NFL and the Players Association have to figure out before practice begins. One topic that has been discussed is a potential face shield that players ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Rookie Pineda's goal gives Fire 2-1 win over Sounders FOXSports.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Mauricio Pineda scored in the 84th minute to give the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday in the MLS is Back tournament. Wide open at the back post, Pineda caught Sounders goalkeeper ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Rockets' Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test Washington Post LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Houston's Russell Westbrook hasn't made it to the NBA restart yet. The coronavirus did — but health protocols seemed to work as the league and its players hoped they would. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. On a day of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Basketball Insiders Sources: 'Growing belief' Victor Oladipo May Play in NBA Restart Basketball Insiders There is growing belief Pacers star Victor Oladipo will attempt to play in the NBA's restarted season after multiple strong team practices in Orlando, sources inside the bubble tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Titans, Derrick Henry not expected to reach long-term deal, per report The Tennessean The Titans and Derrick Henry are not expected to reach agreement on a long-term extension by Wednesday's deadline, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported via Twitter, citing a source. The Titans placed the franchise tag on Henry earlier this offseason, ensuring ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report MLB Summer Camp 2020: Latest News on Byron Buxton Injury, More Bleacher Report The Minnesota Twins are "cautiously optimistic" about the status of outfielder Byron Buxton. The 26-year-old injured his foot during what manager Rocco Baldelli called a misstep while going after a ball in the third inning of a Monday scrimmage. "He didn't do ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Minor league baseball player: I was already struggling to make ends meet — then coronavirus hit CNBC This is part of CNBC Make It's Out of Work series, where real people tell their personal stories of what it's like to be underemployed during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the story of Jeremy Randolph, a 24-year-old minor league baseball pitcher. While Major ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Preview: Chelsea vs Norwich City | Premier League Sports Illustrated Chelsea host Norwich City in the Premier League on Tuesday, with a vital win needed to bounce back from an awful defeat against Sheffield United on Saturday. The Blues have three fixtures remaining, and this is the first step of a vital run where any slip up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fort Worth Star-Telegram Son of Dallas Cowboys great becomes highest-ranked football commit in FAU history Fort Worth Star-Telegram Shedeur Sanders, the son of Dallas Cowboys great and two-time Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders, announced his commitment to Florida Atlantic University on Monday. According to 247Sports, Sanders becomes the highest-ranked recruit to commit to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report The Latest: SEC Says COVID-19 Situation Needs to Improve U.S. News & World Report The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Southeastern Conference athletic directors met in person Monday at league headquarters in Alabama to discuss the prospects for a football season with COVID-19 cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Potential fans put Australia, New Zealand high on UFC venue list ESPN Australia and New Zealand could host a UFC event later this year given their respective successes of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and for the fact that they have already welcomed fans back to other sporting events. UFC President Dana White ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Jeter Downs, Jay Groome, Jarren Duran among Boston Red Sox top prospects to be added to 60-player roster pool masslive.com The Red Sox will add prospect Jeter Downs, who they acquired in the Mookie Betts trade, to their 60-man pool of eligible players for the 2020 season, per a baseball source. Boston also plans to add pitching prospects Jay Groome, Tanner Houck and Bryan ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige make weight for UFC Fight Night ESPN A critical matchup in the UFC's surging featherweight division is now official. Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige both successfully made weight Tuesday for their UFC Fight Night main event bout in Abu Dhabi. Kattar weighed in at 146 pounds and Ige was 145 pounds. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Former Afghan soccer federation president's life ban upheld Yahoo Sports LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The former president of the Afghan soccer federation lost his appeal Tuesday against a life ban for sexually abusing women's national team players. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the ban and said Keramuddin Karim ... Flag as irrelevant
	Anonymous Eagle The Basketball Tournament 2020 Championship Preview: #4 Golden Eagles vs #22 Sideline Cancer Anonymous Eagle The #4 seeded Golden Eagles — aka your favorite Marquette alumni team — will play #22 Sideline Cancer tonight for the $1 million winner-take-all prize in The Basketball Tournament! Get your popcorn ready because there's about to be a show. We have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hoops Habit Toronto Raptors: 3 x-factors for the team to succeed in NBA's Orlando restart Hoops Habit The Toronto Raptors will return to playing in Orlando as an overlooked group, but they have plenty of x-factors to go far once the playoffs start. Hard as it is to believe after all that has happened, the Toronto Raptors will be returning to basketball in Orlando as ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Perkz returns to G2 Esports for Week 5 ESPN G2 Esports bot laner Luka "Perkz" Perkovic announced via Twitter on Tuesday that he will be returning to action for G2 this coming weekend in the League of Legends European Championship. "Time to get back to my lane kingdom," Perkz said on Twitter, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report The Latest: US Open Still On, but USTA Cancels Other Events U.S. News & World Report The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The U.S. Tennis Association has canceled several amateur events scheduled in August because of the coronavirus pandemic but is still planning to hold the U.S. Open ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'This is getting silly now!' - Akinfenwa invited to Liverpool title parade by Klopp Goal.com The Wycombe Wanderers striker will get to party with the Reds, with the German manager inviting him to their Premier League celebrations. Wycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa's televised plea for talks with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Travis Kelce, Brian Urlacher, More Join Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez Mets Bid Bleacher Report A number of former and current NFL players are joining Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's bid to buy the New York Mets as investors. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, former players Brian Urlacher, DeMarco Murray and Joe Thomas and current ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Neymar Reportedly Continues Thinking About Making FC Barcelona Return Forbes The circumstances may have altered beyond the control of all parties concerned, but still, according to reports, Neymar has not given up hope of returning to FC Barcelona from Paris Saint Germain. At the turn of 2020, transfer buzz intensified and it seemed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Cedric Soares interview: Defender making up for lost time at Arsenal Sky Sports Cedric Soares tells Sky Sports about his 152-day wait for his Arsenal debut and making an impression on Mikel Arteta. Watch Arsenal vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 8pm on Wednesday; kick-off 8.15pm. Flag as irrelevant
	wtkr.com Promising young Washington receiver reportedly to miss 2020 season wtkr.com LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - If and when the 2020 NFL season starts, Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins will be without one of his weapons. Second-year wide receiver Kelvin Harmon, who started eight games as a rookie last season, reportedly tore his ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Laytown beach races cancel September meeting due to coronavirus The Irish Times The world renowned annual Laytown beach races, due to be held at the start of September, have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to public health and safety concerns surrounding Covid-19, the Laytown Races Committee has taken ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cowboys Wire News: Lack of Dak deal will hurt Cowboys financially Cowboys Wire The deadline for the Dallas Cowboys to extend quarterback Dak Prescott is rapidly approaching and the latest reports on the situation aren't looking good. Prescott is set to play on the franchise tag, but there are multiple negative effects of not getting a deal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Telegram JONES: McDavid & Co. power into opening day of Oilers' COVID camp The Telegram Connor McDavid is the most exciting hockey player on the planet. But when it comes to listening to him talk, while the content is solid, there's usually not much excitement involved in the delivery. But that was OK on Monday, as the Edmonton Oilers opened ... Flag as irrelevant
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