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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 5, 2020
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	ESPN Rob Manfred: MLB protocols working despite setbacks ESPN Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred believes the health protocols the league has in place are working despite outbreaks of coronavirus on the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. He's calling for "vigilance" from all parties, though the league ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Coach Mike Vrabel, Titans still waiting on linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. as training camp rolls on ESPN NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans are more than one week into training camp and outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., their biggest free agent acquisition, has yet to report. Titans general manager Jon Robinson released a statement two days into camp saying ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN College Football Playoff selection committee moves final ranking release to Dec. 20 from Dec. 6 ESPN The College Football Playoff selection committee will release its final ranking of the season on Dec. 20, instead of Dec. 6, the CFP announced on Wednesday afternoon. The CFP Management Committee, which is comprised of the 10 FBS commissioners and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NBA Power Rankings: Toronto looks like best team in bubble so far Yahoo Sports Things in the bubble are getting interesting — young teams are taking it seriously, while some playoff-bound teams see it more as an extended exhibition season. That is leading to upsets and movement in our power rankings. EDITORS NOTE: We are not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bills CB Tre'Davious White unsure if he'll opt out as deadline looms NFL.com Tre'Davious White is coming off the best season in his career, one that vaulted him into the conversation of top corners in the NFL. It's great timing to be entering the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, and could be ideal for a new, lucrative contract agreed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian's new contract worth $2.5M annually ESPN Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's new contract, which includes a raise in his salary to $2.5 million per year, was approved by the school's Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Sarkisian, who was originally scheduled to make $1.65 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dolphins WR Albert Wilson to opt out of 2020 season ESPN Miami Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson became the latest notable player to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to coronavirus concerns. "I've decided to opt out this 2020 season," he announced Wednesday on Twitter. "It was a very tough choice but since the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Doyel: With back-up plans for coaches and players opting out, Colts in uncharted territory The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS – Frank Reich is looking out an office window at the Indianapolis Colts' complex on 56th Street. There's a field out there, but who knows what he sees? This is a training camp unlike either of his first two here, unlike any training camp in any ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Bryson DeChambeau reveals aggressive gameplan for PGA Championship Golf.com Unlike many of golf's top names and newsmakers, Bryson DeChambeau didn't give a full press conference in advance of this week's PGA Championship. For those of us curious at how the course will play — and how the game's best will attack it — that was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Brewers' Garcia showing marked improvement in plate discipline FOXSports.com The early returns on Avisail Garcia have been good. The Milwaukee Brewers signed the outfielder this past offseason to a two-year contract with a team option for 2022. More Brewers coverage. Brewers' Garcia showing marked improvement in plate ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Dolphins RB Matt Breida: 'Nobody' faster than me in the NFL NFL.com A great, fictional NASCAR driver once began his storied on-screen career with one declaration: "I want to go fast." Consider Dolphins running back Matt Breida to be kindred spirits with Ricky Bobby, the driver played by Will Ferrell who bulled his way to the top ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Diontae Johnson: Steelers Want to Play for Ben Sports Illustrated PITTSBURGH -- Diontae Johnson only has five quarters of NFL experience with Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback. The Pro Bowl passer returned to the field last week for the first time since Week 2 of the 2019 season, and players are already feeling his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Raiders stage Zoom stunt to stress COVID-19 readiness NFL.com In an effort to impress upon their players the need to be on high-alert during this upcoming season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Las Vegas Raiders deployed an attention-grabbing stunt during a Zoom meeting last week. NFL Network's Mike ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Joe Thuney 'Fortunate' to Be Back With Patriots Despite Being Franchise Tagged Sports Illustrated Just when starting left guard Joe Thuney was about to hit free agency this offseason the New England Patriots franchise tagged him. Being tagged isn't something that players love, because it provides them with no long-term stability, which is something all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bruce Arians taking a page from Bill Belichick's book with Tom Brady treatment Yahoo Sports Here's one common perception about what drew Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bruce Arians is a "player's coach" whose more friendly attitude will be a welcome respite for the quarterback after 20 years of dealing with Bill Belichick. That might be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Matt Nagy details what Bears' competition at right guard will look like Yahoo Sports Overshadowed by another competition on the offensive side of the ball, the Bears' right guard battle remains one of the team's bigger question marks heading into 2020. Converted defensive tackle Rashaad Coward is technically the incumbent, coming off a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Allen Iverson's take on the LeBron-Jordan debate isn't as controversial as you think Yahoo Sports Thanks to ESPN airing "The Last Dance" this summer, every basketball fan in the world is dusting off their favorite Michael Jordan memory. And, because sports fans are nothing if not constantly combative, those stories are being used to try and keep LeBron ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com PGA Championship predictions, odds 2020: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau picks from PGA insider CBSSports.com After playing the last eight weeks in the heat and humidity, the cooler weather near the Pacific Ocean will be a drastic difference in Thursday's 2020 PGA Championship. Justin Thomas, coming off a St. Jude win that moved him to No. 1 in the world, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Mitch Trubisky dubbed Bears' worst ADP value Yahoo Sports Fantasy football drafts are in peak season right now as we inch closer to the NFL's scheduled 2020 kickoff on September 10. Fantasy players around the country are doing their research on who to draft (and when to draft them), studying ADP (average draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Doug Pederson: It's a good year to be a late-round or undrafted rookie Yahoo Sports Doug Pederson made it to the NFL as an undrafted rookie out of Northeast Louisiana and spent more than a decade in the league as a backup quarterback. Now, as head coach of the Eagles, he has a say in deciding which undrafted rookies make the NFL. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com UConn becomes first FBS team to cancel '20 season due to COVID-19 NFL.com UConn canceled its football season on Wednesday, becoming the first FBS college program to suspend play for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Joe Judge talks Giants pass rush after re-signing Markus Golden New York Daily News The Giants received a big boost to their pass rush when Markus Golden signed his unrestricted free agent tender on Tuesday, but there are still concerns over the team's general ability to rush the passer. The Giants struggled to generate a pass rush last ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NCAA Division III fall championships canceled ESPN The NCAA Division III fall sports championships have been canceled for the 2020-21 season, the NCAA announced Wednesday, citing "the COVID-19 pandemic and related administrative and financial challenges." The NCAA Board of Governors directed ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Bucks' Antetokounmpo restarts MVP campaign as NBA returns FOXSports.com Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks forward (⬆️ UP). Look, the Bucks are going to get the No. 1 seed, there's no reason to fret about that. Instead, just keep enjoying what Antetokounmpo keeps doing. Giannis opened the NBA's restart with 36 points 15 rebounds ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Manchester City sign defender Nathan Ake for £41m ESPN Manchester City have signed Nathan Ake from relegated Bournemouth to a five-year deal, the club have announced. Ake becomes City's second signing of the summer after they announced the arrival of Ferran Torres from Valencia. Bournemouth needed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tennis Magazine He's the King of Clay, yet Rafa's US Open journey sums up his identity Tennis Magazine Rafael Nadal will always be linked with Roland Garros, but his struggles and hard-earned successes at Flushing Meadows are more characteristic of his personality. We'll miss seeing both this year. By Steve Tignor. August 05, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Reyes, Cabrera among four players summoned from Springfield; Ravelo to IL FOXSports.com After placing six players on the injured list Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals summoned reinforcements Wednesday. The team added four players from its alternate training site in Springfield, recalling pitchers Alex Reyes and Génesis Cabrera and purchasing ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Favored Tiz the Law Draws Post 6 for the Travers BloodHorse.com Jack Knowlton's Sackatoga Stable has notched rather impressive check marks for a stable that historically has six or fewer horses, even in the best of times. A Kentucky Derby (G1) victory: check. A Preakness Stakes (G1) victory: check. A Belmont Stakes (G1) ... Flag as irrelevant
	BlueJackets.com Friday's Game Four to start at 8PM (ET) on FSO and NHL Network BlueJackets.com Game Four of the best-of-five Eastern Conference Qualifying series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena will be televised live on FOX Sports Ohio and to a national audience on NHL Netowork. Face off is set for 8 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cardinals sign Andre Patton, Kentrell Brice Yahoo Sports The Cardinals made the signing of safety Kentrell Brice official, announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon. The team also signed receiver Andre Patton. The Bears waived Brice on July 26. He did not play last season. Patton, 26, played 13 games with five ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Pac-12 plans loan program to bail out athletic departments if football is canceled Seattle Times The Pac-12 is planning a mammoth loan program that would provide an escape hatch for cash-strapped athletic departments in the event the football season is canceled because of coronavirus, according to internal documents and conference sources. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Where's Casey Mize? Questions and answers about Tigers' top prospect mlive.com Mize, 23, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft. He breezed through minor-league competition and pitched well in summer camp last month in Detroit. For the moment, however, he's in Toledo, waiting for his first call to the big leagues. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY President Donald Trump calls NBA players kneeling during anthem 'disgraceful' USA TODAY President Donald Trump characterized NBA players kneeling during the national anthem as "disgraceful." In a Wednesday morning appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump was asked about his take on the state of the league, which has seen the majority of its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Ohio State's Justin Fields wants to 'beat the brakes off' Michigan Fox News Ohio State star quarterback Justin Fields talked about his goals for the upcoming 2020 college football season during a meeting with the media via teleconference. When Fields was asked about playing Michigan early in the season this year instead of playing ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Buffalo Bills restructure Stefon Diggs' contract (report) syracuse.com Stefon Diggs met with the media for the first time since becoming a member of the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday. The Bills' No. 1 wide receiver discussed a wide variety of topics during the press conference including his thoughts on possibly getting a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com Facing revenue loss, Badgers ask fans to donate football season ticket money Madison.com The University of Wisconsin athletic department acknowledged Wednesday that fans won't be able to use the football season tickets they've already secured for a 2020 season that remains in question. But the Badgers, facing a revenue loss of at least $60 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Several Gamecocks opt to skip football season because of coronavirus concerns Charleston Post Courier COLUMBIA — Will Muschamp updated South Carolina on Wednesday as the Gamecocks approach the next phase of preseason camp. Offensive linemen Mark Fox and Jordan Rhodes are opting out of the season due to coronavirus concerns. Fox redshirted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Naples Daily News FHSAA Athletic Directory Advisory Committee weighs in on start of fall sports Naples Daily News The Florida High School Athletic Association took the next step toward starting fall sports amid the coronavirus pandemic with the meeting of its Athletic Directors Advisory Committee on Wednesday. No official vote or action was taken, but members of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Ledger Meadows 2 hits in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1 The Ledger The Tampa Bay Rays stopped their losing streak at five, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Tuesday night. ST. PETERSBURG — Austin Meadows got two hits after missing the first 10 games of the season with the coronavirus and the Tampa Bay Rays ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Dortmund deny Sancho talks with Man Utd as star winger looks set to stay in Germany Goal.com The Bundesliga runners-up insisted they fully expect the England international to be with them for the 2020-21 campaign. Borussia Dortmund have denied holding any transfer talks with Manchester United over Jadon Sancho, casting further doubt on a move ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFB ORANGE IS THE NEW PURPLE: Photos show Joe Burrow practicing in Bengals jersey WAFB Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow practices throwing the football during the team's first day of training camp on Aug. 4, 2020 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (Source: Cincinnati Bengals). By Nick Gremillion | August 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM CDT ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win LeBron James is absolutely still celebrating Taco Tuesday in the NBA bubble For The Win When the NBA players first arrived at the bubble campus for the league's restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando, the early reviews about the food were not exactly positive from the players. We were treated to unappetizing photos of boxed-up meals that had ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Franklin Sun Coaches react to LHSAA pushing back season to Oct. 8 The Franklin Sun The LHSAA has officially pushed the 2020 high school football season into October. A memo surfaced on social media Wednesday afternoon that notified participating schools a game couldn't be scheduled before Oct. 8. The LHSAA later confirmed it with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Trailblazers.com BUBBLE POWER RANKINGS » A Good Start To The Restart Trailblazers.com A 1-1 start probably isn't what the Blazers hoped for, but it is at least satisfactory -- especially because the win was over Memphis. The loss against Boston was competitive to the finish and Portland can review some defensive lapses and iffy clock ... Flag as irrelevant
	710 ESPN Seattle Seahawks Rapid Fire: 2020 breakout player, whether OL can improve 710 ESPN Seattle The Seahawks have kicked off training camp ahead of the 2020 campaign where the team will be looking to improve on a 2019 season in which the team went 11-5 in the regular season and won a playoff game before falling in the divisional round in Green ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Antonio Brown's asking price hurting chances at NFL return? Sportsnaut Antonio Brown cleared a major hurdle towards a potential NFL return when the league announced his eight-game suspension for the 2020 season. However, it appears a new issue could potentially hurt his chances of signing with a team. The All-Pro receiver ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Raiders To Release RB Jeremy Hill profootballrumors.com Less than a week after agreeing to terms with Jeremy Hill, the Raiders are moving on. They are releasing the former Bengals starting running back, Vic Tafur of The Athletic tweets. Hill has not played in a game since Week 1 of the 2018 season. The Raiders' ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post UFC fighters Tim Elliott, Jamahal Hill face suspension for failing cannabis drug tests National Post Tim Elliott and Jamahal Hill face extended suspension for testing positive for cannabis following their respective fights on May 30 in Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN. More On This Topic. The cat is believed to be connected to a drug trafficking ring that used an ... Flag as irrelevant
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