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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 25, 2020
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	ESPN Falcons OC envisions 15-25 touches per game for Todd Gurley ESPN Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter envisions between 15 to 25 touches per game for new running back Todd Gurley, provided the running back's left knee remains healthy throughout the 2020 season. The Falcons currently have the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Drafting Gardner Minshew in fantasy gives fans shot at free beer ESPN JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Football and beer have gone together for years so it's was probably inevitable that Gardner Minshew II would get added to that mix. And, let's be honest, it's the perfect match. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has partnered with ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: NBA, players' union agree for 2nd time to push back window preserving CBA termination rights ESPN For the second time, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association agreed to push back a 60-day window that preserves each side's rights to terminate the collective bargaining agreement amid the coronavirus pandemic, sources told ESPN. Flag as irrelevant
	The Athletic Georgia Offensive Coordinator, Todd Monken Discusses Offense Sports Illustrated Georgia's offense struggled to put up points at times a year ago, averaging 30.8 PPG which placed them 50th in the country. Though if you take out the games against non-conference opponents during the regular season, they averaged a measly 23.5 points ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY FANTASY PLAYS: Avoiding mistakes key at QB spot USA TODAY Quarterback is the most important position on the real NFL field but not always the most important in fantasy football. Some leagues have sought to change that by adding a "superflex" which allows a QB to start in the normal "FLEX" position in fantasy football. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Varlamov can set Islanders playoff shutout record in Game 2 vs. Flyers NHL.com Semyon Varlamov is 40 seconds away from setting a New York Islanders record for the longest shutout streak in the Stanley Cup Playoffs when they play the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Scotiabank Arena in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chargers, Rams, 49ers to open season without fans in attendance ESPN The Rams, Chargers and 49ers have all announced they will begin the season without fans in attendance at their home games. "After careful consideration and discussion with State and local health officials, the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Longtime Steelers scout Bill Nunn a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame ESPN PITTSBURGH -- Next year's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony might as well be a giant Pittsburgh Steelers reunion in Canton, Ohio. Not only will the Steelers have three members inducted as a part of the delayed class of 2020 celebration, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Kapanen traded to Penguins from Maple Leafs as part of six-player deal NHL.com Kapanen, a 24-year-old forward, scored 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) in 69 games this season, and had two assists for the Maple Leafs when they lost in five games to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Webb Simpson, No. 3 in FedEx Cup standings, skipping BMW Championship for rest ahead of Tour Championship CBSSports.com Coming off two straight top-10 finishes at the Wyndham Championship and The Northern Trust, Webb Simpson will skip the BMW Championship to get rested for the Tour Championship next week at East Lake Golf Club. Simpson is currently No. 3 in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing Washington Post Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first team who are not slated to play this fall. The team was selected by 47 AP poll voters, who were asked ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Positive COVID-19 tests left Oklahoma with one player in position group for practice last week USA TODAY NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley and his staff had to scramble last week after a round of COVID-19 tests led to multiple players being quarantined and held out of practice. Riley relayed the story Tuesday in a Zoom conference with ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mulls team's possible actions during national anthem USA TODAY With one Dallas Cowboys player saying Sunday he plans to kneel during the national anthem, owner Jerry Jones is still mulling possible courses of action for his team. Asked Tuesday about a 2017 game in which he joined Cowboys players in kneeling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun After a neck injury, CB Tavon Young is turning heads again at Ravens training camp Baltimore Sun There aren't many cornerbacks who can stay step-for-step with Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. There are fewer still who can stay step-for-step with the Ravens wide receiver just one play after they've drawn an offensive-pass-interference penalty on him. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Fantasy football: Good wide receivers will still be available deep in drafts Chicago Tribune When we look back on the 2020 NFL season and how fantasy football played out, it is going to be remembered as the year of the quality wide receiver. Fantasy football managers are so used to drafting running backs early and often that there are true quality ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Tour de France bikes: A comprehensive tech preview Cyclingnews.com A couple of months and one pandemic later than planned, the 2020 Tour de France is finally upon us. We've seen the team announcements, we've given you the Tour de France preview, and a hotlist of the Tour de France contenders. But now it's time to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Broncos training camp rewind, Day 10: WR Jerry Jeudy bounces back from two drops to catch perfect pass from Drew ... The Denver Post Did not practice: WR KJ Hamler (hamstring, sixth missed practice), WR Juwann Winfree (groin, sixth), CB Michael Ojemudia (quad, third), CB De'Vante Bausby (soft tissue, second), ILB Justin Strnad (wrist, second), S Alijah Holder (soft tissue, second), ILB ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports White Sox injuries: Rehabbing Nick Madrigal homers off Schaumburg scoreboard Yahoo Sports Nick Madrigal's shoulder seems to be in good shape. The White Sox rookie second baseman separated his shoulder sliding into third base during just his fifth major league game. But, supposed to return before the end of the month, he's looking pretty healthy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports If Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona, Man City only Premier League option Yahoo Sports The possibility of Lionel Messi playing in the Premier League is no longer just far-fetched fodder reserved for the shadiest corners of social media. Barcelona confirmed to the Associated Press' Rob Harris on Tuesday that Messi has requested to leave the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Yankees' Unexpected Break Is Over. Now Comes the Cramming. The New York Times The Yankees were scheduled to take the field on Tuesday night, against the Braves in Atlanta, for the first time in five days. Breaks in baseball, a sport meant to be played almost every day of the season, are not supposed to last this long. The 2020 season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NFL rumors: 49ers working out receivers after Brandon Aiyuk injury Yahoo Sports The merry-go-round of receivers working out for the 49ers has continued. After rookie Brandon Aiyuk went down Sunday with a hamstring injury, the 49ers once again are looking for more help. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday the 49ers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Patrick Mahomes cites one Super Bowl throw better than his vs. 49ers Comcast SportsNet Bay Area It was the key play in Super Bowl LIV. Patrick Mahomes dropped back on third-and-15 with the Kansas City Chiefs trailing the 49ers by 10, and let the ball go just before DeForest Buckner got to him, connecting with Tyreek Hill for a 44-yard gain that sparked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 49ers announce there will be no fans at season opener vs. Cardinals Yahoo Sports The 49ers are slated to open the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. While some NFL teams will hold games with limited fans in attendance, the 49ers made the expected announcement Tuesday, making it official ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Gareth Southgate offers Harry Maguire support 'at this moment' Yahoo Sports England manager Gareth Southgate gave Manchester United captain Harry Maguire his support after calling the defender to ascertain the facts surrounding his ongoing court case in Greece. The coronavirus pandemic means it has been nearly 10 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NHL Playoffs: Bruins catch break with Lightning D Ryan McDonagh out for Game 2 Yahoo Sports The Tampa Bay Lightning lost the first game of their second round series with the Bruins and experienced plenty of difficulties containing an offense that engineered very good scoring chances in addition to three goals in Boston's 3-2 Game 1 win. The Bolts ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NHL fines Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella $25000 for conduct in media session ESPN COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has been fined $25,000 for his conduct during a media session after his team was eliminated from the playoffs, the NHL said Tuesday. Following the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 5 victory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Let's Go Tribe The logistics of trading Mike Clevinger Let's Go Tribe Neither you, I, nor any outside source with access to the Indians clubhouse really knows if the team is going to trade Mike Clevinger before the Aug. 31 trade deadline. If nothing else, the current Cleveland administration is good at keeping their plans under ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Preview: Marlins continue road trip with doubleheader against Mets FOXSports.com WATCH IT LIVE ON FOX SPORTS GO · Miami Marlins (12-11, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (12-14, third in the NL East). PITCHING PROBABLES. Marlins: TBD. Mets: Robert Gsellman (0-0, 7.71 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, 4 strikeouts). BOTTOM LINE. Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk: Back in action CBSSports.com Grichuk (back) is starting Tuesday against the Red Sox. Grichuk left Monday's contest with lower back tightness, but he's included in the lineup Tuesday as the designated hitter. The 29-year-old went 2-for-4 with a home run, one double, three RBI and two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brew Crew Ball The case for the Milwaukee Brewers to buy at the Trade Deadline Brew Crew Ball With the MLB August 31st trade deadline fast approaching, the 12-15 Milwaukee Brewers find themselves with a dilemma. Should they buy or sell at the deadline? At 11-14, the Brewers are an interesting team to monitor with the trade deadline nine days. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dybala 'has never been on the market', but Pirlo signals end of Higuain's time at Juve Yahoo Sports Paulo Dybala will be part of Andrea Pirlo's project at Juventus, but Gonzalo Higuain is set to leave the Serie A champions. Pirlo was appointed as the successor to Maurizio Sarri following Juve's Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Lyon, the former ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Good Phight The champ is here? Phillies vs. Nationals series preview The Good Phight It hasn't been a great season for Nationals fans. Thanks to the coronavirus, they've been deprived of any opportunity to celebrate their World Series victory in the stadium. And based on how the team has performed this season, it seems unlikely that they'll ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com St. Louis FC to shut down after 2020 season STLtoday.com Updated with quotes from the team's letter announcing the closure. With Major League Soccer on the way, St. Louis FC of the United Soccer League Championship is going away. According to a story posted by Sports Illustrated on Tuesday morning, STLFC ... Flag as irrelevant
	K-StateSports.com K-State Soccer Sets Schedule for Fifth Season of Action K-StateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State soccer, entering its fifth season of action in 2020, will play a nine-match Big 12 schedule in a nine-week span. The nine-match schedule includes five home matches at Buser Family Park. All Big 12 teams are not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star Gurianov and the Stars take on Colorado with 2-0 series lead FOXSports.com Colorado Avalanche (42-20-8, second in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Dallas Stars (37-24-8, third in the Central Division during the regular season). Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT. WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Several newcomers shine and notes, observations from Day 7 of Dolphins camp Miami Herald News, notes and observations from Day 7 of Miami Dolphins padded practices: ▫ A day after throwing three touchdown passes, Tua Tagovailoa had fewer opportunities to throw but was decent, his day including two TD passes in red zone drills (to Myles ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV 2020 NHL playoffs: Stock watch for all 24 postseason teams WABC-TV The Stanley Cup playoffs are lot like the stock market, and not just because they're a venue through which very rich people invest very large sums of money for (sometimes) very little return. Both are infamous for their fluctuation. Stock prices climb and fall and ... Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM Will there be an asterisk on the 2020 NBA championship? RADIO.COM The National Basketball Association has never, and may never see a season go the way the 2019-20 campaign did ever again. Perhaps the most anticipated season in a decade due to the amount of teams that could realistically win a championship got all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports Report: Zach Ertz, Eagles talking contract extension Larry Brown Sports We have already seen some massive contracts handed out to star tight ends this offseason, and Zach Ertz could be next. Ertz and the Philadelphia Eagles are discussing a contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The two sides had talked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Above the Law Stage Is Set For Earl Thomas To File A $10 Million Grievance Against The Ravens Above the Law On August 23, the Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of safety Earl Thomas, claiming that Thomas's personal conduct adversely affected the organization. The early termination of Thomas's contract creates a situation where the Ravens will seek to void ... Flag as irrelevant
	SCNow Cook Out is sponsor of 71st Southern 500 SCNow DARLINGTON, S.C. -- After becoming Darlington Raceway's official quick-service restaurant last week, Cook Out is also now title sponsor of the Sept. 6 Southern 500, airing at 6 p.m. on NBCSN. This year's Southern 500, the 71st edition, is NASCAR's oldest ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Powell, VanVleet say Raptors have discussed boycotting games following Jacob Blake shooting TSN Toronto Raptors guards Norm Powell and Fred VanVleet said Tuesday that the team has discussed the possibility of boycotting games following continued acts of police brutality against Black people in the United States. The comments come two days after ... Flag as irrelevant
	DraftKings Nation What no home fans could mean for Rams, Chargers point spreads in 2020 DraftKings Nation The NFL should be able to open its 2020 season on time, but some or all of their teams can expect to be playing home games with a small percentage of fans or without fans in the stadium. Each locale is implementing different rules, and today we learned that ... Flag as irrelevant
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