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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 1, 2020
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	ESPN NBA bubble intel: Schedule and live updates for Day 3 of seeding games ESPN Saturday's seeding game action features five games, after which every team in the bubble will have played at least one game. The return of basketball also means the return of clinching scenarios. None of the teams chasing a playoff spot can clinch anything ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Lundqvist starts for Rangers against Hurricanes in Game 1 of Qualifiers NHL.com Henrik Lundqvist started Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers for the New York Rangers against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Eastern Conference hub city, on Saturday. Goalie Igor Shesterkin was ruled unfit to play and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Murray to start for Penguins in Game 1 of Qualifiers NHL.com Matt Murray will start for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifiers against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Eastern Conference hub city, on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS). Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Top 5 Former Tom Thibodeau Players Who Could Wind Up on the Knicks Sports Illustrated If you didn't groan (or grunt, in the spirit of the Knicks new head coach) after seeing the title of this article, you're a kinder soul than most. Of all the knocks on Tom Thibodeau - that he's relentless with practices (not true), that he buries his young players (it ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says 'I know I'm the placeholder' for Tua Tagovailoa ESPN As the Miami Dolphins prepare to begin a quarterback competition in mid-August, the incumbent Ryan Fitzpatrick knows his position as a bridge to future franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. It turns out that he's very comfortable with his dual role of leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Jets LB CJ Mosley opts out of 2020 season ESPN New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, the most accomplished player on their defense, has decided to opt out for the 2020 season, sources told ESPN. Mosley hasn't commented publicly, but a source said it was due to family health reasons. Mosley ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Orlando City SC's biggest win in MLS history? Here's a top 10 MLSsoccer.com It was dramatic and the post-game celebration, both on the pitch and in the locker room, points to just how much it meant to Orlando City SC players. But was Friday night's penalty-kick win over LAFC that sent the Lions through to the MLS is Back Tournament ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nets offer Wizards' best chance to help their playoff hopes in Orlando Yahoo Sports Losing to the Suns dinged the Wizards' playoff hopes significantly if you consider that was the worst opponent on their schedule, which thanks to the NBA's 22-team restart is going to get significantly more difficult very soon. But the good news is that on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Carmelo Anthony embraces his Olympic self, saving Blazers with hot shooting against the Grizzlies CBSSports.com Olympic 'Melo is the NBA's Bigfoot. Every now and then, it looks like we've finally spotted a version of Carmelo Anthony capable of helping a winning team as a 3-point marksman that doesn't need to monopolize the ball, but he vanishes as soon as he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Thunder vs. Jazz odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, August 1 predictions from proven model on 52-32 roll CBSSports.com The Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off on Saturday afternoon as both look to improve their seeding in the Western Conference. However, one team has experience playing in the Orlando bubble, with the Jazz picking up a win on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Louisiana assistant DJ Looney, 31, dies after having heart attack during team workout ESPN Louisiana assistant offensive line coach D.J. Looney died suddenly on Saturday after suffering a heart attack during a team workout. He was 31. Looney, who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, played on the offensive line at Mississippi State and began his ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Spurs defend Gregg Popovich for standing instead of kneeling during national anthem USA TODAY LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla — The accomplished NBA coach has forcefully spoken out on systemic racism both through words and action. But despite the majority of NBA players and coaches kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial inequality, San ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Heat's Meyers Leonard stands for anthem with teammates' support Yahoo Sports The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets tipped off for their first game of the NBA restart on Saturday, and during their pregame show of unity, one player stood for the national anthem. Meyers Leonard, wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt, stood for the anthem with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press How Detroit Tigers unlocked one of MLB's most dominant bullpens in 2020 Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers relievers used to hang out in a bunker below the bullpen, trading secrets on the opposing team. Celebratory beers for a walk-off win were common and helped boost team morale. Conversations were had in-person. Nobody held back from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bengals boost depth by signing quarterback Brandon Allen and kicker Tristan Vizcaino Sports Illustrated CINCINNATI — The Bengals officially signed quarterback Brandon Allen and kicker Tristan Vizcaino on Saturday. Allen, a fourth-year player, was originally a sixth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft. He also spent two seasons with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Flyers Talk podcast: All things round robin as Stanley Cup Playoffs run begins Yahoo Sports On the latest Flyers Talk podcast, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Katie Emmer and Jordan Hall discuss all things round robin and playoffs as the team's postseason run begins. From the lineup decisions to the Flyers' mindset, let's dive in: • 0:55 - What we know ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New England Patriots wide receiver Marqise Lee opts out of 2020 season USA TODAY The opt-outs keep on coming for the Patriots. On Saturday, veteran receiver Marqise Lee became the seventh player in Foxboro to exercise his right to sit out the 2020 NFL season. The news was first reported by the Boston Globe. Lee, who signed a one-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Bucs' story lines for 2020 start with you know who Tampa Bay Times Tom Brady is the Buccaneers quarterback. That still is going to take some getting used to. Not just for the fans, but his new teammates. When Cameron Brate got his first text from Brady shortly after he signed with the Bucs, the tight end was starstruck. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lorenzo Cain takes advantage of baseball's more flexible opt-out rules Yahoo Sports The NFL has given its players limited opt-out rights. MLB has provided players with greater opt-out flexibility. One of them has opted to take advantage of it. Milwaukee Brewers centerfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the balance of the 2020 season. Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Plexiglass, trackers and high-tech laundry: From Jerry Jones on down, rigorous COVID-19 protocols await Cowboys The Dallas Morning News Ezekiel Elliott has a distinctive look. When he shows up at The Star there's no doubt he belongs. But the Cowboys running back can't even enter the facility these days before interacting with facial recognition technology. The touchless scanner verifies his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Panthers reduce roster to 80, move T Greg Little off physically unable to perform list Charlotte Observer The Carolina Panthers reduced their roster to 80 players Saturday as the team's training camp gets fully underway. The team also announced that second-year tackle Greg Little and undrafted free agent offensive lineman Branden Bowen have passed their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Remco Evenepoel wins Vuelta a Burgos Cyclingnews.com There were no last-minute surprises in the Vuelta a Burgos final stage on Saturday as race leader Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck-QuickStep) held on for overall victory despite Mikel Landa (Bahrain McLaren) piling on the pressure on the last, brutally steep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Rays' Peter Fairbanks: Takes first loss CBSSports.com Fairbanks (1-1) took the loss in Friday's defeat at the hands of the Orioles, allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings. He struck out two. Fairbanks settled things down after Blake Snell allowed three straight extra-base hits -- including ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN George Russell to start last at Silverstone after five-place penalty ESPN Williams driver George Russell will start at the back of the grid for the British Grand Prix after being hit with a five-place grid penalty after qualifying. Editor's Picks. How Hulkenberg's 'special, crazy and wild' 24 hours unfolded. Russell outperformed his Williams ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan odds, predictions: MMA insider makes surprising fight card picks CBSSports.com Derek Brunson knows many MMA observers see him as a stepping stone for undefeated prospect Edmen Shahbazyan, whom he faces on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. But the No. 8-ranked Brunson sees himself as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Kentucky Derby odds, predictions: Surprising picks from proven expert who's hit six straight races CBSSports.com The 2020 Kentucky Derby was rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but unlike the Belmont Stakes in June, the Run for the Roses will have a limited number of race fans in the stands at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Wout van Aert storms to victory at Strade Bianche Cyclingnews.com At his third time of asking, Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) stormed to victory at Strade Bianche after a 13-kilometre attack on Saturday. The Belgian rider upgraded his two third place finishes, beating Davide Formolo (UAE Team Emirates) and Max ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Player tests positive for coronavirus at WTA's comeback event in Palermo Yahoo Sports Palermo (Italy) (AFP) - A player has tested positive for coronavirus at the WTA Palermo Open, which marks the tennis season's resumption after a five-month break, the WTA and organisers confirmed on Saturday. The competitor, who had no symptoms, ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Astros walk over Angels in a record-setting slog OCRegister ANAHEIM – Matt Andriese slammed his glove to the bench in the second inning Friday, his first start of the season over much earlier than he had hoped. He couldn't find the strike zone. At least he wasn't alone. The Angels and Houston Astros combined for 19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NASCAR Five to Watch: Key story lines for New Hampshire NASCAR The NASCAR Cup Series will make its only stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday for the running of the Foxwoods Casino 301 (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN/NBC Sports App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). There are 10 previous New Hampshire ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Cubs coach Mike Napoli back with team after recovering from COVID-19 Comcast SportsNet Chicago Cubs quality assurance coach Mike Napoli is back with the team. The 38-year-old missed Summer Camp and the start of the season after testing positive for COVID-19 at home in Florida. Latest Cubs Talk. How Darvish began to recreate his success from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports What Nate Solder's decision to opt out means for Andrew Thomas 247Sports New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder opted out of the 2020 NFL season earlier this week due to concerns over COVID-19. Solder himself is a cancer survivor, and his son is currently battling cancer. Heading into training camp, rookie Andrew Thomas was ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports SEC responds to Washington Post story 247Sports The SEC held a call with players to get their thoughts on moving forward with games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This came before the revised scheduling announcement for the 2020 season. The Washington Post reports there was blowback from players ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Christian Pulisic exits FA Cup final with apparent hamstring injury after scoring goal For The Win Christian Pulisic's dream day was cut short on Saturday, as the American attacker had to exit the FA Cup final with an apparent hamstring injury in the second half. Pulisic had opened the game with a well taken goal in the opening five minutes, only to suffer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 2020 NBA playoffs: Predictions for Sixers' postseason fate Yahoo Sports What should we expect from the Sixers as they resume their season at Walt Disney World? Before the team's first seeding game Saturday night against the Pacers, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Serena Winters, Danny Pommells, Paul Hudrick and Noah Levick ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Polling Place: Look out, Oilers — the vote is in, and the Blackhawks are going to (ahem) win Chicago Sun-Times Whatever the explanation — the return of Corey Crawford after he tested positive for COVID-19, having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on fresh legs, an impressive exhibition tuneup victory over the Blues, or a combination thereof — the Blackhawks seem ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albuquerque Journal Santa Fe High star, Lobo basketball commit JB White shot, killed Albuquerque Journal Fedonta "J.B." White, a star Santa Fe High School basketball player who was committed to play for the UNM Lobos this season, was shot and killed early Saturday morning, police have confirmed. White was 18 years old. Around 3:30 a.m., deputies from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet New England Bruins' Ondrej Kase: Skates with second group CBSSports.com Kase (undisclosed) skated with the Bruins' second group Saturday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. Saturday marked Kase's first practice since training camp began in mid-July, and he didn't even skate with the main group, so at this point it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Catfish Corner podcast: Predators vs. Coyotes series preview The Tennessean Catfish Corner is back, previewing real-life professional hockey between the Predators and Arizona Coyotes. The two teams begin their best-of-five Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying round series on Sunday in Edmonton. Preds beat writer Paul Skrbina and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Up News Info Virginia F Huff to withdraw from NBA draft Reuters Virginia big man Jay Huff announced Saturday he will return to the Cavaliers for his senior season and withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft. In a lengthy Instagram post, the 7-foot-1 forward toyed with his followers at first, his words leading them to think he would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Why isn't baseball using depth pool to avoid postponements? Grand Forks Herald When Major League Baseball started this 60-game season, they gave teams a 30-man active roster through the first 15 games, plus a three-man road taxi squad and another 27 players available in a "depth" camp. So why did the league postpone 18 games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports British GP: Charles Leclerc happy but Sebastian Vettel 'struggling' Sky Sports It was a qualifying of contrasts for Ferrari at the British GP as Charles Leclerc said he was surprised and "extremely happy" with fourth, while Sebastian Vettel "struggled" throughout and faces an uphill battle. The slow start to F1 2020 by the sport's most ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro New Liverpool kit unveiled for 2020/21 season as Nike era begins Metro Liverpool have unveiled their home kit for next season, the first in the club's history to be designed by Nike. Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott were on modelling duty for the new strip, which features a teal trim and a V-neck collar. Virgil van ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnet.ca Penguins' Matt Murray named starter for Game 1 vs. Canadiens Sportsnet.ca The Pittsburgh Penguins will turn to Matt Murray as the starting goaltender for Game 1 of their Stanley Cup qualifier series against the Montreal Canadiens. Matt Murray will get the start in net tonight in Game 1. pic.twitter.com/hs9u6efzhW. — Pittsburgh ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVSportsNow Former Mountaineer Long Snapper Signs With Miami Dolphins WVSportsNow Former West Virginia long snapper Rex Sunahara has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins. Congrats to @RexSunahara on signing with the @MiamiDolphins! Pen to paper #HailWV pic.twitter.com/dVPHDGywBG. — WVU Football ... Flag as irrelevant
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