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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 12, 2020
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	ESPN Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard scores 61 points in critical win over Mavericks ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Damian Lillard launched from 33 feet and could only watch and wait as the ball caromed off the back rim and shot straight up into the air, with the fate of the game -- and his Portland Trail Blazers' frantic playoff push -- hanging in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo ejected after head-butting Wizards' Moritz Wagner ESPN Antetokounmpo was hit with a flagrant foul 2 for his head-butt against Moritz Wagner at 8:50 in the second quarter. Antetokounmpo finished the contest with 12 points and nine rebounds in 10 minutes as Milwaukee held on to win 126-113. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10th ESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bo Bichette, Travis Shaw and the wandering Toronto Blue Jays felt just fine in their new nest. In the first major league game in Buffalo since 1915, Shaw hit an RBI single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning as the Blue Jays settled into ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gyorko's blast helps Brewers rally to beat Twins 6-4 ESPN MILWAUKEE -- Jedd Gyorko blasted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday. The Brewers started their winning rally when Christian Yelich beat the Twins' ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Lightning, Blue Jackets begin Playoffs with 5OT game for the ages NHL.com TORONTO -- In a year like no other, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets opened the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a game for the ages. The fourth-longest game in NHL history ended with a flick of the wrists by Lightning forward Brayden Point ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Lillard rampage means it's 'Dame Time' for the NBA restart NBA.com ORLANDO, Fla. -- Damian Lillard is in here bursting bubbles belonging to the Grizzlies, Suns, Spurs, Pat Beverley, Paul George, the last two defensive schemes thrown his way and all his critics, both the real and (especially) the imagined. The world isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Votto's double in 10th lifts Reds over streaking Royals 6-5 ESPN CINCINNATI -- Joey Votto doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning Tuesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds blew another late lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The Royals tied it 5-5 in the eighth on Ryan McBroom's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Machado's grand slam sends Padres over Dodgers, 6-2 ESPN LOS ANGELES -- Manny Machado slugged a grand slam after two consecutive errors by the Dodgers in the third inning, Garrett Richards won for the first time in two years, and the San Diego Padres defeated Los Angeles 6-2 on Tuesday night. The Padres ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barnes leads Kings to another win over Pelicans, 112-106 ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-106 on Tuesday night. The Kings earned their second win in the NBA restart -- each over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report HBO 'Hard Knocks' 2020: Best Rams, Chargers Storylines, Reaction for Episode 1 Bleacher Report "This year is not like any year we've had in the National Football League." That is what Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told his team during a Zoom meeting at the start of Tuesday's episode of Hard Knocks: Los Angeles. "Be ready for chaos, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Jason Kipnis enjoying 'fun ride' with Cubs, but 2016 World Series still stings Yahoo Sports A peppy voice shouted from offscreen, drawing Jason Kipnis' attention away from the pregame Zoom setup in front of him. Kipnis chucked as he spotted Mike Napoli, his former Indians teammate and current Cubs quality assurance coach. "Ask this guy about ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Spurs playoffs hopes remain alive with 123-105 win over Rockets Yahoo Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Spurs aren't out of it yet. Keldon Johnson had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and San Antonio kept alive its chances of becoming the first team in NBA history to make 23 consecutive playoff appearances with a 123-105 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lehner, Golden Knights shut down Blackhawks 4-1 in opener ESPN EDMONTON, Alberta -- Shea Theodore and William Carrier scored 2:17 apart midway through the second period, Robin Lehner made 19 saves against his former team, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 1 of their ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Blazers' CJ McCollum has played last three games with fracture in lower back, per report CBSSports.com C.J. McCollum has played the last three games with a L3 vertebral transverse process fracture, or, in simpler terms, a lower back fracture, according to NBC Sports' Dwight Jaynes. McCollum's play since then has varied wildly. He scored 29 points on 11-of-21 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports LEADING OFF: Blackmon hitting .500; Clevinger, Plesac halted Yahoo Sports A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday: BLISTERING BLACKMON. Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits in Colorado's 8-7 win over Arizona. After starting out the year 0 for 9, Blackmon has hit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Updated scenarios for which team Celtics will play in first round of NBA playoffs Yahoo Sports The Boston Celtics know they will play one of two teams in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, but the C's must wait a little longer before the matchup is officially determined. The Celtics are locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, so they'll ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Leadoff spot is Red Sox' No. 1 issue on offense The Boston Globe The Red Sox always knew that Mookie Betts would be irreplaceable. Nonetheless, it would have been almost impossible to anticipate the void his departure left atop the lineup through the initial weeks of the compressed 2020 season. Entering Tuesday, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Clippers' Lou Williams: 'Feel Sorry' for Teams Facing Motivated Montrezl Harrell Bleacher Report Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams told reporters that he "feels sorry" for teams that have to face big man Montrezl Harrell, who is back on the NBA's Disney World campus following the death of his grandmother. "He's back, ready to work," Williams said, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Man Utd the biggest team in the world but Sevilla ready for Europa League challenge - Lopetegui Yahoo Sports Julen Lopetegui says Manchester United are "the biggest team in the world" but is confident Sevilla will come out on top in Sunday's Europa League semi-final tie. The La Liga side set up a showdown with 2017 winners United in Cologne with a late 1-0 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Astros-A's brawl: Alex Cintrón gets 20-game suspension, Ramón Laureano gets six games Yahoo Sports Astros-A's brawl: Alex Cintrón gets 20-game suspension, Ramón Laureano gets six games. Mike Oz · Yahoo Sports Aug 11, 2020, 11:46 AM. Reblog · Share · Tweet · Share. Yahoo Newsletter. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. Email ... Flag as irrelevant
	MASNsports.com Scherzer, bullpen team up for tight win over Mets (updated) MASNsports.com They can't all be laughers. The Nationals couldn't go into Citi Field tonight and expect to blow out the Mets again. No, they were going to need to win a tight ballgame if they wanted to remain perfect on the road. And it doesn't get any tighter than 2-1. Thanks to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Rays lose Andrew Kittredge in first inning, win game over Red Sox 8-2 Tampa Bay Times When Andrew Kittredge threw his first pitch for the Rays Tuesday night in Boston, he earned a historical notation as just the seventh pitcher to get a save in one game and then, with no day off, start his team's next game. Unfortunately for the Rays, when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Shaquille O'Neal Has A Shrine For Kobe Bryant In His Living Room Sports Illustrated Shaquille O'Neal has a shrine in his living room to honor Kobe Bryant. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, O'Neal showed four framed photographs hanging on his wall of him and Bryant. "I actually got a shrine in my house that I put up," O'Neal said. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Paul George tried to 'clear the air' with Damian Lillard after family got involved in feud Sporting News Paul George has decided his feud with Damian Lillard has gone on for long enough. Per Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes — reporting from Portland's Tuesday game against the Mavericks — the Clippers forward recently reached out to "clear the air" with Lillard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Lynx overcome poor third quarter, turn up the defense in fourth quarter to defeat Washington Minneapolis Star Tribune Here's how well the Lynx played for three quarters Tuesday night. Well enough that, even with one of the worst quarters in franchise history, Minnesota was able to cruise to a 68-48 victory over Washington at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The victory ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Miami Heat's Andre Iguodala: 'I have about a year or two left' before retiring USA TODAY LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Just as practiced ended, Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala disappeared into the weight room. He then returned to the gym so he could stretch out his 36-year-old body on a yoga mat. It has become almost a yearly tradition. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rockies barely hold off Diamondbacks Reuters Nolan Arenado homered, Charlie Blackmon and Raimel Tapia had three hits apiece, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 in Denver on Tuesday night. Aug 11, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune A night after posting double-digit runs in Texas, Mariners bats cool off in loss Tacoma News Tribune A night after unloading double-digit runs against the Rangers in their first visit to Globe Life Park, the Mariners managed just a pair in a 4-2 loss Tuesday in Arlington. Seattle's only two runs in the second game of this three-game series came in the fifth. Flag as irrelevant
	Niner Noise San Francisco 49ers: Why George Kittle extension isn't so simple Niner Noise Extension talks between the 49ers and George Kittle have moved at a snail's pace, and the details are likely getting in the way of a new deal. The San Francisco 49ers would be foolish to let All-Pro tight end George Kittle walk, yet they are preparing for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Lou Holtz compares college football's covid risks to D-Day: 'There were going to be risks' TribLIVE 26 minutes ago. According to Lou Holtz, there's no differences between playing college football this season during a pandemic and allied forces storming the beaches of northern France on June 6, 1944. Holtz, the former football coach most notably at Notre ... Flag as irrelevant
	KITV Honolulu Jeff Hall out, Ljungquist named new UH beach volleyball head coach KITV Honolulu HONOLULU – The University of Hawaii women's indoor volleyball program will combine forces with the beach volleyball program, Athletics Director David Matlin announced today. The move is a financial decision resulting from the fallout of the COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bayern Munich star Goretzka relishing Messi challenge in Champions League after Ronaldo tests Yahoo Sports Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is looking forward to the challenge of taking on Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi after going up against Cristiano Ronaldo. When he was at Schalke, Goretzka twice faced Ronaldo's Real Madrid, losing 6-1 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune FBS independent UMass cancels fall football Salt Lake Tribune Massachusetts is the latest school from the Football Bowl Subdivision, college football's highest level, to cancel its fall season. UMass is an independent in football and its decision affects only that sport. Most of UMass' athletic teams compete in the Atlantic 10. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Brendan Gaughan set for Daytona road course after COVID-19 recovery Yahoo Sports On July 15, part-time Cup Series driver Brendan Gaughan became the second NASCAR driver to announce he'd tested positive for COVID-19. After quarantining for two weeks and testing negative for COVID-19 twice more than 24 hours apart, Gaughan has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Islanders have respect, confidence as they face off against Capitals Newsday Jordan Eberle was tossing the requisite polite platitudes toward the Capitals, a team that won the Stanley Cup in 2018, before the Islanders right wing concluded his assessment with perhaps the biggest X factor in the teams' upcoming first-round playoff series ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times and Democrat Zion's rookie year will end without postseason berth The Times and Democrat LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson's rookie season is ending without a playoff berth. It's not an uncommon stop on the NBA learning curve. Even for No. 1 draft picks, like the former South Carolina Independent School Association standout ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Holland laments lack of playoff push after strong season TSN Progress, yes, but an inability to defend a lead against a playoff-savvy team ousted the Edmonton Oilers early from Stanley Cup contention. General manager Ken Holland pointed to statistical categories in which the Oilers improved in his first season at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXOW.com Thomas finding restart much to his liking with Raptors WXOW.com Orlando, FL (WXOW) The NBA's bubble has been awfully friendly to Matt Thomas. The Onalaska High School graduate had a career night Monday night against the Bucks. The Toronto guard scored a career-high 22 points in helping the Raptors pick up a win ... Flag as irrelevant
	NYGiantsmaven Patrick Graham: Giants Pass Rush is A Work in Progress NYGiantsmaven By now, Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham knows who he has on the defense as far as the names and positions the players play. But that's about all he knows as he looks to put together multiple schemes that will encompass different looks ... Flag as irrelevant
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