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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 28, 2020
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	MLB Power Rankings: Handing Out First-Half MVP Awards for Each Team Sports Illustrated We've reached the approximate midway point of the 2020 season, which can only mean one thing: It's time to hand out some hardware. Not every team has hit the 30-game mark, but with just over four weeks remaining in the regular season and the trade ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY FCS powers will meet in first college football game of COVID-19 era USA TODAY There will be college football on Saturday night. More than five months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down all sports, and even as several major conferences have opted against competing this season while others attempt to manage outbreaks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bear Maven How Allen Robinson's Ankle May Impact Bears' QB Decision Bear Maven The one thing Bears coach Matt Nagy has always feared about preseason is injuries and not having players available at full strength due to a set back suffered by a player in a meaningless game. Ironically, in the year he said he was embracing preseason ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Source: About 100 NBA employees to walk out, join protest ESPN Roughly 100 NBA employees will walk out Friday in solidarity with NBA and WNBA players who are pushing for social justice, a league source told ESPN. The protest comes two days after the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to take the floor for Game 5 against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 7 Players the Cubs Must Target at 2020 MLB Trade Deadline Bleacher Report The Chicago Cubs are in the thick of the NL postseason race with an 18-12 record, and under this year's expanded playoff format, they are in a great position to be playing in October. But the North Siders roster is not without its flaws. The team has stumbled to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Clemson limiting attendance for college football games to 19000 USA TODAY Clemson will have fans in Memorial Stadium this football season. Death Valley won't be full as usual, only about one-fourth capacity when the preseason No. 1 Tigers have their home opener Sept. 19 against The Citadel. But considering the alternatives, two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Florida Gators, Mullen Prepare to 'See Where We're At' in First Scrimmage Sports Illustrated The Florida Gators are set to hold their first scrimmage of the fall today. While the season doesn't get started for another month, the Gators will need to kick it into high gear in preparation for what will be one of the most unprecedented years of all time. Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Late for Work 8/28: Report: Ravens Could Be Top Candidate to Sign Jadeveon Clowney BaltimoreRavens.com Report: Ravens Could Be Top Candidate to Sign Jadeveon Clowney. In this space nearly four months ago, I wrote: "As long as free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is available, there will be talk that the Ravens are in play to land the former No. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Big Ten discussing start of college football season on week of Thanksgiving USA TODAY MADISON, Wis. – With parents groups continuing to demand Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren further explain the reasons for shutting down the 2020 football season and eight Nebraska players filing a lawsuit in an attempt to overturn that decision, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Chicago Bears denounce Brian Urlacher's social media posts on Jacob Blake shooting USA TODAY The vast majority of pro athletes, active and current, have expressed support for the recent protests across pro sports of not playing in an effort to illuminate racial injustice after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, seven times in the back in Kenosha, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The NBA took a stand against police violence. But a second message quickly became clear CNN (CNN) When NBA teams elected to sit out Wednesday's slate of playoff games in a player-led protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, it set off a chain reaction unlike anything ever seen in American sports. Within hours, several MLB and MLS teams, led ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Anthony Smith and his toughness are back for more ESPN Anthony Smith is one of the toughest fighters in the UFC, all right? Everyone knows it and, frankly, loves him for it. This is the guy who could have called it quits in a UFC title fight against Jon Jones last year -- after Jones blasted him with an illegal knee in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Champ Makes Statement on Racial Justice as BMW Championship Begins The New York Times OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Golf played on even as other sports in America stopped, and it gave Cameron Champ a chance to speak out at the BMW Championship. First, with his shoes. Then, with powerful words about a desire to find a solution to racial injustice ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Twins add Thorpe as 29th man for Friday's doubleheader FOXSports.com The Minnesota Twins made a couple of roster moves ahead of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit. More Twins Coverage. Twins add Thorpe as 29th man for Friday's doubleheader · Top Tweets: Minnesota athletes, teams protest against social injustice ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald What to expect out of Xavien Howard, plus Flores discusses a scary encounter with cops Miami Herald The top headlines and insights from Brian Flores' Friday morning news conference: ▫ While multiple NFL teams have canceled practices in response to another police shooting of a Black man — Jacob Blake, in Kenosha, Wisc. — the Dolphins are working as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Notre Dame 2020 All-Opponent Defense Sports Illustrated We are another day closer to the start of the 2020 season, when Notre Dame will kick off its campaign with a home contest against Duke. It will mark the first conference game in school history, and will be the first of 10 ACC games. The Irish will also face South ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Maguire says he was 'scared for his life' before arrest in Greece Yahoo Sports MANCHESTER, England (AP) Manchester United captain Harry Maguire defended his actions in Greece that led to him being charged with assaulting a police officer and attempted bribery, saying Thursday that he thought he was being kidnapped and feared ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates trade Jarrod Dyson to White Sox, creating opportunity in outfield Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Off the field, Jarrod Dyson's time in Pittsburgh was largely successful. By all accounts, he was a good veteran leader and endeared himself well to teammates. The on-field portion did not go as well, the 36-year-old center fielder slashing just .157/.218/.375 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Tour de France countdown: 1 day to go – Live Cyclingnews.com Tour de France 2020 hub · Tour de France 2020: The Essential Guide · Tour de France 2020: The contenders · Tour de France 2020: Start list · How to watch the Tour de France – live stream, TV, results · Tour de France bikes: A comprehensive tech preview. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Behind Jets' decision to cancel practice after Jacob Blake shooting nj.com After the Jets held a long discussion on Tuesday night about the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they had a lot more to say on Thursday. Players arrived to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Thursday morning, with practice scheduled for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona, Atletico discussed Griezmann-Felix swap - sources ESPN Barcelona and Atletico Madrid discussed a possible swap deal involving Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN. There is a dispute, though, over which club initiated the talks, identified the players involved, and ultimately ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 BMW Championship leaderboard: Live coverage, golf scores, FedEx Cup, Tiger Woods score today in Round 2 CBSSports.com Olympia Fields is set to show its teeth this week, and it became clear early that anything at or under par is going to be an awesome day at the 2020 BMW Championship. Only three golfer broke par in the opening round, and if you somehow shoot par or better ... Flag as irrelevant
	Official site of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL announces updated Second Round schedule Official site of the Tampa Bay Lightning "The Tampa Bay Lightning stand in solidarity with our players in electing to postpone the Stanley Cup Playoffs in order to advance the conversation on racial injustice and systemic racism. These issues that plague our society only serve to divide us and are far ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution James Cook, Kearis Jackson ready to fill slot for Bulldogs Atlanta Journal Constitution ATHENS -- Losing Dominick Blaylock for the 2020 season was definitely a blow to Georgia's wide receiver corps. But it's not an insurmountable setback and opens the door of opportunity for several other wideouts. And at least one non-wideout. Don't be ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Hill, MLB's Oldest Pitcher, Hoping to Return to World Series and Win with Twins MGoBlue By Steve Kornacki. Rich Hill is pitching with an eye on returning to the World Series, where he was once masterful for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He posted a 1.80 earned-run average with 19 strikeouts and eight hits allowed in 15 innings over three starts. Flag as irrelevant
	DRaysBay Rays Reliever Trade Targets: Miami and San Francisco DRaysBay The Rays have suffered an incredible amount of injuries to their pitchers. This staff started out as one of the league's deepest, and there is potential help waiting to be called up from Port Charlotte, but it's fair to suspect that the Rays are in the pitching market, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Talking Chop Braves prospect retrospect: Christian Bethancourt Talking Chop Remember when Christian Bethancourt was the catcher of the Atlanta Braves future? Remember years later when he was moved to the bullpen by the San Diego Padres? The life and times of Bethancourt were definitely interesting. Let's continue our stroll ... Flag as irrelevant
	Federal Baseball Davey Martinez provides Washington Nationals leadership that is lacking elsewhere Federal Baseball It took a full day for the news cycle of the Jacob Blake shooting and the ensuing protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to catch up with the Washington Nationals, but when it finally did, the spotlight on baseball was bigger than ever. Yet, at a time when leadership is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NASCAR at Daytona 2020: Odds, TV Schedule, Live Stream and Drivers Bleacher Report The NASCAR Cup Series regular season ends with one of the most difficult tasks on the circuit, when the 40-driver field will attempt to conquer Daytona International Speedway under the lights Saturday night. Thirteen competitors head into the Coke Zero ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arrowhead Pride Arrowheadlines: Former Chiefs receiver calls for more from NFL's 'irreplaceable' players Arrowhead Pride The sixth-year pro made it clear Thursday he was talking about the NFL's top quarterbacks, the ones who have the most influence in games, in locker rooms and in communities. Think Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Russell ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Sabres reportedly loan forward Rasmus Asplund to team in Sweden Buffalo News With the National Hockey League facing a potential December start for next season, the Buffalo Sabres have loaned another prospect to a team in Europe. HockeyNews.Se, a website based in Sweden, reported Friday that the Sabres have loaned forward ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Michael Jordan was the 'perfect person' to step up during NBA drama New York Post Michael Jordan is considered by most the greatest player ever and he's using that power to help current players make their voices heard. see also. LeBron James changed his mind — and that changed everything. The NBA is coming back, and so is LeBron ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International 'S*** happens': 'Rising Phoenix' documentary will make you laugh and cry CNN International (CNN) The Phoenix. It lives, dies and rises from the ashes to live again. Such a legend sits close to the heart of the new Netflix documentary 'Rising Phoenix,' which follows the story of nine Paralympians. Each featured athlete is on their very different journey ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com When will NBA resume playoff games? nj.com The NBA Playoffs will resume Saturday, three days after players protested the shooting of an unarmed Black man by police in Wisconsin earlier this week. "There's a lot of emotions built up with what's going on," Miami's Andre Iguodala said Thursday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Smoking Musket 2020 West Virginia Opponent Preview: Kansas Jayhawks The Smoking Musket The West Virginia Mountaineers schedule is a bit unique. They get a bye week after only three weeks but the bye week is quite helpful to the 'Eers. The Mountaineers will be home against the Baylor Bears then get a week off then take on the Kansas Jayhawks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Bottas in "good spirits" over 2020 F1 title fight Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says he's in "good spirits" after putting the frustration of the Spanish GP behind him. After finishing third in Barcelona behind teammate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bill's Max Verstappen, a despondent Bottas said he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald After a searing moment, the NBA returns to business Boston Herald Players and the NBA have agreed to resume the playoffs following Wednesday night's unprecedented strike, triggered by members of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the push for social change has only begun. The Houston Rockets announced Thursday that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Giants get 2 hits in finale, swept in double-header by Dodgers San Francisco Chronicle Throughout the first half of the abbreviated season, whenever the pitching and defense didn't show up, the Giants usually could rely on their offense. Especially at home. Especially against left-handed pitchers. Thursday at Oracle Park, with the Dodgers as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News AU Where do the Philadelphia 76ers go from here? Sporting News AU The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crossroads following their first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. The upcoming off-season looms with the air of change on the horizon after the firing of head coach Brett Brown, but Philadelphia's lack ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Bethel Citizen Coaches, school officials frustrated as uncertainty lingers about fall sports The Bethel Citizen The Maine Principals' Association recommends all sports be played, but the state's impending review of guidelines tempers enthusiasm. By By Drew Bonifant and Travis LazarczykKennebec Journal. Email Writer. Read Article. First came some jubilation. Then ... Flag as irrelevant
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