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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 28, 2020
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	ESPN Inside the hectic hours around a historic NBA boycott ESPN This story was reported and written by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Malika Andrews and Zach Lowe. On Thursday morning, NBA players decided to resume the playoffs. WE HEARD IT in their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Pressure's on Darnold, Gase to take next step for Jets Yahoo Sports FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Adam Gase sees - and hears - a clear difference in Sam Darnold each time he opens his mouth. The New York Jets coach will start calling a play during practice, and the quarterback routinely finishes his sentences. ''He's able to ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com MLB's uneven response to social justice conversation frustrates Flaherty FOXSports.com In a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America's discussion about racial injustice. Some teams are playing. Some aren't. Some have played with individual players sitting out. But across the sport, one theme became clear: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Kershaw wins third straight, Dodgers sweep Giants in DH Washington Post SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw backed Mookie Betts and other Black baseball players with his thoughtful words when his Dodgers decided not to play in protest of racial injustice. Once Los Angeles got back to the field, Kershaw pitched six scoreless ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports The NBA has the nation's ear, and it is time to listen Yahoo Sports The NBA is making history, and it is time to decide whether we as a nation want to be on the right side of it. If your instinct is to question what the players' strike accomplishes, stop. And listen. They protested, and we did not hear them. Not enough. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Georges St-Pierre doubts UFC would be interested in fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov ESPN While a fight with Georges St-Pierre has long been on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's MMA bucket list, St-Pierre said Thursday that the chances of him returning to the Octagon are "incredibly low." "It takes three parties to make a fight," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Players Reportedly 'Optimistic' After Call with Owners amid Playoff Protest Bleacher Report NBA players reportedly left their call Thursday with league governors optimistic they can substantively advance the ongoing social justice movement to combat systemic racism. Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report relayed sentiments from that call, which occurred ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Louisville Balances Football with Social Advocacy Sports Illustrated There wasn't a debate between coaches and players if Louisville football should practice today, Aug. 27. As NBA, MLB, NFL and college teams postponed games and practices to protest racial inequality and social injustices, including in-state programs ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jets acquire RB Ballage from Dolphins for 7th-round pick FOXSports.com FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have acquired running back Kalen Ballage from the Miami Dolphins for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2021. The trade between the AFC East rivals on Thursday reunites Ballage with coach Adam ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News 'It has to change': Chris Wondolowski's emotional reaction to this moment of protest The Mercury News SAN JOSE — Chris Wondolowski spoke Thursday about racial injustice and why the San Jose Earthquakes boycotted their game the previous night with a passion he rarely has shown off the field. Wondolowski, Major League Soccer's all-time leading scorer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Sources: A's vs. Rangers game postponed amid Jacob Blake boycotts Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Sources confirmed to NBC Sports California that the A's vs. Rangers game Thursday has been postponed. Sources confirm report of A's-Rangers postponement tonight. @ByRobertMurray first with possibility. — Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mets' Michael Wacha: Will start first game Friday CBSSports.com Wacha will start the Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees after his Thursday start against the Marlins was postponed, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Wacha was set to start Thursday's tilt against Miami, but with the game being ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBUR 'Step Back And Listen': How The Celtics and NBA Players Are Drawing Attention To Injustice WBUR The Boston Celtic's playoff run has been delayed as players wrestle with how to carry on after another police shooting of a Black man. Earlier this week, a white officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. And while the Celtics ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sounder At Heart MLS has a decision to make on Dell Loy Hansen Sounder At Heart A wave of backlash Thursday morning turned into tsunami by the evening for Major League Soccer, as incendiary comments from Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen sparked calls for him to sell his interest in MLS, threatening his standing as an owner in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Duke Chronicle Duke football 2020 positional preview: Linebackers Duke Chronicle With the 2020 season right around the corner, The Chronicle breaks down each of the eight major position groups for the Blue Devils: Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, defensive backs, linebackers and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times With Walkouts, a New High Bar for Protests in Sports Is Set The New York Times With Walkouts, a New High Bar for Protests in Sports Is Set. The deafening silence of not having sports provided a powerful message from athletes demanding racial justice, after kneeling and slogans on jerseys seemed to have lost potency. Credit...Dave ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN No. 4 Georgia loses WR Blaylock to season-ending knee injury FOXSports.com ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock will miss the 2020 season following his second serious knee injury in two years. Blaylock, a part-time starter in 2019, was one of the team's top returning receivers and return specialists. Georgia ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Pittsfield School Committee votes to postpone high school fall sports masslive.com On Wednesday evening, the Pittsfield School Committee voted unanimously to postpone all interscholastic athletic activities in the Pittsfield Public Schools through Nov. 30, 2020, meaning there will be no fall sports seasons for members of the Pittsfield and ... Flag as irrelevant
	AmericanSoccerNow.com McKennie nears stunning deal that will send him to Italian champions Juventus AmericanSoccerNow.com Weston McKennie is nearing a completion of a deal to become the first U.S. national team player at Juventus. In the city of Turin, he will be joining a team fresh off a Serie A and with a new manager in Andrea Pirlo. ASN's Brian Sciaretta is here to give his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com Yankees' Aaron Judge goes for MRI on tight right calf, could wind up back on injured list NorthJersey.com NEW YORK – After playing in just one game, Aaron Judge could be headed back to the 10-day injured list. By Thursday afternoon, the Yankees were once again awaiting MRI results on their star right fielder's tight right calf and it did not sound promising. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY WNBA postpones Thursday games for 'discussions and reflections on recent events' USA TODAY For the second consecutive day, the WNBA has postponed its slate of three games scheduled for Thursday as the league's players "continue discussion and reflection on recent events." The WNBA also postponed three games on Wednesday — following the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Baltimore Ravens call for 'arrest and charge' of police officers in Breonna Taylor killing, Jacob Blake shooting USA TODAY The Ravens on Thursday issued a statement in which the organization called for officials to "arrest and charge the police officers responsible for Breonna Taylor's killing and Jacob Blake's shooting." The team also listed six other ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Chris Webber Delivers Poignant Message on Players' Protest After Kenny Smith Walks Off NBA Show NBC Southern California Former NBA star and TNT analyst Chris Webber delivered an emotional speech Wednesday in support of NBA players who refused to take the court in their playoff games that night. The five-time All Star was scheduled to commentate on one of Wednesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Vikings coordinator Andre Patterson shares his perspective as a Black man Minneapolis Star Tribune Coach Mike Zimmer kicked off his virtual news conference Thursday by introducing Andre Patterson, his co-defensive coordinator, friend of 32 years and perfect partner to share what the Vikings discussed during an emotional two-hour meeting on the racial ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV Armstrong named UVA starting quarterback WHSV HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Brennan Armstrong has been named the starting quarterback for the University of Virginia. The announcement was made with a press release Thursday morning. Press release from UVA Athletics. Virginia football head coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Warriors' Draymond Green outlines important next steps after NBA players go on strike ClutchPoints With the remaining teams inside the bubble opting to boycott what looks like the remainder of the playoffs, the big question on most people's minds is this: what now? Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has provided his insight on the same, as he ... Flag as irrelevant
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