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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 20, 2020
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	NFL.com Andy Dalton embracing new role as Dak Prescott's No. 1 supporter NFL.com A season shy of a decade with the Cincinnati Bengals saw Andy Dalton start 133 games. Should everything go as planned for the Dallas Cowboys this year, Dalton won't be starting No. 134. With Dak Prescott firmly entrenched as the Cowboys starter, Dalton ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, DH planned for Sept. 4 ESPN ATLANTA -- The planned major league debut for Braves top prospect Cristian Pache will have to wait. Instead, Pache was given another first -- a major league rainout. The game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta scheduled for Wednesday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Experts debate Oscar De La Hoya's return, possible opponents and the risk to his legacy ESPN Oscar De la Hoya announced the end of his retirement Wednesday to return to competitive boxing at the age of 47, and the first question that comes to mind is: Why? De La Hoya is an accomplished fighter, won titles in six different weight classes, captured a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NFC South Preview: Can Brady's Bucs Make Their Move? Sports Illustrated The Bucs' free-agent signing of Tom Brady is the biggest in NFL history. His 20-year first act in New England included six Super Bowl wins and 11 consecutive AFC East titles. Now he joins a franchise whose most recent playoff appearance was during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL to use advisory committee to avoid conflicts of interest FOXSports.com The NFL will consult an advisory committee made up of former coaches, general managers and players on such issues as postponing, moving or even canceling games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Troy Vincent, the league's football ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NCAA council OK's 12-hour schedule model for football teams not playing this fall ESPN The NCAA's Division I Council on Wednesday approved a 12-hour schedule model for teams not playing this fall that includes time for strength and conditioning, meetings and five hours of on-field activities with helmets per week. The model aims to provide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet New England Belichick: Playing multiple QBs an option this season FOXSports.com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick said he's open to using a two-quarterback system this season, another example of how radically different the New England Patriots could look after Tom Brady's departure. Belichick was asked about platooning his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Nets can only hang around for so long against VanVleet and the Raptors Sports Illustrated Give the Brooklyn Nets credit. For three and a half quarters the Nets' B team hung with the reigning champion Toronto Raptors, but eventually, the Raptors figured out Brooklyn's defense. The story of Game 1 was Fred VanVleet's 3-point shooting. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Keller dominant, holds Reds hitless into 6th, KC wins opener USA TODAY KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning and extended his shutout streak, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Keller (3-0) has won all of this starts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bruins vs. Hurricanes Talking Points: Patrice Bergeron, power play unit get the job done in Game 5 Yahoo Sports GOLD STAR: David Krejci scored the goal that got the offense going in the second period and finished the series with three goals and nine points in the five games against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was a dominant force that the Hurricanes didn't have an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated How Lorenzo Carter is Helping Andrew Thomas Prepare for NFL Pass Rushers Sports Illustrated Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter had a feeling the first time he saw freshman offensive tackle Andrew Thomas on the University of Georgia's football field. "I knew from Day 1 when he stepped on campus at Athens that he was going to be at the top, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Donovan Mitchell, Jazz carve up Nuggets Yahoo Sports The Nuggets didn't let Donovan Mitchell beat them. They just let Utah's supporting cast beat them. Then, they let Mitchell beat them. Mitchell dizzied Denver's defense with early passing and late scoring, leading the Jazz to a 124-105 Game 2 win Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Paul: My Focus is to Help Win Games for our Team Sports Illustrated The MVP for this season is Chris Paul. No player in the NBA was more valuable to his team or the league. LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Giannis may sell more Jerseys and even win a championship, but without Paul's effort behind the scenes the there ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Chargers believe they've cornered market with Casey Hayward-Chris Harris Jr. duo Los Angeles Times Both have made multiple Pro Bowls while playing in the same division over the past four seasons. Now Chris Harris Jr. and Casey Hayward are teammates with the Chargers, the two cornerbacks eager for what their new joint venture might bring. "I haven't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Washington QB Alex Smith has thought about getting hit 'more than I could probably say' Yahoo Sports Alex Smith's ability to return to football activities after a gruesome leg injury in 2018 threatened to end his career is a true display of perseverance. And while Smith has already achieved more than some thought was possible, there is still more work to be done ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series ESPN EDMONTON, Alberta -- Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists, Nazem Kadri also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Arizona Coyotes 7-1 on Wednesday to close out the first-round playoff series in five games. Colorado, the No. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Alameda Sheriff's Dept. Backs Deputy After Masai Ujiri Body Cam Video Released Bleacher Report Despite what newly released video evidence suggests, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office is reportedly sticking its story that Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri was the aggressor during a 2019 altercation with deputy Alan Strickland. "We 100 percent ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Rafael Devers finds his groove, and the Red Sox finally win The Boston Globe If there was ever a two-game stretch where you needed a reminder of just how special Rafael Devers is at the plate, Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Phillies at Fenway Park should serve as that reminder. The Red Sox broke their nine-game losing streak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post After coronavirus delays, sports leagues are back. But hockey in August feels weird. Washington Post It's August in Washington, D.C. The temperatures are in the mid-80s. The air is sticky and there's a chance of a late-afternoon thunderstorm. So naturally I'm thinking about Stanley Cup hockey and National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Celtics vs. 76ers score: Live NBA playoff updates as Boston takes on Philly in Game 2 with eyes on 2-0 lead CBSSports.com The Celtics won Game 1 against the 76ers, but they suffered a big blow during the contest as they lost forward Gordon Hayward for several weeks due to an ankle sprain. As a result of the loss, Brad Stevens was forced to alter his rotation for Game 2, sliding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Orioles hurt by Randal Grichuk again in 5-2 loss to Blue Jays, suffer three-game sweep Baltimore Sun Whether the Orioles learn their lessons from the recurring problems that hampered them all week and led to Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays — running into outs at home plate and pitching to Randal Grichuk — won't do much to fix the damage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Lions Re-Signed Wide Receiver Chris Lacy Sports Illustrated It was announced Wednesday that wide receiver Chris Lacy has re-signed with the Lions. When the initial cuts were made by general manager Bob Quinn, many were surprised that Lacy was on the list of players released. Early roster cuts made to bring the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Wasted chances prove costly for Lyon against Bayern USA TODAY LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A couple of missed chances early on cost Lyon its chance of challenging Bayern Munich for a spot in the Champions League final. Lyon got off to a good start in Wednesday's semifinal at the Alvalade Stadium, but it failed to capitalize ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reds Broadcaster Thom Brennaman Appears to Use Homophobic Slur on Air Sports Illustrated His father, Marty Brennaman, was a longtime sports broadcaster who is best known for being the play-by-play voice of the Reds. In 2000, Marty Brennaman won the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and he ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Jaguars' Yannick Ngakoue: Trade imminent CBSSports.com The Jaguars expect to deal Ngakoue in exchange for a second-round pick Wednesday or Thursday, Michael Lombardi of the Athletic reports. Jacksonville's trade partner yet remains undisclosed, but Lombardi notes that a firm offer is in place. With a final deal ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona squad changes won't require 'revolution' - Ronald Koeman ESPN Barcelona squad changes won't require 'revolution' - Ronald Koeman. play. Bartomeu: Koeman wants Messi as cornerstone of team (0:49). Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu all but confirms Ronald Koeman will be become the new Barcelona coach. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe A historic pause: No Friday night lights, no marching bands, no Thanksgiving Day games this fall The Boston Globe For 133 years, through world wars, the Great Depression, global epidemics, and the somber aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Boston Latin School and the English High School of Boston have gathered on Thanksgiving Day to play ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Jets are Pursuing a Trade for Yannick Ngakoue Sports Illustrated An offseason where the New York Jets have pragmatically built depth might be close to getting a little star power. Yannick Ngakoue could be headed to the Jets, according to reports. One of the better pass rushers in the league over the past several seasons, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colts.com Philip Rivers On Building Rapport With Receivers, Balancing 'Aggressive Or Stupid' In Passing Game Colts.com Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers today spoke to local reporters via video conference. What's the latest on his efforts to get on the same page as his receivers, how he approaches being both aggressive and smart down the field, his thoughts on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Two players out of Western & Southern Open after COVID-19 contact ESPN NEW YORK -- Two players were dropped from the tennis tournament that will precede the US Open at its Flushing Meadow site after they were in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The Western & Southern Open issued a statement ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Tigers' analytics department had input in revamped lineup mlive.com If you're excited -- or angry -- about seeing Jeimer Candelario in the lead-off spot Wednesday night, then feel to credit -- or blame -- the Detroit Tigers analytics department. Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said the recent spate of roster changes prompted a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Will the Bulls break their run of No. 7 picks? Here's how to watch the NBA draft lottery on ESPN. Chicago Tribune Will the Chicago Bulls roll seven the hard way once more, or will they actually come away the big winners from Thursday's NBA draft lottery on ESPN? We have no idea. Past performance is no indication of future results, so the Bulls' run of landing consecutive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Phinsider Dolphins linebacker Sam Eguavoen placed on reserve/COVID-19 list; Vince Biegel to IR The Phinsider The Miami Dolphins went into training camp with linebacker as one of the teams deepest positions. Now, just a few days into padded practices, the depth in the middle of the defense is looking thinner. As The Phinsider contributor Jake Mendel and I wrote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Only nine NFL players are on COVID-19 list after Packers activate two Yahoo Sports That's good news as teams have begun padded practices. The Packers activated two players from the list Wednesday, clearing their COVID-19 list. Long snapper Hunter Bradley and linebacker Greg Roberts were cleared from the reserve list. Roberts, though ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Beatdown Back to School: Baltimore Ravens 2020 Training Camp Syllabus Baltimore Beatdown Fresh cut grass, morning dew and the piercing sound of whistles accompanied by instructions from a coach to "move, move, move!" Football is here. The Baltimore Ravens finally have opened training camp in compliance with COVID-19 adjusted protocol. Flag as irrelevant
	The Salem News MIAA approves modified fall season for most sports; football delayed six months The Salem News Student-Athletes on the North Shore will have the chance to return some sense of normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall after the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Board of Directors approved a modified fall athletic season on ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Despite no fall season, Michigan football taking advantage of workouts mlive.com Preseason practice was over about just as quickly as it began for Michigan's football team. The Wolverines, just like all other FBS schools, were able to begin preseason camp on Aug. 7 and start ramping up toward a fall season. But with the Big Ten ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Revolution restart season Thursday against Philadelphia at Gillette The Boston Globe The Revolution season restarts Thursday against a Philadelphia Union team that eliminated New England in the Round of 16 of the MLS is Back Tournament on July 25. The game is at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m.. With midfielder Carles Gil out 3-5 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Peyton Manning's nephew Arch named top QB recruit in class of 2023 Fox News Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning's nephew, Arch, is the next member of his family destined for football stardom, according to a report Wednesday. Arch Manning, the son of Peyton and Eli Manning's older brother Cooper, was named the top ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News-Press High school football, volleyball: Lee County announces practices to begin Aug. 31, games Sept. 18 The News-Press The Lee County School District plans for its 15 public high schools to begin fall sports practices in two phases, with volleyball and football starting Aug. 31 and regular-season games starting Sept. 18, the district announced Wednesday. The decisions come ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation 49ers sign safety Evan Foster Niners Nation The San Francisco 49ers are adding some depth to their defense. ESPN's Adam Schefter says the Niners are signing former Syracuse safety Evan Foster (per Sean Stellato). Former Syracuse S/LB Evan Foster is signing with the 49ers, per @seanstellato. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star The State of IndyCar: Miles, Boles, Frye on the 2020 schedule, engine manufacturers & more The Indianapolis Star Wednesday afternoon, Penske Entertainment Corp. president and CEO Mark Miles, IMS president Doug Boles and IndyCar series president Jay Frye hosted a State of the Series media conference call to dive into various topics surrounding this week's 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com How a cardiologist may have saved the college football season syracuse.com Michael Ackerman isn't a college football fan. The Mayo Clinic genetic cardiologist has been to two college football games in his life. But if we have college football this fall, Dr. Ackerman will be one of the reasons why. His perspective on myocarditis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Knoe.com KNOE to rebroadcast 4 classic Saints games Knoe.com NEW ORLEANS - It has been announced by the New Orleans Saints and their preseason television partner Gray Television (KNOE in the Monroe area) that Saints fans will be able to view four of the most memorable wins in franchise history on Gray's ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPRI.com NEN Xtra – Devin Ross motivated by not only opportunity, but family WPRI.com After the first two padded practices at Patriot camp, Wednesday was a lighter day for the team–without pads. Despite that, that competition has heightened, along with position battles. The Patriots have 11 guys listed as wide receivers on the depth ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV LeBron James, Lakers wear altered MAGA hats to keep focus on Breonna Taylor case KABC-TV Lebron James and the rest of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates on Tuesday donned Make America Great Again hats with a modified message to shine a light on issues of police brutality and racial justice. The red hats had the words "Great Again" crossed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation 49ers sign WR Jaron Brown Niners Nation ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers are signing former Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown. The team worked Brown out once Jalen Heard suffered a season-ending injury after he tore his ACL. NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco said that Brown has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	chiefs.com Five Takeaways from Wednesday's Media | Training Camp 8/19 chiefs.com The Kansas City Chiefs returned to Training Camp on Wednesday following an off day from practice on Tuesday and hit the ground running, kicking off a stretch of three-straight days in pads at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex. Flag as irrelevant
	Rockets Wire PJ Tucker 'goes to bat' for Mike D'Antoni as Rockets head coach Rockets Wire The vast majority of current Houston Rockets rotation players are already under contract for the 2020-21 NBA season. Arguably, the most significant contributor to this year's playoff team that isn't yet under contract for next year… is head coach Mike D'Antoni. Flag as irrelevant
	Rome Sentinel Jumbo Jet: Becton making big first impression in camp Rome Sentinel FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — There's one small word everyone uses — without fail — when they're asked to describe Mekhi Becton. Big. When you're 6-foot-7, you inevitably stand out. Add in the fact the New York Jets rookie offensive tackle is a whopping ... Flag as irrelevant
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