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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 6, 2020
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	ESPN NFL training camp 2020: Opt-outs, Gronk flexes, DC starting fresh ESPN As 2020 NFL training camp continue, today marks the NFL's deadline for players to declare if they will opt out this season. Coming into today there were more than 50 players who chose to opt out of the 2020 season, but today that number increased to 66, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN No Packers fans at Lambeau Field for first two home games ESPN GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Frozen Tundra will be the Silent Tundra -- at least for the first month of the 2020 NFL season. The Green Bay Packers announced Thursday that they will play at least their first two home games of the season without fans at Lambeau ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Suns win 4th straight bubble game, top Pacers 114-99 ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The NBA bubble appears to have given the Phoenix Suns new life. Deandre Ayton had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Suns continued their improbable run in Disney World on Thursday, beating the Indiana Pacers 114-99 for ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com POSTGAME 5: Round Robin Rollin NHL.com HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED. A multi-goal performance by the Philadelphia Flyers' second line, including three assists by center Kevin Hayes, lifted the team to a 3-1 round-robin victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. With the win, the Flyers have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jets WR Josh Doctson opts out over virus concerns ESPN Wide receiver Josh Doctson, a former Washington first-round pick who signed with the New York Jets in February, has opted out for 2020 because of undisclosed COVID-19 concerns. Doctson, 27, made his decision before Thursday's 4 p.m. deadline. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Detroit Lions' Jamie Collins: NFL player opt-outs 'still going to be a problem' after deadline USA TODAY The NFL's opt-out deadline hit Thursday with another five players choosing to sit out the 2020 season. In all, 66 players have opted out since the start of training camp, more than in the NBA and Major League Baseball combined. And while provisions are in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Giannis, Khris Middleton Rally Bucks to Win Against Heat with Dominant 2nd Half Bleacher Report The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 130-116 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday in Orlando, Florida. With the win, the Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat jumped out to a 34-25 lead after the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Lynx activate scoring leader Odyssey Sims ESPN Guard Odyssey Sims, the Minnesota Lynx's leader in scoring and assists last season, is in the WNBA bubble in Bradenton, Florida, and was activated Thursday. However, the earliest Sims will be able to play is Aug. 13. The Lynx, four-time WNBA champions, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Phillies, Marlins set for 7 games in 5 days in new MLB schedule ESPN NEW YORK -- The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins will play seven times in five days as part of Major League Baseball's reconfigured schedule released Thursday to account for 21 coronavirus-caused postponements in the first two weeks of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Ohtani homers, Bundy brilliant as Angels top Mariners 6-1 USA TODAY SEATTLE (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered in his first plate appearance since being shut down as a pitcher, Dylan Bundy struck out 10 in the third complete game of his career and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA best bets for Thursday's schedule: Lean on favorites with uncertainty on the slate CBSSports.com We've reached perhaps the most difficult part of bubble ball betting. Enough games are in the books for teams to start thinking strategically about how they manage their rosters, but not enough games to know definitively. How will teams manage rest against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Yankees' Reasoning Behind 'Very Tough' Decision to Option Miguel Andújar Sports Illustrated Had the 2020 regular season started on time, back in late-March, Miguel Andújar would've in all likelihood been in an everyday player for the Yankees. Combine the strides Andújar made on defense, broadening his defensive versatility, with a multitude of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau breaks his driver after leaning on it at PGA Championship 2020 CBSSports.com After hitting four of his first six drives over 325 yards in the opening round of the 2020 PGA Championship, Bryson DeChambeau's driver finally had enough. Following a drive of a mere 296 yards at the par-4 7th hole, DeChambeau leaned on his driver shaft ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Jones facing new challenges in 2nd year with new O, no Eli USA TODAY Daniel Jones is facing a much different challenge in his second season with the New York Giants. The No. 6 pick overall in last year's draft is no longer a rookie, and he is not at training camp as the understudy and heir apparent to Eli Manning as the Giants' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Glad we're not playing this Sunday! - Brady grateful for time with Bucs Yahoo Sports Tom Brady is grateful he still has another month to learn the ropes with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the 2020 NFL season begins. A six-time Super Bowl champion and a 20-year veteran, Brady is certainly familiar with most aspects of the NFL. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Boeser, Pettersson help Canucks top Wild 3-0 for series lead ESPN EDMONTON, Alberta -- Brock Boeser and Elias Petterson each had a power-play goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for his first postseason shutout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead Thursday in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Blackhawks aim to eliminate hub host Oilers ESPN The Chicago Blackhawks have a chance to advance to the Western Conference quarterfinals with a win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of Friday's best-of-five qualifying series. Chicago grabbed a 2-1 series lead on Wednesday with a dramatic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Saints News: LS Wood, LB Elliss placed on COVID-19 List (8/6/20) Sports Illustrated The New Orleans Saints placed two players on the COVID-19 list on Thursday. LS Zach Wood and LB Kaden Elliss become the first members of the Black and Gold to land on the reserve list. Since COVID-19 testing began July 26th, the New Orleans Saints ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Miami Dolphins place 6 players on reserve/COVID-19 list, including 5 rookies Yahoo Sports The NFL has stated that just because a player goes on the reserve/COVID-19 list does not mean he has tested positive or is being quarantined. That leaves us to wonder the reason why a team puts a player on the list, or in the Miami Dolphins' case on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Pirates rally past Twins 6-5 to end 7-game losing streak USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman's two-run pinch-single with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 victory on Thursday. Newman ended Pittsburgh's seven-game losing streak when he took a pitch from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Bucks vs. Heat odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 6 predictions from model on 54-32 roll CBSSports.com The Milwaukee Bucks will look to snap a two-game losing streak and clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference when they take on the Miami Heat on Thursday. After cruising to the NBA's best record, Milwaukee has lost five of six, including two of three ... Flag as irrelevant
	Purdue WR Rondale Moore Opts Out of 2020 Season Sports Illustrated Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore has opted out of the 2020 college football season. Moore made his announcement Thursday via a statement released on Twitter. "Given the unprecedented circumstances we are currently living in, the best choice for my ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News How long is Ben Simmons out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on 76ers star Sporting News The 76ers had already been struggling to find consistency within the NBA's "bubble," and now they could be missing one of their top players for an extended period. Ben Simmons is out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury during Wednesday's game ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cowboys Camp: Vander Esch Neck Recovery: 'I Feel Amazing; I'm Over It' Sports Illustrated FRISCO - It was first labeled as a "stinger.'' Then it became a "herniated disk.'' And finally, in mid-January, Leighton Vander Esch underwent neck surgery to deal with "cervical spinal stenosis.'' And now, as Dallas Cowboys training camp trudges on inside The ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL opt-out deadline: Marquise Goodwin only Eagles player to skip season nj.com Marquise Goodwin, the Eagles wide receiver recently acquired via a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, was the only player on the team to opt-out of his contract due to the coronavirus. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCardinals.com Chandler Jones Has Eyes Set On NFL Sack Record AZCardinals.com Chandler Jones has usually kept his motivations vague season to season, choosing only to say he'd like to get better from the previous year. Coming off his personal best season of 19 sacks, though, perhaps there is reason to get more specific. Perhaps ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Pac-12 to speak with #WeAreUnited group Thursday night Sports Illustrated The #WeAreUnited movement is just getting started. After making known its list of demands on Sunday regarding the upcoming collegiate athletic season, leaders of the Pac-12's #WeAreUnited movement have officially gotten the attention of the Pac-12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz will sit four starters Friday as they open the second half of seeding game schedule Salt Lake Tribune On one hand, four games is probably a statistically invalid sample size from which to derive any meaningful assessments. On the other hand, four games represents a full 50% of the Utah Jazz's "seeding games" slate within the bubble at the ESPN Wide World ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Three Keys To A Boston Bruins Turnaround Forbes All the work the Boston Bruins did to earn 100 points and the Presidents' Trophy before the NHL paused because of the coronavirus pandemic has gone to waste. The Bruins took Thursday off after dropping to 0-2 in round-robin play at the Eastern Conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area NBA odds: Where Kings' playoff hopes stand after first NBA restart win Comcast SportsNet Bay Area So you're telling me there's a chance. The Kings stumbled out of the gates in the NBA restart, losing their first three games in the Orlando bubble. They bounced back with an impressive 140-125 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, barely keeping ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Nets' magic number to clinch playoff spot at 1 Newsday Halfway through their eight "seeding" games during the NBA restart, the Nets (32-36) are 2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference, a half-game ahead of the Magic and need just one win or a loss by the woeful ninth-place Wizards to clinch a playoff berth. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Hamilton puts new deal on hold as Mercedes confirm Bottas Yahoo Sports SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Six-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he felt uncomfortable negotiating a lucrative contract extension with Mercedes during the COVID-19 pandemic as the team confirmed Valtteri Bottas was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Sen. Marco Rubio wants prep football in '20, and recommends how to do it Tampa Bay Times The ongoing deliberations over whether to stage a prep football season in Florida has resonated to Washington, prompting Sen. Marco Rubio to chime in. He wants a 2020 season, albeit with a series of strict protocols. In a 5-1/2-page letter to Gov. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Michael Phelps, other athletes, open up about suicide and depression in new documentary Fox News Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, says he had suicidal thoughts at the peak of his career. Frank Miles. By Frank Miles | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Print; Email. close. What's the real reason Michael Phelps is ending retirement? Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Avery Williamson knows he'll be ready for season after torn ACL Yahoo Sports Jets linebacker Avery Williamson probably didn't have a negative reaction to the news that the NFL wouldn't have any preseason games this summer. Williamson didn't make it out of the preseason last year. He tore his ACL when he collided with a teammate ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Augusta mayor says Masters without fans is 'likely' GolfDigest.com For the foreseeable future, men's professional golf—including major championships—will involve tournaments with no fans in attendance. But does that future extend into November and include the stroke-play tournament most synonymous with spectators (or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Centre Daily Times Will the governor's office change its mind on limiting fans? Penn State has a plan if it does Centre Daily Times Penn State football is preparing to play this fall largely without fans due to state-issued guidelines, but the university's athletic department has a plan in place if that changes. Several athletic department members, led by Penn State athletic director Sandy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten opts out of 2020 football season Montgomery Advertiser AUBURN — Senior Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten announced on Twitter on Thursday that he will opt out of the 2020 football season and take a redshirt season because of concerns regarding COVID-19. Wooten wrote that his decision is due in part to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Union Journal Astros' Emanuel banned 80 games for performance enhancer Seattle Times NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Astros left-hander Kent Emanuel has been banned 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's drug prevention and treatment plan. Emanuel has pitched at Triple-A the past three seasons but never ... Flag as irrelevant
	UEFA.com Wolves 1-0 Olympiacos (agg: 2-1): Jiménez sets up Sevilla date UEFA.com Wolves will face five-time winners Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory over their Greek visitors. Article top media content. Highlights: Wolves 1-0 Olympiacos. An error occurred while playing the video. Next Video. Flag as irrelevant
	UI The Daily Iowan Iowa limiting capacity at Kinnick Stadium for 2020 home football games UI The Daily Iowan Iowa athletic director Gary Barta wrote in a letter sent to football season ticket holders Thursday that capacity will be reduced to 10,000-15,000 seats per game at Kinnick Stadium in 2020 and that there will be no season tickets. If Iowa plays its five scheduled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports 'I am not racist': Frustrated F1 star hits out after refusing to kneel Fox Sports Formula One star Charles Leclerc on Thursday complained that his words have been "manipulated" on social media to suggest he is racist because he has not joined drivers taking a knee before races. The Monegasque Ferrari driver argued his case both at ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCTV GHSA cancels football scrimmage games, keeps season start date on Sept. 4 WCTV ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – The Georgia High School Association said Thursday that all preseason scrimmage games will be canceled, but players can continue to practice ahead of the season start date of September 4. Latest Covid-19 Update impacting ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Best bets for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik ESPN The UFC returned to Las Vegas last week, and this Saturday they'll host the second of five fight cards at the APEX Arena during a packed August. The main event offers a pair of top-10 heavyweights with highly contrasting styles in a fight no one thinks will go ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bama Maven Safety, Not Money, will Eventually Decide Fate of 2020 College Football Season Bama Maven The college football season is already a whirlwind and we haven't even opened fall camps yet. We don't even have a Southeastern Conference schedule yet (although it could be released by the time you read this, we're that close). A lot of it has to do with ... Flag as irrelevant
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