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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ September 5, 2020
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	NHL.com Lindblom's return came ahead of schedule for Flyers in East Second Round NHL.com Oskar Lindblom might not play for the Philadelphia Flyers again this season, but the forward already made good on the deal he made with his coach. "We'll see what happens in the next 24 hours," Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said Friday. "Hopefully he can ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Lightning face questions on way to Eastern Conference Final in Edmonton NHL.com The Tampa Bay Lightning will be faced with several significant questions when they depart Toronto for Edmonton on Saturday. Who will they play in the Eastern Conference Final? How rusty will they be after not having played a game since Aug. 31? Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Big 12 guidelines call for 53 players, 1 quarterback, 7 O-linemen ESPN To account for student-athletes who will have to miss games because of positive coronavirus tests, contact tracing and regular injuries, the Big 12 recommended Friday that each team have at least 53 players, including all scholarship and walk-on players, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Clippers aim to keep Nuggets on the run ESPN The Los Angeles Clippers will try to duplicate their dominating Game 1 performance when their Western Conference semifinal matchup with the Denver Nuggets resumes Saturday in the NBA bubble near Orlando. Kawhi Leonard scored 19 of his 29 points in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cleveland Indians' Terry Francona recovering, still unable to rejoin team ESPN CLEVELAND -- Indians manager Terry Francona is feeling better after undergoing surgeries and a hospital stay, but it may be some time before he's healthy enough to rejoin the American League Central leaders. Francona has missed 23 games after having ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN All-Pro punter, and Michigan State standout, Greg Montgomery dies at 55 ESPN GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Greg Montgomery, the All-Pro punter who spent nine years in the NFL with the Houston Oilers, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 55. Montgomery died Aug. 23, according to an obituary posted by Metcalf ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets odds, picks, Game 1 predictions from model on 60-33 roll CBSSports.com William Hill lists the Lakers as 6.5-point favorites, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 227 in the latest Lakers vs. Rockets odds. Before you make any Rockets vs. Lakers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Longtime coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom ESPN WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he intends to give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to longtime football coach Lou Holtz. Trump made the announcement at the White House as Holtz looked on. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cowboys DE Randy Gregory reinstated, ending 4th suspension USA TODAY FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory was conditionally reinstated by the NFL on Friday, ending his fourth suspension over substance-abuse violations. Gregory won't be eligible to play until Week 6 when the Cowboys have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Castillo ends losing skid as Reds top Pirates 4-2 in Game 1 USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Castillo pitched six strong innings to pick up his first victory in nearly a year as the Cincinnati Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. Castillo (1-5) struck out eight and walked two to earn ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Acuña hits 2 HRs as surging Braves beat struggling Nats 7-1 FOXSports.com ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice, Dansby Swanson added a two-run shot and the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling Washington Nationals 7-1 on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader. The defending World Series champion Nationals ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Tour Championship leaderboard, takeaways: Rory McIlroy goes low, puts pressure on leaders after Round 1 CBSSports.com This is the second year of the staggered start in Round 1 of the Tour Championship, and it's still going to take some getting used to. Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm co-lead after the first round at 13 under, but they didn't shoot 57s to earn that score. Johnson ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Newly named starter Cam Newton is playfully guarding the Patriots' game plan The Boston Globe FOXBOROUGH — Cam Newton flashed the sly smile of a guy with a secret. Actually, a treasure trove of secrets. The quarterback was asked what has him most excited about the Patriots offense as the team prepares for its season opener Sept. 13. "The most ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Miami Heat Disappointed About Not Having An NBA Voting Site At Arena Sports Illustrated The Miami Heat expressed disappointment after learning their arena would not be used an election polling site. On Friday, Miami-Dade County rejected the Heat's request even though NBA arenas around the country have been allowed to serve as hosts. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Starting pitching depth still Mets' biggest concern in final stretch New York Daily News The Mets (17-21) are lightyears away from where they were when Brodie Van Wagenen said the team "probably has the deepest rotation in baseball." It was a bold claim then, on Dec. 12, when he had just acquired Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kiviranta lifts Stars past Avs in Game 7 OT thriller Yahoo Sports EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Joel Kiviranta completed a hat track 7:24 into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Game 7, sending the Stars to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008. Kiviranta ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jaguars Place RB Ryquell Armstead on Reserve/COVID-19 List For Second Time Sports Illustrated For the second time since the beginning of August, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead has been placed on the team's Reserve/COVID-19 list. Armstead also missed the first chunk of training camp due to being placed on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Jansen, Shaw power Blue Jays in doubleheader opener Washington Post BOSTON — Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer, Travis Shaw had a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 8-7 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday. The Blue Jays, pushing for a playoff spot, have won three straight and seven of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kobe Bryant's childhood house up for sale, still has his old basketball hoop in driveway CBSSports.com Kobe Bryant's childhood home is for sale, and it has the original basketball hoop still up. The Philadelphia-area house has an asking price of $899,999. The Wynnewood, Pennsylvania residence has a lot more going for it than just being a nice 5-bedroom, 3.5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Week 1 Fantasy QB Rankings: Must-starts, sleepers, potential busts at quarterback Sporting News Week 1 can bring out extraordinary play from quarterbacks. One season, Peyton Manning threw seven touchdowns on the NFL's opening night. Last year, Lamar Jackson quickly jumped to superstardom by annihilating the Dolphins. With no preseason, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Questions arise after US Open men's match delayed more than three hours due to health concern USA TODAY As an unexplained, lengthy wait for a men's third-round match at the U.S. Open unfolded Friday, it sparked controversy and questions. The match between No. 5 Alexander Zverev and No. 32 Adrian Mannarino finally started at Arthur Ashe Stadium more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Former Illini Kendrick Nunn Finishes 2nd In NBA Rookie Of The Year Voting Sports Illustrated CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A former Illinois guard finished second, one place ahead of No. 1 pick Zion Williamson, in the NBA's Rookie of the Year award voting, announced Friday. Kendrick Nunn, a former Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection while a member of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe ′You lick your wounds . . . you move on' is Celtics' mantra before Game 4 The Boston Globe Celtics assistant coach Jay Larranaga stood on the sidelines with his arms raised high, a last-second tutorial for Tacko Fall in case he needed any instructions about how to keep Raptors guard Kyle Lowry from doing the impossible. Other coaches pointed and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sox On 35th AP source: Cubs agree to minor league deal with Pedro Strop USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with Pedro Strop on Friday, bringing back the popular reliever after he was released by Cincinnati. A person with direct knowledge of the contract confirmed the deal on condition of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Clippers' Montrezl Harrell wins Sixth Man of the Year award as NBA's top reserve USA TODAY LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell could start for many teams in the NBA. For the Clippers, he is reserve — a reserve who averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and shot 58% from the field. On Friday, Harrell ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver No Fans At Mile High? We Feel You, Broncos Country. Her Are Tips For Tailgating During The Pandemic. CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos will kick off the season against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High Sept. 14 without a fan in the stands. That means no tailgating or gatherings at the stadium. So how can you make sure you're getting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Packers need young receivers to improve, help Adams Raleigh News & Observer The Green Bay Packers feature one of the league's most productive and reliable receivers in Davante Adams, who earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl invitation last year. After that, there are plenty of questions. Green Bay didn't select any wideouts in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Free from pitch limits, Flaherty's 'full go' as Cardinals open series against Cubs STLtoday.com CHICAGO — Before they started making moves for their pitching staff this weekend during a five-game series against the Cubs, the Cardinals swapped catchers on the active roster. Matt Wieters, the veteran switch-hitter and Yadier Molina's backup, came ... Flag as irrelevant
	Empire Sports Media Hakeem Butler: Sent away by Cards CBSSports.com The Cardinals waived Butler on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Butler has had a star-crossed run in the pros since the Cardinals made him a fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft. One of three rookie wide receivers for the team last year, he kicked off ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NASCAR Playoffs preview: Top storylines, predictions, standings entering Darlington CBSSports.com The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin at Darlington Raceway on Sunday as 16 drivers are set to compete for a championship. There are four rounds in the sport's postseason as the field narrows from 16 to 12 to 8 and eventually the Championship 4. Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Bills cut 2 linebackers, place fullback DiMarco on IR USA TODAY ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released linebackers Vosean Joseph and Corey Thompson, and placed veteran fullback Patrick DiMarco on injured reserve. The Bills also activated tight end Tommy Sweeney from the physically unable to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Messi will stay with Barcelona despite wanting to leave USA TODAY Lionel Messi made it clear that it was time to move on, seek new challenges and be happy somewhere other than Barcelona. He had won dozens of titles and broken numerous records with the Catalan club but didn't like the direction it was going, so the time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News What is a rover, jack, cinco and flash? BYU will use 'hybrid' roles with unique names on defense Deseret News PROVO — If there's a record for most positions on a defensive depth chart, BYU's 2020 version — at least the one leading up to Monday's season opener at Navy — has to be in the running for it. No fewer than 14 spots are listed — four on the defensive line, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Alonso HR in 10th lifts Mets over Yanks after Seaver tribute ESPN NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning Thursday night, lifting the New York Mets to a come-from-behind, 9-7 win over the Yankees in the final Subway Series game of the season between the teams. The Mets came back from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yardbarker Rockies' Jon Gray: Lands on injured list CBSSports.com Gray was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Sept. 2. Gray was shelled by the Giants on Tuesday as he allowed seven runs on nine hits over 2.2 innings, and his injury could have contributed to his struggles. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe No high school football in RI this fall, but soccer teams will play The Boston Globe PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island will not allow high school teams to play football or volleyball this fall because of the pandemic, but it will allow other sports such as soccer, field hockey, and tennis, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced Friday. "I know that is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe At long last, Tiz the Law is a big favorite in strange, delayed race The Boston Globe LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Forget the mint juleps in souvenir glasses, men in seersucker suits, and women wearing hats exploding in a floral frenzy. The Kentucky Derby still has horses — Tiz the Law is the biggest favorite in 31 years — but just about everything else ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Mikal Smith, son of former NFL coach Lovie Smith, indicted on sex-trafficking charges WSOC Charlotte The son of former National Football League coach Lovie Smith is accused of running a prostitution ring, prosecutors said. According to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Mikal Lee Smith, 43, a former University of Arizona football player, was indicted Aug. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Boxer DeAndre Ware Helps Save Coordinator's Life at Top Rank Medical Check Sports Illustrated As a boxer, DeAndre Ware puts his life on the line every time he steps in the ring. On Friday, Ware, a veteran 168-pounder, had to save a life outside of it. Ware, who will face Steven Nelson on Top Rank's ESPN-televised show on Saturday, was getting his ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Washington-Atlanta Runs San Francisco Chronicle Braves first. Ronald Acuna Jr. homers to center field. Dansby Swanson grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Asdrubal Cabrera. Freddie Freeman singles to center field. Marcell Ozuna walks. Freddie Freeman to second. Nick Markakis lines out to left field to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Jay Cutler uses mini-cow video to address Tomi Lahren romance rumors New York Post Jay Cutler found a unique way to combat rumors he has started a relationship with Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren. see also. Tomi Lahren responds to Jay Cutler dating rumors. Tomi Lahren is pumping the breaks on the Jay Cutler... The former Bears ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Racing spirit still showing up at Churchill Downs Toledo Blade LOUISVILLE — For 15 consecutive years, Grant Paulson has flown from San Francisco to Louisville to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. He buys all the required Derby souvenirs: mint julep glass, program, souvenir poster, etc. He wanders the stuffed grandstand, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Patriots face challenges across the board Boston Herald The Patriots have moved on from Tom Brady, and their odds to win the Super Bowl are the longest they've been since 2001. Beyond Brady's departure, why have the oddsmakers jumped ship, and abandoned the perennial contenders? With cutdown day ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Tennis: Shapovalov wins battle of young guns to reach last 16 Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denis Shapovalov won the battle of North American young guns by grinding out a 3-6 6-3 4-6 7-6(5) 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz on Friday to move into the U.S. Open fourth round. The match played out exactly as one would expect from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The State News The Big Ten has been a whirlwind since postponing Fall sports, President Stanley weighs in The State News Since the Big Ten's postponement of the college football season in August, the conference has become a whirlwind of speculation and differing opinions as to when the season will start back up again. Michigan State President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. was one ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 Miami Heat steamed: Arena won't be used as a election polling place WPLG Local 10 MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami Heat wanted to join other NBA teams around the country to use the American Airlines Arena as a voting location for the community, but it was Miami-Dade County that had the final say. The Heat issued a statement Friday after being ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Atlanta United FC parting ways with promising player who fizzled Chattanooga Times Free Press ATLANTA — Atlanta United FC is in the process of selling midfielder Pity Martinez to a Saudi Arabian club. The former South American player of the year failed to meet expectations during his time in Major League Soccer. Martinez was not in the lineup for ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Brent Rooker gets the call from Minnesota 247Sports Brent Rooker's dream has been realized and now it's time for him to seize it. The former Mississippi State All-American has been called up by the Minnesota Twins after spending the last three seasons in the minor league system. The organization announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cowboys Wire Report: Sean Lee expected to start on IR, Cowboys' Lewis may too Cowboys Wire With just nine days remaining before opening night, the Dallas Cowboys personnel situation is coming into focus. Talk of meetings with free agent safeties and hopes of suspended defensive ends getting reinstated fill the air. Meanwhile, the team continues to ... Flag as irrelevant
	pennlive.com Philadelphia Eagles host veteran offensive tackle for tryout: report pennlive.com The Philadelphia Eagles have plenty of uncertainty along their offensive line with the 2020 NFL season a bit more than a week away, and the team is reportedly looking at a veteran to potentially provide help. The Eagles hosted veteran left tackle Cordy Glenn ... Flag as irrelevant
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