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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ December 21, 2020
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	ESPN New York Jets elated about first win; 'means the world to us' ESPN FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- As their fans agonized over the quarterback that likely got away, the New York Jets flew through the night, celebrating their first win in 14 tries and not caring at all about draft position or Trevor Lawrence. On Monday, coach Adam ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, third all-time in sacks, dies at 58 ESPN Hall of Fame linebacker Kevin Greene, considered one of the fiercest pass-rushers in NFL history, has died. He was 58. Greene died Monday, the family confirmed, as did the Pro Football Hall of Fame. No cause of death was given. "The entire Pro Football ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Jets' win leaves players happy, fans angry - and both right FOXSports.com NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets know how many of their fans feel today. They also know this can't happen again. over the stunned and embarrassed Los Angeles Rams on Sunday ended a nightmarish crawl to a potential 0-16 season and a dubious ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Each week, it seems a different Indianapolis player makes the big play. Each week, it seems the Colts find a new winning script. And each week, players and coaches find themselves embracing one another's successes. It's no act. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Toughest realigned NHL division debated by NHL.com NHL.com The NHL realigned its divisions for the 2020-21 season, which will start Jan. 13, 2021, and have each team playing a condensed 56-game intradivisional schedule. The Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Fangio Stops Short of Anointing Drew Lock as Broncos' Starting QB in 2021 Sports Illustrated Coming off that ugly defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, fans and media alike have wondered how far the implications will stretch. Some have questioned whether GM John Elway will be relieved of duties, and many fans have called for the firing of head ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Swagger returns as Arizona 'Air Raid' gets back on track USA TODAY GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was flinging the ball around the field, DeAndre Hopkins was making difficult catches and veteran Larry Fitzgerald even got in on the act with an impressive grab for his first touchdown of the season. Arizona's "Air Raid" is ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fantasy football sizzlers, fizzlers: Jalen Hurts provides timely late-season boost USA TODAY These players saw their fantasy values increase or decrease most based on their performances in Week 15: Sizzlers. RB Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys: Pollard exploded filling in for Ezekiel Elliott, who was a surprise Sunday scratch. Where Pollard shines ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense USA TODAY Washington is signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks off the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad to boost a defense that has struggled in the first half much of the season. Agent Douglas J. Hendrickson confirmed the move to The Associated Press on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Miami Heat end pursuit of Houston Rockets' James Harden, sources say ESPN After having cursory talks about a James Harden trade, the Miami Heat have moved on and will not pursue the Houston Rockets' star, sources told ESPN. Miami is one of the teams that had the type of package of young prospects that the Rockets have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Lonzo Ball won't sign extension with Pelicans, will become restricted free agent after season CBSSports.com Ahead of the season, a number of young stars from the 2017 draft class have signed their rookie extensions: Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo and De'Aaron Fox all cashed out with max extensions, while others, such as Kyle Kuzma and Luke ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports The Lions fire special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs Yahoo Sports The Detroit Lions continue to clear out the 2020 coaching staff. On Monday, the team fired first-year special teams coach Brayden Coombs. The move is a surprising one. Coombs brought energy and competence to a Lions special teams unit that has needed ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Memphis coach Penny Hardaway agrees to five-year, $12.25 million contract extension through 2025-2026 CBSSports.com Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will tie him to the university through the 2025-2026 season, the University of Memphis announced Monday. The extension is worth a total of $12.25 million over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Runners' Races Were Canceled. Their Coaches Filled the Void. The New York Times There were three winners at Sunday's Marathon Project, a bright spot in an otherwise uncertain year for professional runners. Sara Hall, racing just 11 weeks after her second-place finish at the London Marathon, won the women's race in 2 hours, 20 minutes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Panthers fire GM Marty Hurney; time for a 'restart,' says owner David Tepper Sporting News The Panthers fired general manager Marty Hurney on Monday, the team announced. Carolina is last in the NFC South with a 4-10 record after a Week 15 defeat to the Packers in Green Bay. It had moved to 3-2 with a run of three straight wins through late ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Rose Bowl 2020: Full Preview and Predictions for Notre Dame vs. Alabama Bleacher Report In a rematch with Clemson, who the Fighting Irish beat in double-overtime earlier this season, Brain Kelly's squad looked completely overmatched from start to finish, and with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence back in the Tigers' lineup, Notre Dame had no ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com The latest on Auburn coaching search al.com Eight days removed from firing Gus Malzahn, Auburn is still in search of its next head coach. Here's the latest on where things stand with the Tigers' coaching search as of early Monday afternoon: — UAB head coach Bill Clark has emerged as a name to keep ... Flag as irrelevant
	detroitlions.com Bevell explains decision to move on from Brayden Coombs detroitlions.com The Detroit Lions relieved special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs of his duties on Monday, a day after he called an unauthorized fake punt against the Tennessee Titans, interim head coach Darrell Bevell told reporters Monday. Bevell said the decision to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Michigan State Athletics MSU Women Conclude Home Stretch Against Oakland Tuesday Michigan State Athletics EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State concludes the non-conference portion of the 2020-21 season against Oakland on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 12 p.m. The Spartans are concluding a rough stretch of three games in five days after wins against Central Michigan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes ACC And SEC Big Winners Financially In 2020-21 College Football Playoff Forbes Although Notre Dame is not generally treated as an ACC member when it comes to sharing revenue from the College Football Playoff, the Fighting Irish will share performance-based monies this year with the ACC. The partnership forged for this one football ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated The Effect Of Logan Cooke's Absence—and Value—Was Evident In Jaguars' Loss To Ravens Sports Illustrated The Jacksonville Jaguars dropped their 13th loss in a row—this one against the Baltimore Ravens—in a myriad of ways. They didn't rush the ball well, they couldn't stop Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and they couldn't stop the Baltimore pass rush. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ex-USMNT midfielder Kyle Beckerman retires after 21 seasons ESPN Real Salt Lake icon and longtime United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman retired Monday following a 21-year professional career. "What a ride it's been. My playing days have come to an end, but I step away with a full heart and a lifetime of memories," the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Around the AFC North: Ben Roethlisberger Reportedly Plans to Play in 2021 BaltimoreRavens.com Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger Not Ready to Call it Quits. Ben Roethlisberger is reportedly planning to play at least one more season. As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati, ESPN's Adam Schefter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Cam Newton 'Still On A Job Interview' As New England Patriots Close Out 2020 Forbes Two games remain on the calendar for the New England Patriots. The quarterback starting under center for those AFC East dates with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets remains an unanswered question. Cam Newton will wait for it play out after his side fell ... Flag as irrelevant
	Notre Dame Insider Notebook: Notre Dame LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wins Butkus Award Notre Dame Insider When legendary linebacker Dick Butkus showed up on the screen during Notre Dame's team meeting Monday, it could only mean one thing. Irish rover Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had won the Butkus Award. The award crowned Owusu-Koramoah as the top ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Michigan State football H-Back Max Rosenthal enters NCAA transfer portal Detroit Free Press Max Rosenthal is the latest Michigan State football player to enter the NCAA transfer portal, appearing Monday. The redshirt junior, who played fullback and H-Back, didn't log any snaps this year, according to Pro Football Focus. Rosenthal suffered a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Oklahoma RB Pledger, QB Mordecai announce transfer plans Seattle Times NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger and quarterback Tanner Mordecai say they plan to transfer. Both made their announcements on social media. Mordecai said he already has entered he transfer portal. Pledger said he has decided ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Predicting Where WVU Will be Ranked in the New AP Top 25 Sports Illustrated West Virginia played just one game this past week and came away with a 70-65 win over unranked Iowa State on Friday night to open up Big 12 Conference play. The Cyclones gave the Mountaineers a ton of trouble and led by as any as nine points before ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rivals.com - Alabama Heisman watch: DeVonta Smith pulls ahead with Mac Jones close behind Rivals.com - Alabama Alabama has a good chance of adding a new Heisman Trophy winner as three of its star players are among the award's biggest contenders. Quarterback Mac Jones, receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Najee Harris all had standout performances ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Lightning's Nikita Kucherov receives hip injection, report says Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — With less than two weeks before the Lightning start training camp, the team might be minus one of its top players. Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov received an injection last week for a hip injury, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Browns' Chris Hubbard: Done for season CBSSports.com Hubbard will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the dislocated kneecap he suffered in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Hubbard tore multiple ligaments in his knee, too. He'll be placed on injured reserve before ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post CHSAA earns state approval to begin winter high school sports in January The Denver Post The tug-of-war between Colorado high school sports and state health authorities shifted back toward athletes Monday with the announcement that practices and games for winter sports will begin next month. A statewide coronavirus spike had previously led ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Vashon product Fletcher asked to step away from Kentucky basketball STLtoday.com Cam'Ron Fletcher's tenure with the University of Kentucky men's basketball program is in unchartered territory. Kentucky coach John Calipari took to his Twitter account on Monday to issue a statement that said "We have asked Cam Fletcher to take some time ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDuke.com Steward Named ACC Freshman of the Week GoDuke.com DURHAM, N.C. – Duke freshman DJ Steward has been named the ACC Freshman of the Week after helping the Blue Devils pick up a road win over Notre Dame in the conference opener last Wednesday. The guard out of Chicago, Ill., scored 16 points on ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Baker Mayfield, Browns move closer to playoffs, top Giants TribLIVE EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns have their first 10-win season in a while, and they're on the verge of ending the NFL's longest playoff drought. They're thinking much bigger than all that after a dominant 20-6 win over ... Flag as irrelevant
	Centre Daily Times Penn State football lands former Baylor RB, grad transfer John Lovett for 2021 season Centre Daily Times Penn State football has landed a commitment from former Baylor running back John Lovett. Lovett made the announcement via Twitter on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot, 212-pound Burlington, New Jersey, native played four seasons for the Bears, totaling ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle A thank you note to Finnerty's of New York, the most SF bar I've ever known San Francisco Chronicle The boundaries of San Francisco have always been a bit fluid, both in our minds and in the world atlas. San Francisco International Airport looks as if it could be as far south as Millbrae, but it's part of the city limits. The northwestern tip of the former Alameda ... Flag as irrelevant
	Soccerwire.com USWNT star Alex Morgan returning to US after stint with Tottenham Soccerwire.com U.S. Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan is ending her stint in England with Tottenham Hotspur Women as she returns to the United States. Morgan is expected to re-join the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League, as the club ... Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com Boca Raton Bowl Prediction and Preview: UCF vs. BYU AthlonSports.com Zach Wilson and the Cougars take on the Knights from the AAC in a matchup of two of the nation's most explosive offenses. The UCF Knights and BYU Cougars will duel in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday, wrapping up a 2020 season that ... Flag as irrelevant
	bleachernation.com Cubs Reportedly Sign Infielder Matt Duffy to a Minor League Deal bleachernation.com It's a position player signing! Well, a minor league signing. But he's got a Major League history! Well, not in 2020. But solid seasons before that! Some! Welcome to Chicago (sorta), Matt Duffy: The #Cubs sign infielder Matt Duffy to a minor-league deal that will ... Flag as irrelevant
	hoopsrumors.com Magic To Sign Markelle Fultz To Three-Year Extension hoopsrumors.com The Magic have agreed to sign former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz to a three-year rookie scale extension worth $50MM, agent Raymond Brothers tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). The deal will begin in 2021/22 after Fultz earns $12.3MM this ... Flag as irrelevant
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