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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 8, 2021
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	ESPN Buffalo sportsbooks, tables bracing for Bills' playoff run ESPN The biggest sweat for bookmakers at Seneca Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo often begins before the Bills game even kicks off, and it's not the heavy betting action on the red-hot hometown team that concerns them most. Instead, as Bills fans arrive at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN 'Last Dance?' Why it's vital for Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints to win now ESPN METAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees smiled while he deftly avoided the question as if he were sidestepping a pass-rusher in the pocket. Has the New Orleans Saints quarterback already made a decision about whether he plans to retire after this season? "I've made ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jarvis Landry: Browns playing postseason game 'for Joel' Bitonio NFL.com The Browns are in the playoffs for the first time since the 2002 season, an achievement the franchise's longest-tenured active player should be entitled to enjoy. Joel Bitonio will not be able to do so this weekend because of a positive COVID-19 test that has ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com David-Goliath: Rivera eyes 2nd W with sub-.500 playoff team FOXSports.com Ron Rivera loves a good catch phrase and is fond of using visual presentations to convey messages to his players. So linebacker Thomas Davis figured that, sooner or later, the man who led Washington to a division title despite a losing record would refer to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Is LaMelo Ball Already Tracking Better Than His Brother Lonzo as a Rookie? Bleacher Report It's been around five years since Ball became a household family name for basketball scouts, media and fans. But Friday night's Charlotte Hornets-New Orleans Pelicans game marks the first NBA matchup between two of the brothers. Let the comparison ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Penn State hires Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator to replace Kirk Ciarrocca ESPN Penn State coach James Franklin has hired Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, replacing Kirk Ciarrocca after only one season with the Nittany Lions. Yurcich had been the offensive coordinator at Texas in 2020 after one season at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Carolina Panthers assistant Marcus Satterfield to be South Carolina Gamecocks' offensive coordinator ESPN Satterfield, 44, has a long history with Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. Satterfield was Rhule's offensive coordinator at Temple from 2013-15. The Owls averaged nearly 400 yards per game in Satterfield's first season, the most by a Temple team since 1979. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Ravens Out for Revenge against Titans FOXSports.com By Kevin Cooney Special to FOX Sports. The last two years, the one team that has been the burr under the Baltimore Ravens saddle has not been the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Cleveland Browns. It has been the Tennessee Titans. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Ravens ready to take down rival Titans, prove 'sky is the limit' NFL.com The Ravens aren't being bashful about it -- they want to beat the Titans not only because it's a playoff game, but also because it's the team that ended their promising run prematurely last season. Baltimore travels to Nashville to face the AFC South champion ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports What the heck did Doug do to the poor guy? NBC Sports I suppose it would be understandable if Wentz didn't feel the organization had surrounded him with enough weapons for him to be successful or if he felt the Eagles betrayed him by drafting Jalen Hurts. But those are front office issues. Those are Howie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Isaac Bruce would love to see Rams trade for Deshaun Watson Yahoo Sports The Rams are tied to Jared Goff for the next few years after signing him to a $134 million extension before the 2019 season. He's their franchise quarterback and there's no reason to believe the two will part ways this offseason. But a recent report out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Clippers vs. Warriors odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, Jan. 8 predictions from model on 65-36 roll CBSSports.com The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday evening in a rematch of a game earlier this week. The Clippers picked up a seven-point win on the road in that game, and this is the next game for both squads. L.A. enters with a 6-3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Which Miami Dolphins are due eight-figure cap hits in 2021? Yahoo Sports The Miami Dolphins are set to roll forward into another offseason of critical team building in 2021. With one of the youngest rosters in football and so many talents playing on rookie contracts, Miami has one of the most flexible cap situations in the league ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Jaguars Planning to Meet With Urban Meyer About Head Coach Position Sports Illustrated Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Friday that the Jaguars plan to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday to talk about their head coach vacancy. Author: John Shipley; Publish ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Kyrie Irving Reportedly 'OK'; Timeline for Return to Nets Remains Unclear Bleacher Report A source close to Kyrie Irving provided a positive update on the Brooklyn Nets superstar on Friday after he missed Thursday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers because of personal reasons. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the source said Irving is "OK" ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chelsea boss Lampard on recent slump: Pressure is more 'exciting' to manage ESPN Frank Lampard has said he finds managing Chelsea more "exciting" when the team is underperforming despite mounting speculation over his future. The 42-year-old is under pressure after a run of four defeats from six Premier League games ahead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Celtics have three players facing seven-day quarantine due to NBA COVID-19 protocols CBSSports.com The Boston Celtics will be without a few players for at least the next week, as the team announced that Tristan Thompson, Robert Williams and Grant Williams will all be required to self-isolate for a minimum of seven days due to the NBA's COVID-19 protocols. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cowboys NFL Mock Draft Tracker: Surtain at No. 10 Sports Illustrated FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys have the No. 10 pick in the April NFL Draft ... and we've got your Cowboys Mock Draft Tracker for 2021: Check back often as we keep you up-to-date on Cowboys Mock Drafts from all over the internet, including the ones we do ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USC, ASU meet in conference play ESPN Southern California (7-2, 2-1) vs. Arizona State (4-4, 1-1). Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, Arizona; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State plays host to Southern California in a Pac-12 matchup. Southern California took care of Arizona by 14 on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 10 reasons why Knicks are off to strong start, including Mitchell Robinson starting to reach his potential Yahoo Sports The New York Knicks sit at an impressive 5-3 to begin the season, with wins over perennial postseason powerhouses Milwaukee, Indiana, and Utah. This record is currently good for fifth in the East, which if this team finished anywhere close to would easily ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com NFL mock draft roundup: Receivers, EDGE rushers popular choice for Detroit Lions mlive.com The top half of the NFL draft order is set, meaning it's time to examine what mock drafts from around the country have the Detroit Lions doing come April. What should be a surprise to no one is that the most popular choices are wide receivers and EDGE ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lonzo, LaMelo Ball face off Friday night in "real game" for first time Yahoo Sports Lonzo Ball and his younger brother LeMelo Ball were teammates for a season at Chino Hills High School and played against each other in pickup games and scrimmages over the years. Friday night, for the first time, Lonzo and LaMelo will face off in an NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Dodgers 'not a great' DJ LeMahieu threat, but 'he will leave' Yankees if feeling disrespected nj.com LeMahieu reportedly is after a five-year contract worth about $110 million, while the Yankees' offer is believed to be for four years and $84 million. More than two months into free agency, the sides haven't struck a deal. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Pacers are allowing fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Here's what you need to know The Indianapolis Star Missing live Indiana Pacers games? Well, your wait is over. The Pacers announced Friday that a limited number of tickets will be available for upcoming Pacers home games beginning Jan. 19. Sales will be limited to 1,000 tickets per game through Jan. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Ole Miss looks for home win vs S. Carolina Washington Post South Carolina (3-2, 1-0) vs. Mississippi (6-3, 1-1). The Pavilion at Ole Miss, Oxford, Mississippi; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi looks for its fourth straight win over South Carolina at The Pavilion at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Acme Packing Company Packers Friday Musings: Tight end has blossomed into a position of strength Acme Packing Company It will be quieter this weekend in Titletown as the NFL playoffs kick off. But come Monday, the Green Bay Packers will be in full preparation mode for their next opponent in the divisional round. With a few thousand fans expected to cheer on the Green and Gold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports After 76ers COVID-19 positive, could Wizards game be canceled? Yahoo Sports Last night, the Philadelphia 76ers became aware of a positive test for guard Seth Curry during a game against the Brooklyn Nets, forcing the team to remain in New York City to contact trace. Their previous game was against the Washington Wizards on Jan. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Mark Craig's NFL playoff preview and picks Minneapolis Star Tribune No. 7 COLTS (11-5) at No. 2 BILLS (13-3). Time/TV: Saturday, 12:05 p.m. (CBS). The matchup: Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Buffalo's second-ranked scoring attack (31.3) roll into the playoffs on a 56-point outburst that came with Allen sitting out the second ... Flag as irrelevant
	Behind the Steel Curtain The Steelers are years away from drafting a running back in the first round Behind the Steel Curtain With the college football bowl season coming to a close, and the end of the NFL regular season officially over, many NFL fans will start thinking about the 2021 NFL Draft and start fantasizing over prospects their team could draft in the spring. Steelers fans, like ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Meet the Detroit Lions GM candidate: Vikings' George Paton's has been in high demand Detroit Free Press George Paton. Current role: Minnesota Vikings assistant GM/vice president of pro personnel. Background: Paton has been a key member of the Vikings personnel department for 14 seasons, after previous stints with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Rams not naming a starting quarterback for NFC playoff showdown vs. Seahawks The Boston Globe THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2½ straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Tiger Woods's famously guarded persona is HBO documentary's biggest handicap Washington Post There's a clip late in HBO's two-part Tiger Woods documentary in which an on-course golf announcer says: "We often wonder what's doing through his mind. "What we wouldn't give to know his thoughts." Support our journalism. Subscribe today. "Tiger," the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution New matchup set for Chick-fil-A Kickoff game Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta's Chick-fil-A Kickoff college football game has matchups arranged for each of the next five seasons after announcing Friday that South Carolina and Virginia Tech will meet in the 2025 event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. "It should be an intriguing ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Timberwolves can't stop Lillard, Blazers in 135-117 loss FOXSports.com PORTLAND. Ore. — Damian Lillard had 39 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their sixth straight loss with a 135-117 victory Thursday night. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Fan tickets gone in a hurry for Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 257 on 'Fight Island' Yahoo Sports Fans will be in attendance when the UFC returns to "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi for a three-event stint starting next week. And early Friday in the U.S., tickets already were gone not long after they went on sale for UFC 257 on Jan. 23. at Etihad Arena on Yas ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Beatdown Baltimore Beatdown Game Picks: Wild Card Baltimore Beatdown The regular season might be over, but the fun is only just beginning. Our staff is hitting the ground running by continuing to pick the winners of each game in the playoffs, beginning first with six — yes, six — wild card matchups this weekend. Join in on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Mets sign infielder Brandon Drury, source confirms Newsday If Tuesday's blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor brought stability and cachet to the Mets' infield, then Wednesday's much quieter signing brought depth. The Mets signed former Yankees infielder Brandon Drury to a minor-league contract, a source ... Flag as irrelevant
	Posting and Toasting Game Preview: Knicks vs. Thunder, 1/8/2021 Posting and Toasting I guess there will be NBA action tonight. Great. Seth Curry got a positive result on his COVID-19 test prior to the 76ers game in Brooklyn last night. That information leaked basically as soon as the game ended. The NBA has been doing a reasonably good job ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motorsport.com, Edition: Global @nascarcasm: Exciting, new destinations on 2021 schedule NASCAR In 2021, NASCAR will race at several new tracks in some very fun areas. In some cases, they're brand new. In others, NASCAR is returning after a long hiatus, or a new series is joining one that already races there. Anyway, @nascarcasm figured you'd want to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bolts from the Blue Chargers interviewed Panthers OC Joe Brady on Thursday Bolts from the Blue The Chargers are continuing to make their rounds through the NFL's top head-coaching candidates, with Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady being the latest interviewee on Thursday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. This past season was the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated POST-GAME VIDEO: No. 12 Illinois 81, Northwestern 56 - Illini Center Kofi Cockburn Sports Illustrated Illinois center Kofi Cockburn spoke to national, local and statewide media via Zoom video following the 81-56 win over Purdue on Jan. 7. Cockburn, who had just two rebounds in 12 minutes of action during a first half that saw Illinois down by as much as 16 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia State men's basketball paused by positive COVID-19 tests Atlanta Journal Constitution The Georgia State men's basketball program has paused all team activities following multiple COVID-19 positive test results, the school announced Friday. Weekend games at Troy Friday and Saturday have been postponed with no decision on whether the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canal Street Chronicles CSC Staff Picks for Wild Card weekend - Saints picked to advance Canal Street Chronicles The 2020 postseason is finally upon us. With only one team in each conference receiving a first round bye, the #2 seed New Orleans Saints play this Sunday on wild card weekend, hosting the #7 seed Chicago Bears. The CSC staff unanimously predicts the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanley Cup of Chowder Morning Skate: O captain Stanley Cup of Chowder FOLKS. It's Friday. You made it. No small feat during a week like this. We've also reached the waning days of training camp, as a week from now you'll have plenty of hot takes after the first game of the season. Don't tire yourself out too early with the takes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Davis, Burrell score 26, Lady Vols beat No. 13 Arkansas Seattle Times KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rennia Davis and Rae Burrell scored 26 points apiece and Tennessee raced past No. 13 Arkansas 88-73 on Thursday night. Davis had 10 points in the second quarter to help the Lady Vols open a 42-35 lead and Burrell had 10 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Baker Mayfield: Whoever we have out there, we're counting on them Yahoo Sports The Browns have a lot working against them for their first playoff game in nearly two decades — including their head coach and offensive play caller being out after testing positive for COVID-19. But quarterback Baker Mayfield is making no excuses as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com They love LA: Spurs snap Lakers 4-game winning streak FOXSports.com LOS ANGELES (AP) – A trip to Los Angeles proved to be just what the San Antonio Spurs needed to snap out of an early-season slump. Two nights after beating the Clippers to snap a four-game losing streak, the Spurs picked up another win at Staples ... Flag as irrelevant
	UConn Huskies UConn MBB Game Against Villanova Postponed UConn Huskies NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference has announced that the UConn-Villanova men's basketball game, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15, at UConn's Gampel Pavilion, has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Villanova program. No makeup ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jets Wire A candidate to consider: Should 49ers DC Robert Saleh be Jets' next head coach? Jets Wire The Jets have begun interviewing and requesting interviews for their vacant head coaching position, and 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is one of the biggest candidates they'll look at to replace Adam Gase. Saleh has only been the 49ers ... Flag as irrelevant
	hoopsrumors.com Seattle Mayor "Pretty Optimistic" About Eventual Return Of NBA hoopsrumors.com Following a recent conversation with league commissioner Adam Silver, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is feeling "pretty optimistic" about the eventual return of the NBA to her city, she tells Chris Daniels of KING 5. According to Durkan, her phone conversation ... Flag as irrelevant
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