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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 18, 2021
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	ESPN NFL Power Rankings 2021: 1-32 poll, plus the most improved offseason teams and players who benefited from the draft ESPN With the 2021 NFL draft in the rear view, it's time to take inventory with another version of the NFL Power Rankings. While this draft was unprecedented due to the lack of a combine, visits to team facilities and in-person pro days, the decisions made in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Vikings can finally tout offensive line stability after offseason additions ESPN MINNEAPOLIS -- Mike Zimmer gave the Minnesota Vikings' scouting department a directive for the NFL draft. When looking for offensive linemen, the Vikings coach didn't just want players whose athletic traits fit a zone blocking scheme. Knowing the brute ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Shohei Ohtani is a freak of nature, but can the two-way star keep going? USA TODAY House was referring to Shohei Ohtani, the 26-year-old Japanese phenom thriving as a pitcher and hitter for the Los Angeles Angels, and a lingering issue: If and how can Ohtani sustain his unprecedented workload and production without getting hurt? House ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players Washington Post Rather than wait until the traditional three-day mandatory mini-camp in June, Reich and general manager Chris Ballard asked Kelly whether his teammates would be interested in holding light, in-person, voluntary workouts for two weeks and then get eight full ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Haase hits 2 HRs, Mize strong into 8th, Tigers drop Mariners ESPN SEATTLE -- — Eric Haase hit two home runs, Casey Mize took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Monday night. The Tigers, who began the day 12 games under .500, have won six of eight. Seattle's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 2021 NBA Draft: Warriors can zero in on mid-lottery prospects Yahoo Sports Here are a few that should be high on their list. Scottie Barnes, F, Florida State. Draymond Green is one of a kind. But Barnes truly might be the closest thing to him ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Can the Mets bench cope with all the injuries and where will the Mets miss Conforto most? | Baseball Night In NY Yahoo Sports They still found a way to get by the Braves, 3-1, thanks to a solid outing by Sean Reid-Foley out of the bullpen and clutch hitting by James McCann. Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com 5 things you didn't know about Kiawah Island's Ocean Course Golf.com The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island is prepared to host another significant event on the golf schedule this week: the 2021 PGA Championship. But the resort course — nestled along the Atlantic Ocean near Hilton Head, S.C. — has a shocking amount of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Marv Albert announces he will retire after 2021 playoffs NBA.com Hall of Fame broadcaster Marv Albert, the long-time voice of Turner Sports' NBA live game telecasts, has shared his plans to retire following his call of TNT's exclusive coverage of the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference finals. For more than a half century, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bulls.com Zach LaVine sees brighter days ahead: "I love it here in Chicago... I'm very excited for the future." Bulls.com Body. Despite his first All-Star season where he put up his best individual statistics as a pro, Zach LaVine will miss the NBA playoffs for the seventh straight time in his career. But the Bulls scoring leader is adamant he, and his teammates, can improve over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Only two Black drivers have raced in the Indy 500. These kids could be next. The Indianapolis Star But Michael was there Saturday for the fanfare surrounding IndyCar's GMR Grand Prix, watching Black driver Myles Rowe at the US F2000, then competing with a group of young racers in go-karts as Indy car engines roared in the background. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters MLB roundup: Albert Pujols hits RBI single in Dodgers' debut Reuters Walker Buehler gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings and Albert Pujols drove in the eventual game-winning run in his debut with his new team as the host Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-1 victory Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Flag as irrelevant
	LSUSports.net Tigers Face Northwestern State Tuesday Night LSUSports.net Northwestern State Demons (26-24) at LSU Fighting Tigers (32-19). DATE/TIME • Tuesday, May 18 @ 6:30 p.m. CT (SEC Network +). STADIUM • Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field RADIO • LSU Sports Radio Network affiliates • Live audio at www. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Sahvir Wheeler announces transfer destination Atlanta Journal Constitution Sahvir Wheeler will face Georgia again - even now that he has transferred. Wheeler will play for Kentucky, the former Georgia point guard announced Monday. Wheeler, a rising junior, entered the transfer portal on April 20. He chose the Wildcats from a final ... Flag as irrelevant
	Liberty Ballers Let us properly appreciate the 2020-21 Sixers before the Playoffs agita sets in Liberty Ballers Well, Sixers fans, we made it. The regular season has ended, the dust has settled, and 72 games for each NBA team sit either comfortable or ruefully in the rearview mirror. Some teams (eight, to be exact) will participate in this week's play-in tournament. Flag as irrelevant
	The Fayetteville Observer Duke has the second-most players in the NBA playoffs of any college program The Fayetteville Observer The 2020-21 NBA playoffs and the inaugural play-in tournament begin today, and as usual, the Duke Blue Devils are well represented. An ACC record 29 former Duke players began the season on NBA rosters. Fifteen will now participate in the playoffs. Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com NY Mets injuries: Tracking when the players might return to the field NorthJersey.com It is May 17 and the New York Mets are missing four of their eight starting position players because of injuries. They're also currently without multiple pitchers. It was time to start a Mets Injury Tracker for this season. This link will be updated throughout the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Federal Baseball Washington Nationals' Jon Lester returns to Wrigley Field for emotional night on the hill Federal Baseball Getting to start in front of the fans on the North Side of Chicago again, after pitching in an empty ballpark in his sixth year with the Cubs last season, meant a lot to the lefty. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 49ers sign former Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee to one-year deal following weekend tryout CBSSports.com In a corresponding move, the Niners waived receiver Austin Proehl. Meanwhile, Lee heads to San Francisco looking to get his pro career back on track after a number of speed bumps over the previous few seasons. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 76ers NBA Playoffs Watch: Wizards' Bradley Beal 'Not 100%' Sports Illustrated While the Sixers sealed their playoff spot over the weekend, other teams are still jockeying for position. They will now spend a majority of this week waiting to see who their opponent will be in the first round. The first matchups of the play-in tournament take ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'I can't control God,' says Venus Williams following time violation due to heavy winds CNN (CNN) Venus Williams received some unwanted divine intervention during Monday's defeat to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, after she was given a time violation while waiting for heavy winds to die down before serving. "If the wind blows, then I can't hit the ball ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Liverpool's Alisson says game-winning header against West Brom instinctual ESPN The Brazil shot stopper headed in the winner for Liverpool on almost the last touch of the game in the 2-1 victory over the Baggies to keep their Champions League hopes alive with two games remaining in the Premier League season. Flag as irrelevant
	Pamplin Media Group Blazers' quest for title begins Pamplin Media Group COURTESY PHOTO: BRUCE ELY/TRAIL BLAZERS - Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers face another MVP candidate in Nikola Jokic and Denver in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In what has become a trend ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees legend Derek Jeter sells mansion he rented to Buccaneers' Tom Brady, gets $6 million below asking price nj.com Jeter lived in the home part-time until his retirement after the 2014 season (Tampa is home to the Yankees' spring training facility). Jeter and his family moved across Florida after he became a part-owner and CEO of the Miami Marlins in 2017. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Bay Area — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 17, 2021 NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers posted a video of many of the players reporting for workouts, including quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Fred Warner. "First day of school," Warner said on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times MacKinnon, Grubauer lift Avs to 4-1 win over Blues in Game 1 Seattle Times DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog found an early way to calm down the Colorado Avalanche — he dropped the gloves and brawled. That fighting spirit energized a roaring crowd — biggest of the season — and certainly rubbed off on the team. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Dan Campbell Says He Would Give Up an Arm for a Lions Super Bowl Title Bleacher Report There's certainly some interesting tactics at play here for Campbell, a former Lions tight end who is in his first stint as full-time head coach after serving as an assistant on the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins staffs. Flag as irrelevant
	Sumter Item Montgomery bumpy as Yankees fall to O's 10-6 Sumter Item Former Sumter High star and current New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the Yankees' 10-6 loss on Sunday in Baltimore. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times 'We are the NextGen' - Nadal and Djokovic still motivated and striving for more The Irish Times As the Italian Open shifted into action last week, the state of play in men's tennis four months into the 2021 season seemed relatively clear. The sands are shifting, just gradually. The previous four Masters events and the season-ending ATP Finals had all been ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The Nets are so good they're basically playing street ball SB Nation The Brooklyn Nets took a loose ball and turned it into street ball magic on Sunday night against the Cavaliers. PLAY OF THE YEAR FOR THE NETS pic.twitter.com/TxmfTCdywM. — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 17, 2021. Let's be real: This all starts with ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Tigers continue to show faith in beleaguered reliever Joe Jimenez The Detroit News Seattle – At least he still has his sense of humor. Tigers' embattled reliever Joe Jimenez was asked how it felt to put up a zero against the Cubs on Sunday. "Well, it's been a while, you know," he said, with a wry grin slicing his face. It hadn't been that long, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution 'Game-time decisions' for two key Bulldogs against Georgia Tech Atlanta Journal Constitution Connor Tate, Georgia's leading hitter, and No. 3 RBI man Riley King were both sidelined for Sunday's game against No. 7 Florida in Gainesville. Tate has been battling an Achilles tendon issue while King sat out with a sore knee. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Packers sign former Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert Seattle Times GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Monday in their latest attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers' future with the team remains unclear. Green Bay has signed both Benkert and Blake Bortles — the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Wild set tone with record number of hits in Game 1; expect more in Game 2 Grand Forks Herald While the Wild went with their go-to line of Joel Eriksson Ek centering Jordan Greenway and Marcus Foligno on Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights trotted out their heavy-hitting line of Keegan Kolesar centering William Carrier and Ryan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Brendan Rodgers discusses Leicester's remarkable season; despite their ... Sky Sports Instead, the focus after their dramatic victory at Wembley on Saturday evening is on the Leicester success story. While Chilwell started on the bench, the £50m paid by Chelsea has been reinvested in Timothy Castagne and the hugely impressive Wesley Fofana. Flag as irrelevant
	ideastream Cleveland Takes Up New Lakefront Plan, This One Driven By The Browns ideastream Cleveland has long dreamed up plans for its Downtown lakefront, only to realize those visions in a piecemeal, halting way. This week, city officials unveiled a new such idea for the Lake Erie shoreline, this one driven by the Cleveland Browns. Drawings ... Flag as irrelevant
	kfor.com Jimmie Johnson enjoying IndyCar journey at IMS kfor.com INDIANAPOLIS – Jimmie Johnson has won four times at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His first victory came in 2006, winning the Brickyard 400. Johnson remembers that day well. "That first win was really big for me here, because I was so bad prior to that ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Harry Kane: Tottenham left reeling by reports England striker wants to leave the club BBC Sport Sources have told BBC Sport that the England captain, who has a contract until 2024, has not handed in an official transfer request or directly communicated a wish to move. But the Premier League's ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Don Lemon Makes His Debut on New CNN Show Don Lemon Tonight: 'We're Going to Tell the Truth' PEOPLE.com Lemon's fellow CNN anchor Chris Cuomo introduced his colleague, telling his friend, "I'm happy for you with the change. I like the look, I like whatever you like.". Flag as irrelevant
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