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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 23, 2021
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	NHL.com Canadiens must maintain focus one win from Stanley Cup Final NHL.com The Canadiens can advance to the Final for the first time since 1993 with a victory in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; USA, CBC, SN, TVAS). Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NCAA president Mark Emmert sets July target for interim rules to allow college athletes to be paid ESPN NCAA president Mark Emmert said Wednesday the association is working on interim rules that will permit college athletes to earn money off their fame and celebrity by July. The rules would act as a bridge until there is a permanent solution. In a memo sent to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Carl Nassib's coming out has far-reaching impacts for LGBTQ youth -- and will help save lives, advocates say CNN (CNN) The Instagram video in which Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib shared he is gay is just under a minute long. Its impact has been massive. The athlete became the first active NFL player in the league's history to announce that he's gay ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Nats GM Rizzo calls Phillies manager Girardi a 'con artist' USA TODAY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo called Joe Girardi a "con artist" a day after Philadelphia's manager asked umpires to check Max Scherzer for illegal substances during Tuesday night's game. "It's embarrassing for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach is placed on the injured list, leading to another callup for Keston Hiura Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach reacts after an injury against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. PHOENIX – The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping the third time is finally the charm for Keston Hiura. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com With an ongoing string of first-time major winners, expect the unexpected in Women's PGA Championship GolfDigest.com JOHN'S CREEK, Ga.—My pick to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship is America's Jennifer Kupcho, and until you prove me absolutely, comprehensively wrong, I will insist that it's dead on the mark. Why am I picking Kupcho? There are a few good ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Brooks' brother: Chase Koepka gets delayed spot in Hartford USA TODAY The brother of four-time major champion Brooks Koepka earned his way into the tournament last year in the Monday qualifier. But he wound up withdrawing after playing a practice round alongside someone who had tested positive for COVID-19: Brooks' caddie ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game BBC News Spectators have carried out a rainbow-coloured protest at a Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 football match in Munich, in support of LGBT rights. Uefa blocked the Allianz Arena from lighting up in rainbow colours, due to an anti-gay law passed in Hungary. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe It's fascinating to watch the more forthcoming Tom Brady, and other thoughts The Boston Globe Tom Brady took part in Buccaneers minicamp earlier this month.Julio Aguilar/Getty. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe included on United States' Olympic roster ESPN "It's always an honor to represent this team and I'm incredibly grateful to be heading to Tokyo. This is also the happiest and best I've ever felt during my career entering a major tournament," told ESPN. Flag as irrelevant
	Golf Channel Dustin Johnson ready to defend Travelers title with a new title, world No. 2 Golf Channel CROMWELL, Conn. – When Dustin Johnson tees off Thursday at the Travelers Championship, in which he is the defending champion, it will be the first time he swings a driver not as the world No. 1 since August 2020. After Jon Rahm won the U.S. Open last ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Nets Assistant Ime Udoka Nears Deal to Coach the Celtics The New York Times Udoka, who has been with the Nets for one season, will be hired by Brad Stevens, his predecessor. Stevens recently was promoted to president of basketball operations. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Manchester United nearing deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho - sources ESPN Despite the issues to overcome, sources have told ESPN progress is being made and there is confidence on all sides that an agreement can be found. Sancho, 21, who is part of England's squad at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe A tale of two MLB debuts: Wander Franco lived up to the hype, but Connor Wong and the Red Sox had the last laugh The Boston Globe ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wander Franco rolled up to Tropicana Field on Tuesday afternoon in a Rolls Royce Cullinan that sells for $330,000. When the 20-year-old popped out of the Tampa Bay dugout at 6:51 p.m. to start warming up, the crowd noticed ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Treyaun Webb includes Ohio State football in his top three, sets commitment month: Buckeyes Recruiting cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five-star Florida athlete Treyaun Webb has included Ohio State football in his top three and will be making his decision on CBS Sports in August, according to a post on his Twitter account. The former Georgia commit made the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Wings starter Rogelio Armenteros solid, Carter Kieboom cracks winning homer for Wings Rochester Democrat and Chronicle One of the key reasons why the Rochester Red Wings have started 2021 so poorly is that their starting pitching has been terribly ineffective. Heading into Wednesday afternoon's game against Worcester, Wings starters ranked dead last in the 20-team Triple-A ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com American track star Allyson Felix launches her own shoe company two years after leaving Nike CBSSports.com I'm running for change," Felix, who has won six Olympic gold medals, wrote on Instagram. "I'm running for greater equity for each of us. I'm running for women. More than anything, I'm running toward a future where no woman or girl is ever told to know her place. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Akron's Bridgestone Senior Players Championship golf event raises $772000 for Northeast Ohio charities cleveland.com "Here in our eight-county service area, we have estimates that 204,000 people are still considered to be food insecure, which means they don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Public Relations and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Sydney Leroux powers unbeaten Orlando Pride to road win in Kansas City Orlando Sentinel With those goals, Leroux tied teammate Alex Morgan to lead both the Pride and the NWSL in scoring with four goals apiece. Morgan still leads in overall production with her additional assist, but Leroux is now on target to surpass her fellow striker when she ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Chicago How DeSclafani, Giants reacted to umps' sticky stuff checks NBC Sports Chicago Giants pitchers have shown no concern over the last couple weeks, with several of them saying that "sticky substances" were not part of their game and they wouldn't have any problems complying with MLB's new guidelines. Manager Gabe Kapler has said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons make changes in the personnel department Atlanta Journal Constitution With general manager Terry Fontenot settling into his position, the Falcons made several changes in their personnel department on Wednesday. Tokunbo Abanikanda and Michael Ross, who were regional scouts for the Falcons, were promoted to national ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Not invited to combine, Jose Alvarado faces stay-or-return decision Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado did not make the NBA draft combine after participating in a 40-player G League camp, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be returning for his second senior season with the Yellow Jackets. "It's not that simple," Tech ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Devin Booker shows physical, mental toughness in putting Phoenix Suns up 2-0 over Clippers AZCentral.com Devin Booker is tough tough. That's huge reason why the Clippers are returning to L.A. down 0-2 in a best-of-seven series to determine who gets to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. It's why Suns fans are getting really comfortable with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Chicago Zach LaVine commits to Team USA for Tokyo Olympics NBC Sports Chicago For LaVine to join such company is a testament to his development as a player. He made his first All-Star team in March, and eventually finished a career season with averages of 27.4 points, five rebounds and 4.9 assists per game on 50.7 percent shooting from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Athletics' Cole Irvin: Grabs five-inning win CBSSports.com Irvin hit a batter and surrendered a pair of doubles as a part of the four-run inning. The 27-year-old has a 3.98 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP through 86 innings. He doesn't strike out many with just a 6.3 K/9, but he has been a reliable arm in the rotation, averaging just ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Paul George dooms Clippers with crucial missed free throws in Game 2 loss New York Post The Clippers were still without Kawhi Leonard, who last night missed his fourth straight game with a right knee sprain he suffered in the second-round series against the Jazz. Leonard has been in Los Angeles ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk New Zealand prove themselves worthy winners of World Test Championship with clinical win over India Telegraph.co.uk PLUS: Why the enthralling final illustrates that the much-maligned competition has its merits and is here to stay. By Nick Hoult, Chief Cricket Correspondent 23 June 2021 • 8:38pm. Kane Williamson of New Zealand lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Former Chaparral two-sport star Dylan Cozens retires from baseball, aims for NFL AZCentral.com Arizona product Dylan Cozens, who won state championships in football and baseball at Scottsdale Chaparral, has left the Milwaukee Brewers organization to pursue a career in the NFL. The former second-round pick pf the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2012 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Sweden narrowly defeats Poland behind Claesson's late goal CBC.ca Viktor Claesson, not Lewandowski, had the final say at Saint Petersburg Stadium with a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Sweden a 3-2 victory and first place in Group E. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Cristiano Ronaldo equals all-time international goalscoring record as Portugal reach Euro 2020 knockout stages CNN International The Juventus forward was unnervingly accurate with two penalties to earn Portugal a 2-2 draw against reigning World Cup champion France in Budapest. In doing so, Ronaldo equaled the record of 109 international goals ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll 'Bama Roll Points in the Paint: Alabama Basketball adds Baylor to an already-brutal slate Roll 'Bama Roll Really, what else could Alabama do to make its schedule any more difficult? How about add not just one, but both, of the NCAA tournament finalists, by scheduling reigning National Champion Baylor in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIBW Chiefs Training Camp to return to Missouri Western campus WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Chiefs will return to Mosaic Training Fields at MWSU for its 2021 Chiefs Training Camp in July. The Kansas City Chiefs say after a temporary relocation to Kansas City for its 2020 training camp due to COVID-19 protocols within the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WISHTV.com NFL accepting bids to host combine beginning in 2023 WISHTV.com INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Football League will open bidding to host the NFL Scouting Combine, sources have confirmed to News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun. Indianapolis has hosted the combine since 1987 and will continue to host the ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Wolverine Confidential podcast: Michigan football, basketball land commitments for 2022 mlive.com Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after running back Blake Corum scored a touchdown during their Big Ten football game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 27-24. Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Athletics Five To Represent Team USA Stanford Athletics LOS ANGELES - Stanford will be well represented among the United States Olympic Team, with five players heading to this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as announced Wednesday. Aria Fischer , Makenzie Fischer , Jamie Neushul, Melissa ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Bears Wire Arlington Heights gives the green light for possible Bears stadium Chicago Bears Wire While Soldier Field has its storied history, it remains the smallest stadium in the NFL with a capacity of 61,500. Then there's the issue of limitations involving potential renovations given Soldier Field is owned by the city of Chicago. Flag as irrelevant
	UI The Daily Iowan Iowa football notebook: 12-team CFP expansion, Tracy's expanded role, Parker to make state history UI The Daily Iowan Kirk Ferentz first heard about the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff expansion on his car radio. "A week ago, I hadn't really thought a lot about [the expansion]," Ferentz said at a press conference Tuesday. "… I was in the car and I had to get to Des ... Flag as irrelevant
	13WHAM-TV Buffalo Plus Podcast: Allen's new deal, stadium plans and Beasley speaks out 13WHAM-TV As Josh Allen and the Bills close in a new contract will he take LESS to help MORE? What are the pros and cons of the Bills building their new stadium in Orchard Park? Will Cole Beasley's anti-vax stance cause a distraction? Mike Catalana, Jenna Cottrell ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB Louisville SLugger field crowd.jpeg WDRB Louisville Slugger Field hosted its "reopening night" on June 22, 2021 as the Louisville Bats played the Indianapolis Indians. As featured on WDRB. Flag as irrelevant
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