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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 13, 2021
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	ESPN Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo motivated by Phoenix Suns' defense designed to slow him down ESPN Phoenix, like every other team that faces Antetokounmpo these days, will try to wall off the rim in an attempt to keep the two-time NBA MVP at bay -- something the Suns have had no success at all doing through these first three games (Game 4, 9 p.m. ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bill Cowher: Ben Roethlisberger champing at the bit to prove doubters wrong in 2021 NFL.com 2021 is a significant year for Steelers fans for many reasons. Chief among them is their chance of success in the upcoming season, and how their veteran quarterback figures into the outcome. The sting of a stunning playoff defeat at the hands of the rival ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jets, S Marcus Maye not expected to reach long-term deal before tag extension deadline NFL.com It appears New York Jets safety Marcus Maye will play 2021 on the franchise tag. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Jets have not responded to Maye's last proposal and that offer has been pulled off the table, per sources informed of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Team USA men's basketball: Americans are not taking it easy, but they should not hit the panic button either CBSSports.com Yes, the U.S. has only lost four exhibition games over the last 29 years with NBA players, and two of them happened over a 48-hour span. Yes, Gregg Popovich, who is now just 9-5 as the U.S. coach, boasts a better career winning percentage with the San ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day Named To Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List Sports Illustrated Named for legendary Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd, the Dodd Trophy is given annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision coach whose program "enjoys success on the gridiron while stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity.". Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Brooks Koepka on feud with Bryson DeChambeau: He's 'fair game' ESPN Koepka was asked again Tuesday at The Open about their ongoing feud, and the four-time major winner said he's fine keeping it going because DeChambeau went back on his word about an agreement they had, so now he's "fair game.". Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees No. 1 pick Trey Sweeney wants to be another Derek Jeter: 'I'm up for the challenge' nj.com Jeter was a tall shortstop at 6-foot-3, and Sweeney always was a tall shortstop who grew to 6-4. Jeter hit for average, power and was great situationally, so that's what Sweeney tried to do. Jeter took defense seriously, as did Sweeney. Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News What SF Giants' MLB Draft approach means for farm system, trade possibilities The Mercury News After using nine of the Giants' first 10 picks on position players in his first draft under president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi in 2019, Holmes and his scouts flipped the script this week and put a major emphasis on college arms who should immediately ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Elite 2022 PG Jayden Epps Commits to Illinois Sports Illustrated Two days after the NCAA's first live period of the summer, Team Loaded (Va.) point guard Jayden Epps has decided to come off the board and commit to Illinois. Epps, a rising senior, picked the Fighting Illini over N.C. State, Connecticut and Kansas. "It was the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Minnesota enters Olympic break riding 7-game winning streak The Washington Post A big reason for the change has been the addition of Layshia Clarendon, who Minnesota signed after its 0-4 start. During the current winning streak, she's averaging 14-1 points, 6.4 assists and has shot nearly 63% from the field. The Lynx are 12-3 with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Pelicans Planning to Hire Willie Green as Next Head Coach Sports Illustrated Green has been with the Suns for the past two seasons. He also spent the three seasons before that on the Warriors' coaching staff. He is set to replace Stan Van Gundy, who parted ways ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News 20/20 hindsight: Angels finally address pitching woes with 2021 MLB Draft Sporting News During the 2021 MLB Draft, Los Angeles had 20 picks during the 20-round affair. With each selection, the Angels drafted a pitcher. They didn't take a single position player. Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Ted Purdy out of Barbasol after positive COVID-19 test GolfDigest.com Ted Purdy's starts on the PGA Tour are a precious commodity, which has to make Tuesday's development all the more disheartening. The tour announced in the afternoon that Purdy had withdrawn from this week's Barbasol Championship after testing positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Henry Davis 'Honored' To Be Top Draft Pick, Credits Support System Sports Illustrated (Photo of Henry Davis: George Walker IV - Tennessean.com). LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Coming out of high school, Henry Davis didn't generate much draft interest. Despite being ranked as a top 250 prospect and the top catcher in the state of New York, the the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY NHL offseason tracker: Analyzing the moves in what promises to be a busy offseason USA TODAY The NHL draft will be July 23-24, with the Buffalo Sabres choosing first and the Kraken second. Free agency will begin on July 28 amid a flat salary cap. Adding to the intrigue is ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post ESPN may leave local radio business as WFAN dominates New York Post As the Mike Francesa Era ended for a second time in the summer of 2020, ESPN New York had finally made major inroads in WFAN's historic ratings lead. New York felt, more than ever, like a two-sports-radio-station town. Now, not so much. Flag as irrelevant
	Baseball America Pete Alonso Adds To Power Legacy With Second Straight Home Run Derby Title Baseball America Alonso out-homered Canseco, 6-5, in their head-to head-matchup and should have advanced to the final. But because this was a summer college league, where entertainment takes precedence over math, Canseco advanced instead of Alonso. Flag as irrelevant
	Michigan State Athletics Spartan Baseball's Mason Erla Selected In MLB Draft Michigan State Athletics EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State baseball's redshirt-junior pitcher Mason Erla was selected in the 17th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Erla was selected in the 17th round (pick number 501) by the Los Angeles Angels. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Damian Lillard trade rumors: Warriors have 'internally discussed' pursuing Trail Blazers star Sporting News We've seen a Steph Curry-Damian Lillard backcourt during NBA All-Star Games before. Now, it appears that the Warriors want to make that happen during the NBA regular season. Lillard has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. He reportedly has ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Manfred unhappy with Kasten's flippant comments on Bauer SFGate DENVER (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was unhappy with flippant comments made by Dodgers president Stan Kasten that followed the start of the sport's investigation of domestic violence allegations against Los Angeles pitcher Trevor Bauer. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated New York Mets Draft Rowdey Jordan, Citi Field Becoming a Popular Landing Spot For Mississippi State Players Sports Illustrated The Bulldogs centerfielder was selected by the New York Mets with the No. 322 overall pick in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. There, at Citi Field, he'll see some familiar faces in former Bulldogs like Jake Mangum, JT Ginn and Cole Gordon. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown: 'We just really want to win' Boston.com Tatum downplayed speculation about the two stars' relationship on and off the court in a Monday interview. Jayson Tatum Jaylen Brown Celtics Jayson Tatum (left) and Jaylen Brown. Maddie Meyer/ ... Flag as irrelevant
	True Blue LA Dodgers claim Jimmie Sherfy off waivers from Giants True Blue LA The Dodgers are staying busy during the All-Star break, as they made a 40-man roster move on Tuesday. The club claimed right-handed pitcher Jimmie Sherfy off waivers from the Giants. In the move, LA designated right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Acme Packing Company Packers cling to share of NFL's all-time octopus lead, but allowed 3 in 2020 Acme Packing Company First, Green Bay gave up three octopi last year, all of which were notable for various reasons. They became the first team to allow a pair of teammates to each score an octopus in the same game, as the Vikings' Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen both achieved the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Patriots announce joint practices with Philadelphia Eagles during training camp Boston.com In another sign that life is nearing a new pandemic normal, the New England Patriots are bringing joint practices back in the 2021 preseason. The team announced Tuesday they will take part in joint sessions with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDucks.com Ducks Add Transfer Catcher Karissa Ornelas GoDucks.com EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon head coach Melyssa Lombardi announced another addition to the program Tuesday, adding transfer catcher Karissa Ornelas, who spent three seasons behind the plate at UCF. "I like the experience that Karissa brings to our team," ... Flag as irrelevant
	KWCH Royals select 10 players on final day of 2021 first-year player draft KWCH The Royals selected Brennon McNair in the 11th round (319th overall), a shortstop from Magee High School (Miss.). McNair, 18, was named Co-Player of the Year in 3A Baseball by the Mississippi Association of Coaches and graduated as valedictorian of his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Soonersports.com Four Sooners Earn All-America Honors Soonersports.com NORMAN – Four Oklahoma men's golfers were named All-Americans by the GCAA, the organization announced on Monday. The Sooners' four selections to the first, second or third team were the most in the country. Jonathan Brightwell earned second-team ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Red Sox first-round draft pick Marcelo Mayer wants to sign 'as soon as possible' The Boston Globe After being picked fourth overall by the Red Sox in the 2021 MLB Draft, 18-year-old shortstop Marcelo Mayer told reporters it was a "dream come true." "It's something that I've dreamt of for my whole life," Mayer told reporters on Tuesday, "and just to be able to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Climbing Tal's Hill Astros Draft Tracker: All Selections from Day 3 Climbing Tal's Hill With no selection in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, the Houston Astros turned to day two and three to pick up some key prospects. The farm system ranks poorly compared to other top teams and rebuilders, so who did they get on the final day of the draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Sems, Beers Selected on Final Day of MLB Draft MGoBlue ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan shortstop Benjamin Sems and pitcher Blake Beers were selected during the third day of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday (July 13). Flag as irrelevant
	RACER INSIGHT: Tearing up more than just a track RACER Atlanta Motor Speedway's surface has likely already started being torn up by now. After 24 years of being used and abused by NASCAR's best, the old girl is not only getting shiny new lip gloss (asphalt) but a facelift (steeper banking and a narrower racing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin The Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier feud ain't going away anytime soon Deadspin If you hoped Conor McGregor's broken leg and subsequent TKO loss to Dustin Poirier would shut him up, you've already been proven wrong. Advertisement. Very, very wrong. If you missed the fight, it was a legitimately great one, even though it only lasted a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ramblin' Fan LA Rams' new 2021 throwback jersey officially announced Ramblin' Fan Ahh, but perhaps most significantly, the team will don the new white throwbacks on Week No. 10 versus their division opponent and erstwhile rival San Francisco 49ers on November 15, also under the klieg lights of a nationally televised Monday Night Football ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon reliever Hunter Breault selected by Oakland Athletics in 20th round of MLB Draft oregonlive.com EUGENE — Oregon's Hunter Breault was drafted by the Oakland Athletics. The Ducks setup man was drafted by the A's in the 20th round with the No. 608 overall pick of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. Breault went 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA and and 1.63 WHIP in 15.1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Blazer's Edge Stein: Sixers Want Lillard, Not McCollum, for Ben Simmons Blazer's Edge Portland's CJ McCollum has been mentioned often as a potential Sixers target in a Simmons deal; rest assured that Morey longs for Damian Lillard if he is targeting any Trail Blazer. Stein cites the Kings, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Ohio football coaches sue for defamation in pizza incident The Hill Six former football coaches are suing five Canton City, Ohio school officials and four others after they were suspended or fired for allegedly forcing a player to eat pork pizza against his religious beliefs, multiple news outlets reported on Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	KBTX Aggie pitcher Jozwiak picked in 13th round of MLB Draft KBTX DENVER, Colorado (KBTX) - Texas A&M pitcher Chandler Jozwiak was selected in the 13th round (389th overall pick) by the Miami Marlins in the 2021 MLB Draft Tuesday morning. Joz is, in fact, a member of the @Marlins family ➡️ Congrats ... Flag as irrelevant
	BallStateSports.com Women's Tennis Earns ITA Academic Team Honors for 21st Time In Program History BallStateSports.com MUNCIE, Ind. - For the 21st time in 25 seasons, the Ball State women's tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team, after earning a 3.7 grade point average on Ball State's 4.0 scale. In addition, seven members of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	One Foot Down MLB Draft: Niko Kavadas Selected by the Boston Red Sox One Foot Down Kavadas also had an incredible performance for Notre Dame in the South Bend Regional this year, where he hit five home runs with 13 RBIs in only three games. He was selected as a First Team All-American this season by D1Baseball, Perfect Game, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Mariners continue to load up on high-school players in MLB draft Walla Walla Union-Bulletin The Mariners continued to go against their past tendencies under general manager Jerry Dipoto when it comes to the MLB draft. After taking Harry Ford, a high-school catcher out of Kennesaw, Georgia, with their first-round selection Sunday, July 11, they ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Katarina Johnson-Thompson focused on Olympic Games after modest return The Guardian Johnson-Thompson finishes eighth in long jump · 'I have three weeks to get in the best shape for Tokyo'. Flag as irrelevant
	KHON2 Aiea's Kobe Kato selected by Houston Astros in 2021 MLB Draft KHON2 Aiea alumnus and Arizona sophomore Kobe Kato was selected by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB Draft on Tuesday. After emerging as Arizona's starting second baseman in the 2021 season, Kato hit .350 as the Wildcats advanced all ... Flag as irrelevant
	VeloNews Lost Boys: Into the third week of the 2021 Tour de France, another 20 lost boys VeloNews Like his teammate Kragh Andersen, Benoot was hoping to win one of the rolling stages. But he crashed on stages 1 and 3 that handicapped him for the rest of his Tour. After abandoning the race in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bring Me The News Wolves' Josh Okogie rips ESPN's Stephen A. Smith for 'disrespecting' Nigeria Bring Me The News ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has been called out by members of the Nigerian national team, including Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie, after Smith degraded the Nigerians in the wake of their upset win over Team USA in a pre-Olympic exhibition game. Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Man arrested in inquiry into racist tweet sent to Marcus Rashford Evening Standard It has been reported that the tweet, which said that Rashford's MBE "needs burning ya fake" and added "pack them bags and get to ya own country", appeared on the account of a youth football coach. Flag as irrelevant
	A Sea of Blue Kofi Cockburn making an announcement on Friday A Sea of Blue It would appear Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn is ready to make a decision regarding his collegiate future. Today, Cockburn revealed on Twitter that an announcement is coming Friday, which is almost certainly related to what school he'll be attending next ... Flag as irrelevant
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