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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 8, 2021
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	ESPN College football rankings: Alabama, Clemson top FPI's updated list ESPN While our model considers the Crimson Tide (very slightly) better overall than the Tigers, Clemson has the best chance to win the national championship at 28%, just edging out Alabama at 27%. Clemson has a significantly easier schedule -- the 51st-most ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com State of the 2021 Tennessee Titans: Will Julio Jones put this team over the top in the AFC? NFL.com Where does your franchise stand heading into 2021? Adam Rank sets the table by providing a State of the Franchise look at all 32 teams, zeroing in on the key figures to watch and setting the stakes for the season to come. Members of the Titans organization, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com 2021 NFL season: One potential first-time Pro Bowler from each NFC team NFL.com Tall order over video-conference sessions amid a pandemic. The Cardinals are bound to have a better plan for Simmons in 2021, and this freaky athlete is a solid candidate to confound offensive schemers for years to come. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Some Bears Will Live Play to Play at Camp Sports Illustrated The bubble for years in the NFL meant players who could make the team or also could wind up being cut. They're in the bubble, hoping it doesn't pop on them. Last year the bubble at training camp took on a new meaning courtesy of COVID-19. Teams like the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: Ranking the Top 80 Prospects Sports Illustrated NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: Ranking the Top 80 Prospects · 1. Cade Cunningham, G/F, Oklahoma State | Freshman · 2. Evan Mobley, F/C, USC | Freshman · 3. Jalen Green, SG, G League Ignite · 4. Jalen Suggs, G, Gonzaga | Freshman · 5. Scottie Barnes, F, Florida ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Ranking the top 10 teams of the Super Bowl era: '78 Steelers, '72 Dolphins battle for top spot CBSSports.com "Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends: Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." The Babe's quote can also apply to the NFL. While there have been many championship teams, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Why the Gold Cup is a key phase in Miles Robinson's unusual international career MLSsoccer.com Generation adidas member and No. 2 overall SuperDraft pick a year later. Then 2018 MLS Cup winner with Atlanta United, followed by U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup trophies and an MLS Best XI nod in his first year as a starter in 2019. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Ranking college basketball's top 2021 transfers: North Carolina lands Marquette big man Dawson Garcia CBSSports.com The former four-star prospect chose UNC over Arizona, Illinois and Marquette after going through the NBA's pre-draft process. His commitment gives the Tar Heels a second incoming transfer in the front court as former Oklahoma forward Brady Manek is also ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Eloy Jimenez says he is '200 percent' healthy after pectoral injury, near return to Chicago White Sox ESPN Jimenez was injured while attempting to catch a home run ball over the outfield wall in a spring game and had surgery shortly after. His return is on the early side of his original prognosis. "They ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB Draft preview, 2021: When it comes to pitching, NJ boasts top-flight talent nj.com Led by NJ.com Pitcher of the Year Chase Petty, this could be a big year for New Jersey high school pitchers being selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Scheduled to begin Sunday night in Denver as part of MLB's all-star festivities, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve plan to skip All-Star Game ESPN Both players were selected to the American League squad as reserves. The first-place Astros will still be represented in the game by outfielder Michael Brantley, who also is a reserve. Correa, who leads ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN COVID-19 outbreak in Tyson Fury camp jeopardizing fight vs. Deontay Wilder, sources say ESPN There's a COVID-19 outbreak in Tyson Fury's camp, which will inevitably cause his July 24 heavyweight championship fight against Deontay Wilder to be postponed, sources told ESPN on Thursday. No official determination has yet been made on whether the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Demetris Robertson Commits to Auburn Sports Illustrated Former Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson has committed to play his final season of college football with the Auburn Tigers. In a statement he released on social media Thursday he said the following: "Thank you Georgia Football from the bottom of my ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Spectators barred from Tokyo Olympics venues amid Japan's COVID-19 state of emergency ESPN The ban was announced by the International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers, reducing the games to a made-for-TV event. Although widely expected, the move marked a sharp turnabout from just weeks earlier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Big Ten Daily: Michigan Basketball to Participate in Jumpman Invitational Sports Illustrated The Michigan men's and women's basketball programs will compete in the inaugural Jumpman Invitational on Dec. 20-21, 2022, Rutgers basketball players Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr. will return to the program and Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu completed a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Wimbledon 2021 men's semifinals - Does Denis Shapovalov have a chance against Novak Djokovic? ESPN Novak Djokovic has been the heavy favorite to win it all at Wimbledon. And heading into the men's semifinals (Friday, 8 a.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN App), he is on the cusp of his 20th career Grand Slam singles title. Can first-time Slam semifinalist Denis ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona's Lionel Messi to Man City, PSG would be financial doping - La Liga's Tebas ESPN The Argentina international's last contract was worth over €500 million over four years, including signing-on fees, bonuses and his weekly salary. Tebas says Messi must take a hit to remain at Camp Nou. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers looking to move up to No. 1 in the draft? What would it cost? Would it be worth it? cleveland.com If the Cavs moved into the top spot, it would be for Cade Cunningham, the supersized do-it-all playmaker with two-way potential. But staying at No. 3 and selecting either Green or Mobley (or Jalen Suggs) is a heck of a consolation prize. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Green noticed 'habits needed to change' when he joined Sixers NBC Sports "Not saying we didn't respect Atlanta, but I think we expected to just win — skipping steps and thinking it was going to happen, and not actually trying to make it happen. … We thought we were the better team, and I think a lot of people out there could argue the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Dutch dreams: 3x3 Olympic basketball team eyes Tokyo gold The Washington Post The fast-paced, half-court 3x3 is an Olympic sport for the first time and presents traditionally overlooked hoops countries — Japan, Poland and the Netherlands among them — with opportunities for medals. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated How Texans Could Surprise In 'Dollar Movie' NFL Season Sports Illustrated Most headlines of late have been predicting nothing short of doom and gloom for the 2021 Houston Texans, however, Adam Rank of NFL.com opted to steer clear of this well-worn storyline. Despite ranking Houston's ability in the 'competitive urgency index' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Kyle Shanahan reveals just how close the 49ers were to trading for Matthew Stafford Sporting News 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said as much in a recent podcast with Rams head coach Sean McVay and NFL insider Peter Schrager. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees are digging Tim Locastro, their new speedy ball of energy nj.com SEATTLE — Sometimes the little baseball trades make the biggest impact. Nobody looked at the Yankees' deals for Luke Voit and Gio Urshela as steals when they occurred six days apart in the summer of 2018. Look at 'em now. Outfielder Tim Locastro ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Why Addition of Catcher Tyler McManus is a Huge Get for LSU Baseball Sports Illustrated Jay Johnson made waves in his first week as LSU's baseball coach by luring in freshman transfer Jacob Berry from Arizona. It's a move that will immediately improve the Tigers' offense and on Tuesday, the purple and gold received more good news via the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Patrick Mahomes: With toe 'feeling great,' Chiefs ready to 'make a run at it and win the Super Bowl' NFL.com The toe injury that ruffled Patrick Mahomes' postseason run is well in the rearview as we await Kansas City Chiefs training camp later this month. After undergoing toe surgery, Mahomes participated in the Chiefs' offseason program, indicating he was on track ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ash Barty beats Angelique Kerber to reach Wimbledon women's final vs. Karolina Pliskova ESPN LONDON -- It might have been difficult for Ash Barty to imagine that a trip to her first Wimbledon final was just around the corner when she stopped playing at last month's French Open because of an injured hip. Or even when she was two points from being ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Problem-fixing Mourinho looking to revive Roma and career USA TODAY A scooter-riding, problem-fixing, smiling and joking José Mourinho. Some things have changed and some things remain very much the same. At his first news conference as Roma coach on Thursday, Mourinho's steely determination and prickly nature ... Flag as irrelevant
	Amazin' Avenue Searching for starting pitchers for the Mets on the trade market Amazin' Avenue And while their offense has proven capable of coming through late in games, the team is in first primarily because of its pitching, as the Mets' lineup has the second lowest number of runs scored per game in all of baseball. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleeding Green Nation Eagles News: "Laundry list of concerns emerged" from Jalen Reagor's rookie season Bleeding Green Nation Brandon Lee Gowton and RJ Ochoa talked about the most devastating losses that the Cowboys and Eagles have experienced against each of the division rivals. Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post D'Angelo: No limit to NIL deals awaiting college athletes, from Master P's son to D'Eriq King Palm Beach Post Everything from brand sponsorships to paid appearances at the local sports bar (or fireworks store) to the newest TikTok sensations finding themselves on a billboard in Times Square to monetizing off your passion for artwork or dogs or sweet tea. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Scripps National Spelling Bee 2021: How to watch, live stream, TV info, rules, finalists USA TODAY Eleven students will compete in the 93rd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Orlando, Florida, to take home the coveted Scripps Cup Thursday night. The competition has been a feat of orthographic endurance for decades, giving each student a chance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Why isn't Jacob deGrom pitching in the 2021 All-Star Game? Mets ace gives reasons for absence Sporting News "Big Jake" will be a big loss for this year's All-Star Game. Jacob deGrom, two-time Cy Young winner and de facto best pitcher in Major League Baseball, won't be pitching (or, more tragically, hitting) in this year's All-Star Game, much to the chagrin of baseball ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Vestavia Hills' Ethan Strand selected Gatorade state boys track and field Player of the Year al.com "He demonstrated leadership in a way that was really remarkable this season, putting his teammates above himself. In terms of training and performance, this was the best balancing act of his career and we're awfully proud of what he's accomplished.". Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin What's the deal with Kyle Kuzma? Deadspin I remember Kyle Kuzma's rookie season. The Nets' 27th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft (he was then dealt to the Lakers in the D'Angelo Russel trade) burst onto the scene averaging over 16 points per game with 45/37/71 splits. While he wasn't being put in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ACC NC State's Butler Leads All-ACC Baseball Academic Team The ACC GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – NC State outfielder Jonny Butler has been recognized as the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year and leads the sport's All-ACC Academic Team announced on Thursday. Butler emerged ... Flag as irrelevant
	UKAthletics Devin Booker Wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award UKAthletics NEW YORK – In the midst of his first run to the NBA Finals, former Kentucky men's basketball player Devin Booker was named the recipient of the 2021 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award on Wednesday. Booker was selected as this year's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Draft: Cade Cunningham Not A Lock For Top Pick? Sports Illustrated Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham was a freshman sensation in college last season, winning Big 12 Player of the Year before entering the 2021 NBA Draft. Over the past few months, nearly every draft analyst and scout around the world has pinned ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football: Results from the FSGA Experts league, plus the case for Zero-RB even in a 14-team league CBSSports.com How does a 14-team league change your approach to a Fantasy Football draft? 12 teams is the most common league set up, and the Fantasy Football Today team has been doing mostly 12-teamers every week -- you can see Jamey Eisenberg's latest ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Pro golfer Angel Cabrera sentenced to prison time on charges of assault in Argentina CBSSports.com Cabrera, a two-time major champion who won the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont and the 2009 Masters, was convicted on charges he assaulted, threatened and harassed Cecilia Torres Mana between 2016 and 2018. He ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Justin Herbert Set To Lead More Explosive Los Angeles Chargers Offense Forbes Justin Herbert's remarkable rookie year was one of the stories of the 2020 NFL season, as the sixth overall pick of the Los Angeles Chargers cast off pre-draft doubts to emerge as arguably the top quarterback from an extremely talented draft class. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports History gives Flyers reason for optimism despite 2022 Cup odds NBC Sports NBC Sports betting partner PointsBet has listed the Flyers with the 16th-best odds to win the Cup in 2022 at +3300 ($10 bet to win $330). So in a 32-team league, the Flyers are exactly at the halfway mark. Flag as irrelevant
	Sounder At Heart Major Link Soccer: England reaches Euro 2020 final Sounder At Heart It's been 55 years since England was in a major cup final but they are and they are hosting. By Jacob Landsberg@jhlands Jul 8, 2021, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Beal excited for what playing in Olympics could do for his legacy NBC Sports Beal is well-aware of all of that, as he explained to NBC Sports Washington's Chris Miller in an interview ahead of the Summer Olympics. "I think I kind of know [what it would ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rafael Nadal to return to competition in Washington with debut at Citi Open ESPN The Citi Open announced Thursday that the 20-time Grand Slam champion is in the field for the July 31 to Aug. 8 event that serves as a US Open tuneup. RAFA'S ROAD ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Ohtani hits milestone 32nd homer, Angels edge Red Sox 5-4 The Seattle Times ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani fouled a 2-2 pitch off his ankle in the fifth inning. He fouled the next pitch off his leg, just above his knee. The Los Angeles Angels slugger shook off the pain, stepped back in and immediately hit a 433-foot homer that ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Kettering street 'renamed' in tribute to Gareth Southgate BBC News The Wembley win sent them into the Euro 2020 final, the first major men's final the country has reached for 55 years. In a tweet, vicar Reverend Richard Coles said "Kettering ... Flag as irrelevant
	Posting and Toasting Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin dish on their experiences with Team USA Select Team so far Posting and Toasting Toppin also spoke about what he's been working on, as well as a glimpse into how things went for him and some of the other Knicks after New York was bounced from the playoffs by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round:. Flag as irrelevant
	Underdog Dynasty Former West Virginia QB Austin Kendall lands at Louisiana Tech Underdog Dynasty The quarterback room in Ruston becomes a little more crowded as former Oklahoma and West Virginia signal-caller Austin Kendall will transfer to Lousiana Tech. As first reported by Bleed Tech Blue's Ben Carlisle, the former four-star recruit will suit up for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Aguilar's 3-run HR in 9th sends Marlins past Dodgers 9-6 The Washington Post MIAMI — Jesús Aguilar hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 Wednesday night. Aguilar drove the sinker from Dodgers reliever Edwin Uceta (0-3) over the wall in left for his 14th ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lenoir Rhyne College Athletics Linklater and Moffat Named CoSIDA Academic All-District Lenoir Rhyne College Athletics The At-Large team recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined perforamnces in athletic competition and in the classroom in the sports of lacrosse, swimming, volleyball, golf, wrestling and tennis. Flag as irrelevant
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