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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 1, 2021
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	ESPN Mississippi State throws combined one-hitter against Vanderbilt to win first College World Series title ESPN OMAHA, Neb. -- Mississippi State's first national championship had been building since 1985, when "Thunder and Lightning" -- Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro -- were the stars on what's known as the best team to not win a College World Series. The 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Washington Nationals' Trea Turner becomes first player to hit for cycle on birthday in modern era ESPN The speedy shortstop became the fifth player in major league history with three cycles, joining Adrian Beltre, Babe Herman, Bob Meusel and John Reilly, according to research by Elias Sports Bureau. "I' ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Phoenix Suns finish off LA Clippers in 6, advance to first NBA Finals since 1993 ESPN LOS ANGELES -- With the building he called home for six seasons of his 16-year career going berserk after a 10-0 run by the LA Clippers, Chris Paul went on an 8-0 run of his own to simultaneously silence the crowd and begin to cast off the playoff demons ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com WR John Taylor, LB Patrick Willis to be inducted into 49ers Hall of Fame NFL.com "John and Patrick represent two generations of 49ers excellence," 49ers CEO Jed York said in a statement. "They are both members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade teams, which speaks to how impactful they were on the field. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Albies hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves blast Mets 20-2 ESPN ATLANTA -- — Ozzie Albies drove in seven runs with five hits, including two home runs, and the Atlanta Braves battered the New York Mets 20-2 on Wednesday night for a strong finish to a disappointing month. The Braves (38-41) were 13-15 in June. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Alabama's Joshua Primo, projected first-round pick, opts to stay in NBA draft ESPN Projected first-round pick Joshua Primo has elected to keep his name in the 2021 NBA draft, hiring an agent and forgoing his remaining eligibility at Alabama, he told ESPN on Wednesday. "Going into this draft, it was a test-the-waters situation, but as time ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Grandal hits 2 of White Sox 6 HRs to rip Twins 13-3 ESPN Rookie Andrew Vaughn smacked a two-run homer and had three RBI. Gavin Sheets hit his first career home run in his second game as Chicago won its third straight. José Abreu and Brian Goodwin added ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays ESPN The speedy shortstop became the fifth player in major league history with three cycles, joining Adrian Beltre, Babe Herman, Bob Meusel and John Reilly, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He also scored four ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bassitt cruises to 9th straight win as A's top Rangers 3-1 ESPN OAKLAND, Calif. -- — Chris Bassitt pitched three-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win his ninth straight decision and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Wednesday night. Frank Schwindel hit his first career homer in his A's debut after ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Moore hits 3-run HR in 10th, Mariners beat Blue Jays 9-7 ESPN Seattle held leads of 4-1 and 6-4 but still needed extra innings. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. tied it at 6 in the eighth with a leadoff homer, Toronto's first hit since Gurriel had an RBI single in the fifth inning. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rick Carlisle brings 'championship pedigree' to 'win-now' Indiana Pacers, GM says ESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Rick Carlisle chose the Indiana Pacers for many reasons. He enjoyed his first two stints here, already had strong relationships with team owner Herb Simon and president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard and thought the roster was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN No structural damage to left knee of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources say ESPN ATLANTA -- There is no structural damage to Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee after his awkward landing during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Los Angeles Lakers finalizing deal to hire David Fizdale as assistant, sources say ESPN Fizdale had been pursued for several lead assistant openings this offseason and will now join Frank Vogel's staff with the Lakers. He accepted the Lakers position over a more lucrative offer from the Indiana Pacers, a source ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Restraining order filed against Trevor Bauer contains graphic allegations of physical, sexual assault USA TODAY A 27-year-old woman filed a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Trevor Bauer this week, alleging the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher hit and choked her without her consent during two sexual encounters at his home in Pasadena, California. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times College Athletes Cash In as Generations of Rules Fade Under Pressure The New York Times Thursday brings a seismic shift for college sports: eased N.C.A.A. policies and new laws to let players make money off their fame. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY The stars are all out: How injuries to some of the top NBA players are impacting the playoffs USA TODAY Not Atlanta's Trae Young. No, not Giannis Antetokounmpo, too. And not Denver's Jamal Murray, Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving and James ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Lane Johnson: Eagles are going to 'come out swinging' after disappointing 2020 season NFL.com The Eagles aren't exactly expected to roll through the NFL on the way to a title in 2021. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, how are the Eagles expected to perform? Well, it depends on who you ask. Eagles tackle Lane Johnson believes his team is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 49ers announce new red alternate throwback jerseys for 2021 to honor their 75th season in NFL CBSSports.com San Francisco wore these jerseys for the NFL's 75th anniversary season in 1994, when they defeated the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. Now, the 49ers are bringing them back to celebrate the franchise's 75th season. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Ohtani flops, exits early in Yankee Stadium pitching debut USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's debut on the Yankee Stadium mound sure didn't last long. Babe Ruth, he was not. At least on this night. The two-way phenom got only two outs Wednesday for the Los Angeles Angels during his highly anticipated first ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver As Speculation Grows On Possible Denver Broncos Sale, Who'd Buy Them? CBS Denver "Definitely Peyton Manning. Definitely Peyton," said sports fans Avery Turner and Aiden Sims as they emerged from the Rockies game at Coors Field. "Elway," said fan Mark Jones. "He's got money. There's backing. People like him.". Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Portland Thorns' Olivia Moultrie, 15, becomes youngest NWSL player ever ESPN Olivia Moultrie, 15, has signed a three-year deal with the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League, the club announced on Wednesday. With the deal complete, Moultrie now becomes the youngest player ever to sign with an NWSL side. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ohio State Buckeyes land No. 50 overall recruit Terrance Brooks out of Texas ESPN Ohio State has had a lot of success recruiting in the state of Texas under football coach Ryan Day and that continued on Wednesday when ESPN 300 cornerback Terrance Brooks committed to the Buckeyes. Brooks is the No. 50-ranked recruit overall, a 6-foot ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN On cusp of major roster changes, Arizona Coyotes turn to Andre Tourigny as coach, source says ESPN GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes are hiring veteran NHL assistant and junior coach Andre Tourigny as head coach, as the franchise looks to rebuild around a young core. The team's decision was first reported by AZ Coyotes Insider and confirmed by ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Los Angeles Dodgers transfer Corey Seager to 60-day injured list ESPN The move made room for right-hander Bobby Wahl on the 40-man roster. Seager fractured his right wrist on May 15 against Washington and has missed 40 games since going on the IL the next ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Police find and arrest spectator who caused mass Tour de France crash Cyclingnews.com After appealing for witnesses, the person has been identified, found, and is now in police custody in Landerneau, according to RTL. According to Reuters, she turned herself in. The 30-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Fired Mets GM Jared Porter suspended by MLB through 2022 season The Boston Globe By The Associated PressUpdated June 30, 2021, 6:24 p.m.. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Highly regarded wide receiver Talyn Shettron flips commitment from Oklahoma to Oklahoma State ESPN Oklahoma State flipped ESPN 300 wide receiver Talyn Shettron from Oklahoma on Wednesday. Shettron is the No. 17-ranked recruit overall, so it's a significant flip for the Cowboys. He's a 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver out of Edmond Santa Fe High School in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Jhoulys Chacin cherishes 10 years in MLB now back with Rockies: "It's even more special" The Denver Post Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jhoulys Chacin works against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Denver. By Kyle Fredrickson | kfredrickson@denverpost ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Knicks emerging as prime-time destination for stars New York Post It wasn't just 2019 when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving blew off the Knicks without a meeting. Kemba Walker of The Bronx didn't want one either. Kawhi Leonard barely had the Knicks on his radar, though would've sat down with ex-president Steve Mills as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Latest Zach Ertz Trade Rumors Based Only on What Eagles Broadcaster Read Weeks ago Sports Illustrated Let's get right to today's headlines. Eagles tight end Zach Ertz may well eventually be traded to the Buffalo Bills. But the report today by newyorkupstate.com that accurately quotes Eagles play-by-play broadcaster Merrill Reese as saying the teams are very ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Mailbag: How Many Super Bowls Would Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady Have on Each Other's Teams Sports Illustrated Which legendary quarterback would have had the better career if they'd been drafted by their counterpart's team? Plus, the Jaguars' odds, Trey Lance's ceiling, the best concerts and hot wings, and more. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN New York Mets reliever Dellin Betances to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery ESPN Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Betances "has been playing with some shoulder pain." Betances had a 19.24 ERA with two minor league teams in his rehabilitation assignments. Editor's Picks ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Cardinals beat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 STLtoday.com St. Louis starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim returns, winning for the first time in 11 starts, pitching five solid inning, including hitting a 2 RBI double, helping the Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamonds 7-4. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lsksrivan@post-dispatch.com ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Wimbledon 2021 - Andy Murray wills himself in five-set thriller ESPN It's a word that epitomizes Murray's storied career, the kind of never-say-die attitude that brought him three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and the No. 1 ranking. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN What's next for Serena Williams after devastating Wimbledon exit? ESPN She waved to the Centre Court crowd, with her hand over her heart, as they showered her with a loud standing ovation. Her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, said in a text Wednesday morning to ESPN's Chris McKendry, "Apparently the injury is at the top of her ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola switches allegiance from United States to Canada ESPN "I'm really excited to represent Canada at the international level," Ayo Akinola said in a statement Wednesday released by the Canadian Soccer Association. "It's a very exciting time for the country with all the quality that's on the roster. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews says why he missed NHL season, plans to play ESPN In a video announcing his return to the team on Wednesday, the team captain said: "Honestly, I haven't taken this much time off the ice probably ever, since I was a kid at least, so it's definitely nice to be back in Chicago, see some of the guys again, and slowly ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Depleted Sparks can't keep pace with Las Vegas Aces in loss Los Angeles Times The Las Vegas Aces, with their top-ranked offense, found little resistance against the depleted Sparks in a 99-75 victory at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Reigning MVP A'ja Wilson (17 points, 10 rebounds) and 6-foot-8 Australian Olympian Liz ... Flag as irrelevant
	Over The Monster Red Sox 6, Royals 2: Celebrating the halfway point with win number 50 Over The Monster Both sides got early home runs, and pitching with the lead Martín Pérez wanted to at least make it through an official game. Thanks to great defense from Kiké Hernández and three big double plays, the Red Sox did hold the lead by the time the tarp came out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com ESPN ranks the Patriots' roster 18th in the NFL, expresses concerns about receivers Boston.com Advertisement: Tom Brady and the defending champion Buccaneers, meanwhile, were ranked No. 1 after returning their entire starting lineup. Linsey noted Brady's lackluster receivers in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Camden Chat Orioles strike early, clinch sweep of Astros with 5-2 victory Camden Chat The Orioles utilized a patient approach at the plate to score four runs in the first inning. A strong start by Matt Harvey and an impressive showing by the bullpen led to a 5-2 win. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Every Shot, and Second, Counts for Tampa Bay The New York Times TAMPA, Fla. — It was a cute idea, really it was. This notion that as the final seconds ticked off and play lingered in the neutral zone, the middle period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals would end, just end, with the score still tied but the Montreal Canadiens ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Chicago Sox 'pen gets Kopech back, but Bummer, Marshall hit IL NBC Sports Chicago The good news is that Michael Kopech is back in action, returned from an extended stay on the injured list after he strained his hamstring at the end of May. The bad news is that the White Sox lost two other pieces of their back-end mix, with both Aaron ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Nick Kyrgios Comes to Wimbledon to 'Chill Out' and Gets Hot Instead The New York Times "It's Wimbledon," he said before this Grand Slam tournament began. "It's the pinnacle of tennis. I'm going to get myself some strawberries and chill, hit some serves, hit some volleys, enjoy the grass and chill out.". Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com NCAA adopts interim policy allowing college athletes to profit from name, image, likeness NFL.com College athletes from all divisions and in all sports can now draw on their name recognition to create revenue from product endorsements, autographed memorabilia and all manner of other promotional opportunities. They'll be permitted to engage ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Messi's future up in the air as Barcelona contract ends USA TODAY But since then, Barcelona has a new coach in Ronald Koeman and a new president after the resignation of Josep Bartomeu, who was at odds with Messi. In came Joan Laporta ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Patriots News Blitz 6/30: Stephon Gilmore makes his feelings known Patriots.com you signed that contract, now play out that contract... if you want to talk fair, then give back some money for only playing partial seasons the past few years.. grow up buttercup! Michael A Delaney • 1 hour ago. I Should Add. Black Lives Matter. Well So Do ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Gwen Berry responds to critics of her flag protest: 'I never said I hated the country' USA TODAY When Gwen Berry stood on the podium to be recognized for her third-place finish in the hammer throw at the U.S. track and field Olympic Trials on June 26, she said she was shocked to hear The Star-Spangled Banner played. In response to the national ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The Blazers deserve every bit of criticism they're getting SB Nation Billups, with a single year of assistant coaching experience to his name, was given the job over Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon, who's spent the last seven years working under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio — learning from one of the greatest ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland Indians hit four solo home runs, but Tigers prevail, 9-4 cleveland.com The Indians hit four Wednesday night, but still lost to the Tigers, 9-4, in the first game of a seven-inning doubleheader at Progressive Field. Bobby Bradley homered twice with no one on base, while Jose Ramirez and Cesar Hernandez hit one each. Flag as irrelevant
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