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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 21, 2019
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	ESPN Pitino spurns Greek team, focused on NBA job ESPN Naismith Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino has turned down an offer to return as president and coach of Panathinaikos, the franchise he led to a Greek League championship this season, Pitino told ESPN on Friday. Pitino wants to return to a full-time pursuit of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Adbert Alzolay's impressive debut a sign Cubs have found first homegrown rotation piece in eight years CBSSports.com Cubs rookie Adbert Alzolay made his MLB debut Thursday night in Wrigley Field against the Mets and recorded the win (as mentioned in our Thursday roundup). He's a starting pitcher by trade, but his outing came in relief in a bit of a piggyback situation. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com NHL reveals home openers for 2019-20 season NHL.com The St. Louis Blues will begin defense of their Stanley Cup championship against the Washington Capitals at Enterprise Center on Oct. 2, the first night of the 2019-20 NHL season. There will be three other games that night: The Toronto Maple Leafs will host ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The NBA's Hot Stove Has Burned Down the League The New York Times Want more basketball in your inbox? Sign up for Marc Stein's weekly N.B.A. newsletter here. It was a night of trades and tears and a seemingly insatiable social media thirst for the sort of drama that the N.B.A. generates like no other league once its gyms go ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Damian Lillard is better than Marvin Bagley at basketball AND rap SB Nation The NBA offseason is by far the most entertaining of all professional sports. Thursday gave us one more reason why. Amid the NBA Draft hype Thursday, Sacramento Kings power forward Marvin Bagley III declared himself the best rapper in the league while ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Odell Beckham takes shot at Giants, says former team kept him from reaching his 'full potential' CBSSports.com After spending the first five years of his career in New York, it sure sounds like Odell Beckham is glad that he's not playing for the Giants anymore. During an interview with Complex that took place this week, Beckham took a not-so-subtle shot at the Giants, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Hard to make sense of Elton Brand's first NBA draft as Sixers' GM NBCSports.com CAMDEN, N.J. — It's tough to know what to make of Elton Brand's first draft as the Sixers' GM. An optimist may applaud his boldness in seeing a player he liked in Matisse Thybulle and doing what he needed to do to get that player. A pessimist may say that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Richmond Is at a Crossroads. Will Arthur Ashe Boulevard Point the Way? The New York Times RICHMOND, Va. — I wasn't ready. As a reporter, I had seen death at the hands of street gangs, and life in the hands of a surgeon placing a new heart into the chest of a 10-month-old boy. But nothing had ever made me feel like this. My arms grew hot, prickly. Flag as irrelevant
	Golf Channel Whan: ANA-ANWA plan a work in progress, co-existing again in 2020 Golf Channel CHASKA, Minn. – The ANA Inspiration will co-exist on the same week as the Augusta National Women's Amateur for at least one more year, LPGA commissioner Mike Whan said Friday. The ANA Inspiration will be played April 2-5 at Mission Hills in Rancho ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Here's what Byron Leftwich said he needs from Jameis Winston to make him a successful QB in 2019 CBSSports.com Byron Leftwich will be calling plays for the Buccaneers during the 2019 season. This is noteworthy because coach Bruce Arians, who spent nine years as an offensive coordinator in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis and is in his first year in Tampa Bay, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Formula 1 Friday Pace Analysis – France Formula 1 Ferrari offered hope Mercedes might not have it their own way this season with their speed in Canada. But while Circuit Paul Ricard boasts long straights like Montreal that allow the Prancing Horse to make the most of their commanding power unit, it has more ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJ.com MLB trade rumors: Nationals' Max Scherzer to Yankees? 'Whatever it takes' NJ.com Will he stay or will he go? That's the question the Washington Nationals are facing with ace Max Scherzer. And if the Nationals decide to dump the three-time Cy Young Award winner, would the New York Yankees be interested? It's no secret general manager ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 2019 NHL Draft: Six players the Capitals could take at No. 25 NBCSports.com The Capitals have the 25th pick in the first-round of the NHL Draft on Friday. While there has been much speculation that Washington could move up or down in the draft, they also must prepare for the possibility of keeping the pick and finding the best ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Why Major League Baseball Makes More Sense In Montreal Than Tampa Or Miami Forbes Citing Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, ESPN broke a story on Thursday about the Tampa Bay Rays receiving permission from Major League Baseball's executive council to explore a plan in which they would play home games in both the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Baltimore Ravens Roundup: 'Jack-of-all-trades' QB Trace McSorely excited for new role NBCSports.com The weekend is here and before you make plans, catch up on the latest Baltimore Ravens news. 1. QB Trace McSorely is excited for his "Jack-of-all-trades" role this upcoming season with the Ravens. Expect him to be returning punts like New Orleans' backup ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Sports Q: How would you grade the Celtics' draft choices? Boston.com Welcome to Boston.com's Sports Q, our daily conversation, initiated by you and moderated by Chad Finn, about a compelling topic in Boston sports. Here's how it works: You submit questions to Chad through Twitter, Facebook, and email. He'll pick one each ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heavy.com Sixers GM Fuels Kawhi Leonard Rumors With Cryptic Comments Heavy.com The Philadelphia 76ers are marketing geniuses, at least when it comes to creating catchphrases. First, it was "Trust the Process" and the motto turned into a rallying cry for an entire city. After Thursday night's NBA Draft, the new hit slogan has become "It'll ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Three-star 2020 linebacker, UW football legacy Carson Bruener verbally commits to Washington Seattle Times Mark Bruener got his Father's Day gift a few days late. On Monday, the former University of Washington tight end's son — 2020 three-star Redmond High School linebacker Carson Bruener — finally earned a UW offer. It took him less than a week to verbally ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 2019 NHL draft profile: Victor Soderstrom may be the Flyers' pick at No. 11 NBCSports.com The 2019 NHL entry draft is Friday and Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia. General manager Chuck Fletcher, assistant general manager Brent Flahr and the Flyers hold the 11th overall pick and eight selections in total (see story). "This draft's a little ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Two city workers on leave for brawl at youth baseball game New York Post A pair of Denver municipal employees have been benched for their alleged involvement in an ugly, bench-clearing brawl at a youth baseball game, officials said. The two Denver Public Works employees were placed on investigatory leave Thursday in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Sabres to open season on road for first time since 2013, meet Devils in home opener Buffalo News The Sabres open their season Oct. 3 in Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins (Getty Images). By Mike Harrington|Published June 21, 2019 |Updated Less than a minute ago. Share; Tweet; EMAIL. VANCOUVER -- The first two games of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US Soccer agrees to mediation with women's team over pay, gender discrimination -WSJ Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached a tentative agreement for mediation with the women's national team to resolve complaints in a lawsuit over equal pay with the men's team, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Which College Had the Most Players Selected in the First Round of the NBA Draft? Sports Illustrated Duke, North Carolina and Kentucky had the most players selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft with each school sending three draftees to the pros in the first 30 picks. Three Blue Devils were drafted on Thursday night, with the Pelicans taking Zion ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Trade Grades: Suns Send Jarrett Culver to Wolves in Head-Scratching Deal Sports Illustrated The Suns started NBA draft night by clearing cap room, but it wouldn't be their biggest move of the night, shipping the No. 6 pick to the Timberwolves in a surprising deal. By Rob Mahoney. June 20, 2019. The Phoenix Suns were the most active team in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate A childhood Celtics fan, LSU's Tremont Waters hits Boston with message for doubters: 'I belong here' The Advocate As expected, Tremont Waters wasn't a first-round pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. LSU's All-Southeastern Conference point guard didn't even go in the first 50 selections. Yet, he got the next-best thing just after midnight on the East Coast when his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald How a simple message — 'Let's run the play' — led the Marlins to an extra-innings win Miami Herald The Miami Marlins' infield huddled together near the pitcher's mound at Busch Stadium in the 11th inning on Thursday as they waited for play to resume as umpires reviewed a play at home plate. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, pinch-running for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Ashleigh Barty sorry she had to reject Andy Murray's Wimbledon offer The Guardian 'It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make' • Australian speaking after beating Venus Williams. Press Association. Fri 21 Jun 2019 16.16 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. Ashleigh Barty stretches for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Lasith Malinga proves he is still Sri Lanka's master of the round-arm fling The Guardian The 35-year-old bowler, dismissed as a brash interloper, cast as a mercenary and gadabout, inspired his listing team to an unexpected Cricket World Cup victory over England. Barney Ronay at Headingley. @barneyronay. Fri 21 Jun 2019 15.57 EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Hurricanes to host Canadiens in 2019-2020 season opener Raleigh News & Observer The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Montreal Canadiens in their 2019-2020 season opener, the NHL announced Friday. The Canes, coming off an Eastern Conference finals appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs, will face the Canadiens at PNC Arena on ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Steph Curry's new sneakers drop today — Here's where to buy them SFGate As announced Monday, Steph Curry's latest shoe from Under Armour was released today. Getting your hands on the newest sneakers can often prove a challenge, but if you're looking to buy the Curry 6 Roaracle Colorways, we've got your back—or feet, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Green putts her way to the lead at Women's PGA AZCentral.com CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Hannah Green of Australia got just about everything wrong in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship except what mattered: Her score. Green didn't have wet weather gear when she teed off Thursday at Hazeltine as it started to rain ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Andy Murray's Queen's doubles quarter-final halted because of bad light BBC Sport Andy Murray will return on Saturday to complete his doubles quarter-final at Queen's Club after his second comeback match was halted because of bad light. Murray and Spanish partner Feliciano Lopez led British duo Dan Evans and Ken Skupski 6-4 4-5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCBD LIVE UPDATES: Red Raiders facing Michigan in CWS KCBD Provided by Texas Tech Athletics. OMAHA, Neb. – No. 8 Texas Tech baseball gears up for a showdown against Michigan at 1 p.m. on Friday in the national semifinals of the 2019 College World Series at T.D. Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. All of the final ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Maryland's Bruno Fernando drafted 34th overall, reportedly headed to Hawks SFGate For two years at Maryland, Bruno Fernando generated bursts of energy inside Xfinity Center, leading the Terrapins with his fire and skill. In doing so, he piqued the interest of NBA teams and many projections pegged Fernando as a first-round pick. Instead, he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Bettman loves technology in hockey, still lukewarm on Olympics CBC.ca 'I'm not a fan of disrupting our season,' commissioner says of league's participation. The Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 21, 2019 3:41 PM ET | Last Updated: in 19 hours. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman arrives at the 2019 NHL Awards 9 in Las Vegas on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Euan Walker one step from Open and Masters after reaching Amateur Championship final Telegraph.co.uk Scotland's Euan Walker is one step away from dream berths in The Open and The Masters after reaching Saturday's final of The Amateur Championship. However, if the 23-year-old is to land golf's version of the golden ticket he will not only have to overcome ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today World Cup 2019: India won't relax against Afghanistan, says Harbhajan Singh India Today India have been so far enjoying their World Cup 2019 journey as the three-time champions have remained unbeaten in the tournament to show why there were termed as the favourites to lift the World Cup trophy on July 14 at Lord's. The Men in Blue have ... Flag as irrelevant
	CyclingTips Story of the Day: Bernal extends Suisse lead with stage 7 victory CyclingTips Egan Bernal padded his GC lead at the Tour de Suisse with an emphatic mountaintop victory on Friday's stage 7. The 22-year-old Colombian crossed the line atop the St. Gotthard finishing climb 23 seconds ahead of Bahrain-Merida teammates Domenico ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Wizards' Hachimura 1st Japanese player drafted in NBA 1st Rd FOXSports.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Rui Hachimura became the first player from Japan to get chosen in the first round of the NBA draft, taken with the No. 9 overall pick by the rebuilding Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward averaged a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Syracuse.com NBA draft: After year off, Former Syracuse recruit Darius Bazley selected by Oklahoma City Syracuse.com The Black Team's Darius Bazley #55 in action against the White Team during the Jordan Brand Classic high school basketball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan). 0. By Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com. Syracuse, N.Y. ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Grant McCann: Hull City appoint Doncaster Rovers boss as head coach BBC Sport Hull City have appointed Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann as their new boss on a 12-month rolling deal. The Championship side had been without a manager since 8 June, with Nigel Adkins failing to agree a new contract. Northern Irishman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Cricket World Cup: New Zealand seek semifinal security against West Indies in Manchester Stuff.co.nz New Zealand are poised to confirm the World Cup as a four-horse race. The Black Caps are favoured to see off the West Indies in Manchester on Sunday (12.30am start NZ time) and should that result and other matches this weekend follow the form book, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Nova Scotia's Lindell Wigginton set to join Raptors for summer league: reports CBC.ca A day after being passed over in the NBA draft, Dartmouth's Lindell Wigginton is headed to the Toronto Raptors for summer league play, according to several reports. Wigginton, 21, retweeted one of the social media reports linking him to the Raptors. Flag as irrelevant
	Khaleej Times Australia will ace the pace against England, says Maxwell Khaleej Times England's extreme pace will suit Australia when the Ashes rivals clash in a mouth-watering World Cup contest at Lord's next week, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said. Jofra Archer, currently the tournament's joint leading wicket-taker, and Mark Wood have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo7 News Turner denies Queen to end 32-year drought for women jockeys at Royal Ascot Yahoo7 News Hayley Turner shared top billing with superstar Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot on Friday as she became only the second female jockey to ride a winner at the meeting. The 36-year-old Englishwoman -- who came out of retirement last year -- gave a terrific ride ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Raptors happy to grab Dewan Hernandez with 2nd-last pick of draft CBC.ca Having barely taken a breath after winning his first NBA championship last week, Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster was back to work scouting players ahead of Thursday's draft. "We asked Golden State [Warriors] how do you do this five years ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sport24 Striking Cameroon players offered extra AFCON bonus Sport24 Yaoundé - Striking Cameroon players will be offered an additional performance-related bonus at the Africa Cup of Nations, Sports Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi said on Friday. The players on Thursday refused to board a plane bound for the continent's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sport24 Mo'unga magic leads Crusaders past Highlanders Sport24 Cape Town - The Crusaders overwhelmed the Highlanders 38-14 Friday to storm into the Super Rugby semi-finals and reinforce their status as favourites for a third consecutive title. As it happened: Crusaders v Highlanders. The nine-time champions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Racing TV Daahyeh delivers for favourite-backers in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot Racing TV Daahyeh rewarded favourite-backers and gave David Egan a first Royal Ascot winner with victory in the Albany Stakes. Roger Varian's filly ran out an impressive scorer on her racecourse debut at Newmarket last month - and that form received a significant ... Flag as irrelevant
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