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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 22, 2019
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	ESPN Astros stunned in historic upset at sportsbooks ESPN For the second time in two weeks, the Houston Astros lost as historic favorites with Justin Verlander on the mound, helping sportsbooks to a profitable night Wednesday. Despite closing as +435 underdogs at Caesars Sportsbook and only managing two hits ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Nagy defends Bears' kicker competition amid criticism NFL.com With few holes to poke on Chicago's roster, much of the coverage around Bears camp this spring and summer has revolved around the kicker competition. That discourse quieted this week after the Bears cut Elliott Fry, essentially ceding the starting kicker job ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Royals allow four homers, stay cold at plate in 8-1 loss to Orioles FOXSports.com BALTIMORE — The Orioles tied a major league record by allowing their 258th home run this season but hit four of their own in an 8-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Anthony Santander and Renato Núñez hit back-to-back home runs ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post What Dexter Lawrence wants from scrutinized Giants defense New York Post CINCINNATI — One of Giants' the youngest players not only wants to see more from the team on defense — but he wants to hear more as well. "Just consistency, you know, coming out strong,'' rookie defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence said. "We kind of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Redskins roster hopefuls get an added boost on special teams NBCSports.com Deshazor Everett exited the Redskins locker room this week after another preseason practice under a brutal August sun. In brief small talk as the backup safety departed, a reporter casually mentioned special teams, that unglamorous part of NFL life that can ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Hunter Strickland explains the weight-room mishap that broke his nose NBCSports.com PITTSBURGH -- Hunter Strickland's face has been fixed. A small piece of tape still resides in the middle of his broken nose, but the good news is the break was clean. When he went to a local hospital for X-Rays, his nose was reset and clearance to pitch was ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Lions sign Damon 'Snacks' Harrison to one-year extension worth $11 million CBSSports.com Damon "Snacks" Harrison should be eating well over the next couple of years. The Detroit Lions signed Harrison to a one-year extension worth $11 million on Wednesday. The new deal gives Harrison the guaranteed money he was in search for, delivering ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Gabe Kapler gets in a quick pump at Fenway before Phillies complete sweep NBCSports.com The Phillies completed a quick two-game sweep of the Red Sox, and earlier in the day Gabe Kapler did pushups at Fenway Park. Did Kap hit chest too hard earlier in the week? Was he just trying to increase his heart rate? It's not the universally accepted form, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJ.com Yankees preparing top pitching prospect for big-league role NJ.com OAKLAND — Time to start the Deivi Garcia countdown. The Yankees made their boldest move yet with their top pitching prospect, putting Garcia into the bullpen at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the rest of the season, a move made official Wednesday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Cardinals agree to terms with wide receiver Michael Crabtree Sporting News The Cardinals are close to adding another veteran wide receiver alongside Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona has agreed to terms on a deal with Michael Crabtree, the Cardinals announced Wednesday. Refresh. Saints receiver Thomas gets record deal. Loading ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Cubs rule out Brandon Morrow for the rest of 2019, while Willson Contreras takes the next step in his rehab Chicago Tribune Closer Brandon Morrow's injury-plagued tenure with the Cubs appears to have come to a frustrating end. Morrow, who hasn't pitched since the last game of the first half in 2018, couldn't advance his latest rehab attempt past throwing batting practice because ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Sixers Talk: The guys are reunited and disagree on Joel Embiid's load management NBCSports.com Danny Pommells is back and he joins Paul Hudrick to talk Mike Scott being the gift that keeps on giving and Joel Embiid's load managment. • The biggest takeaways from Mike Scott's roundtable with the media. • Are you comfortable with Joel Embiid's not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Warriors star Steph Curry has fun playing pick-up basketball with kids NBCSports.com They say in order to be the best, you must compete against the best. If you go by that logic, the kids you're about to see may have a bright future -- they're competing against Steph Curry. Recent footage surfaced of a few kids playing a pickup game with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley of the Suns Devin Booker and the double team during open gym controversy Valley of the Suns Devin Booker has been making the rounds this summer with videos of him working on his game. His most recent clip has caused some unexpected controversy. If you haven't seen the video below of Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and current NBA free ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Preseason injuries, heat force No. 2 Alabama to take practice precautions Montgomery Advertiser TUSCALOOSA —Tuesday's preseason practice brought a rare but welcomed sight from Alabama's defensive line grouping, when all three of expected first-team linemen — senior end Raekwon Davis, freshman tackle D.J. Dale and junior end LaBryan Ray ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heavy.com Odell Beckham Issues Stern Warning to Rest of NFL [LOOK] Heavy.com Odell Beckham Jr. wants the rest of the NFL to know — there's no hiding from the Cleveland Browns this season. Cleveland's new star wide receiver took to Instagram on Wednesday to lay out a warning for the rest of the NFL that the hyped-fueled Browns' ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees ready for his preseason debut NewOrleansSaints.com Drew Brees understands the why, and he's fine with it. His snaps in preseason games have diminished over the years, and the reasoning behind the dip is logical for Brees and the New Orleans Saints. So, with Saturday's third preseason game, against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Coco Gauff Heads Into US Open With Momentum After Beating World No. 2 Ash Barty Forbes Coco Gauff will head into the US Open with some momentum on her side. Playing her first match since a magical run to the fourth round of Wimbledon last month, the 15-year-old tennis sensation beat world No. 2 Ash Barty, 6-4, 2-6, 10-8 in an exhibition at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Winona Daily News Minnesota Wild: Bill Guerin tabbed to be new GM Winona Daily News MINNEAPOLIS — After an extensive search over the past month, the Minnesota Wild officially named Bill Guerin general manager of the franchise on Wednesday. "I am thrilled to announce we have hired Bill Guerin," owner Craig Leipold said in a team ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bicycling How to Watch the Colorado Classic, the First American Women's-Only Stage Race on the UCI Calendar Bicycling As one of the few UCI-registered stage races in the U.S., the Colorado Classic showcases a talented field with a combination of high-altitude climbing and fast-paced downtown circuits. A relatively new addition to the calendar, the race launched in 2017 as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Rockies Lose Pitcher Jon Gray For Season With Foot Fracture CBS Denver PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies on Wednesday placed starting pitcher Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list because of a left foot fracture, ending his season. The 27-year-old Gray is 11-8 with a 3.84 ERA this season. DENVER, CO – AUGUST 16: Jon ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB.com Strickland 'knocked out by a bar' in gym mishap MLB.com PITTSBURGH -- When the barbell dropped and struck his face Tuesday, it took Hunter Strickland a minute to gain clarity on what just happened. "I had no idea. I mean, I didn't know what happened," Strickland said Wednesday. "Obviously, it hit me pretty good ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 'Definitely excited, a little bit nervous': Vancouver golfer set for record-breaking debut at 12 years of age CBC.ca When eighth graders across the country return to school from summer break with tales of adventure to share, Vancouver's Michelle Liu will have a story to top them all. Liu is making her debut at Canada's national women's golf tournament in Aurora, Ont., ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Marlon Pack: Cardiff City midfielder facing two months out with leg injury BBC Sport Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock fears that midfielder Marlon Pack could be out for up to two months. The 28-year-old was a key signing from Bristol City on transfer deadline day. He was forced off during the first half of Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Reading with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newshub Tokyo Olympics 2020: Four released from Super Rugby to join All Blacks Sevens Newshub Super Rugby teams have released four rising New Zealand backs to join the All Blacks Sevens squad in pursuit of a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Caleb Clarke (Blues), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs), Salesi Rayasi (Hurricanes) and Scott Gregory ... Flag as irrelevant
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