Google Alert - Sports

	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 24, 2020
	NEWS
	ESPN Adam Silver dishes on NBA Cup, games in Paris ESPN PARIS, France -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Friday shed light on his aspiration to create an NBA Cup to run through November and December. The idea was first floated in 2016 but has gained traction in recent months with a proposal to cut the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 49ers' end zone at Super Bowl 54 will be painted red with saloon font NBCSports.com It's a tradition. During the playoffs, the 49ers paint the end zone red at Levi's Stadium as opposed to keeping the green grass color that is used during the regular season. Good news for fans who love this idea, the concept will continue for Super Bowl LIV. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA All-Star Game 2020: Predicting Captains, Starting Lineups Under Draft Format Bleacher Report Before the NBA breezes through the Windy City for its annual All-Star Weekend, it must first assemble the rosters of the world's greatest pickup game. That process begins in earnest Thursday. That's when the Association will announce which of its biggest and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Chiefs HC Andy Reid 'Proud' of Doug Pederson for Eagles' Super Bowl Win Bleacher Report Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is headed back to the Super Bowl 15 seasons after leading the Philadelphia Eagles there. The Eagles and Reid parted ways after the 2012 season, but Reid said on SportsRadio 94WIP (h/t John Clark of NBC Sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Pelicans' Zion Williamson feeling fine after debut, Alvin Gentry says ESPN METAIRIE, La. -- It was business as usual for the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The team went through a normal practice the day after Wednesday's 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs as they prepped for a Friday showdown against the Denver ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Julian Gressel out to prove production in Atlanta was no fluke in first season with DC United MLSsoccer.com SPRINGFIELD, Va. — If you were going to minimize D.C. United's move to seize upon Julian Gressel's contract impasse with Atlanta United and trade for the talented provider, you might do so by suggesting Gressel's production rate owed partly to his ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Clemens and Bonds belong in the Hall . . . and other baseball thoughts The Boston Globe To paraphrase late Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when dealing with a famous case on what constituted the obscene: When it comes to what's a Baseball Hall of Famer, I know it when I see it. I know that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens belong in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Illinois' Alan Griffin suspended 2 games for stepping on opponent ESPN Illinois guard Alan Griffin was suspended for two games and reprimanded for stepping on the chest of Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic during Tuesday's game, the Big Ten announced. "After a thoughtful and thorough review of this incident, we are all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Learning from Tom Brady Helps Super Bowl Preparation Bleacher Report Jimmy Garoppolo is preparing for his first Super Bowl as a starter as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs, but his experience with the New England Patriots could help him in the upcoming title game. The quarterback explained Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Long Lines at Pro Bowl to Get Jackson's Autograph, Picture The New York Times LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview when his sister jumped in with a desperate request. "You have to help mom," she said. Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Cincinnati Bengals hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft; what do they think of Joe Burrow? The Advocate MOBILE, Ala. — The keepers of the NFL's No. 1 overall pick whistled and hollered, carrying on the all-star game practice without the quarterback expected to join their franchise. No, Joe Burrow did not attend the Senior Bowl. LSU's Heisman Trophy winner ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Warriors send Jacob Evans down to G League in order to regain rhythm NBCSports.com SAN FRANCISCO -- Jacob Evans has held out hope for improvement for much of the season. For the time being, he'll try to reach the goal in the G League. The Warriors guard's latest odyssey to Santa Cruz is expected to last until Sunday, providing Evans an ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sharks owner gives GM Doug Wilson vote of confidence ESPN SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sharks owner Hasso Plattner gave general manager Doug Wilson a vote of confidence Thursday with his team mired in 13th place in the Western Conference. Plattner said the entire organization is disappointed in the performance so far ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Tiger Woods score: First round of 2020 has him in contention at Farmers Insurance Open CBSSports.com Tiger Woods may not be on the first page of the leaderboard, but he's looking like a contender to win the 2020 Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines after shooting a 3-under 69 in the first round. Woods played the North Course on Thursday, along with Jon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Recruiting: Notre Dame Hitting California And Florida Sports Illustrated Friday marked the first day college coaches could go recruit again. Notre Dame assistants hit the road, with Florida and California being two prime areas the Irish wanted to evaluate. What does this mean for a team that all but finished its 2020 recruiting class? Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com USC vs. Oregon odds, line: 2020 college basketball picks, predictions Jan. 23 predictions from proven model CBSSports.com The No. 12 Oregon Ducks will take on the Southern California Trojans at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon is 15-4 overall and 10-0 at home, while USC is 15-3 overall and 4-1 on the road. The Trojans have won nine of their past 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Raiders sign CB Nevin Lawson to 1-year extension NFL.com The Las Vegas Raiders are hanging on to corner Nevin Lawson for another season. The team announced it signed the 28-year-old corner to a one-year extension. He was set to be a free agent in March. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the pact is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Premier League Table: Week 24 2020 Standings, Results and Week 25 Fixtures Bleacher Report Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Thursday at Molineux to restore their 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Captain Jordan Henderson headed the Reds in front after just eight minutes from a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Centre Daily Times Breaking down each bout of Friday's Penn State-Nebraska wrestling match Centre Daily Times The No. 2 Penn State wrestling team will be in for a challenge when it heads on the road to face No. 7 Nebraska at 7 p.m. Friday. While the team rankings favor the Nittany Lions, a look up and down the lineups reveals a close matchup at almost every weight ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Wenyen Gabriel excited for opportunity with Portland Trail Blazers oregonlive.com Wenyen Gabriel's hands began to sweat when he heard that Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton wanted to speak with him privately. Gabriel had gone undrafted after two seasons at the University of Kentucky before signing a two-way contract with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Maya Moore to skip another WNBA season while trying to help free a man from prison Seattle Times Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore is skipping a second straight season of professional basketball, plus the 2020 Olympics, in favor of her interest in criminal justice reform and, in particular, her efforts to help free a man from prison. That man, Jonathan ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Browns' Kevin Stefanski to meet with Odell Beckham NFL.com New Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski will have his first sit-down meeting with Odell Beckham Jr. today. The coach said Wednesday he plans to meet the star receiver Thursday after Beckham gets his post-operation checkup with team trainers. Flag as irrelevant
	DesMoinesRegister.com Peterson: Auburn's Bruce Pearl calls Tyrese Haliburton nation's best passing point guard DesMoinesRegister.com AMES, Ia. -— Bruce Pearl gushed about Tyrese Haliburton. Auburn's coach essentially said Iowa State's best player can do no wrong. He said that and more before his 16th-ranked Tigers host the Cyclones at 11 a.m. in Saturday's Big 12/SEC Challenge. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes NFL Saw Slight Concussion Increase In 2019 Forbes The NFL saw a slight increase in the number of concussions during the 2019 season, according to data that was released by the league on Thursday. Between the preseason and regular season, 224 diagnosed concussions were sustained by players in ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Mike Florio rightly gets crushed for saying the 49ers should try to hit Mahomes late For The Win Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been absolutely ridiculous thus far in the playoffs and all of Kansas City is hoping that he can continue that type of play when they face the 49ers in Super Bowl 54. How should a defense try to slow him down? Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 McDonald's All-American Game roster: North Carolina leads way with four recruits in game, Duke with three CBSSports.com North Carolina is on pace to miss the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in Roy Williams' 17 seasons as coach. But Thursday's release of the McDonald's All-American Game rosters brought a reminder that this rut should only be temporary for the Tar ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tranmere beat Watford to set up Man United FA Cup fourth-round tie ESPN Tranmere Rovers substitute Paul Mullin scored an extra-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Premier League side Watford on Thursday to set up an FA Cup fourth-round clash with heavyweights Manchester United on Sunday (stream live at 10 am ET on ESPN+). Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com College basketball power rankings: Louisville makes a big jump; Duke and Kentucky are outside the top 10 CBSSports.com Here's an unexpected unintended consequence of the rankings turnover this season: we aren't getting as many games between ranked teams as we maybe otherwise would. And over the next six nights, only two games will feature both squads currently ... Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson Make Plans to Train Together This Offseason BaltimoreRavens.com Some of the greatest quarterback rivalries are also quarterback friendships. Just look at Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, who were recently on ESPN's "Peyton's Places" kicking it like besties. The same is becoming a reality for Lamar Jackson and Houston ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Hall of Fame election gives rare look at Derek Jeter's private life New York Post Rarely do we get a look into Derek Jeter's private life, but his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame provided a glimpse. The Players' Tribune video of the moment when Jeter received the call opens up with his 2-year-old daughter recognizing her father on TV. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia McNabb Blames TO for Eagles' Collapse After '05 Super Bowl Loss, TO Responds NBC 10 Philadelphia It's been 15 years since the Eagles lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX, but Donovan McNabb isn't done talking about that game and its legendarily bizarre aftermath. In a new interview, McNabb said Terrell Owens' antics after the loss led to ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Jalen Hurts makes his case for the NFL at Senior Bowl 247Sports Jalen Hurts wants to show the world his talent. After two stops in college (Alabama and Oklahoma), the 2019-20 Heisman trophy runner up is using the Senior Bowl to make one last impression. Hurts is not rated as one of the top quarterbacks like LSU's Joe ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle 49ers' Joe Staley helping prepare younger teammates for 'chaotic' Super Bowl week San Francisco Chronicle Joe Staley, the lone player still on the active roster from the 49ers' last Super Bowl appearance seven years ago, recalls the moment it hit him that he was playing in the Super Bowl. "Going into the game … you kind of tell yourself this is another game, I've ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Marijuana citations against 3 Utah State football players, including QB Jordan Love, dismissed KSL.com LOGAN — Three Utah State football players who were cited with drug possession charges have had their cases dismissed in court, according to court documents filed Thursday in Logan City Justice Court. Two days after a Cache County prosecutor made a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Wizards' three-point defense continues to stand out as a major weakness NBCSports.com With the 30th-ranked defense in the NBA, the Wizards have more than one issue on that end of the floor, but lately what has stood out most is a familiar problem. Trending Now. 1:46 · Capitals Kids Day reporter gets advice from Joe Beninati · 1:56 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwest Herald Zach LaVine scores 25 points; Bulls beat Timberwolves Northwest Herald CHICAGO – The Bulls envisioned Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen providing a powerful one-two punch and leading them to the playoffs coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. This was more like it. LaVine scored 25 points, Markkanen ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Oklahoma Daily OU football: Ruffin McNeil to leave coaching temporarily The Oklahoma Daily Outside linebackers coach Ruffin McNeill is stepping away from the program temporarily to care for his sick father, the program announced Thursday afternoon. McNeill has been with Oklahoma since 2017, and has posted a 36-6 record. He started as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milford Daily News Celtics' Tatum (groin), Brown (ankle) both questionable vs. Magic Milford Daily News The Celtics are about to begin their longest road trip since November with two starters listed as questionable. Jayson Tatum (right groin strain) and Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain), two of the team's top three scorers, are dealing with injuries suffered this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Clippers.com LA Clippers Unveil Limited-Edition Kawhi Leonard And Paul George Bobbleheads Clippers.com Today the L.A. Clippers announced that limited-edition bobbleheads will be available exclusively to a select number of fans attending Clippers home games on February 5th against the Miami Heat and March 1st against the Philadelphia 76ers. For the team's ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Joe Judge presents his Giants vision for Jason Garrett New York Post MOBILE, Ala. — It is not an immediate concern but it is a legitimate question for the not-too-distant future: If high-profile Jason Garrett is a smash hit as the Giants' new offensive coordinator, does the former Cowboys head coach get an offer he cannot refuse to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Union Journal Former NBA champ suggests Celtics should trade star for 'missing piece' Steven Adams TVNZ Steven Adams' name continues to circulate around the NBA trade rumour mill with former teammate and 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins the latest to suggest the Kiwi should be on the move. 1 NEWS. Steven Adams controls the ball against the Boston ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBRZ See if you can spot yourself in this massive 360 fan photo from LSU's championship win WBRZ NEW ORLEANS - The College Football Playoffs organization has unveiled an enormous, ultra-high-definition photo showing every fan who was inside the Superdome when LSU beat down Clemson to claim its national title. The CFP is inviting every fan who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Ohio State football freshmen getting acclimated in winter workouts: 'Now it's real' Dayton Daily News That in turn got Ohio State football fans excited about the future of the program. >>READ MORE: Class pleases Ryan Day with key needs met. While they have to wait until at least the spring game in April to get a glimpse of the next wave of Buckeyes in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Falcons Wire 4 players the Atlanta Falcons should re-sign in 2020 Falcons Wire The Atlanta Falcons have some important decisions to make as they enter the 2020 offseason with little cap space and some big names hitting free agency. According to Over the Cap, the team currently has about $6.7 million in cap space available. While that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Report: Jarren Williams enters transfer portal after D'Eriq King transfers to Miami Sportsnaut Jarren Williams started nine games for the Miami Hurricanes in 2019. Now he's reportedly putting his name in the transfer portal after D'Eriq King transferred to Miami. Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports shared this news on Thursday. SI source: Miami QB Jarren ... Flag as irrelevant
See more results | Edit this alert

You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe | View all your alerts

Receive this alert as RSS feed

Send Feedback