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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 16, 2020
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	ESPN Fritz Pollard Alliance seeks expansion of rule beyond head coaches, GMs ESPN The Fritz Pollard Alliance will recommend a formal expansion of the NFL's Rooney Rule in the wake of a hiring cycle that left the league with four minority head coaches and one general manager. The Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview at least one ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Baylor expected to hire LSU's Dave Aranda ESPN The Baylor Bears are expected to hire LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as their next head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Aranda, 43, emerged as the leading candidate for Baylor's vacancy on Thursday morning. Virginia Tech coach Justin ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Why Carlos Beltran is out before his first game as Mets manager ESPN Carlos Beltran's time as New York Mets manager is over before it really began, with the former outfielder stepping down Thursday afternoon. The only player named in MLB's investigation of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, Beltran becomes the third ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl USA TODAY SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from accomplishing a turnaround that's been done only once before in the Super Bowl era. With a victory in the NFC championship game at home on Sunday against the Green Bay ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bayern Munich's Bundesliga reign is set to end: Why RB Leizpig are title favorites this season ESPN Bayern Munich's dominant streak in the German Bundesliga is going to end sooner or later. According to our research, it'll end this year. Frederic Scheidemann/Bongarts/Getty Images. A few weeks ago, I compared the Bundesliga to American college ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 NBA All-Star Game voting: LeBron holds top West spot over Luka Doncic; Alex Caruso fourth among guards CBSSports.com NBA All-Star voting is drawing to a close. Voting opened up on Christmas, but now, as we pass the midway point in January, it is set to close in less than a week. All votes will be tallied after the 11:59 p.m ET deadline on Jan. 20, and while we know nothing of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Knicks vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 16 predictions from proven simulation on 28-16 roll CBSSports.com The Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks will face off on Thursday evening in an intriguing cross-conference showdown. New York enters with six losses in the last seven games, while Phoenix will be aiming to move on from a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN WNBA expands to 36-game schedule adds Commissioner's Cup ESPN NEW YORK -- The WNBA season is expanding to a 36-game schedule and adding the Commissioner's Cup tournament the league announced Thursday. The league had a 34-game schedule since 2003. The season begins on May 15 and ends on Sept. 20. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and best bets USA TODAY The Boston Celtics (27-12) go to the Cream City to play the Milwaukee Bucks (36-6) in the Fiserv Forum for an 8 p.m. ET tip off Thursday. We analyze Celtics-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com What Auburn basketball needs to do to bounce back from its first loss al.com Bruce Pearl has been warning fans that a loss was coming for Auburn. Now that it's happened, the story has changed from "will the streak continue" to "how well can Auburn bounce back from adversity?" The Tigers have shown they can be resilient within ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Warriors' Jacob Evans has concussion, broken nose ESPN Golden State Warriors guard Jacob Evans suffered a concussion and a broken nose as a result of a collision with the Mavericks' Dwight Powell in Tuesday night's game, the team announced Thursday. The Warriors said Evans was placed in the NBA's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report LSU Football Team Family Bus Reportedly Involved in Minor Crash Bleacher Report A bus carrying friends and family members of LSU football players was involved in a minor crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to TMZ Sports. The bus was en route to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport when "a small red car lost control and hit the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Luke Kuechly's retirement reminds us how hard it is for NFL players to call it quits SB Nation "Start taking care of y'all mentals, y'all bodies, and y'all chicken" — Aristotle (or Marshawn Lynch). After the Seattle Seahawks lost in the Divisional Round to the Green Bay Packers, newly unretired running back Marshawn Lynch walked to the podium. Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Game preview, TV channel, how to watch live stream online oregonlive.com The Portland Trail Blazers (18-24) will face the Dallas Mavericks (26-15) in their second of three consecutive games on the road on Friday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. PT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Here are the details: What: Portland Trail Blazers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are among the greatest duos in DC sports history Washington Post Nicklas Backstrom agreed to a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday that will keep the center in D.C. through the 2024-25 season. No one was happier about that news than Alex Ovechkin, Backstrom's teammate ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Reports: Minnesota United acquire Tyler Miller rights from LAFC for $200K in allocation money MLSsoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report. Minnesota United have reportedly acquired the rights to goalkeeper Tyler Miller, sending $150,000 in General Allocation Money in 2020 and $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money in 2021 to LAFC on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	NCAA.com Ohio State vs. Wisconsin wrestling: Three things to know before this top-ten dual in Madison NCAA.com Another weekend, another top-10 Big Ten dual with rankings implications at both the team and individual level. On Friday night, the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers will welcome No. 4 Ohio State to The Field House in Madison, a venue that, just five days ago, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Catherine Varitek weighs in on the possibility of her husband becoming the Red Sox' next manager The Boston Globe If former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek becomes the organization's next manager, his wife, Catherine, says she'll be "more than OK with it." In response to a question on Twitter Thursday morning, Catherine expressed her unwavering support for her husband ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com Broncos mock draft roundup: Jan. 16, 2020 DenverBroncos.com As the Senior Bowl approaches, an initial wave of mock drafts have arrived. Read on to see which players have been slotted to Denver, which will make the 15th-overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dane Brugler, The Athletic: WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com How to watch Warriors vs. Nuggets: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time CBSSports.com Denver @ Golden State. Current Records: Denver 28-12; Golden State 9-33. What to Know. The Golden State Warriors head home again on Thursday, but with the point spread against them by 6.5 points, it might not be quite the welcoming they would prefer. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Alyssa Nakken Hired by Giants as 1st Full-Time Female Coach in MLB History Bleacher Report The San Francisco Giants announced the hiring of Alyssa Nakken as a Major League assistant coach on Thursday. SFGiants @SFGiants. @ARichardson242 #SFGiants complete 2020 Major League Coaching Staff with the additions of Mark Hallberg and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Luka Doncic's ridiculous cross-court pass highlights monster triple-double in Mavericks' win over Kings CBSSports.com Luka Doncic was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and has spent just about the entire time since making the teams who passed on him look foolish. The Sacramento Kings, who had the No. 2 pick that year and drafted Duke big man Marvin Bagley ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon Ducks basketball to play in 2020 Emerald Coast Classic oregonlive.com EUGENE — Oregon basketball will play in the 2020 Emerald Coast Classic on the Florida Panhandle. The Ducks are part of an eight-team field that includes Florida, Illinois and Iowa State in the tournament, which will be held Nov. 27-29 at Northwest Florida ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Astros' Dean Deetz: Outrighted to Triple-A CBSSports.com Deetz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Deetz was designated for assignment by the Astros last Thursday, and he'll now be sent to Triple-A Round Rock after going unclaimed on ... Flag as irrelevant
	magviral Diamondbacks' Pat Valaika: Claimed by Diamondbacks CBSSports.com Valaika was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Valaika was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday after posting a .190 batting average and one home run over 40 major-league games with the Rockies in 2019. He had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	SNY.tv Mike Piazza on electronic sign-stealing: 'There's no excuse for that. In my era it would've never happened' SNY.tv Speaking Thursday outside the Mets' spring training complex in Port St. Lucie after having a street named after him, Mets legend Mike Piazza talked about the electronic sign-stealing scandal that has led to the firing of Astros manager A.J. Hinch and Red Sox ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lighthouse Hockey Islanders Gameday: Rangers revisit the Coliseum Lighthouse Hockey The Rangers visit Nassau Coliseum for the first time in a long time as these teams play the middle game of a three-game series spread over nine days. (There are other opponents in between, including Tuesday's demolition of the Red Wings and this ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Thorns select Sophia Smith, Morgan Weaver with top 2 picks of NWSL draft oregonlive.com The Portland Thorns selected forwards Sophia Smith from Stanford and Morgan Weaver from Washington State with the top two picks of the 2020 NWSL College Draft on Thursday. Smith, the No. 1 pick, scored 24 goals in 34 games across two seasons with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Idaho Statesman AP source: Browns interviewing Pats scouting boss for GM job Idaho Statesman The Browns passed on a chance to hire one of the Patriots' coaches. Now, they'll consider someone who helped build New England into an NFL dynasty. With Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski on board as their new coach, the Browns have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Winona Daily News Gophers men's basketball: Oturu, Carr carry offensive load as Gophers hold off Penn State Winona Daily News MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State seemed to be the only Big Ten opponent the Gophers men's basketball team could say it owned in recent years. Four consecutive wins doesn't seem like much but that spanned three seasons. It had been five years since ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Stephen A. Smith loses it over Kyrie Irving's comments: 'What the hell are you talking about?' For The Win Kyrie Irving's ability to lead a team was seriously questioned after the Boston Celtics' dysfunctional 2018-2019 season, and he may have caused some major chemistry issues inside the Nets locker room with his comments about the team's "pieces" after a loss ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hawks.com Hawks Acquire Jeff Teague And Treveon Graham From Minnesota In Exchange For Allen Crabbe Hawks.com ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guards Treveon (TRAY-vee-ahn) Graham and Jeff Teague from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guard/forward Allen Crabbe, it was announced today. Teague, originally selected 19th overall by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Winona Daily News Gophers women's basketball: Destiny Pitts remains suspended; coach Lindsay Whalen scarce on details Winona Daily News MINNEAPOLIS — Lindsay Whalen said Wednesday this two-week period, which has had a suspension to her best player amid a four-game losing streak, is the toughest stretch she's had in her two years as the Gophers' women's basketball coach. Whalen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Giants add LHP Smyly on one-year deal Reuters The San Francisco Giants landed some pitching help Thursday as they agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Giants designated right-hander Trevor Oaks for assignment. Smyly, 30, made ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Express Tribune Rejuvenated Osaka Looking to Retain Melbourne Title The New York Times TOKYO — Japan's Naomi Osaka heads to Melbourne looking to defend her Australian Open title following a tumultuous 2019 which saw her reach world number one, change coach twice and become the second-highest paid female athlete on the planet. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Michigan football reportedly hires ex-Miss. State defensive coordinator mlive.com Jim Harbaugh has reportedly filled one of his two vacancies. Michigan has an agreement in place with former Mississippi State defensive coordinator and safeties coach Bob Shoop to join the staff, according to a Thursday-afternoon report from The Athletic's ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Juwan Howard still 'praying' for Isaiah Livers' recovery mlive.com ANN ARBOR -- Another day, another "day to day" prognosis for Michigan forward Isaiah Livers. Head coach Juwan Howard met with the media on Thursday afternoon in advance of Michigan's rematch at Iowa on Friday. "I'm not quite sure if he's going to play ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz UFC 246: Conor McGregor plays it cool as reporter heckled over sex assault question Stuff.co.nz Conor McGregor arrived roughly 15 minutes early for the start of his pre-fight news conference on Wednesday (Thursday NZT) in Las Vegas, where the fiery Irishman is set to face Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone on Saturday (Sunday NZT) in the headline bout of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Setién has difficult task of replacing Suárez at Barcelona Washington Post MADRID — Quique Setién's first task at Barcelona will be a difficult one: Replace injured striker Luis Suárez. Just before Setién arrived at the Camp Nou, Suárez was ruled out for fourth months with a knee injury, and now it will be up to the new coach to keep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Rick Zamperin: Gerard Gallant's firing shows the impatience of NHL teams Globalnews.ca The 2019-20 National Hockey League season will go down as the year of the coach, or coaching exits to be more accurate. The wackiness continued Wednesday when the Vegas Golden Knights shockingly announced the firing of their first head coach, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Steel City Underground Steelers Throwback Thursday: Jerome Bettis inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Steel City Underground Steel City Underground presents "Steelers Throwback Thursday" featuring plays from recent seasons which you may have forgotten about! Now we're "bringing them back!" With the additions of Bill Cowher and Donnie Shell to the Pro Football Hall of Fame ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk doesn't think there is anything to worry about with George Kittle's ankle ClutchPoints San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's name has popped up on the injury report with an ankle injury, but fullback Kyle Juszczyk doesn't think there is anything to worry about. Juszczyk said that Kittle is a guy who likes the theatrics and keep people like ... Flag as irrelevant
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