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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 9, 2020
	NEWS
	ESPN Packers back Aaron Jones is finally free -- and ready to run with his opportunity ESPN BEFORE HE LED the NFL in rushing touchdowns, before he finished one TD shy of the single-season Packers franchise record (20) and before the other Aaron in Green Bay's offense suggested Jones should be in the conversation for league MVP, Aaron ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Natural born winner: Texans' Deshaun Watson 'thrives on pressure' ESPN HOUSTON -- Every coach says it differently, but they describe essentially the same thing. Deshaun Watson's high school coach, Bruce Miller, said his quarterback "made us state champions." Clemson coach Dabo Swinney likened Watson to basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Does Russell Westbrook's polarizing game have a shelf life? ESPN SITTING IN THE back corner of the visitors locker room in New Orleans after a close win on Nov. 11 -- one day before his 31st birthday -- Russell Westbrook gives a nod of approval. You may approach. The Houston Rockets have just beaten the Pelicans ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NFL Playoffs 2020: Ranking the best possible Super Bowl LIV matchups, with a huge rematch at No. 1 CBSSports.com With eight teams left in the NFL playoffs, that means there's still 16 possible Super Bowls that could take place this year, and since some of those potential Super Bowls would likely end up being slightly more exciting than others, we've decided to rank all 16. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report CFP National Championship 2020: Clemson vs. LSU Under-the-Radar Players to Watch Bleacher Report The 2020 CFP National Championship isn't short on star power. Names like Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence and Ja'Marr Chase have dominated the college football landscape throughout the 2020 season. But football is the ultimate team game, and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com 9 moves Jets must make to become 2020 playoff contenders | Extend or trade Jamal Adams? Re-sign Robby Anderson? nj.com Another season, another year without the playoffs. This marks nine straight missed chances for the Jets. Even worse, it guarantees that a 51st straight Super Bowl will pass this organization by since it was last involved in football's ultimate game. But there is ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dallas Stars navigating past shocking coach dismissal ESPN DALLAS -- There are 31 head-coaching jobs in the National Hockey League. Rick Bowness has one of them -- but he truly wishes he didn't. "I've been coaching in this league since the early 1980s. I didn't want to be put in this position," Bowness, 64, said. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press If Detroit Lions trade No. 3 pick, here's what they could get in Tua Tagovailoa sweepstakes Detroit Free Press The Detroit Lions hold the No. 3 selection in the 2020 NFL draft, and that makes them one of the most interesting teams to watch as the Tua Tagovailoa sweepstakes heats up. The Alabama quarterback, who declared for the draft Monday, is widely considered ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Heat's Jimmy Butler blows kisses at Pacers' TJ Warren, who gives middle finger: 'He's trash' USA TODAY The intentions behind the blown kisses were not genuine. The verbal daggers that followed were. That's how Jimmy Butler handled his altercation with Indiana Pacers guard T.J. Warren during the Miami Heat's 122-108 win on Wednesday, as Butler and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Auston Matthews does it all, but Maple Leafs take just one point from Jets Yahoo Sports One point was all Auston Matthews could manage on his own. Looking a little aggrieved after Connor McDavid stole the headlines and highlights on his ice surface 48 hours before, Matthews submitted a Herculean effort Wednesday versus the Winnipeg Jets, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Behind the Steel Curtain Steelers News: The Steelers biggest offseason need starts and ends at the QB position Behind the Steel Curtain The Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 season is officially over. After finishing the year 8-8, the Steelers, and their vast fan base, has another long offseason awaiting them. Just because the games are done doesn't mean we stop providing you with features, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes The Green Bay Packers Have Had Russell Wilson's Number At Lambeau Field Forbes Seattle's Russell Wilson in one of the great quarterbacks of his generation. In his first eight seasons, Wilson has won a Super Bowl, played in a second, been named to seven Pro Bowls and ranks second in NFL history in quarterback passer rating (101.2). Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Halfway through their trip out West, the Bucks are still waiting for their offense to show up Milwaukee Journal Sentinel SAN FRANCISCO - It hasn't exactly been an inspiring road trip for the Milwaukee Bucks. It's a small sample size, sure, but two games into a four-game swing through the Western Conference, the Bucks have hardly looked like the offensive powerhouse that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Bulls' loss to Pelicans the latest in a line of 'repetitive' defeats NBCSports.com NEW ORLEANS — Something has to give. A season-high five-game losing streak and falling to a season-worst 12 games under .500 will test even the most positive and most competitive person. Depending on who you talked to before and after the Bulls' ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Freshman Joe Girard making an impact with Syracuse USA TODAY SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard lay flat on his back after a fall on the hardwood of Jim Boeheim Court and staring up at Notre Dame's Prentiss Hubb as the sophomore hovered over the Orange freshman guard, glaring down in menacing fashion late in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Divisional Round FanDuel Picks: Daily fantasy football lineup advice for Saturday's NFL Playoff DFS tournaments Sporting News We quickly learned a lesson when putting together our Saturday FanDuel tournament lineup: If you pay up for Lamar Jackson, you'll be forced to take some major risks at other positions. With just two playoff games on Saturday's NFL DFS slate (Vikings-49ers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Vikings' Rudolph Says Gloves Meant for Charity Wound Up on eBay The New York Times NEW YORK — Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph said on Wednesday that he was duped into donating a pair of game-worn gloves to what he thought was a charity, then saw them advertised for sale on eBay. Rudolph said on Twitter that someone ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Davis, Ibaka lead Raptors past Hornets in OT, 112-110 FOXSports.com Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. Oops. Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Every now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Brewers give Craig Counsell 3-year contract extension through '23 San Francisco Chronicle Milwaukee general manager David Stearns didn't have to do much thinking when it came to a new long-term deal for manager Craig Counsell. "Both Craig and I thought this was probably an inevitability at some point," Stearns said Wednesday after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Okoro, No. 5 Auburn edge Vanderbilt 83-79 to stay perfect Miami Herald Isaac Okoro blew by the defender and launched into the air for a one-handed dunk. Okoro and No. 5 Auburn came back to earth after that high-flying second-half slam but still held on for an 83-79 victory Wednesday night over Vanderbilt to remain unbeaten. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports UConn beats Tulane 67-61 for season's first conference win Yahoo Sports STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Tyler Polley had 19 points and a career high 11 rebounds to lead UConn to a 67-61 win over Tulane Wednesday night, giving the Huskies their first conference win this season. Christian Vital (14 points), Alterique Gilbert (11) and Josh ... Flag as irrelevant
	Idaho Statesman Ash Barty party doesn't last long at Brisbane International Idaho Statesman Top-ranked Ash Barty's new year started with an upset loss to American qualifier Jennifer Brady at the Brisbane International. The 53rd-ranked Brady, who has no WTA tournament titles, beat the French Open champion on her home court at Pat Rafter Arena ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Alabama Runs Away From Mississippi State, 90-69 247Sports Alabama got a much-needed bounce-back win over Mississippi State Wednesday in Tuscaloosa as the Crimson Tide clung to an uncomfortable lead before running away in the final 10 minutes in Coleman Coliseum to take a 90-69 win. Alabama improved its ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Max Pacioretty on pace for career-best season in Vegas USA TODAY LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Pacioretty is putting on an offensive showcase for the Vegas Golden Knights this season. The 31-year-old forward leads the team in points (44) and goals scored (19); he ranks second with 25 assists. His career highs are 67 points, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoxingScene.com Claressa Shields and The Roaring 20s BoxingScene.com The gloved era of boxing didn't begin in 1892. When the story of the sport is told, it can sometimes feel like it. In July 1892, James Corbett bested the immovable object of his time, John L. Sullivan for the heavyweight championship. It was the dawn of a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Marvin Lewis: Can't tell owners who to hire NBCSports.com Marvin Lewis understands there's a problem. But beyond increasing the opportunities for younger coaches in coordinator positions, he's not sure what more can be done to increase the number of minority coaches in the NFL. "You keep beating your head up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Waco Tribune-Herald Chad Conine: Baylor-UConn game is big, but not the final word Waco Tribune-Herald How important is the Baylor versus Connecticut game on Thursday night? I have a feeling ESPN, the network broadcasting the matchup between No. 6 Baylor and No. 1 UConn on its flagship channel at 6 p.m., is going to tell us all that it's vitally important. Flag as irrelevant
	KSHB Chiefs rank near bottom of NFL in postseason success KSHB KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bad news for Chiefs fans. We mentioned a bit of good news yesterday, noting oddsmakers' confidence in a Kansas City win. That said, the team has the worst playoff history among the 12 teams that made the 2019 postseason, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Rapid Reaction: Indiana Survives Scare from Northwestern Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Struggling Indiana averted disaster Wednesday night, finding a way to win down the stretch to hold off undermanned but pesky Northwestern 66-62. The Wildcats, the only winless team in the Big Ten that's also dealing with a ton of ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Antonio Express-News Underdog Irishman confident he can pull upset San Antonio Express-News With his handlebar mustache and soul patch, Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan looks more like a swashbuckling Errol Flynn or Daniel Day Lewis in the movie "Gangs of New York" than a boxer. None of which should be the least bit surprising. Acting is in O'Sullivan's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fadeaway World (blog) Stephen A. Smith Says Kawhi Told Him To 'Tell LeBron Stop Being Scared To Guard Me' Fadeaway World (blog) Many shots have been fired in the past few weeks and months, but the most recent comes from the Klaw himself, who apparently dared LeBron James to "stop being scared" to guard him. "I was told by a very reliable source that Kawhi Leonard sat up there ... Flag as irrelevant
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