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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 5, 2020
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	ESPN Deshaun Watson rallies Texans to 16-point comeback win over Bills ESPN HOUSTON -- After scoring just seven points in his playoff debut a year ago, quarterback Deshaun Watson wasn't going to let the Houston Texans falter again. Even if it took an unbelievable play in overtime Saturday to get the win. In the Texans' 22-19 victory ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Clippers hear boos amid Grizzlies blowout: 'We're not a great team' ESPN LOS ANGELES -- Down 24 at the end of the third quarter to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, the LA Clippers heard their first boos of the game, before walking off their home floor at the end to more jeers. Saying they got what they deserved for just showing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mavs' Rick Carlisle takes issue with how opponents defend Luka Doncic ESPN DALLAS -- Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, in an attempt to protect his franchise's superstar, publicly complained that the physical defense teams play against Luka Doncic frequently crosses the line. "They're beating the s--- out of him," Carlisle said before ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 win in OT USA TODAY HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in regulation and then led the winning drive in overtime as the Texans added another comeback to Houston playoff history by rallying from a double-digit second-half deficit for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com College basketball scores, winners and losers: How Georgia upset Memphis; Tennessee takes another tumble CBSSports.com College basketball this season has been a hamster wheel of upsets, so why would the brand new calendar year bring us anything else? In the first full slate of conference games on Saturday to ring in 2020, three top-10 teams took losses, with two coming to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN (blog) Bears' offseason to-dos start with finding an identity for offense & Mitchell Trubisky ESPN (blog) LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Bears general manager Ryan Pace said Tuesday that he's committed to using the next few months to make hard decisions and take an honest look at Chicago's roster. The Bears need a serious dose of honesty after they failed to reach ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Sharks at Capitals preview NHL.com SHARKS (19-21-3) at CAPITALS (28-9-5). 12:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+, SN, TVAS, NBCSWA, NBCSCA, NHL.TV. The Game. Evgeny Kuznetsov will be a game-time decision for the Washington Capitals when they host the San Jose Sharks at Capital One Arena on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Mooney gets another double-double, Notre Dame beats Syracuse Washington Post SYRACUSE, N.Y. — John Mooney had his typical game for Notre Dame, and it was just enough for the Irish to hold off Syracuse. Mooney matched his career high with 28 points and pulled down 14 rebounds and the Irish hit 15 3-pointers in an 88-87 victory ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Isaac Okoro demonstrated he's ready for SEC play in Auburn's 80-68 win over Mississippi State al.com AP. Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 80-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis). Comment. By Giana Han. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Three Reasons to Believe in the Vikings Against the Saints Sports Illustrated Simply put, no one thinks the Vikings will upset the Saints on Sunday afternoon. They're 8-point underdogs, but that doesn't tell the whole story. When Mike Zimmer said earlier this week that no one was picking the Vikings, he was spot on. Of the 78 experts to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Vince Carter becomes first NBA player to appear in four decades ESPN In August, Vince Carter made history when he agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Atlanta Hawks to play in his 22nd season, surpassing the members of the prodigious 21-season club (Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Willis and Robert Parish) as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Chat Place Stevenson helps No. 24 Wichita St beat Ole Miss 74-54 USA TODAY WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — After his team's victory on Wednesday, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said he loved everything about the play of sophomore guard Erik Stevenson this season with one caveat. "I'd like him to shoot a little better percentage," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated My Two Cents: January Could Be a Bloodbath For Indiana Sports Illustrated COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The suitcoat was long gone, and so was the tie. Even the disheveled Archie Miller's hair was a mess as he strolled into the postgame interview room. It was that hard of a day at the office for Indiana's frustrated basketball coach. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports What to watch for: Celtics visit Bulls in uniquely challenging matchup Yahoo Sports Fresh off a competitive loss to the Jazz, the Bulls welcome the 24-8 Celtics to the United Center. The game tips at 7 p.m. CT on NBC Sports Chicago - until then, here's what to watch for: Celtics' last five games (4-1). Jan. 3 - W vs. Hawks: 109-106. Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY No. 22 Texas Tech opens Big 12 play with 85-50 win over OSU USA TODAY LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech returned only one starter after sharing the Big 12 title and making it to the national championship game last season. The No. 22 Red Raiders still got off to a big start in conference play. Freshman Jahmi'us Ramsey scored ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Where will Tom Brady play in 2020? Breaking down QB's free-agent options to stay, retire or leave Patriots Sporting News Given Tom Brady's age and contract situation, his parting ways with the Patriots after this season, thus ending the greatest dynasty ever seen in American sports, must be considered a possibility. The inevitability that is the quarterback's retirement and/or ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Alvarado, Yellow Jackets jump to early lead to top UNC 96-83 USA TODAY CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jose Alvarado had 25 points and Georgia Tech took advantage of North Carolina's horrid first-half shooting to build a big lead and stay in control for a 96-83 road win on Saturday night. Moses Wright added 22 points for the Yellow ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Insider: Just how high can Butler climb? An example was inside Hinkle vs. Creighton The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS – LaVall Jordan was not going to go there. With players from Butler's 2010 Final Four team in the house, he was asked, has he spoken to this team about replicating that? ""We've talked about what those guys were, showed them examples," he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Jones'26 points lead Central Arkansas past McNeese, 79-69 Washington Post CONWAY, Ark. — DeAndre Jones hit 6 of 7 from beyond the 3-point arc and had a season-high 26 points as Central Arkansas defeated McNeese State 79-69 in a Southland Conference game on Saturday. Jaxson Baker, Jared Chatham and Aaron ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Thompson, Hightower rally Tulane past Cincinnati 76-71 Washington Post NEW ORLEANS — Christion Thompson scored five of his 20 points in the last two minutes, Teshaun Hightower added 22 more and Tulane rallied past Cincinnati 76-71 on Saturday. Hightower tied the contest at 69-69 with a second-chance basket and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Marc Cucurella Denies Calling Real Madrid's Eder Militao a 'F--king Monkey' Bleacher Report Marc Cucurella has denied calling Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao a "f--king monkey" during Getafe's 3-0 loss to Los Blancos on Saturday in La Liga. The Barcelona loanee took to Twitter (h/t Juancar Navacerrada at Marca) after the match to clarify his ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes' ankle injury result of boar encounter, report says USA TODAY Since Yoenis Cespedes signed a four-year, $110 million contract following the 2016 season, tying him for the highest average annual value among any free-agent deal done to that point, he's appeared in just 119 games for the New York Mets. Dueling heel ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Wu Denies Barca Derby Win at Espanyol The New York Times BARCELONA — La Liga leaders Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw at struggling Espanyol on Saturday as China striker Wu Lei came off the bench to grab a late equaliser in a pulsating city derby. Barca's Frenkie de Jong was sent off and Espanyol's Wu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Peachtree Hoops Hawks show 'resilience,' drop tight decision to Celtics Peachtree Hoops All things considered, Friday evening's performance from the Atlanta Hawks was encouraging. Despite the absence of Kemba Walker (illness), the Boston Celtics were expected to handle the Hawks with ease as double-digit favorites but, after more than 47 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Spokane Native Steve Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal KOMO News NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who became a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig's disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing condition, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Authentic Impresses With Sham Stakes Score BloodHorse.com Authentic burst onto the Road to the Kentucky Derby Jan. 4, dominating five rivals in the $100,500 Sham Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park by a wide margin. There was plenty of room to spare as the 3-year-old Into Mischief colt shied down the stretch under ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade 3-point play: Ohio State enters challenging week Toledo Blade COLUMBUS — It sounds odd to say that a team ranked fifth in the country is at a crossroads. But it sure feels like Ohio State is entering a dangerous part of the season, a week-long stretch that could have major implications on its place in the Big Ten and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Depaulia Watson free throw puts Providence over DePaul 66-65 Yahoo Sports CHICAGO (AP) -- Nate Watson sank a free throw with a second left as Providence edged past DePaul 66-65 on Saturday. The Friars led through most of the second half but DePaul's Jalen Coleman-Lands hit three free throws to tie it up 65-all with 16 seconds ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Freshman Roddy lifts Colorado State over Wyoming 72-61 USA TODAY FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Freshman David Roddy posted career highs of 19 points and 13 rebounds to spark Colorado State to a 72-61 victory over Wyoming on Saturday. Roddy hit 7 of 11 shots from the floor for the Rams (10-7, 1-3 Mountain West ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Knicks' Bobby Portis: Efficient 20 points Friday CBSSports.com Portis posted 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Suns. Friday marked Portis' first effort with 20-plus points since Dec. 20, and it was just his third performance all year reaching ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Steve Kerr voices concern that US is on verge of 'unwinnable' war with Iran San Francisco Chronicle Warriors head coach Steve Kerr voiced concern Saturday evening that the United States is on the verge of an "unwinnable" and "unnecessary" war with Iran. "I'm worried that we're going to end up in another war," said Kerr, who has posted articles to Twitter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Gophers women's basketball team hits the end of its road winning streak Minneapolis Star Tribune Lincoln, Neb. – The game of runs that produced a loss on New Year's Eve struck the Gophers women's basketball team again Saturday, this time on the road against Nebraska in a 72-58 loss, in its second straight defeat. The No. 24 Gophers missed 19 of ... Flag as irrelevant
	SNY.tv Kawhi Leonard says he never considered Knicks in free agency, denies scheduled meeting with team SNY.tv LOS ANGELES -- A report in July stated that the Knicks had a meeting scheduled with then-free agent Kawhi Leonard. Leonard on Saturday said that, to his knowledge, no meeting was scheduled between he and the Knicks. "Not that I was aware of," Leonard ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Wizards' Jordan McRae: Pours in 35 in loss to Blazers CBSSports.com McRae led Washington with 35 points (12-26 FG, 4-10 3PT, 7-9 FT), four assists, five rebounds and a block in 33 minutes during Friday's 122-103 loss to Portland. McRae appears to have emerged as the Wizards' defacto "go-to guy" when Bradley Beal isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa State Daily Iowa State travels to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on TCU on Saturday Iowa State Daily Iowa State lost one of its worst games in program history on Tuesday to a 1-9 Florida A&M team. The Cyclones will be hoping for better fortune on Saturday to start conference play. Iowa State (7-5) plays TCU (9-3) in Fort Worth, Texas, in its first conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Sources: Arkansas adding special teams coordinator 247Sports Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman has hired Scott Fountain as his Special Teams Coordinator, sources tell HawgSports.com. Fountain comes to Arkansas from the same position at UGA, a job he has held since 2018. He initially joined the Bulldogs in 2017 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPEC Miami Hurricanes officially name Rhett Lashlee offensive coordinator WPEC MIAMI (Sun-Sentinel) — The University of Miami officially named Rhett Lashlee its offensive coordinator on Saturday afternoon after multiple reports surfaced of the hiring Friday evening. Lashlee will also handle quarterbacks coach duties as he comes to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Purdue Exponent Purdue Men's Basketball: Boilers visit Illinois for Sunday night feature Purdue Exponent Two teams seeking their identity in the conference will meet each other on Sunday. Purdue (9-5, 2-1) will face Illinois (9-5, 1-2) at 8 p.m., in a game that will be televised by FoxSports 1. It should be an interesting early-season matchup. For Purdue, it hopes to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heavy.com Deshaun Watson's Girlfriend Jilly Anais Celebrates Birthday With QB Heavy.com For months, there have been rumors linking Deshaun Watson to model Jilly Anais and it appears things are getting serious. TMZ reported that Watson celebrated Anais' birthday with her on the week leading up to the Texans' playoff matchup with the Bills. Flag as irrelevant
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