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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 4, 2020
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	ESPN What to know about NFL wild-card weekend -- dates, times, how to watch, odds ESPN The NFL's wild-card weekend -- the opening week of the NFL playoffs -- features two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday. The road to Super Bowl LIV 2020 begins Saturday when the Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Oilers, Bruins face off in clash of star power NHL.com BOSTON -- While he's coaching, Bruce Cassidy doesn't often get a chance to appreciate the artistry on the ice, from his team or from the opponent. That comes the next day, when the Boston Bruins coach sits down to watch the tape, to see what he missed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ohio Beats Nevada 30-21 in 2020 Idaho Potato Bowl for 3rd Straight Bowl Win Bleacher Report Ohio secured its third straight bowl win with a 30-21 victory over Nevada in the 2020 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Friday. While the Bobcats let a 21-point fourth-quarter lead slip down to single digits, they were able to escape with the win. Nathan Rourke ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sherman tells contract critics 'I keep all the receipts' USA TODAY SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The bet Richard Sherman placed on himself when he personally negotiated a free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers that included significant incentive clauses is paying off in a big way. Sherman was picked as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com So long ping pong - Ron Rivera gets rid of games in Redskins locker room NBCSports.com It didn't take long for new Redskins head coach Ron Rivera to make his mark on the organization. Trending Now. 0:47 · Rivera promises fans he'll bring team to a Super Bowl · 0:23 · Rivera has an idea of how to get Trent Williams to return · 1:01 · Ron Rivera ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: After shutout loss in bowl, Miami turns to SMU's Rhett Lashlee as offensive coordinator ESPN Miami is expected to hire SMU offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee for the same position, sources told ESPN on Friday. Lashlee, who has led SMU's offense the past two seasons, will replace Dan Enos, fired after just one season with the Hurricanes. The hire ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Kukan out indefinitely for Blue Jackets with meniscus tear NHL.com Dean Kukan will be out indefinitely for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a medial meniscus tear and articular cartilage injury in his left knee. The defenseman sustained the injury in a 2-1 overtime win against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Kukan has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jimmy Garoppolo is Capable of Leading 49ers in the Playoffs Sports Illustrated One of the drawbacks that critics had about the San Francisco 49ers' legitimacy was quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo was viewed as a weak link that would end up getting exposed because this was his first true season as a starter. It was also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Giants Head Coach Rumors: Josh McDaniels May Not Have Major Interest in Job Bleacher Report The New York Giants are looking for their third head coach in four seasons after firing Pat Shurmur on Monday. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who interviewed for the job before the G-Men hired Shurmur, is a candidate once ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Vikings-Saints Wild Card Round Predictions Sports Illustrated It's almost time to find out if the 2019 Vikings are going to go out with a whimper, put up a fight but fall short, or find a way to pull off a big-time upset and continue their season. The Vikings are eight-point underdogs against the Saints, and that makes sense. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mets' Yoenis Cespedes suffered broken ankle in incident with wild boar at his ranch in May, per report CBSSports.com Back in May, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered a fractured ankle during an incident on his ranch. Cespedes was recovering from dual heel surgeries at the time and the new ankle injury ended his season. Details about the ankle injury have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Marshawn Lynch Finding Groove During Second Week with Seahawks Sports Illustrated After spending more than a year away from football, Marshawn Lynch returned home to Seattle prior to last week's NFC West title showdown against San Francisco. Despite ultimately losing 26-21 to the 49ers, "Beast Mode" led the Seahawks with 12 carries ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Tyrann Mathieu Leads Four Chiefs Among AP All-Pro Team Selections Sports Illustrated KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu earned dual honors on the Associated Press All-Pro team, earning a first-team selection as a defensive back and a second-team nod as safety. Mathieu as one of four Chiefs to earn All-Pro honors. Joining ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Vikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, Zimmer USA TODAY EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the team's playoff game. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Report: Bears sign Eddie Jackson to four-year, $58.4 million extension NBCSports.com The Bears and safety Eddie Jackson have agreed to a massive four-year, $58.4 million extension, his agency announced Friday. PAID. 4 more years of @BoJack39 in Chicago. $58.4M, $33M total guarantee. His $14.6M yearly average makes him the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire Armed Forces Bowl: Southern Miss vs. Tulane odds, picks and best bets USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-5) and Tulane Green Wave (6-6) lock horns Saturday in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, played at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Tex. Kickoff is set for at 11:30 a.m. ET (on ESPN). We analyze the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Michigan center Cesar Ruiz entering NFL draft ESPN ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan Wolverines center Cesar Ruiz on Friday said he's forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Ruiz announced his intentions in a statement on social media Friday. Ruiz was named to the watch list for the 2019 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Raiders cornerback suspended one game in 2020 for using his helmet as a weapon CBSSports.com It turns out Myles Garrett wasn't the only NFL player punished for using his helmet as a weapon this season. Less than two months after the Cleveland Browns pass rusher earned an indefinite ban for swinging his helmet at the head of Pittsburgh Steelers ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Reports: RHP Tyson Ross, Giants reach 1-year minor league deal ESPN SAN FRANCISCO -- Veteran right-hander Tyson Ross has reached agreement on a $1.75 million minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to multiple reports, that includes an invitation to big league camp at spring training. Ross can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Lakers Newsletter: They weather adversity, get back on track Los Angeles Times Hi, this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your first newsletter of the new year. The Lakers weathered a tough spell that included a four-game losing streak and the first mini-drama of the season. And now the Western ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor Declares for 2020 NFL Draft Sports Illustrated Jonathan Taylor's career as a Badger is now over, as the junior running back announced on social media on Friday night that he will forego his senior year and declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. Taylor finishes his career as one of the greatest backs not just in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Florida State's identity a challenge for Louisville Sports Illustrated Players change, names change, faces change, but Florida State men's basketball's identity stays the same. Louisville men's basketball coach Chris Mack knows what to expect from Leonard Hamilton's team that is welcomed to the KFC Yum! Center Jan. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Stars' Corey Perry suspended 5 games for elbowing Preds' Ryan Ellis ESPN The NHL has suspended the Stars' Corey Perry for five games due to an elbow he delivered to the Predators' Ryan Ellis during the teams' Winter Classic game Wednesday in Dallas. Perry met with the NHL's player safety board Friday. In the first period of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Watch Draymond Green call out heckling fan during Warriors-T-Wolves NBCSports.com When the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Warriors on Thursday night, it wasn't exactly the game of the century -- or even the game of the week. But it wasn't without intrigue. The 99-84 loss for Golden State just added to an injury-filled season of woes. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Villanova's Jay Wright named AP coach of the decade Washington Post The final seconds of the 2016 national title game were some of the most dramatic in college basketball history. North Carolina's Marcus Paige hit an off-balance 3-pointer to tie the game with 4.7 seconds left, only to be upstaged by Villanova's Kris Jenkins ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Knicks vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 3 predictions from advanced computer model CBSSports.com The New York Knicks will take on the Phoenix Suns at 9 p.m. ET on Friday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Phoenix is 13-21 overall and 6-12 at home, while New York is 10-24 overall and 5-12 on the road. The Knicks are gunning for their first four-game ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Fleck hires Sanford to be Gophers co-offensive coordinator FOXSports.com MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck hired Mike Sanford Jr. and promoted Matt Simon to fill his offensive coordinator vacancy Friday. More Gophers coverage. Fleck hires Sanford to be Gophers co-offensive coordinator · Top Tweets: Gophers take ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Rutgers' Geo Baker out indefinitely because of thumb injury USA TODAY LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rutgers guard Geo Baker is out indefinitely with a left thumb injury. Coach Steve Pikiell made the announcement before the Scarlet Knights' game at Nebraska on Friday night. "Our focus is upon Geo receiving the best care and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Montgomery calls firing by Stars 'appropriate,' enters rehab USA TODAY DALLAS (AP) — Former Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery said Friday his abrupt dismissal by the NHL club was "appropriate" and he has entered alcohol rehab. Montgomery's statement was his first public comment since he was fired Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Quenton Nelson named first team All-Pro, Darius Leonard second team The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS — The first two picks the Colts made in the 2018 draft landed players who look like they're going to be among the league's best at their positions for a long, long time. Left guard Quenton Nelson, the No. 6 pick in that draft, was named a first ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Doncic, Antetokounmpo the early All-Star vote leaders FOXSports.com Dallas' Luka Doncic received more fan votes than any other player in the opening week of balloting for the NBA All-Star Game. The NBA released the first voting totals on Thursday and Doncic has received 1,073,957 — 599 more than Milwaukee's Giannis ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Clippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard enjoying time together OCRegister LOS ANGELES — As advertised, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been productive when they've punched in for work this season, especially when their shifts have aligned. They'll tell you they're enjoying working together, but that there's a lot of room to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Capitals prospect report: McMichael is aiming for gold at World Juniors Yahoo Sports Right when you reach the dog days of the NHL schedule, the hockey calendar provides a great distraction for those who need it in the form of the World Juniors Tournament. The world's brightest prospects and draft hopefuls gather together to represent their ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Bruins' Bruce Cassidy named a coach for NHL All-Star Game The Boston Globe Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy will join forward David Pastrnak and goalie Tuukka Rask at the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis Jan. 25 after he was named coach of the Atlantic Division team Friday. "It's an honor, that's what it means to me," Cassidy said while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal Jan. 15 Yahoo Sports NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who become 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
	The Indianapolis Star Insider: Bad defensive rebounding holds back Indiana Pacers from being elite in East The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS -- The theme continues to repeat itself when the Indiana Pacers lose. They can't rebound, even with two starting bigs and another near-7-footer off the bench. What gives? "We never kept them from doing anything and when we did force them ... Flag as irrelevant
	detroitlions.com Quinn on Lions' 2019 season: 'We didn't finish' detroitlions.com The buzz word of the day Monday during both general manager Bob Quinn's and head coach Matt Patricia's end-of-the-year press conferences was 'finish.' "Bottom line for our season, and I'm going to say this word a lot, is we didn't finish," Quinn said. "I know ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Go ahead and think big for 2020, White Sox fans. You've more than earned it. Chicago Sun-Times Rick Hahn was asking for patience or perspective or some such thing Thursday and HAHAHAHAHA! Good one, Rick! The White Sox and their general manager had just announced the six-year, $50 million contract extension for hotshot prospect Luis Robert, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Field Gulls Bobby Wagner, Russell Wilson are All-Pro, and so is Richard Sherman Field Gulls The votes are in, and both Pro Bowl athletes for the Seattle Seahawks are now All Pro. Russell Wilson is second team, and Bobby Wagner is first team. It's the first time for Wilson and a rather ridiculous fifth time for Wagner. ☑️ Become #Seahawks all-time ... Flag as irrelevant
	The-review Browns interviewing Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Friday The-review The Browns announced Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will become the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy Friday afternoon. The meeting will take place in Kansas City, Missouri, a person familiar with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Wizards' Thomas ejected for making contact with official Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington point guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected in the first quarter of the Wizards' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night for making contact with an official. Thomas was tied up along the sideline by Portland's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports ISM Raceway in Avondale renamed Phoenix Raceway Arizona Sports ISM Raceway in Avondale underwent a name change on Friday after the naming rights sponsorship with ISM Connect came to an end, the raceway announced via Twitter on Friday. The track was formerly known as Phoenix International Raceway prior to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun 'McBeane' quickly, deftly turn Bills' fortunes around Toronto Sun Twenty years ago this coming Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills unfairly lost the infamous "Music City Miracle" playoff game at Tennessee. Yes, it was a forward lateral. Thus began 17 years of serial mismanagement and futility within the Bills franchise. Flag as irrelevant
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