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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 7, 2020
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	USA TODAY Cousins, Zimmer quiet skeptics in playoff win for Vikings USA TODAY EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — In their boisterous locker room in New Orleans after the overtime victory, the Minnesota Vikings roared in celebration when coach Mike Zimmer gave the game ball to quarterback Kirk Cousins. "How does it feel to win a playoff game? Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Brett Brown on Ben Simmons' lack of 3-pointers: 'I have failed' ESPN PHILADELPHIA -- One month ago, Ben Simmons took -- and made -- his second 3-pointer of the season in a blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers here at Wells Fargo Center. And, after the game, Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown declared he ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Carson Wentz led injury-depleted Eagles until he couldn't USA TODAY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz helped the Philadelphia Eagles overcome one injury after another until he ended up on the sideline. A season that began with Super Bowl expectations ended early because most of the players who gave Philadelphia ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com 25 Saints — including all 3 QBs — entering free agency this offseason NOLA.com The offseason for the New Orleans Saints has officially begun. Locker room clean-out was Monday. Several practice squad players signed their reserve/future deals. And for now, all eyes are fixed on March 18 — day one of the 2020 NFL calendar. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'Committed' to Arsenal Amid Transfer Rumours Bleacher Report Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has assured Arsenal fans he is happy at the club, despite rumours linking the prolific striker with a transfer away from north London. Aubameyang gave an interview to the club's Rob Kelly for the official matchday programme ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Power Rankings: Sixers' Slide Raises Significant Concerns Sports Illustrated Do we need to have a conversation about the Sixers? Philadelphia has lost seven of its last ten games, dropping its fourth straight on Jan. 3 in Houston. Joel Embiid and Co. were rolling for much of November and early December, but their lack of consistency ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gary Russell Jr. to return from layoff vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar on Feb. 8 ESPN Featherweight world titleholder Gary Russell Jr. will come out of his annual hibernation to take on mandatory challenger Tugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar on Feb. 8, Premier Boxing Champions announced on Monday. The fight, which will headline a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Seahawks' Pete Carroll on 'unfortunate' Jadeveon Clowney hit, DK Metcalf's impressive blocking Seattle Times RENTON — The debate over Jadeveon Clowney's hit that knocked Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz out of Sunday's wild-card playoff game showed no signs of dying down a day later. It was endlessly discussed on social media as well as national platforms ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kyle Kuzma trade rumors: Kings could be willing to give up Bogdan Bogdanovic, who fits with Lakers perfectly CBSSports.com The Lakers and Kings are going in two different directions. The Lakers are looking for a specific supporting piece to air their pursuit of a championship, while the Kings are once again looking for future pieces as their present prospects circle a familiar drain. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Rams part with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and running backs coach Skip Peete Los Angeles Times They were a generational mix that helped lead the Rams to the Super Bowl. After the Rams made the then 30-year-old Sean McVay the youngest coach in modern NFL history, McVay hired Wade Phillips — an NFL coach since 1976 — as his defensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 'I Grew Up There': Russell Westbrook Reflects on 11 Years With Thunder Sports Illustrated Russell Westbrook will make his first appearance as an opponent of the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Thursday night, taking the floor for the Rockets after 11 seasons as OKC's point guard. Westbrook rose from an erratic 20-year-old to an MVP in Oklahoma ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Pelicans' Jrue Holiday Out vs. Jazz Because of Elbow Injury Bleacher Report The New Orleans Pelicans will play without guard Jrue Holiday against the Utah Jazz on Monday night while he recovers from a left elbow contusion, the team announced. Holiday previously missed two games this season because of a sprained knee he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Miami (OH) vs. Louisiana updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Monday CBSSports.com The Miami (OH) RedHawks and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have had some time off and are no doubt ready to hit the field. Bowl season is underway, and Miami (OH) and Louisiana will compete for postseason bragging rights in the LendingTree Bowl at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mavericks vs. Bulls odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, predictions for Jan. 6 from advanced computer model CBSSports.com The Chicago Bulls will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas is 22-13 overall and 10-8 at home, while Chicago is 13-23 overall and 6-10 on the road. Dallas is favored by 9.5 points in the latest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Liverpool, Man Utd & Man City learn fates in FA Cup Fourth Round draw Yahoo Sports The draw has been made for the fourth round of the FA Cup, with holders Manchester City facing Fulham and the big Premier League sides kept apart. Liverpool will travel to Bristol City or Shrewsbury and Chelsea visit Hull, while Manchester United and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune White Sox sign TV analyst Steve Stone to new multiyear deal: 'I'm aboard for the great years ahead' Chicago Tribune White Sox TV analyst Steve Stone, who has broadcast Chicago baseball for more than 30 seasons, announced his own contract renewal Monday via Twitter. "The Sox signed a minor free agent just now," Stone, 72, tweeted. "He won't help the pennant chase ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated What To Watch For Vs. Duke Sports Illustrated After a 5 game trip away from home, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-7, 2-2 ACC) are coming back home to McCamish Pavilion for the first time in 3 weeks. While they finished their road trip with an impressive 96-83 victory over North Carolina at the Dean ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Reds Agree to $21 Million, 3-Year Deal With OF Shogo Akiyama The New York Times CINCINNATI — Outfielder Shogo Akiyama agreed to a $21 million, three-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, the only major league team that hasn't had a player born in Japan. Akiyama, 31, became a free agent after his ninth season with the Seibu Lions in ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com McKinley Jackson, All-American Bowl 4-star defensive tackle, adds late Oregon Ducks offer oregonlive.com Mississippi 4-star DT McKinley Jackson in an All-American Bowl photo edit (Photo edit courtesy of McKinley Jackson). By Andrew Nemec | The Oregonian/OregonLive. For the second consecutive year, the Oregon Ducks football program has the No. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Shane Steichen expected to return as Chargers OC NFL.com The Chargers are moving into a new stadium in 2020, but they won't need a new offensive coordinator to help pack up the trucks. LATEST ANALYSIS ▷ Wild-card winners and losers ▷ Divisional Round primer. Shane Steichen is expected to return as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Celtics vs. Wizards odds, line: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 6 predictions from advanced computer model CBSSports.com The Boston Celtics will take on the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. ET on Monday at Capital One Arena. Washington is 11-24 overall and 6-10 at home, while Boston is 25-8 overall and 11-6 on the road. The Celtics have won eight of their past nine games. Flag as irrelevant
	A Sea of Blue Joel Justus & Wildcats talk Georgia, Ashton Hagans, Anthony Edwards & more A Sea of Blue The Kentucky Wildcats' first road game comes Tuesday night when they face the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. Ahead of the game, assistant coach Joel Justus met with the media to preview the matchup while discussion the state of the Wildcats. That includes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seminoles.com Jeff Kupper, Carlos Locklyn Join Norvell's Staff Seminoles.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jeff Kupper and Carlos Locklyn have been added to Florida State's support staff, head coach Mike Norvell announced Monday. Kupper is the Seminoles' director of player development and operations, while Locklyn is FSU's director of ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Who might replace Joe Moorhead at Mississippi State? 247Sports The head coaching search is fully underway for Mississippi State football in wake of the Joe Moorhead's firing last Friday. As of Monday, the Bulldogs are the only Power 5 program in college football currently without a head coach, and that's something that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NFL's Wild Card weekend brings in biggest viewership in 4 years CNN New York (CNN Business) Upsets and overtimes led to the best viewership for the NFL's Wild Card weekend in four years. The league's Wild Card playoff weekend averaged roughly 30 million viewers across four games, which was up 7% over last year's ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com NBA Cavs sign Levi Randolph to 2-way contract al.com AP Photo/Tony Dejak. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Levi Randolph looks for the basket during an NBA preseason game against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak). Comment. By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Chiefs prepped for Texans in pseudo-rematch of Week 6 Washington Times KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the Texans to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday for the divisional round of the playoffs, a rematch in name only of their Week 6 nail-biter won by Houston on a fourth-quarter touchdown. The Chiefs ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon State's way-too-early 2020 offensive football depth chart oregonlive.com Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia throws as the Beavers fat the Oregon Ducks in the 123d edition of the Civil War on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. By Nick Daschel | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Oregon State football games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Boston College coach Hafley makes Frank Cignetti Jr. his OC Washington Post BOSTON — New Boston College coach Jeff Hafley has hired Frank Cignetti Jr. as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Cignetti has spent 11 years coaching in the NFL, with the Rams, Giants, Packers, 49ers, Saints and Chiefs. He also has coached ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Trump planning to attend college football championship game Yahoo Sports WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Jan. 13 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans. The game features No. 1 Louisiana State University versus No. 3 Clemson, which is looking for its third national ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Derrick Jones Jr.'s game continues to grow with Heat. Now, what's the next step for Jones? Miami Herald Forward Derrick Jones Jr.'s game continues to grow in his fourth NBA season. Undrafted out of UNLV in 2016, Jones signed a two-way contract with the Heat in the middle of the 2017-18 season after the Suns waived him. Just a few seasons later, Jones, 22, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus to enter NFL draft Charlotte Observer Wisconsin is losing its top running back and now its top wide receiver to the NFL. Quintez Cephus announced Monday on Twitter and Instagram that he will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft. "I'm excited to put my name in for the draft and to have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Patriots Sign Seven Players to Future Contracts Patriots.com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced that they have signed WR Quincy Adeboyejo, LB Terez Hall, DB Obi Melifonwu, DB Adarius Pickett, WR Devin Ross, DL Nick Thurman and OL Najee Toran to future contracts. All of those players ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Know Rockies' Kelby Tomlinson: Signs minors deal with Rockies CBSSports.com Tomlinson signed a minor-league deal with Colorado on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Tomlinson has parts of four years of big-league experience to his name, though he hasn't done much of note. In 687 career plate appearances for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGW.com NBA power rankings: Can the Portland Trail Blazers survive tough upcoming schedule? KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. — After a week in which the Blazers lost to the Suns and Knicks, it wasn't a surprise to see the team take a hit in this week's NBA power rankings. It doesn't get easier for Portland. The Blazers play 14 times before the Feb. 6 trade deadline ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com San Diego State head coach Rocky Long visiting Syracuse football looking for DC job (report) syracuse.com AP. San Diego State Aztecs head coach Rocky Long looks on before the NCAA college football game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez). Comment. By Ben Burrows | bburrows@syracuse.com. Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com 'Critical need:' Red Cross, NFL team up to offer donors chance win trip to Super Bowl fox6now.com SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. As a special thank-you, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Journal & Courier Insider: Purdue basketball must dig deep to solve road issues Journal & Courier CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Leaning up against a concrete wall inside the State Farm Center late Sunday night, Matt Haarms took his finger and pointed it directly at himself. The Purdue junior didn't want to discuss another player on the roster. Only what he did — or ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 7 San Diego Aztecs Climbing in Polls NBC 7 San Diego The Aztecs moved up to 7th in the latest AP and Coaches Polls. SDSU beat Utah State on the road on Saturday to run their record to 15-0 and remain, with 13-0 Auburn, one of the two remaining undefeated teams among the 353 Division-1 programs (Since ... Flag as irrelevant
	Editor In Leaf Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Playing Style Work in the Playoffs? Editor In Leaf This isn't surprising, since many amateur coaches, including myself, were able to pinpoint about a dozen terrible things the former Toronto Maple Leafs coach was doing that were easily correctable. Sheldon Keefe has been nice and everything, but it doesn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sixers Wire Sixers' Brett Brown on Ben Simmons' lack of shooting: 'I have failed' Sixers Wire The biggest question surrounding Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons continues to be his lack of shooting. The Sixers point guard does so many good things out on the floor, but his lack of a jump shot has continued to hurt this team on offense. Flag as irrelevant
	Chiefs Wire Former Chiefs safety Ron Parker announces retirement from NFL Chiefs Wire The new year is just a few days old and we already have our first former Kansas City Chiefs player officially announcing his retirement from the NFL. Safety Ron Parker has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons in the league. He got his ... Flag as irrelevant
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