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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 14, 2020
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	NBCSports.com NFL rumors: 49ers' Kwon Alexander having surgery to repair biceps injury NBCSports.com Kwon Alexander made a miraculous comeback from a torn pectoral muscle to play in the playoffs and Super Bowl LIV. The 49ers linebacker clearly wasn't 100 percent and it wasn't just due to the pectoral injury he suffered on Oct. 31. Alexander also was ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ravens release Tony Jefferson; James Hurst suspended for PED use ESPN The Baltimore Ravens cut ties with veteran safety Tony Jefferson on Friday, releasing him after his 2019 season was cut short by a torn ACL. The Ravens saved $7 million in cap space with the move. Jefferson, 28, received $19 million guaranteed on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tony Kemp says he refused to take part in Astros' sign stealing ESPN MESA, Ariz. -- Called up in September 2017 by Houston, Tony Kemp immediately got asked by teammates whether he wanted to be a part of the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. He says his answer was a firm no and that he didn't feel further pressure to take ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Ravens offensive lineman James Hurst suspended for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy NBCSports.com The Ravens will be without one of their backup offensive linemen to start the 2020 season, as James Hurst was suspended by the NFL for four games without pay after he violated the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ranking the Top NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contests Since 2000 Bleacher Report NBA All-Star Weekend features many exciting events, but the Slam Dunk Contest typically takes the cake. Since 2000 alone, the showcase has produced legendary moments from Vince Carter and Jason Richardson, as well as a memorable battle between ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com XFL 2020: Top Week 2 storylines, including Landry Jones' debut and one game that could be a thriller CBSSports.com The XFL got through its first week with all excitement and none of the drama -- great success! Now that we've seen all eight teams, we're starting to get a feel for how this league looks. Of course, there's still an entire season to be played, but there is already a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com 'They cheated': Nats GM Rizzo unsatisfied by Astros' apology FOXSports.com WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Count Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo among those not impressed or satisfied by the Houston Astros' attempts to apologize for — and put behind them — their sign-stealing scandal. "They cheated. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Registration plan released for purchasing tickets to Kobe Bryant's memorial ESPN LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that fans seeking to attend the Feb. 24 memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at Staples Center must register to purchase tickets and there will be no outside overflow areas. Tickets will ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Antonio Brown rules out XFL, dishes on Brady, Roethlisberger, Smith-Schuster, and reveals his plan for 2020 CBSSports.com Antonio Brown has been on an apology tour for several weeks now, acknowledging mistakes he made during a tumultuous 2019 that saw him discarded by three different teams and thrust into an NFL investigation over multiple off-field allegations. On Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Tom Brady Could Help Chargers Gain Foothold in Crowded Los Angeles Market Sports Illustrated Until Tom Brady either returns to the New England Patriots or signs a contract with another team, the superstar quarterback will continue to hear his name connected to the Los Angeles Chargers. The possible pairing has become the topic du jour in NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Bracketology 2020: Selection Sunday is just four weeks away SB Nation It's been a couple weeks since we looked at the lock and bubble picture. And while a few teams have sewn up bids in that time, the teams near the cut line continue to offer plenty of drama. By Chris Dobbertean@ChrisDobbertean Feb 14, 2020, 1:02pm EST ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Johnsson out at least eight weeks for Maple Leafs with knee injury NHL.com Andreas Johnsson will be out at least eight weeks for the Toronto Maple Leafs because of a knee injury. The forward, who has 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 43 games this season, was injured in the first period of a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota AD Mark Coyle extended through 2026 ESPN Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle has received a contract extension through June 2026, the school announced Friday. Coyle, who has led Minnesota athletics since May 2016, had been under contract through 2024. He previously served as athletic ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post JA Happ's adjustments ahead of surprising Yankees chance New York Post TAMPA — J.A. Happ stood in his front of his locker at Steinbrenner Field on Friday following an offseason of uncertainty, when it looked for much of it the left-hander would be shipped out of The Bronx following the signing of Gerrit Cole. "It's good to be back,'' ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Northern Iowa student awarded full $10000 prize after half-court shot controversy USA TODAY Dalton Hinsch is getting his full prize after all. The Northern Iowa student was initially denied a $10,000 pirze after completing an in-game basketball shooting challenge Wednesday will, in fact, get the entire amount. Northern Iowa athletics made the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event NBCSports.com CHICAGO -- Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions. Trending Now. 2:04 · The Big Twenty No. 1: Capitals win the Stanley Cup · 2:01 · The Big Twenty No. 2: Nationals win the World ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Dodgers' Cody Bellinger says Astros took World Series from team in 2017 NBCSports.com The Astros cheated during their 2017 World Series run. And yet, Houston hoisting the trophy at the end of it all while being drenched in champagne, was only part of the impact felt from the electronic sign-stealing. That season, Astros second baseman Jose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com How Tiger Woods says he could still contend at the Genesis Golf.com PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Friday at Riviera, Tiger Woods played what was likely his worst round of this PGA Tour season. He ditched the driver woes that had plagued his opening round, but replaced them with a uncharacteristically sloppy iron play. Still ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona, Real Madrid working to stage Clasico in US - sources ESPN Barcelona and Real Madrid have been working for several weeks to organise a Clasico friendly match in the United States this summer, sources have told ESPN. Barcelona are aware Las Vegas and Los Angeles are interested in hosting them and The ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Browns' defensive line coach believes Myles Garrett is just scratching the surface of what he can be CBSSports.com Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is coming off of a low point in his career. The former No. 1 overall pick was suspended after a melee against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in which Garrett removed the helmet of quarterback Mason Rudolph and swung ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post With Champs in Tow, Gibbs Stands Tall as Class of NASCAR The New York Times DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — Joe Gibbs was trying to apologize. His driver won another checkered flag at Daytona -- the same track where Gibbs' eponymous race team is the defending Daytona 500 champion -- and the 79-year-old wanted to make some things ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Giannis Antetokounmpo's agent: "Giannis believes in loyalty" NBCSports.com Giannis Antetokounmpo has kept his cards close to his chest when it comes to if he will sign a five-year, $254 million supermax contract extension with the Bucks this summer. He's said how the team performs in the playoffs will be a significant factor, but little ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Yankees GM Brian Cashman says Astros had 'distinct advantage' with sign stealing ESPN TAMPA, Fla. -- For the Houston Astros, the verbal hits just keep on coming. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman joined the enormous ranks of those in the baseball industry to say publicly that they believe the Astros' illicit sign stealing was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Indiana NCAA tournament résumé gets boost — as do Hoosiers' spirits after win over Iowa The Indianapolis Star BLOOMINGTON – During a pause in the action, the thumb and index finger on Devonte Green's right hand circled around one eye, as he stared at faces in the crowd. There was an understated grin on Green's face, as the three fingers he held up said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report MLB Announces Minor-League Player Minimum Salaries Will Be Raised in 2021 Bleacher Report Major League Baseball is increasing the minimum salary for players in the minor leagues starting with the 2021 season. Per Jake Seiner and Ben Walker of the Associated Press, minor leaguers will receive a salary increase between 38 and 72 percent ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Charles Barkley says Kobe Bryant's NBA career and rape case both part of legacy New York Post Kobe Bryant should be remembered for both his 2003 sexual assault charge and for his stellar career, fellow NBA star Charles Barkley said Friday, weighing in on the ongoing debate over the Lakers legend's legacy. "Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Jeremy Roenick doubles down on NBC anger over 'threesome' firing New York Post Jeremy Roenick doesn't believe he did anything wrong. He simply believes he is a "sacrificial lamb." The former hockey star, who was suspended and then fired as an analyst with NBC Sports after talking on a podcast about the possibility of having a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald With team slumping, veteran wonders if the Panthers know what it takes to make playoffs Miami Herald "We've got to prevent pucks going in our net, make them earn the goals," coach Joel Quenneville said. SHARE. <style>.mcclatchy-embed{position:relative;padding:40px 0 56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%}.mcclatchy-embed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Cincinnati Bengals 2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Top-10 overall, Bengals' first three picks Cincinnati.com With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select? Most around the NFL believe the Bengals will take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. The Enquirer first reported the Bengals have their eyes set on the LSU QB shortly after the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SNY.tv Brodie Van Wagenen jabs back at Zack Wheeler, says Mets helped him 'parlay two good half seasons' into payday SNY.tv Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen swung back at Zack Wheeler on Friday, a day after the former Met took a shot at the team for not trying harder to re-sign him this offseason before he went to the Phillies. "Our health and performance department, our coaches all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Arizona announces AJ Steward as running backs coach Arizona Sports The Arizona Wildcats are bringing in a new running backs coach. Following DeMarco Murray's departure for Oklahoma, A.J. Steward will be the new running backs coach for the Wildcats. "A.J. brings a work ethic and experience that will impact the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoSox Injection Boston Red Sox manager believes bullpen unaffected by rule changes BoSox Injection Boston Red Sox interim manager Ron Roenicke doesn't believe that one of MLB's new rule changes will have much of an affect on his bullpen. Major League Baseball has taken steps toward their goal of reducing the length of games by implementing several ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Alabama Softball Earns Win Over USF 9-1 Sports Illustrated The Alabama softball team earned its second-straight run rule victory over USF on Friday morning with a 9-1 win. Alexis Mack led the Crimson Tide to the victory with a three-hit and two run performance. Sarah Cornell (1-1) gave up five hits over four and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Astros' Zack Greinke: Reporting late but healthy CBSSports.com Greinke is healthy but won't report to camp until Feb. 22, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. Greinke's new manager Dusty Baker's reason for the late report date was simply, "Because he's Zack Greinke." The rest of the Astros' pitching staff has ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Alex Verdugo injury: Will Boston Red Sox outfielder from Mookie Betts trade be ready for Opening Day? masslive.com New Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo is in Fort Myers and stopped by the JetBlue Park complex. The Red Sox medical team will check him out presumably within the next day. Interim manager Ron Roenicke wouldn't speculate whether Verdugo's ailing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Causeway Crowd Boston Bruins: Brett Ritchie experiment will end as a throw-in on trade Causeway Crowd The Boston Bruins added Brett Ritchie during free agency this summer, with the hope he could carve our a roster spot. At one point, we even considered the notion that Brett Ritchie could be the solution to the never-ending Boston Bruins second line ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 28 CBJ sending Foudy back to minors, recalling Lilja from Cleveland ahead of Rangers game Fox 28 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to send forward Liam Foudy back to the London Knights, opting to bring in akob Lilja from the Cleveland Monsters. Foudy, 20, made his NHL debut on Monday vs. Tampa Bay and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX19 Report: FC Cincinnati coach being investigated for allegedly using racial slur FOX19 CINCINNATI (CINCINNATI ENQUIRER) - FC Cincinnati coach Ron Jans is "stepping away" from the team after he was accused of using the N-word, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer. The team began investigating when it was notified ... Flag as irrelevant
	York Dispatch One player's decision helped turn around fortunes of Penn State men's basketball program York Dispatch When Lamar Stevens changed his mind last year and decided to return to Penn State after declaring for the NBA Draft, it was a personal decision. But coach Patrick Chambers noted Thursday how it has affected the rest of the team that has risen to No. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Bruins sign Jeremy Lauzon to two-year extension Boston.com The Bruins extended rookie Jeremy Lauzon's contract for two years and $1.7 million. His cap hit is $850,000. Lauzon, 22, would have been a restricted free agent this summer. He made his season debut at New Jersey on Dec. 31, and notched his first goal of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Westword Mel Tucker Brutally F-Bombed on Twitter After Jump From CU to MSU Westword When Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson put football coach Mel Tucker on blast for his decision to bail on his gig at the University of Colorado Boulder in favor of Michigan State University, he ended one of his tweets by confessing, "I want to beat him up ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 8 Live WVUE LSU baseball announces doubleheader on Saturday FOX 8 Live WVUE BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB)- LSU baseball has announced a doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 15 due to inclement weather on Sunday, Feb. 16. SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS WEEKEND - Game 1 will be played Tonight, and the teams will play a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Signal Biologically Male Runner to Compete in USA Women's Olympic Trials Daily Signal A biologically male marathon runner who identifies as a transgender woman is set to compete in the USA Olympic trials later in February. Megan Youngren "is set to make history on Feb. 29 as the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the U.S. Olympic ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBRZ Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen to headline LSU football coaching clinic WBRZ BATON ROUGE - LSU is hosting a spring Football Coaching Clinic in March and Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen will be participating as a speaker during the clinic. The clinic will be held in the South Stadium Club ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talks WDIV ClickOnDetroit DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have denied Local 4′s report that they've been engaged in trade talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford for the past few weeks. We stand by our story and by our sources. We find tremendous validity in what we are reporting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Ravens must go all in this offseason to catch the Chiefs Sportsnaut The Baltimore Ravens finished last season with a 14-2 record after winning their final 12 regular-season games. Led by eventual NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, they looked like Super Bowl favorites. Things changed on a dime as heavy home favorites against the ... Flag as irrelevant
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