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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 24, 2020
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	ESPN Jayson Tatum youngest to hit 40 points in Celtics-Lakers rivalry ESPN LOS ANGELES -- Moments after a thrilling finish befitting the storied history between two longtime rivals, LeBron James and Jayson met at center court and shared a long embrace. James, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, had just drilled a go-ahead jumper ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com XFL 2020 Week 3 takeaways: Los Angeles stuns DC, Houston's defense is a liability, New York is in trouble CBSSports.com Los Angeles 39, D.C. 9. Okay, show of hands: who saw that one coming? Put your hand down because you're lying. The winless Wildcats (who were +8.5, by the way) pulled off the first true shocking upset of the XFL on Sunday with what was also the best ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Blues to play Wild in 2021 NHL Winter Classic NHL.com NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today that the Minnesota Wild will face off against the St. Louis Blues in the 2021 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. Earlier this month, the NHL announced that the Wild would host the 2021 Bridgestone ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Madison Bumgarner reveals rodeo hobby: 'Just part of who you are' ESPN SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events under the alias Mason Saunders and even won $26,560 in a team-roping competition in December, according to a story published Sunday ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Phillies unveil revamped Phanatic amid legal wrangling ESPN CLEARWATER, Fla. -- He's 42 years old, a little out of shape and clearly no spring chicken. But clearly there's no one more popular on the field for the Philadelphia Phillies than the Phanatic. Which is why all eyes at the ballpark were on the furry mascot ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Raptors roll to biggest win of season, beat Pacers 127-81 USA TODAY TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 11 assists, extending his career-best streak of double-doubles to six, and the Toronto Raptors hammered Indiana 127-81 on Sunday, their 13th straight home win over the Pacers. Pascal Siakam scored 21 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Johansson earns first NHL win to lift Sabres past Jets NHL.com BUFFALO -- Jonas Johansson got his first NHL win when he made 25 saves for the Buffalo Sabres in a 2-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on Sunday. Kyle Okposo scored twice, and Zemgus Girgensons had two assists for the Sabres ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kevin Ollie situation gets uglier with current UConn coach Dan Hurley's subpoena Yahoo Sports Former UConn head coach Kevin Ollie's legal fight against his alma mater roped in yet another of the school's employees. This time, it's current head basketball coach Dan Hurley, according to the Hartford Courant's Alex Putterman and Dom Amore. Hurley ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Astros to keep George Springer as leadoff batter, Dusty Baker says ESPN Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that he will keep outfielder George Springer as the team's leadoff hitter this season. "If it's not broke, don't fix it," he told reporters. Springer has been the Astros' leadoff hitter since 2016, when he was inserted ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Millsap has 25 points as Nuggets beat Timberwolves, 128-116 USA TODAY DENVER (AP) — Paul Millsap scored a season-high 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting, and the Denver Nuggets bounced back from their first loss in the Northwest Division to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-116 on Sunday night. Millsap made his first six ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Kobe Bryant's close friend, high school teammate reflects on what he meant to Lower Merion USA TODAY LOS ANGELES -- The loyal high school teammate often spent a significant part of his work day handling interview inquiries about Kobe Bryant. Lately, Doug Young has helped alumni, colleagues and visitors grieve Bryant's death. "I'm sad, but strong," Young ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL Draft Diamonds Wildcats roll to first win in upset over Defenders, 39-9 NFL.com As the D.C. Defenders mightily rolled through the initial two weeks of the XFL season, the L.A. Wildcats struggled woefully. Those fortunes turned in stunning fashion on a Southern California Sunday afternoon. Wildcats quarterback Josh Johnson and receiver ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Colorado hires Karl Dorrell: Dig deep enough, and you can spot reasons it makes sense (but you have to really dig) The Mercury News The Karl Dorrell hire has generated more shrugs than sizzle with many Colorado fans and in the media, and it's difficult to envision an instant bump in CU season-ticket sales. And the Hotline's reaction, frankly, is essentially the same. Dorrell, a Miami Dolphins ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Joey Logano overcomes missed pit call to win at Las Vegas USA TODAY LAS VEGAS (AP) — The adjustments to a major offseason overhaul at Team Penske continued Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where miscommunication between Joey Logano and his new crew chief led to a botched final pit stop. Logano still wound ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Allen, Plummer help Utah beat USC 79-65, snap 3-game skid USA TODAY SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Timmy Allen scored 21 points and collected 10 rebounds, while Alphonso Plummer chipped in 18 points off the bench to lead Utah to a 79-65 victory over Southern California on Sunday. Mikael Jantunen scored 13 points and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY LA Lakers sign veteran Markieff Morris for playoff push USA TODAY LOS ANGELES (AP) — Markieff Morris has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the postseason push. The Lakers announced the deal Sunday to add the nine-year NBA veteran immediately after he cleared waivers. Los Angeles waived injured center ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Zegarowski can't miss, No. 15 Creighton routs No. 21 Butler USA TODAY OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Butler paid a heavy price for leaving Marcus Zegarowski open. Zegarowski made all seven of his 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, and No. 15 Creighton beat the 21st-ranked Bulldogs 81-59 on Sunday for its fourth straight win over ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Patrick Reed tunes out critics, comes from behind to win WGC-Mexico USA TODAY MEXICO CITY — A week that began with more biting criticism about his escapade in the sand in the Bahamas last December ended with an emphatic response from Patrick Reed. Reed blocked out all the noise, deflected the condemnations and accusations ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Friendly to Fiers: A's pitcher gets cheers in spring game FOXSports.com MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Oakland Athletics fan K.C. Sandstrom was sitting down the right field line watching his team warm up while armed with a small dry-erase board, a marker and a statement written in all caps. "MIKE FIERS FOR PRESIDENT". It's been a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga Adds New Weapon, Striving For Bigger Role This Season Sports Illustrated PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Jonathan Loaisiga revealed on Sunday that he's working on a new pitch, an additional weapon that could pay huge dividends as manager Aaron Boone mulls over the right-hander's role in 2020. "I'm working on a slider right now," ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Maryland vs. Ohio State score, takeaways: Buckeyes improve projected NCAA Tournament seeding with victory CBSSports.com Maryland joined the ranks of fallen powers on Sunday, becoming the fifth top-10 team to lose this weekend as Ohio State snapped the Terrapins' nine-game winning streak with a 79-72 victory. No. 25 Ohio State (18-9, 8-8 Big Ten) will likely move from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Trade: Capitals land Ilya Kovalchuk from Canadiens NBCSports.com The Washington Capitals now have Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin on the same team. The Capitals raised some eyebrows by trading for Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. Capitals receive: Ilya Kovalchuk. Canadiens' side: They ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lightning sign disgruntled Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian ESPN The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a one-year, $1.3 million deal after he cleared waivers on Sunday, the team announced. The Buffalo Sabres had placed the suspended Bogosian on unconditional waivers Friday with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Edinson Cavani scores 200th Paris Saint-Germain goal in win over Bordeaux ESPN Paris Saint-Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Bordeaux on Sunday, but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani's 200th PSG goal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh help Angels win exhibition opener Los Angeles Times The Angels on Sunday opened spring training with a 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Tempe Diablo Stadium. ON THE MOUND: Right-hander Jaime Barría pitched two scoreless innings with little incident. One batter reached on a single and another ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes How Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Injury Impacts The Grizzlies Forbes On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that forward Jaren Jackson Jr. would miss time due to a left knee sprain. Per the team, he'll be re-evaluated in two weeks and his status will then be updated from there. Jackson, who suffered the injury while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Mariners, Yusei Kikuchi pleased with first test of refined pitching mechanics in Cactus League opener Seattle Times PEORIA, Ariz. — The multiple fastballs from left-hander Yusei Kikuchi that hit 95 mph per the stadium radar gun at Peoria Stadium and also verified by the Trackman software used by the Mariners baseball operations staff in Sunday's Cactus League opener ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Cincinnati Reds drop spring training opener to Chicago White Sox, Stuart Fairchild homers Cincinnati.com GOODYEAR, Arizona – Baseball season finally arrived for the Cincinnati Reds when they lost 7-2 to the Chicago White Sox in their spring training opener Sunday at Goodyear Ballpark in front of 3,620 fans. Stuart Fairchild crushed a two-run homer to center ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Stars regain their identity in a defensive battle against the Blackhawks The Dallas Morning News Systematically and deliberately, the Stars squeezed the life from the Blackhawks during a 2-1 win over Chicago on Sunday afternoon, erasing the memory of Friday's blowout loss to the Blues and reminding onlookers the rigidity with which they play. Flag as irrelevant
	TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Twins make plans to phase players into games TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins will phase their regulars into play at different paces as they begin spring training games. Luis Arraez was the only starter to play in Saturday's road game in Bradenton, Fla., with Josh Donaldson, Mitch Garver and Miguel Sano ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Viktor Hovland becomes PGA Tour's first Norwegian winner ESPN RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico -- Viktor Hovland won the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday to become the first Norwegian winner in PGA Tour history, chipping in for eagle on the par-5 15th and racing in a 30-footer for birdie on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke victory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Ohio State's Chase Young creating buzz heading into NFL scouting combine Los Angeles Times The spotlight is trained on the quarterbacks – it always is – as the annual NFL scouting combine gets underway this week. But the player creating the most buzz is the one who runs them down, the appropriately named Chase Young of Ohio State. "Men lie. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Dwyane Wade is – and always will be – the face of the Miami Heat FOXSports.com It's official. Flash is forever etched in the history books. D-Wade's jersey is officially retired ✊ #L3GACY. (via @FOXSportsHEAT & @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/5RTn4GctQP. Article continues below ... — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 23, 2020. Dwyane ... Flag as irrelevant
	Notre Dame Official Athletic Site Irish Offensive Barrage Buries Hurricanes, 87-71 Notre Dame Official Athletic Site NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Irish used a dominant five-minute stretch to close the first half to completely take over in Sunday's 87-71 win over Miami inside Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame outscored the Hurricanes 20-4 in the stretch to put the game out of reach. Flag as irrelevant
	KMOV.com New year, new Bader? Cardinals center fielder pounds Mets pitching in first spring start Sunday KMOV.com PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — In the Cardinals Grapefruit League lid-lifter Saturday, Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson asserted their presence in the competition for outfield playing time in St. Louis. Sunday, the outfielder who proclaimed himself the team's starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Utah gymnastics team beats UCLA as the Utes appear ready to contend for a national title Salt Lake Tribune "Wait, wait, wait." Those were the words Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden said to his team following Abby Paulson's 10.0 on the balance beam. He knew the math in his head, that Paulson's score made it impossible for the UCLA Bruins to beat his team ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Pennzoil 400 Vegas picks and predictions 2020: Legendary expert fading Denny Hamlin, backing Kyle Larson CBSSports.com Team Penske will try to continue its success at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday when it sends out three drivers for the 2020 Pennzoil 400. Penske drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano have won four of the past eight races at LVMS. They'll be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Scouting report: Players to watch, three keys for Nebraska vs. Illinois Omaha World-Herald Nebraska basketball will be looking to snap an 11-game losing streak at Illinois on Monday. Here's preview of the matchup. When: 7 p.m. on Monday. Where: State Farm Center (Champaign, Ill.) TV: BTN. Streaming: FoxSportsGo. Radio: 590 AM (Omaha), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pounding The Rock It's time for San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Pounding The Rock Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don't troll and don't swear too ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com Kohli says toss had big impact, but wants more from his players ESPNcricinfo.com Over the dominant home season, India's coach Ravi Shastri talked about taking the pitch and the toss out of equation, which, while lofty, is something for dominant teams to aspire to. To a large extent, India did do that in home Tests, but in away conditions ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Herald.com Franmil Reyes hits home run in Indians spring training opener News-Herald.com Franmil Reyes hit a solo home run, and the Indians banged out 12 hits in a 9-5 victory over the Royals in their spring trainer opener on Feb. 23. Mayfield graduate Mitch Longo doubled and was hit by a pitch after relieving Delino DeShields in center field. Flag as irrelevant
	Pelican Debrief New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors: Betting Odds, Injuries and DFS Tips Pelican Debrief The New Orleans Pelicans continue their late-season playoff surge on the road against the Golden State Warriors with a chance to gain ground on idle Memphis. The New Orleans Pelicans (24-32) are coming off a big win over the Trail Blazers on Friday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Duel Titans Odds to Sign Tom Brady in Free Agency Rank Second Behind Patriots The Duel Tom Brady will be a free agent this offseason, and the Titans have the second-best ... Flag as irrelevant
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