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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 14, 2020
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	NFL.com GM calls James Conner's 2019 'an unfortunate year' NFL.com When one looks back on the Steelers' 8-8 finish in 2019, they can point the finger of blame at injuries. First, it was the franchise quarterback. Later, it was the team's top two receivers. And in between there was James Conner. The running back's troublesome ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Champion Nationals largely mum when asked about Astros ESPN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Max Scherzer grunted and cursed his way to 56 pitches during his first formal bullpen session of spring training -- about 20 more throws than other Washington Nationals starters Thursday, but "standard" for him, the righty said ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Shogo Akiyama looks to rebound after rough start with Reds ESPN GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Shogo Akiyama got into the batter's box and took his first swing with the Cincinnati Reds at spring training. He barely made contact. "I was very embarrassed," Akiyama said through translator Luke Shinoda. "I'm looking forward to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Says Ryan Shazier Is 'Trying to Resurrect His Career' Bleacher Report Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert offered an update on linebacker Ryan Shazier, who is attempting to make a comeback to the NFL after suffering a major spinal injury in 2017. "When you're dealing with Ryan you're not dealing with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Pelicans vs. Thunder odds, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Feb. 13 predictions from model on 35-19 roll CBSSports.com Zion Williamson, Jrue Holiday and the New Orleans Pelicans (23-31) play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder (32-22) on Thursday evening. The matchup features one team in New Orleans that is trying to make a playoff push, with the other team in Oklahoma ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus Draw with Milan in Coppa Italia Semi-Final 1st Leg Bleacher Report Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot in the 90th minute to earn Juventus a 1-1 draw with 10-men AC Milan in Thursday's first-leg Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at the San Siro. The Rossoneri appeared to take control of the tie thanks to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Today's Top Picks: NBA best bets for Thursday include a Zion Williamson prop and Clippers-Celtics ATS pick CBSSports.com Kudos to the NBA. Last season, the Thursday prior to the All-Star break was one of the duller days on the calendar. Knicks-Hawks and Magic-Hornets are hardly enough to get most fans excited, and while Thunder-Pelicans made sense on paper, Anthony ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Bundy welcomes chance to be pitching-poor Angels' workhorse USA TODAY TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Anthony Rendon met many of his new teammates for the first time Thursday during a quick visit to the Los Angeles Angels' clubhouse a few days before their position players' reporting date. Another newcomer with huge importance to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Astros' feeble news conference is followed by seemingly sincere apologies by players Los Angeles Times Baseball demanded a pound of flesh from the Houston Astros, who for months showed little remorse for a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport and tainted their 2017 World Series win over the Dodgers. It finally got one — or, at least, a chunk of one ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson is living in his camper outside spring training complex USA TODAY LAKELAND, Fla. — Alex Wilson has turned spring training into a grand camping adventure. Wilson, who rejoined the Detroit Tigers on a minor league contract, is staying in a 42-foot, fifth-wheel camper in a parking lot outside Joker Marchant Stadium. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times At First Yankees Workout, Gerrit Cole Defends His Past With the Astros The New York Times TAMPA, Fla. — If there was any concern that some residual taint from the Houston Astros' cheating scandal would follow Gerrit Cole to the Yankees, it was quickly dispelled by his new boss on Thursday. "None of that came up or has come up," Yankees ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson says LeBron James has the worst diet ever and can't stop eating sweets CBSSports.com Even at 35 years old, LeBron James continues to be one of the NBA's premier attractions. James puts up MVP-type numbers, but perhaps the superstar forward doesn't have the strictest diet. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers center ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NFL Mock Draft 2020: Updated Projections for Top 32 Picks Bleacher Report It feels like the confetti just showered down on the Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs, but already the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine is just two weeks away. In other words, we're rapidly approaching brass-tacks time for both incoming prospects and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Angels RHP Justin Anderson to miss 4-6 weeks with oblique injury ESPN Los Angeles Angels right-hander Justin Anderson will be sidelined for four to six weeks after injuring his oblique muscle while playing catch, manager Joe Maddon said Thursday. Anderson said he got hurt Tuesday. He only had a few throws left when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Carlos Correa: Astros' Beltran cheating intimidation is 'straight up bulls—' New York Post WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa came to the defense of Carlos Beltran on Thursday, after Beltran was painted as a "steamrolling'' leader in the Astros' 2017 sign-stealing saga in a report earlier in the week. "The thing I have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times UCLA women are looking for a win against Oregon to solidify spot among Pac-12's elite Los Angeles Times No one talks about it, but Japreece Dean thinks about it. She knows that if No. 7 UCLA knocks off No. 3 Oregon on Friday, the Bruins are tied for first in the Pac-12. With five straight 20-win seasons and four straight Sweet 16 appearances, the Bruins are ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Cubs are 'absolutely motivated' to acquire Nolan Arenado from Colorado Rockies NBCSports.com Rumors of the Cubs showing interest in acquiring Nolan Arenado from the Rockies have persisted over the past couple of weeks. On Wednesday, NBC Sports Chicago's David Kaplan gave the latest development on the story. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Watch Luke Walton hilariously ask Luka Doncic to give ref an autograph NBCSports.com The Kings headed into the NBA All-Star break with a whimper rather than a bang in a 130-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Sacramento dropped to 21-33 with the defeat, and frustration appeared to set in for coach Luke Walton in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Mamba Sports Foundation Adds 'Mambacita' to Name in Honor of Gianna Bryant Bleacher Report Vanessa Bryant has announced the renaming of the charity originally inspired by her husband, the late Kobe Bryant. The change honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant, who died Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, along with seven others. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times He's only 27, but Taijuan Walker returns to the Mariners older, wiser and ready to be a leader Seattle Times PEORIA, Ariz. – The man-child has returned a man. Once a heralded and hard-throwing pitching prospect expected to be part of a pitching trio that would lead the Mariners to successes they've still yet to achieve, Taijuan Walker has returned to the place and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette How Jarrod Dyson's unique style may work for the Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette BRADENTON, Fla. — Two things we learned about the Pirates' newest player, Jarrod Dyson on Thursday afternoon: The 35-year-old outfielder places an enormous amount of emphasis on his defense, and he's also brutally honest. Time will tell which of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bashaud Breeland looking forward to staying with Chiefs Yahoo Sports Cornerback Bashaud Breeland had a rough 2018 season as a cut on his foot led to the Panthers voiding a three-year deal he signed as a free agent and a groin injury limited his availability once he was signed by the Packers. Last year was a more fruitful one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bucs Still in Wait-and-See Mode with Jameis Winston Sports Illustrated The biggest question facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason comes at the game's most important position. What should they do with Jameis Winston? The No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Winston is set to become an unrestricted free agent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard's 'homecoming' Washington Post EVANSTON, Ill. — Juwan Howard noticed the sea of maize and blue as he scanned the crowd during the national anthem. He had friends and relatives behind the bench, and former teammate Dikembe Mutombo was on hand, too. It was quite a night for ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama softball stomps No. 1 Washington in run-rule win al.com A wacky opening to the 2020 Alabama softball season continued with another wild Thursday. A day that began with starting centerfielder Elissa Brown's broken hand ended with a run-rule win over No. 1 Washington. The 8-0 win in five innings paired with 7-1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why Joe Lacob is flying Eric Paschall to All-Star Weekend on his plane NBCSports.com Warriors rookie Eric Paschall is headed to Chicago for NBA All-Star Weekend. Why? Because he was selected to play in the NBA Rising Stars game Friday night. But you already knew that. What you might not be aware of, however, is that Paschall is going to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Genesis Invitational pairings, tee times: When Tiger Woods, field start Round 2 on Friday CBSSports.com When you have a loaded field, then you eagerly anticipate some of the amazing groupings you're about to enjoy. That's what we have this week to start off the 2020 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. After one round, Matt Kuchar is out front after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cowboys and Huskers Renew Old Big Eight and Later Big 12 Rivalry with Newly Scheduled Series Sports Illustrated STILLWATER -- A football series that dates back to 1960 will be rekindled as Oklahoma State and Nebraska have agreed to a home-and-home series. The first leg will be played in Lincoln on Sept. 16, 2034 with the return game played in Stillwater on Sept. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment Washington Times BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - After Mel Tucker's midnight blindside, Colorado athletic director Rick George says the Buffaloes' next head football coach has to share his passion for the university and the state. Someone who isn't going to look recruits, parents, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Herald.com Browns add three more assistants; Ryan Grigson reportedly an advisor with team News-Herald.com The Browns on Feb. 13 added three more assistant coaches to the staff of first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski. That wasn't the only news of the day. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson is now serving in an ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Making The Trip: Visiting Zack Wheeler's high school coach in Georgia NBCSports.com DALLAS, GA — NBC Sports Philadelphia, the home of the Authentic Fan, sent Phillies Insider Jim Salisbury and baseball analyst Ricky Bottalico on a road trip to Clearwater, and the third pit stop took our guys to a high school ballpark. Salisbury and Bottalico ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post "Every decision was bad": Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and the race for the No. 1 seed The Denver Post Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has prevailed so many times in clutch situations this season that it was surprising to see him stumble during Wednesday night's overtime thriller vs. the Lakers at Pepsi Center. But there wasn't any sugarcoating Jokic's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NASCAR Countdown: 3 Rookies Moving Up NBCSports.com NBC Sports Washington is counting down big NASCAR moments leading up to the Daytona 500. Be sure to check out our other coverage below. This year's rookie class is about as stacked as ever, with the "Big Three" who dominated the Xfinity Series last ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win How to Watch Clippers vs. Celtics, NBA Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time For The Win The Clippers and Celtics collide in a battle between two of the best squads in the NBA. These two teams met back in November at the Staples Center and the Clippers came away with a 107-104 thrilling win in overtime. Who will exit TD Garden with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Boston Celtics injuries: Robert Williams gets March 1 target date for return, Jaylen Brown a game-time decision masslive.com BOSTON - Robert Williams has missed two months with a hip injury, but the team says he's getting closer to a return. "We're still shooting for around March 1, give or take a few days here or there," Danny Ainge told 98.5′s Toucher and Rich. "He looks good. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils: How to watch tonight in NJ Detroit Free Press When: 7 p.m.. Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates). BOX SCORE. Game notes: It's the second of three meetings this season. New Jersey had no problem against the Wings back ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hawaii News Now Tua latest health update "As positive as possible" ahead of NFL Draft Hawaii News Now HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - After months of uncertainty one thing is now for certain -- Tua Tagovailoa is completely healed. ESPNs Ian Rapoport of NFL Media tweeted out that the three-month CT scan for Tagovailoa "was as positive as possible. Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Lakers (+180), Bucks (+275) title favorites heading into All-Star break KABC-TV The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks head into the All-Star break as the favorites to win the NBA title at sportsbooks around the nation. The Lakers are +180 to win the title at Caesars Sportsbook, followed by the Bucks at +275. TheLA Clippers, at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Tom Koch-Weser, Derek Vigoa to remain with Astros' front office Houston Chronicle WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Both Tom Koch-Weser and Derek Vigoa remain Astros employees despite their reported involvement in the formulation of Houston's algorithmic methods to steal signs, Astros general manager James Click said on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	WZTV Nashville mayor says plan to bring NASCAR back to city in works, Bristol 'hugely excited' WZTV NASHVILLE, Tenn.--NASCAR may indeed be returning to Nashville according to Mayor John Cooper in an interview with FOX 17 News. This video file cannot be played.(Error Code: 102630). WZTV_EVENT. Announcing the deal to pave the way for ... Flag as irrelevant
	News3LV Golden Knights' AHL team to play in arena at Henderson Pavilion News3LV LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights plan to have their AHL team play in a new arena that will be built at Henderson Pavilion. Plans for the AHL team were presented at Henderson Mayor Debra March's state of the city address Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	The Phoenix Life in the Red: It's way too early to talk of Nebraska football in the top 25... right? The Phoenix Remember last offseason, when Nebraska got picked as a preseason Big Ten West champion or a darkhorse contender for this and that or a top-25 — heck, in some cases top-15 — team? Every month away from the field the drumbeat grew and grew. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Debating NHL Playoff Format as Flyers Fight for Spot in Crowded Race NBC 10 Philadelphia Going End to End today are NBC Sports Philadelphia's Brooke Destra, Katie Emmer and Jordan Hall. The topic: Debating the NHL playoff format as the Flyers fight for a spot in a crowded standings. Flag as irrelevant
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