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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 21, 2020
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	USA TODAY Barack Obama, LeBron James, NBA luminaries share their favorite Kobe Bryant memories USA TODAY Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be on the minds of millions of people this weekend in the days before their memorial Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star, also was an Oscar and Emmy ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Ex-NFL players Robinson, Bray granted bond on pot charges USA TODAY EL PASO, texas (AP) — Two former NFL players were set to walk free on bond Friday after federal agents say they caught them with over 150 pounds (68.04 kilograms)of marijuana. A federal judge in Texas granted bond Friday to former Cleveland Browns ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation How the last 3 NFL postseasons would've played out with a 14-team field SB Nation The NFL has proposed a collective bargaining agreement that would alter the way the postseason works. Under the new CBA, the field of playoff teams will grow from 12 to 14. The CBA proposal still needs to be approved by players before it goes into effect, ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Packers' Gutekunst doesn't rule out taking QB in first round FOXSports.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brian Gutekunst was in the draft room in 2005. That's the year his predecessor, Ted Thompson, used his first-round pick on Aaron Rodgers even though the Packers had Brett Favre at quarterback. Rodgers was the potential No 1 overall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Prince Amukamara, Taylor Gabriel Released by Bears Bleacher Report ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday that the Chicago Bears will release wide receiver Taylor Gabriel and cornerback Prince Amukamara. The Bears confirmed the releases in a tweet. Gabriel, 29, caught 29 passes for 253 yards and four touchdowns in nine ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kevin Love trade rumors: Blazers reportedly offered Hassan Whiteside, Kent Bazemore for Cavaliers star CBSSports.com The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Andre Drummond in a salary dump before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and it sounds like the offers on the table for their own highly paid former All-Star were similar. Big man Kevin Love, who is making $28.9 million this year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Lakers Rumors: LA 'Front-Runners' to Sign Markieff Morris After Pistons Buyout Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considered the front-runners to sign veteran forward Markieff Morris, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Charania reported earlier Friday that Morris and the Detroit Pistons had come to terms on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Raiders offseason guide 2020: Key free agents, team needs, targets, salary cap & draft picks Sporting News The Raiders are making one big organizational move to Las Vegas for the 2020 NFL season. That puts a bigger spotlight on the personnel moves they will make during the transition. With three first-round draft picks in 2019 and a few smart free-agent ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's Nets are still a big mystery SB Nation There's an easy case to be made for Kevin Durant as the second-best basketball player of his generation. At his peak in Golden State, it felt like there was no one better. Durant is an unstoppable scorer with a tight handle, deft finishing touch, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 2019 NCAA Tournament Teams All but Guaranteed to Miss Out This Year Bleacher Report With teams like Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Michigan State boasting active streaks of at least 20 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, we sometimes take for granted how difficult it is to get into the Big Dance. However, there are 10 teams that earned ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Should Warriors keep or trade Andrew Wiggins if they win NBA Draft Lottery? NBCSports.com We're just a short time into Andrew Wiggins' Warriors tenure, but it already appears to be a genius move by Bob Myers. But will the Warriors hold onto Wiggins? That might depend on if the ping-pong balls bounce their way. Should the Warriors, who have the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why Giants might not name their closer before end of spring training NBCSports.com SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants finally will play a baseball game Saturday, getting Gabe Kapler one step closer to the day when he'll have to make quick decisions in the late innings of a close game. Kapler is replacing the man who did that better than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Markieff Morris Agrees to Contract Buyout; Pistons PF to Be Free Agent Bleacher Report Markieff Morris will be a free agent after receiving a buyout from the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons announced Friday both parties agreed to a buyout and the team requested waivers on Morris. There was speculation that Morris could be traded prior to the Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Astros won't play any regulars against Nationals in spring training opener NBCSports.com The Nationals may be sending Max Scherzer to the mound for their Grapefruit League opener against the Astros on Saturday, but Houston manager Dusty Baker won't be countering with any of his star hitters. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN The Phillie Phanatic has gotten a spring training makeover ESPN One big rumor circulating around spring training camp this week: The Phanatic -- the Philadelphia Phillies' green and furry mascot -- may be getting a new look. While the details won't be revealed until Sunday when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes NFL Rumors: Can 49ers Afford To Trade For Lions All-Pro Darius Slay? Forbes In an ideal world, the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers would be able to hit the NFL offseason like gangbusters and upgrade at specific areas of need. As most of you already know, San Francisco and the rest of the NFL does not exist in an ideal ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Astros outrage spiraling into ugly places: 'Hope your kids get cancer' New York Post The Astros' electronic sign-sealing scandal has created a hostility that led to death threats and fans wishing harm on players' families, outfielder Josh Reddick said on Friday. Reddick told reporters that earlier this month he posted a video on social media of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Young's Career Night Helps Hawks Outlast Heat Sports Illustrated The Hawks' first game after the All-Star break could hardly have stood in starker contrast to their last one before it. Eight days after rolling over in Cleveland against the worst team in the Eastern Conference, Atlanta not only pushed the fourth-place Miami Heat ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Isaac Okoro returns to practice, questionable for Tennessee game al.com Isaac Okoro returned to practice for Auburn, marking a promising step in his return from a hamstring injury, but remains questionable for No. 13 Auburn's home game against Tennessee. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Friday that Okoro, who is dealing with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Gonzaga's last-second 3-pointer against San Francisco results in bad beat for bettors CBSSports.com No. 2 Gonzaga got all it could handle in a West Coast Conference contest against San Francisco on Thursday night. The Bulldogs erased a nine-point halftime deficit and were leading in the final seconds when Corey Kispert connected on a meaningless ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Badgers WR coach Gilmore leaves to be Michigan State TE coach FOXSports.com EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State hired Wisconsin assistant Ted Gilmore on Friday as tight ends coach. More Badgers coverage. Badgers WR coach Gilmore leaves to be Michigan State TE coach · Bucks' Antetokounmpo has first 'dad moment' at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Ravens' Bradley Bozeman Demolishes 72-Ounce Steak in Dinner Challenge Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens left guard Bradley Bozeman can tackle anything–even a 72-ounce steak. While traveling cross country on his anti-bullying campaign, Bozeman stopped at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. He demolished a 4.5-pound steak, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Seattle Seahawks linked to Vikings DE Everson Griffen Yahoo Sports Everson Griffen is set to hit the market in free agency and the Seattle Seahawks have been one of several teams linked to the Minnesota Vikings pass rusher. Per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Seattle could be a potential landing spot for Griffen, who has ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant catches passes from Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes (VIDEO) nj.com Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is pursuing a return to the NFL, and his latest workout came with the biggest star in the league. Bryant caught passes from reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday morning. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Penn State Settles 'Outstanding Issues' With Paterno Family U.S. News & World Report MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State and the family of the late head football coach Joe Paterno announced Friday they have resolved "outstanding issues" that had divided them, eight years after he was fired following ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Rays prospect Brendan McKay slowed by shoulder stiffness Tampa Bay Times The two-way player is concentrating on pitching, but has yet to throw his first spring training bullpen session. Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brendan McKay (49) is seen in the dugout during the fifth inning against Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 07, 2019, at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Buddy Hield saves Kings from mistakes in must-win game vs. Grizzlies Yahoo Sports SACRAMENTO -- In the words of Kings shooting guard and NBA 3-point Champion Buddy Hield, "It be like that sometimes." It's a catch-all phrase that seems to make sense in almost any situation for Sacramento this season. Blow an 18-point third-quarter ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC Fight Night 168 odds, predictions: MMA insider reveals picks for Felder vs. Hooker, Crute vs. Oleksiejczuk CBSSports.com Dan Hooker has a habit of getting the fight he wants via public callouts. He upped the ante with Paul Felder, and the ranked lightweight contenders will meet on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 168. Hooker will have the hometown advantage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Miracle milestone: The US Olympic hockey team staged the upset of the ages 40 years ago Boston Herald The 1980 United States Olympic hockey team struck gold and started a movement. The American squad was a patchwork of college players from the Northeast and the upper Midwest under the direction of coach Herb Brooks. They completed their improbable ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penguins hope Jared McCann can put scoring slump out of his mind Pittsburgh Post-Gazette During his first 76 games with the Penguins, Jared McCann was one of their most prolific scorers. He lit the lamp 25 times, third-most over that span. The past few weeks, though, the long list of Penguins with more goals includes Dominik Simon, rookie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Young Receives Community Assist Award Sports Illustrated Trae Young received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of January, the NBA announced on Friday. The award, which is given to one NBA player each month, recognizes players for giving back to and investing in their communities. For his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Dwyane Wade: 'When you've got your own county, you can do different things' Chicago Tribune Until now, having a jersey retired by the Miami Heat meant living in the moment. Dwyane Wade is changing that math. He's living — living large, in fact — for an entire weekend as part of his No. 3 rising to the rafters at AmericanAirlines Arena. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Braves' Felix Hernandez: Tabbed for spring opener CBSSports.com Hernandez will start the Grapefruit League opener Saturday versus the Orioles, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The veteran right-hander is with Atlanta as a non-roster invitee and will be the first starter to take the hill in spring training. Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Report: Pats add special teams assistant Joe Houston Patriots.com According to a report from The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, the Patriots are adding special teams assistant Joe Houston to their coaching staff. Houston spent three seasons as an assistant at Iowa State and spent this past season as a special teams analyst at ... Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com DC Defenders vs. Los Angeles Wildcats Prediction and Preview (XFL Football) AthlonSports.com It's been a heck of a start for the DC Defenders as they head out west to take on the reeling Los Angeles Wildcats at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. The undefeated Defenders (2-0) will be looking to separate themselves from the rest of the XFL East. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers vs. Southeastern in exhibition: Photos from Lakeland Detroit Free Press Tigers pitcher Rony Garcia pitches against Southeastern University at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press. Tigers right fielder Daz Cameron catches a fly ball against Southeastern University at Joker ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes LeBron's Lakers Have Plenty To Worry About As LA Returns To Action Forbes After a lengthy All-Star break the Lakers finally get back to business against the Memphis Grizzlies. How they come into this game makes them one of the more interesting teams in the NBA this season. They are contenders, but flawed ones at that. They lead ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRDO Colorado Springs woman qualifies for Olympic marathon trials while working full-time KRDO COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Runner at dawn, occupational therapist by day, then runner, again, by night -- that routine sums up Jamie Adkins' life, and she says it's worth it considering it's taking her to the Olympic Trials. The Kentucky native ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Serena Williams Gets Real About the Challenges of Being a Working Mom: It's 'Not Easy' KPRC Click2Houston Serena Williams is opening up about the realities of being a working mom. In an Instagram post on Friday, the 38-year-old tennis pro candidly discussed the challenges she's faced while raising her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia, and continuing to compete. Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald At-track photos: 2020 Las Vegas-1 weekend NASCAR The JD Motorsports No. 6 Chevrolet of David Starr in the NASCAR Xfinity Series carries a message of well-wishes for Ryan Newman this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, carrying his nickname above the rear bumper. Newman was involved in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Sports Australia absolutely rolls SA as unlikely hat-trick hero bowls unforgettable spell Fox Sports South Africa vs Australia, first T20I at Johannesburg (3am EDT) — Watch Australia's tour of South Africa LIVE on Fox Cricket! David Warner's return to the Bullring lasted just two balls but it mattered little on a night where an Ashton Agar hat-trick steered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports Report: Eagles want to trade Alshon Jeffery Larry Brown Sports Changes appear to be coming to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. According to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, the Eagles have made wide receiver Alshon Jeffery available for trade, and Jeffery would welcome a move. Jeffery reportedly had a "testy" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maple Leafs Hot Stove How bad are the Toronto Maple Leafs defensive results, really? A deeper look at the blue line ahead of the deadline Maple Leafs Hot Stove With all of the concerns and questions about the Leafs defense, let's try to answer some of those questions by way of analysis as the trade deadline nears. 1. How much is Toronto tilted away from defense? A lot. Of all NHL teams, the Leafs are one of the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks Wire Former Seahawk Michael Robinson talks Russell Wilson criticism Seahawks Wire Former Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson recently hopped on the Talkin' Seahawks podcast to discuss quarterback Russell Wilson and his rise to the top. Robinson stated that several Seahawks players in 2012 were ready to give up on Wilson ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnet.ca Avalanche sign goaltender Pavel Francouz to two-year extension Sportsnet.ca The Colorado Avalanche have signed goaltender Pavel Francouz to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. We have signed Pavel Francouz to a two year deal. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/VLURBNfy3u. — Colorado Avalanche ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Watch: Gymnast Simone Biles teases groundbreaking flips UPI.com Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Superstar gymnast Simone Biles has a new move. She posted a video of the multiple-flip Yurchenko double pike on social media after previously teasing that she could break out the move at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Biles, 22, is ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win How to watch Derby County vs. Fulham: Date, time, channel, odds and live stream For The Win It's a Championship clash as No. 13 Derby County takes on No. 3 Fulham, live on ESPN+. For Derby County, it's a momentous occasion that will see Wayne Rooney make his 500th English League appearance. They'll hope to get a little revenge after losing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cord Cutters News, LLC How Cord Cutters Can Watch The Marquee Network When it Launches February 22 Cord Cutters News, LLC Marquee Sports Network will launch on February 22, 2020. This network will be the exclusive TV home for the Chicago Cubs, allowing fans to watch live Cubs games, pre and post game coverage, and exclusive Cubs content, along with other local sports ... Flag as irrelevant
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