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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 21, 2020
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	NBCSports.com NFL Draft 2020: Top analyst has a 'home run' pick for the Eagles NBCSports.com The Eagles have a pretty obvious and pressing need at wide receiver as the 2020 NFL Draft nears and here's some good news: NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, on a national conference call Friday afternoon, called this class of receivers "phenomenal," ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Were Bears right to cut Prince Amukamara ahead of NFL free agency? NBCSports.com The Bears made the right decision to release Prince Amukamara, with the Bears announcing Friday the veteran cornerback and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel will be cut. Those two moves save $13.5 million in cap space; Amukamara alone frees up $9 million. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 10 NBA stretch-run questions: Can LeBron James win his fifth MVP? Can the 76ers get their road act together? CBSSports.com Through the All-Star break and well over halfway into the season, Thursday night marked the official start to the NBA's stretch run. Playoff spots and seeds will begin sorting out. Awards have to be settled. In a few cases, jobs are likely on the line. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com It's champs vs. cheaters as Nats and Astros meet Saturday FOXSports.com WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It will be champs vs. cheaters in a World Series rematch when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros play their exhibition opener on Saturday night. The last time these teams met, the Nationals were celebrating their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Complete List of 16 New Drills for Predraft Event Bleacher Report The NFL Scouting Combine's drill portion will receive a major overhaul in time for this year's event, which will take place in Indianapolis from Sunday, February 23 through Monday, March 2 in Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. Per Nick Shook of NFL.com, 16 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kansas vs. Baylor: Prediction, pick, odds, point spread, line, basketball game, time, preview CBSSports.com WACO, Texas -- Back in November, college basketball made history when the top four teams in the AP Top 25 played against each other in the same building and on the same night. That had never happened before in the history of the sport. The Champions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Eagles Trade Rumors: Alshon Jeffery Would 'Welcome' a Move, Team Shopping WR Bleacher Report The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout Alshon Jeffery could be parting ways soon. Connor Hughes of The Athletic, who covers the New York Jets, dropped this note on Friday in the midst of an article posting whether Jeffery could be a fit on Gang Green. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cards' Goldschmidt looking for consistent swing FOXSports.com JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt never found consistency with his swing last season. Poor swings that yield ugly results early in this year's spring training games may actually prevent that from happening again this season. "That can allow you to make ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Auburn vs. Tennessee: Prediction, pick, odds, line, point spread, basketball game, tipoff time, preview CBSSports.com No 13 Auburn will be welcoming a divided Tennessee team on Saturday. Literally, the Volunteers' traveling party is staying in three separate hotels because space in the Auburn area is limited as the university hosts the 2020 SEC Swimming & Diving ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Markieff Morris plans to sign with Lakers after being bought out by Pistons, per report CBSSports.com It didn't take long for Markieff Morris to find a new home in the NBA a team after being bought out by the Detroit Pistons on Friday afternoon. Just hours after it was reported that the Los Angeles Lakers emerged as the frontrunner to sign Morris, it appears as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Phillies will unveil a new-look Phanatic on Sunday NBCSports.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — You might have heard that slugger Rhys Hoskins made some changes to his batting stance and swing over the winter. Hoskins isn't the only prominent Phillie who made some adjustments in the off-season. Word around Phillies spring ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Tua Tagovailoa's health could set off Giants' draft boldness New York Post One player the Giants absolutely, positively will not take could hold the key to their 2020 NFL Draft strategy. That player will be in Indianapolis next week for the NFL Scouting Combine, will not be doing much of anything on the field and yet the Giants could ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Why this 'weird' Rockets team is uniquely suited for small ball, even come playoff time CBSSports.com SAN FRANCISCO -- It was fitting that it was 1960s night at Chase Center on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors welcomed the new-look Houston Rockets. After all, just a few weeks ago, the Rockets became the first team since 1963 to play an entire game ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Teams close with 7-5 edge in arbitration as Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley wins final case ESPN PHOENIX -- Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players. Bradley, a 27-year right-hander, was given a raise from $1.83 million to $4.1 million Friday by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times UCLA's surge has everything to do with just playing better Los Angeles Times Fifty years from now, UCLA fans binge-watching game footage of this season's team, from its December surrender to its February fortitude, might think someone made a mistake. This can't be the same team, right? Surely someone spliced together different ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Tiger Woods opts to skip Honda Classic. Where will he play next? Golf.com Tiger Woods' preparation for the Masters will feature at least a two-week vacation. The 15-time major winner officially declined to enter next week's Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., his second straight week away from tournament play, as he gears ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Wolfpack Looks to Build on Momentum of Duke Win Sports Illustrated The NC State basketball team showed how good it can be on Wednesday in its 88-66 rout of No. 6 Duke. It was a victory that thrust the Wolfpack right back into the NCAA tournament conversation and sparked a court rushing celebration that spilled over to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Jaguars exercise team options on WR Conley, FS Wilson USA TODAY JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised contract options on receiver Chris Conley and free safety Jarrod Wilson on Friday, potentially eliminating two areas of need heading into free agency and the draft. The Jaguars now have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Women's Basketball Breakdown: Iowa vs. Penn State Sports Illustrated Breaking down Saturday's game between Iowa and Penn State. Game facts. Time and place — 2 p.m. (CST), Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City. TV — BTN-Plus (online only). Radio — Hawkeye Radio Network. Records — Iowa 21-5 (12-3 Big Ten), Penn ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Blackhawks Talk Podcast: The team see change coming before the trade deadline NBCSports.com As the NHL trade deadline looms closer, the feeling of uncertainty has surrounded the team. In for host Pat Boyle, Slavko Bekovic, Charlie Roumeliotis, Scott King, and Nick Gismondi discuss the feeling around the team and what may lie ahead for the future of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe What Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said about the trade for Ondrej Kase The Boston Globe With Monday's NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the Bruins made a deal to send David Backes to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Ondrej Kase (the Bruins also dealt a first-round pick and defenseman Axel Andersson to complete the package) ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Laila Ali says she'd consider fighting three-division world champion Claressa Shields ESPN LAS VEGAS - Laila Ali, considered by many to be the greatest female boxer of all time, said on Friday that she would entertain the possibility of exiting her more than decade in retirement to fight Claressa Shields, the unbeaten three-division world champion ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Michigan State hires Wisconsin's Gilmore as tight ends coach FOXSports.com EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Wisconsin assistant Ted Gilmore on Friday as tight ends coach. Gilmore, 52, joins the Spartans after spending the past five seasons as the Badgers' wide receivers coach. Previously, he spent three seasons ... Flag as irrelevant
	MyNorthwest.com O'Neil's Week Sauce: Seahawks' week was good, but a player's was better MyNorthwest.com I toyed with some idea for what to call a week-in-review column. "The Weak End" has a nice ring to it, but while that might be the reality of a Friday column summing up the week, that's nothing to brag about. Danny and Gallant: Why the Seahawks will pass on ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Documents: Michigan Student Says He Reported Doctor's Abuse The New York Times ANN ARBOR, Michigan — A former University of Michigan student whose 2018 complaint that a late doctor at the school had molested him during medical exams for routine injuries decades ago says he complained at the time to his wrestling coach and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Ex-Ohio State Football Players Charged With Rape, Kidnapping The New York Times COLUMBUS, Ohio — A grand jury on Friday indicted two former Ohio State football players on charges of rape and kidnapping after authorities said they held a woman against her will and raped her earlier this month. Defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com NFLN's Daniel Jeremiah identifies players with most to gain at 2020 NFL Combine DenverBroncos.com As hundreds of NFL prospects prepare to head to Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Combine, offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs may have the most to gain. Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL Draft analyst for NFL Network, identified Wirfs on Friday as the non-quarterback ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Press Reeling after 3OT loss to Miami, Hokies have daunting chore at Duke, while U.Va. looks to stay hot Daily Press Of all the scenarios Virginia Tech coach Mike Young could've envisioned heading into the first trip to Duke for 80% of his available scholarship players, the one his team faces Saturday is among the most unenviable. Already deflated after losing 102-95 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune University of Utah football player accused of raping teen girl charged with raping two other women Salt Lake Tribune A University of Utah football player who was charged earlier this month with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl is now facing more charges after prosecutors allege he raped two other women. Terrell Perriman, a 20-year-old wide receiver for the U., is now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Mookie Betts Expected to Bat Leadoff for Dodgers After Trade, Says Dave Roberts Bleacher Report Entering his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mookie Betts is expected to remain in a familiar position in the batting order. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday he and Betts are in agreement that the 2018 American League MVP will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Roughnecks can play defense, too Houston Chronicle Of the new gimmicks that the XFL considered, helmet cameras was one that never came to fruition. The difficulty was in its execution, but if the league had worked it out, it could've given stadium onlookers a fresh perspective when defensive players ran the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Myers: Miracle on Ice fueled life-long small town dreams Grand Forks Herald Through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy in a small northern Minnesota town, the events of 40 years ago this month left a lasting lesson in why we dream big dreams, and can rightfully expect the impossible to happen every now and then. Written By: Jess Myers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Dwyane Wade on marriage to Gabrielle Union: She has her own bank account and 'doesn't stop my growth' CNBC Starting Friday, the Miami Heat will celebrate the 16-year career of shooting guard Dwyane Wade in a three-day-long celebration. Wade, 38, is three-time NBA champion and 13-time NBA All-Star and he'll be the fifth former Heat player to have his jersey (No. Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com Carlos Carrasco, Mike Clevinger 'moving around better' at Cleveland Indians' spring training facility WKYC.com CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians' pitching depth has been tested and the Cactus League spring training games have not even gotten underway yet. Over the first week-plus of spring training, Indians starting pitchers Carlos Carrasco and Mike Clevinger ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan State's Gabe Brown rediscovers shooting touch in crucial win over Nebraska The Detroit News Lincoln, Neb. —You could understand if Gabe Brown was feeling a little bit gun shy. Entering Thursday's game at Nebraska, Michigan State's sophomore forward had been having a hard time putting the ball in the basket. In the previous three games, Brown ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Michigan can show off improved post defense against Purdue Toledo Blade ANN ARBOR — The last time Michigan basketball took on Purdue, the Wolverines won in a double-overtime thriller, 84-78. But while Michigan won the game, the big story was the performance by Purdue forward Trevion Williams. The sophomore put up a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGN-TV Marquee Sports Network to Launch Saturday Ballpark Digest A regional sports network from the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group is on the verge of its debut, as Marquee Sports Network will launch on Saturday. The network goes on the air at 1pm CT with Marquee Debut, a show featuring a preview of future ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean NASCAR at Las Vegas: Pennzoil 400 entry list, TV schedule The Tennessean The grind of the NASCAR Cup Series season begins this weekend in Las Vegas. Denny Hamlin knows he is in the NASCAR playoffs due to his win at Daytona. So he has about five months of time to add playoff points to his docket, while the rest of the field ... Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com New York Guardians vs. St. Louis BattleHawks Prediction and Preview (XFL Football) AthlonSports.com Week 3 of the 2020 XFL season will continue on Sunday with one of the more anticipated games of the season. The St. Louis BattleHawks (1-1) will finally make their home debut against the New York Guardians (1-1), who are playing their second straight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports Dez Bryant has reportedly been 'pleading' with Cowboys to bring him back Larry Brown Sports Dez Bryant has sent numerous tweets campaigning for NFL teams to sign him over the past several months, and that includes trying to convince the Dallas Cowboys to give him another shot. Apparently he has taken that pitch directly to his former team as well ... Flag as irrelevant
	pennlive.com Penn State, Paterno family say they've settled disputes stemming from Sandusky scandal pennlive.com Penn State and the family of Joe Paterno have declared a truce. In twin statements released today, the Paternos agreed to drop all outstanding legal claims against the university, and Board of Trustees Chairman Mark Dambly reaffirmed that the board has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Blogging Dirty (blog) The Atlanta Falcons are Top 10 in wins during the last decade Blogging Dirty (blog) Despite criticism from fans and the media, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in the top ten in regular-season wins during the last ten years. A large part of this success is Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones. During the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	NWAOnline SEC denies Hogs' request to have spring scrimmage at War Memorial Stadium NWAOnline FAYETTEVILLE — The Southeastern Conference has denied the University of Arkansas' request to hold its final spring scrimmage at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. As part of the Razorbacks' multi-year contract with War Memorial Stadium, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Eyes on Isles Islanders vs. Red Wings: Betting odds, lineups, Time to fix everything Eyes on Isles According to captain Anders Lee, tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings is the perfect night to fix everything. Is it? The New York Islanders are back on familiar ground as they welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the Coliseum as they retire John Tonelli's ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Australia secure big T20 win over South Africa, Ashton Agar takes hat-trick ABC News 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 Australia to a dominant 107-run win over South Africa in their Twenty20 series-opener. Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Charles Barkley calls Cavs players 'ridiculous' and 'unprofessional' over head coaching change fox8.com CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) - Retired NBA player Charles Barkley and Inside the NBA analyst is not mincing words about the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last night on Inside the NBA, he said players were "ridiculous" and "unprofessional" for "what they did to Coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLAS - 8 News Now Knights' Cody Eakin traded to Winnipeg Jets KLAS - 8 News Now LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Cody Eakin is heading home. Eakin, a Winnipeg native, has been traded by the Golden Knights to the Jets for a conditional 4th round pick that could go to a 3rd rounder in 2021. Eakin has played for the Knights in 41 games this season ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFB LSU goes down to No. 1 South Carolina WAFB COLUMBIA, S.C. (WAFB) - The LSU women's basketball team fell to No. 1 South Carolina in Columbia on Thursday. The Lady Tigers (18-7, 8-5 SEC) went down 63-48 to the Gamecocks (26-1, 13-0 SEC). RELATED: Tigers fall to No. 1 South Carolina. Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Washington Redskins believe there is a 'strong chance' Trent Williams returns in 2020 ClutchPoints The Washington Redskins have wasted no time ushering in some changes to the roster under the new regime with head coach Ron Rivera. Regardless, it seems they are still hoping to keep left tackle Trent Williams around for the 2020 NFL season. Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Avs ink G Francouz to two-year extension TSN The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday afternoon that they have signed goaltender Pavel Francouz to a two-year deal. We have signed Pavel Francouz to a two year deal. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/VLURBNfy3u. — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) ... Flag as irrelevant
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