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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 21, 2020
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	ESPN 76ers coach Brett Brown says he still has faith in Al Horford ESPN CAMDEN, N.J. -- In the wake of benching Al Horford in the final game before the All-Star break and playing him just 18 ineffective minutes in Thursday night's overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown declared Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated College Basketball Expert Picks: Kansas-Baylor Heavyweight Rematch Leads Weekend Sports Illustrated Perhaps the biggest game of the men's college basketball season is this weekend, with No. 3 Kansas traveling to Waco to take on No. 1 Baylor in a Big 12 clash. The Bears already won Round 1 in Lawrence, the only game either team has lost in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Union committee rejects NFL labor deal; player reps to vote USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players' union executive committee voted 6-5 Friday to recommend rejecting the terms of a labor deal approved by NFL owners the previous day. The owners' proposal features a 17-game season, shorter preseason, larger ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Works out with Ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant on Video Bleacher Report Fresh off his MVP performance in the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV win, quarterback Patrick Mahomes worked out with former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. Jon Machota of The Athletic tweeted video of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As Kobe Bryant's Memorial Nears, Many Struggle to Process His Death The New York Times The math was, shall we say, daunting for Kobe Bryant's first coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Del Harris had a veteran team with two future All-Stars in his backcourt even before Bryant arrived in the summer of 1996. Harris's priority was thus ensuring that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jeremiah: 2020 receiver class is deepest I've seen NFL.com Quarterback dominates the talk atop the 2020 NFL Draft, but another position might produce the most talent. Just ask NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, who said Friday the 2020 wide receiver class is the deepest he's ever seen, adding he's given 27 prospects ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Best Fits for Yasiel Puig and the Top Remaining MLB Free Agents Bleacher Report Around this time in 2019, superstar Major League Baseball free agents such as Manny Machado and Bryce Harper were still looking for work. That isn't the case this time around, yet there are a few talented and otherwise useful players who are still available ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek The Nets still don't know what they're building on New York Post CHARLOTTE – On paper, the Nets created a four-year window for contention when they landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In reality? The star duo's injuries in Year 1 and contract opt-outs before Year 4 may cut that window in half. Nets general manager ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury Are Fighting, but Also Bringing Rivals Together The New York Times LAS VEGAS — Two days before Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were to meet in a heavyweight boxing match, Fury's promoter, Bob Arum, said the event had sold out the MGM Grand Garden Arena, generating roughly $16 million in gate revenue. Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Astros players are receiving death threats and it needs to stop SB Nation It's terrible that this even needs to be said, but sending death threats to professional athletes is completely unacceptable. The latest awful development in the Astros sign-stealing scandal came Friday, when Astros outfielder Josh Reddick revealed he and his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bruins acquire Ondrej Kase from Ducks for David Backes, first-round pick ESPN The NHL-leading Boston Bruins freed up salary cap space Friday by trading veteran forward David Backes and a first-round draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Ondrej Kase. Anaheim also acquired 20-year-old prospect Axel Andersson, a defenseman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Can Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers be even better in 2020? Boston Herald FORT MYERS — Did Rafael Devers peak at 22 years old? Devers arrived at spring training on Friday a week late due to spending time with his family in the Dominican Republic for the birth of his second daughter, Rachelese. "It's really special," Devers said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penn State announces it has settled all claims with Joe Paterno's family Pittsburgh Post-Gazette STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Following eight years of rocky relations in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, Pennsylvania State University has made peace with the family of Joe Paterno. The head of the Penn State's board of trustees ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune In Lake Placid, a miracle from 40 years ago still inspires Chicago Tribune The woman had been waiting for her opportunity for more than an hour, which was no big deal because, technically, she had been waiting 40 years. She went to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on a frigid night earlier this week with a folder containing a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSET Va Tech men's basketball ready for showdown with No. 6 Duke WSET BLACKSBURG, Va. (Courtesy: Va Tech Athletics) - Following its three-game home stand, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team will hit the road for Durham and will take on No. 6/6 Duke on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. The Hokies (15-11, 6-9 ACC) will take on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Mariners' Taylor Williams: Claimed by Mariners CBSSports.com Williams was claimed of waivers by Seattle on Friday. Williams finds himself in one of the league's easiest bullpens to break into, though there's no guarantee he'll be able to do so. The 28-year-old has thrown 72.1 career innings at the big-league level, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com XFL DFS: Best DraftKings Predictions and Picks for Week 3 AthlonSports.com Don't be afraid to put Josh Johnson in your lineup this week even though his Los Angeles Wildcats are playing the undefeated DC Defenders. Every time I entered a player for one of XFL Week 3 daily fantasy football (DFS) lineups on DraftKings, I cleared it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News NHL trade deadline 2020: Latest rumors involving top trade bait ahead of deadline day Sporting News With the NHL's Feb. 24 trade deadline fast approaching, speculation over which players could be moved is ramping up among fans and media. Activity has also increased in the trade market. Three players from our recent listing of 10 most likely to be moved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hickory Daily Record THE PRIDE OF KC: Kansas City-born mother and son are die-hard Chiefs fans living in North Carolina Hickory Daily Record CONOVER — Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder once said, "Home is where the heart is." That was certainly the case for a couple of North Carolina residents during Super Bowl 54 earlier this month. Sheila and Dan Carver, who now reside in Conover and ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Illness will keep reigning Olympic Trials champ Amy Cragg from the Atlanta start line: Oregon track & field rundown oregonlive.com Marathoning is unforgiving discipline at the elite level, demanding talent, guts, mental and physical strength, proper training and health. Subtract any one of those ingredients and success becomes impossible. Amy Cragg of the Portland-based Bowerman ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit The Detroit Tigers have a game today -- here's the starting lineup, pitching plan WDIV ClickOnDetroit DETROIT – Baseball! The Detroit Tigers will play an actual game for the first time Friday, kicking off spring training with an exhibition against Southeastern University. Game details: 1:05 p.m. ET at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. Flag as irrelevant
	Tallahassee.com Florida State beach volleyball beginning season with high aspirations Tallahassee.com Even though the program is still in its infancy, relatively speaking, Florida State's beach volleyball program has made itself a national power. In a sport dominated by teams on the west coast, the Seminoles have made themselves a consistent contender. Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor KIRO Seattle ANN ARBOR, Michigan — (AP) — An Olympic wrestler has accused a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams at the school and said the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known among his ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Inside look into the world-class venue at Seattle Center Arena KOMO News SEATTLE – From private lounges to bars featuring striking views of the Space Needle, there's something for everyone at the new Seattle Center Arena. Set to open by the summer of 2021, the nearly $1 billion project will create a world-class venue for hockey, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGN-TV Bears release wide receiver Taylor Gabriel and cornerback Prince Amukamara WGN-TV LAKE FOREST, Ill. — In search of some cap space before a critical offseason, there were two Chicago Bears players who figured to not be around once the team begins offseason activities in the spring. On Friday, the Bears made it official with Prince ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Ex-Giants manager Bruce Bochy arrives after giving Gabe Kapler 'time and space' San Francisco Chronicle SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Bruce Bochy laughed at the paradox. As a parting gift last year, the Giants gave him and wife Kim a trip to New Zealand they could finally enjoy, but he was too busy in his first winter of retirement to go there. "I didn't have a window," he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Western Conference leader Los Angeles and Memphis meet FOXSports.com Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. Oops. Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. Memphis Grizzlies (28-27, eighth in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Team Speed Kills Friday's SEC Baseball Schedule Team Speed Kills Three SEC teams will be facing ranked teams on Friday. Mississippi State will begin a three-game series with 25th-ranked Oregon State in Starkville. Then later, 10th-ranked Florida will play the 7th-ranked Miami Hurricanes in the annual meeting between the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins 2020: A starting cornerback is needed. But who? Palm Beach Post No cornerback started more games for the Dolphins last season than undrafted rookie free agent Nik Needham, who exceeded expectations. It is possible Needham blooms into a player worthy of starting opposite Pro Bowler Xavien Howard in the future. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Philly Report: Eagles 'Looking To Move' Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffery Months After Guaranteeing 2020 Contract CBS Philly PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Five months after guaranteeing his 2020 contract, the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly want to move on from wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. The Birds are "looking to move" the 30-year-old and he apparently would be open to a "change ... Flag as irrelevant
	Elite Sports NY New York Knicks practice notes: '27-game season' arrives on Friday Elite Sports NY The New York Knicks embark on the final third of the season with high hopes. The Indiana Pacers represent their first test. Danny Small. TARRYTOWN, NY—What do the New York Knicks have left to play for now that the playoffs seem to be completely out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Diamondback Maryland men's lacrosse's Saturday game postponed due to Navy's Norovirus outbreak The Diamondback The Maryland men's lacrosse team's matchup with Navy on Saturday has been postponed due to an outbreak of the Norovirus among the Midshipmen, both schools announced Friday. The Terps claimed a 14-9 win in Annapolis last season, courtesy of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Report: Redskins 'increasingly hopeful' Trent Williams returns next season Sportsnaut A change in leadership might have solved some of the biggest problems in Washington. The Washington Redskins reportedly now believe there is a strong chance Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams returns to the team next season, per The Washington Post's ... Flag as irrelevant
	bleedcubbieblue.com Cubs push back spring opener starting time Saturday bleedcubbieblue.com The weather forecast for the Phoenix area Saturday does not look conducive to baseball at all: Saturday. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 68. Breezy, with an east southeast wind ... Flag as irrelevant
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