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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 14, 2020
	NEWS
	USA TODAY Steelers confident Roethlisberger can return to form in 2020 USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are confident quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow will be ready to go in time for the 2020 regular season, so confident there are no plans to look around for a proven veteran backup ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Anthony Lynn says Tyrod Taylor could be Chargers QB NFL.com The Los Angeles Chargers may not have to scour the quarterback market long -- if at all -- in an effort to replace former franchise QB Philip Rivers. According to coach Anthony Lynn, there's a good chance L.A. could look to patch the gaping hole at the position ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cowboys Rumors: Byron Jones Could Be Broncos' Top Target in Free Agency Bleacher Report Free-agent cornerback Byron Jones' top suitor may be in the Mile High City. According to 104.3 The Fan's Cecil Lammey, Jones "could be [a] top target" for the Denver Broncos in free agency. Jones has played for the Dallas Cowboys since the franchise ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com In the midst of a historically productive season, Damian Lillard is making a case as the NBA's top point guard CBSSports.com Things haven't gone super smoothly for the Portland Trail Blazers this season. After making it all the way to the Western Conference finals last season, the Blazers sit ninth in the West with a 25-31 record heading into the All-Star break. While the situation isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN South Carolina gets NCAA notice of allegations related to corruption probe ESPN South Carolina became the sixth Division I men's basketball program to receive an NCAA notice of allegations related to the federal government's investigation into bribes and other corruption in the sport. South Carolina officials confirmed on Thursday that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Arians says offseason priority is defense, not QB NFL.com Bruce Arians' Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of personnel decisions to make this offseason, one that could be pivotal for the future of the franchise. With Jameis Winston headed toward free agency, it starts with the quarterback position. Actually, it doesn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dominique Wilkins recalls dueling with Michael Jordan at the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest Yahoo Sports By contemporary dunk standards, it's as old-school as Chuck Taylors and the Amen break. In the moment, it was perfection, coiled fury and defiant athleticism: a two-handed windmill jam that could—should—have won Dominique Wilkins the 1988 Slam Dunk ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Roundtable: Can Tennessee make the NCAA Tournament? Sports Illustrated Welcome to Volunteer Country's debut doubtable discussion, where our team of writers will break down five key questions surrounding Tennessee Athletics that week. This week focuses on Tennessee men's basketball and the latest surrounding it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment FOXSports.com 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
	Sports Illustrated NFL Rumors: Is Tom Brady Not a Fan of the Titans Offense? Sports Illustrated One of the underlying factors that will determine where Tom Brady plays next season is how his play meshes with another team's offensive scheme. As a quarterback that is seemingly on the decline, though still playing at a high level, it makes sense for Brady ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tiger Woods starts Genesis Invite on tear before finishing at 69 ESPN LOS ANGELES -- Tiger Woods produced the kind of start that has been so often lacking in his rounds at Riviera Country Club over the years. He just couldn't quite sustain it. After eagling his opening hole and making two more birdies over the first nine holes ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Surgery, long rehab behind him, Walker returns to Mariners FOXSports.com PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Taijuan Walker wearing Seattle Mariners blue was a familiar sight Thursday, if only for the longtime club staffers at spring training. The right-handed pitcher, signed to a major-league contract Wednesday, took the field with Mariners ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Denver Broncos 7-round NFL mock draft 1.0: Should John Elway pick up a receiver in the first round? The Denver Post Holding five of the top 100 picks and nine overall, Broncos general manager John Elway has plenty of capital in April's draft to add to his team's young nucleus. Here is our opening projection for how the Broncos should use their picks, not factoring in any ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports White Sox' Dallas Keuchel defends 2017 Houston Astros as World Series champs Yahoo Sports GLENDALE, Ariz. - There is no part of Major League Baseball that the tentacles of the ongoing Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal do not touch. While the White Sox don't have quite as much reason to be steamed over the illegal doings of the Astros during ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cubs are 'absolutely motivated' to acquire Nolan Arenado from Colorado Rockies Yahoo Sports 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. During his radio show ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Zack Wheeler Says He Heard 'Crickets' from Mets Before Signing Phillies Contract Bleacher Report Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler said Thursday that he circled back with the New York Mets before signing a five-year, $118 million deal with Philly in December. And the response from New York? "It was basically just crickets when I did," he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated REPORT: Notre Dame To Hire Mike Mickens To Coach Cornerbacks Sports Illustrated According to Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports, Notre Dame has finally hired its cornerbacks coach, with head coach Brian Kelly once again tapping into his pipeline to fill an opening. Thamel reports that Notre Dame is set to hire Mike Mickens, the cornerbacks ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times He Is Building a Home. And a Career in the NBA The New York Times MILWAUKEE — Pat Connaughton has crammed enough high-flying acrobatics into his drives down the lane as a reserve guard for the Bucks that he was invited to compete in Saturday's slam dunk contest at N.B.A. All-Star weekend. He loves playing for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Former Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez says he's healthy and feels good with Braves Seattle Times NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Felix Hernandez turned around with surprise as he sensed media waiting to engage him. "You want to talk to me?" the new Atlanta Braves pitcher asked. Yes. Former Cy Young winners have a way of drawing interest. Hernandez's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NCAA.com No. 9 Louisville at No. 4 NC State women's basketball: Preview, how to watch NCAA.com In what might be the most important ACC women's basketball game in the regular season, two teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll are set to battle tonight in historic Reynolds Coliseum. After breaking into the top four of the AP poll for the first time since ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Buster Posey feeling healthy at last, power stroke returning Charlotte Observer Buster Posey caught a pair of bullpens on Day 1 and his body recovered beautifully. Sure, that's hardly his full workload or even close to comparable to a long regular season of travel and quick turnarounds. But Posey can certainly relish how reassuring it is to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Oklahoma State schedules football series with Nebraska Tulsa World Oklahoma State and Nebraska have agreed to a home-and-home football series that will start in 2034. The Cowboys will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 16, 2034, and will play Nebraska at home the following season. OSU and Nebraska used to play ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ex-NFL DE Kony Ealy Says He Went Through 'Deep Depression' Before Joining XFL Bleacher Report Kony Ealy has now spoken about why he went unsigned through the 2019 NFL season before landing with the Houston Roughnecks in the XFL. "I had a nervous breakdown," Ealy said in an interview with XFL.com's Pat Yasinskas. "I went through a deep ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Patrick Corbin: Nationals 'were prepared' for Astros' sign-stealing in World Series syracuse.com The Washington Nationals were aware that the Houston Astros might be stealing signs and were ready when the teams met in last year's World Series, pitcher Patrick Corbin said. "We were prepared going in there," Corbin said Thursday. "We heard things.". Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Hits keep on coming at Red Sox spring training | Top prospect in Mookie Betts trade could miss Opening ... nj.com If it wasn't for bad luck, the Boston Red Sox wouldn't have any luck at all. Outfielder Alex Verdugo, acquired Monday in the five-player deal with the Dodgers which sent right fielder Mookie Betts and left-hander David Price to Los Angeles, could miss the start ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated BREAKING: A West Virginia Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal Sports Illustrated Moments ago, West Virginia quarterback entered the transfer portal, per Cole Cubelic of the SEC Network. Lowe saw some time in the bowl game a couple years ago vs Syracuse and was used here and there in garbage time this past season under new head ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Lightning without Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli vs. Oilers Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — The Lightning are out of players. Everyone who is healthy was set to play in Thursday's game against the Oilers, and even then the team had to go with a different-looking lineup. Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli were all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald The Panthers are using a line with 4 defensemen. Here's why Joel Quenneville likes it. Miami Herald Keith Yandle has dubbed it the "helicopter" line and it, at least briefly, pried the Florida Panthers out of their post-All-Star break slump Tuesday. There were no true wingers on the Panthers' fourth line — hence the name "helicopter" — and Joel Quenneville ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arrowhead Pride (blog) Arrowheadlines: 'MV-Pennel' would like to stay in Kansas City Arrowhead Pride (blog) "I'd definitely like to stay here," Pennel said Tuesday night. "I know this is the place where I work well with the coaches, I love the fan base, I love the city and my family stays out here. "I know it's a business, but I told my agents and I told everybody in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Alabama Softball Crushes No. 1 Washington 8-0 Sports Illustrated The Alabama softball knocked off No. 1 Washington in decisive fashion, 8-0, at the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational on Thursday evening. Florida native Lexi Kilfoyl threw a one-hit shutout to close out the game. The only hit Washington was able to grab ... Flag as irrelevant
	lehighvalleylive.com NFL rumors: Eagles interviewed former Steelers wide receiver for coaching position lehighvalleylive.com The Eagles wanted a former NFL wide receiver to coach their playmakers this season. Introducing Eagles Extra: Sign up for a free trial now. Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. While the team ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pelicans.com Pelicans shootaround update presented by HUB International: Brandon Ingram unsure if he'll play vs. Thunder Pelicans.com New Orleans (23-31, 17-9 since Dec. 18) was able to rack up 138 points and pick up a key win Tuesday over Portland without leading scorer Brandon Ingram, but the Pelicans hope they won't have to overcome the All-Star forward's injury absence much ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRN News 2 WATCH: Predators must take advantage of home ice in next stretch of games WKRN News 2 Nashville, Tenn. (WKRN)- The Nashville Predators split their recent road trip down the middle at 2-2 and while they collected four points, they are still on the outside looking in when it comes to controlling a playoff spot. On Thursday night the Predators return ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nashville Post SMI CEO asks Cooper to take 'logical next step' Nashville Post Hours after Mayor John Cooper and Nashville SC CEO John Ingram announced an agreement Thursday to move forward the construction of a soccer stadium at The Fairgrounds Nashville, the leader of the company that owns Bristol Motor Speedway pushed ... Flag as irrelevant
	nypost.com ESPN shows how they really feel about Jessica Mendoza with David Cone decision nypost.com In ESPN's reshaping of its "Sunday Night Baseball" game broadcast, its first decision was to remove Jessica Mendoza from the three-person booth. Though ESPN presented the demotion as some sort of victory for Mendoza, rewarding her with a contract ... Flag as irrelevant
	Saskatoon StarPhoenix MLB announces rule changes, including 3-batter minimum for pitchers Saskatoon StarPhoenix Major League Baseball made official its rule changes for the 2020 season on Wednesday, implementing a three-batter minimum for any pitcher and an expanded regular-season roster. The new pitching rule is the major change, designed to speed up the ... Flag as irrelevant
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