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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 24, 2020
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	NBCSports.com Chicago Bears Free Agent Focus: Eric Ebron NBCSports.com Stop me if you've heard this one before: The Bears need a tight end. It's a narrative that started bubbling since the middle of the 2019 regular season when it became apparent that neither Trey Burton nor Adam Shaheen was the answer at the position for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Mavericks file protest of loss to Hawks citing misapplied rule ESPN The Dallas Mavericks have filed a protest to the NBA league office over their 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night due to a "misapplication of the rules," sources confirmed. The protest focuses on a putback by Hawks power forward John ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mike Fiers greeted with cheers before first spring start ESPN MESA, Ariz. -- Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers got a warm reception from the crowd at the A's spring training home before taking the mound for his first start since blowing the lid on the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal this past winter. Considering he ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Astros stars sit again, Nats hoist World Series trophy USA TODAY WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Away from their friendly cocoon, Alex Bregman and some of the bigger names on the Houston Astros are about to see — and hear — how fans really feel about what happened. No hooting or hollering at Houston's most ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Markieff Morris clears waivers, will join Lakers ESPN Forward Markieff Morris has cleared waivers and will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers will sign Morris via their $1.75 million disabled player exception, the sources said. Morris negotiated a buyout ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Crosby, Malkin of Penguins salute Ovechkin on 700th goal for Capitals NHL.com WASHINGTON -- Game recognizes game, even from different sides of a rivalry. So Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins each made an effort Sunday to congratulate Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on scoring his 700th ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Who's More Important to Keep: Graham Glasgow or Darius Slay? Sports Illustrated The Lions have plenty of decisions to make this offseason that will impact the quality of the team in 2020. Easily two of the most important ones, though, will be whether or not to trade Darius Slay and whether or not to re-sign Graham Glasgow. But of the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Magic Johnson Says It will Take Years To Get Over Kobe Bryant's Death Sports Illustrated Before the Lakers hosted the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Magic Johnson spoke about how much Kobe Bryant meant to him, the city of Los Angeles and the world. Johnson, who spoke alongside a panel of former Lakers and Celtics in front of a select group of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Three Observations from Wisconsin's Win vs. Rutgers Sports Illustrated MADISON, Wis. -- Despite Rutgers whittling down a double-digit deficit late in the game to a two-possession contest, the Wisconsin Badgers found a way to hold on to a 79-71 victory on Sunday. With the win this weekend, Wisconsin (17-10 overall, 10-6 Big ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Philadelphia sweating on Simmons diagnosis Yahoo Sports The Philadelphia 76ers' NBA championship hopes are looking as healthy as Ben Simmons' back. The Australian point forward has been ruled out of Monday's game with the Atlanta Hawks and his return to the court is uncertain. Simmons winced in pain and ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The first XFL kick return touchdown shows why its rule is better than the NFL's SB Nation Time will tell if the various differences between the XFL and NFL result in a better product, but one thing the fledgling league is doing is its unique approach to kickoffs. It took a couple weeks, but we finally got the first kick return for a touchdown. And damn ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres' 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets USA TODAY BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Okposo enjoyed his first two-goal game in 23 months, and the Buffalo Sabres continued their late-season playoff push with a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Okposo scored the go-ahead goal 7:37 into the third period ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Andrew Wiggins is 'perfect piece' for Warriors, Tim Hardaway believes NBCSports.com Ever since Andrew Wiggins arrived in the Bay Area, people have been speculating about his future with the Warriors. Will they trade him as part of a package to acquire a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo? Is he an integral part of the next phase of the Warriors' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Three things we learned from the Premier League Yahoo Sports Chelsea manager Frank Lampard criticised VAR after Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was not sent off for a "leg-breaker" stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard criticised VAR after Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com 2018 US Amateur champ Viktor Hovland wins first PGA Tour event with walk-off birdie Golf.com Viktor Hovland rolled in his winning putt with authority. The 22-year-old birdied the 72nd hole to win the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday in style and claim the first victory of his PGA Tour career. Hovland's birdie was good for a two-under 70, which put him at 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Steven Matz gives up first-inning homer in first Grapefruit League start New York Daily News Steven Matz may still have to battle. The Mets left-handed pitcher made his first spring training start Sunday by giving up a solo home run in the first inning. The 28-year-old's second pitch of the game was smacked out of Clover Field Park by the Cardinals' ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Seguin scores winning goal in 2nd, Stars beat Blackhawks 2-1 USA TODAY DALLAS (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Sunday. The Stars' Joe Pavelski opened the scoring in the first period. Blackhawks rookie Dominik Kubalik tied the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Illini Coach Not Interested In NCAA Seeding Or Big Ten Tournament Talk Sports Illustrated CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There's a single, easy way to end a conversation immediately with Brad Underwood. Go ahead and bring up postseason implications and that'll be quickly following by the word "goodbye". "What's the day of the last game? March 8? So, on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Bryse Wilson makes uneven spring debut Atlanta Journal Constitution Bryse Wilson was hit hard in his spring debut, allowing four hits and two runs in the first inning of a game the Braves lost to the Tigers, 5-1, Sunday at CoolToday Park. Wilson is vying for one of two available rotation spots. Sunday won't be remembered as his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report No. 7 Maryland Upset by No. 25 Ohio State as 9-Game Winning Streak Snapped Bleacher Report No. 7 Maryland saw its nine-game winning streak come to an end Sunday as No. 25 Ohio State came away with a 79-72 home win at Value City Arena. Luther Muhammad scored a season-high 22 points for the Buckeyes, which had five players finish in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 2B Dozier gets agreement with Padres, invite to spring camp USA TODAY PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent second baseman Brian Dozier and the San Diego Padres have reached agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. Dozier has played in the World Series the past two years. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com 'Lord, it's up to you': 86-year-old grandmother sinks epic putt during Bama-Ole Miss basketball game al.com You'll probably have to watch it twice to believe what happened Saturday night during a promotional win-a-car putting challenge at the Ole Miss-Alabama basketball game in Oxford. Mary Ann Wakefield did. "I woke up this morning and had to watch it again to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Yankees' Miguel Andujar encouraged by his progress Newsday PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Miguel Andujar's super-utility audition this spring got off to an impressive start Sunday in the Yankees' 9-7 loss to the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. Andujar, playing in his first game of any kind since May 12 due to surgery to repair ... Flag as irrelevant
	State College News Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Make Comeback, but Fall 68-60 to Indiana State College News At their absolute best the Nittany Lions are a team which thrives on the contributions of the many. A group with a multitude of options, and no shortage of players willing and -more importantly, able- to step up if someone else is struggling. Even forward Lamar ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com NHL on NBCSN: Blues looking to keep rolling, Wild aim to keep hopes alive NBCSports.com NBCSN's coverage of the 2019-20 NHL season continues with Sunday's matchup between the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here. Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Tar Heel UNC women's basketball falls in overtime to Wake Forest for fifth straight loss The Daily Tar Heel Buy Photos Senior guard Madinah Muhammad (3) dodges around Navy player in the women's basketball game against Navy in the Carmichael Arena on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. UNC won 80-40. Angelina Katsanis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Here's what oddsmakers are predicting for the 2020 Red Sox Boston.com Baseball season is here, as Spring Training games are officially underway and Opening Day is just about a month out. The Red Sox roster appears to be set following the trade of Mookie Betts and David Price, so let's take a look at what oddsmakers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Phillies' mascot unveils a new look amid a legal fight with the Phanatic's creators Baltimore Sun The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, the Phanatic, has a new look amid a legal fight with the long-running mascot's creators, but officials say you shouldn't expect his famous attitude to go anywhere. The revamp unveiled Sunday at the Phillies' spring training ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser After waiting his turn, Jaylin Williams provides jolt of energy off Auburn's bench Montgomery Advertiser AUBURN — Jaylin Williams was stuck. His pump fake got Tennessee's Santiago Vescovi to bite, but when he put the ball on the floor to go by him, Jordan Bowden was right there waiting. He looked to pass, but Austin Wiley and Allen Flanigan were covered, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WANE IU football player faces charges after alleged domestic incident WANE BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTTV) — A man who plays football for Indiana University has been arrested after a domestic incident in Bloomington, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a home in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Blue Devils squash Hokies in Cameron, 88-64 Virginia Tech Collegiate Times From the tip, it was all Duke, who was able to generate offense both inside and outside the paint. Going into the first media timeout up 16-7, Duke hit four of its first five 3-point tries while Virginia Tech struggled to get anything going. Center Vernon Carey Jr. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Jones declares England will improve against Wales after downing Ireland Yahoo Sports Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England coach Eddie Jones forecast his side would be "10 percent better" against Wales after ending Ireland's bid for a Grand Slam with a 24-12 win in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday. Jones' men were a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Elite Sports NY New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner calls Gerrit Cole's preparation 'next level' Elite Sports NY Gerrit Cole has all the talent in the world, but New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner thinks the ace's success lies in his preparation. The New York Yankees finally have their ace. Gerrit Cole signed a monstrous deal in the offseason and the Yankees ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Golden Knights' Patrick Brown: Earns NHL stint CBSSports.com The Golden Knights recalled Brown from AHL Chicago on Sunday. Brown earned his first NHL call up since 2016, as he's accumulated six goals and 19 points through 54 AHL games this year. The 27-year-old has played 28 NHL games in his career, posting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Dodgers shut down Cubs 4-2 in Cactus League play Chicago Sun-Times GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mookie Betts drove in the go-ahead run with a one-out sacrifice fly to center in the fifth inning, and the Dodgers added two sloppy two-out runs in the seventh to beat the Cubs 4-2 in their home spring opener at Camelback Ranch. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Luke Voit realizes how much his injury last season held him back New York Daily News PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Luke Voit did not even know just how bad he felt. The Yankee first baseman tried to push through a sports hernia for most of last season, but struggled. He was left off the roster for the American League Championship Series and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Free Malaysia Today Jota brace sinks Norwich deeper into relegation trouble Free Malaysia Today WOLVERHAMPTON: Diogo Jota struck twice as Wolverhampton Wanderers pushed Norwich City deeper towards the drop with a 3-0 win over the Premier League's bottom club at Molineux on Sunday. The in-form Portuguese forward, who scored a hattrick in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reviewing the Brew Grisham spurred by trade, spotlight moment MLB.com PHOENIX -- Four and a half months before he strode to the batter's box for the Padres on Sunday afternoon in the first inning of the Cactus League opener, Trent Grisham stood in the center of the Brewers' clubhouse amid a crush of cameras, lights and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Late UCLA run gives CU Buffs big disappointment in home finale The Denver Post The buzz finally caught up with the 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, as one of the largest crowds ever at the CU Events Center came out to show their appreciation for a team that has been ranked in the AP top 25 more frequently than any squad ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT Post Hurley served with subpoena to testify in Ollie case CT Post The long-lingering drama involved with former UConn coach Kevin Ollie's fight to recoup nearly $11 million remaining on his contract took yet another turn Saturday evening. Current UConn coach Dan Hurley was served with a subpoena to testify in the Ollie ... Flag as irrelevant
	bleedcubbieblue.com Know your enemy: New York Mets bleedcubbieblue.com The Mets made the World Series in 2015 and the wild-card game in 2016 and apart from that, they have been lost in a sea of mediocrity for the last decade. Until last year, when a strong second half had them briefly in wild-card contention last September. Flag as irrelevant
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