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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 7, 2020
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	NFL.com XFL Week 5 Preview: Will Defenders stop skid? NFL.com Three weeks ago, any discussion about the XFL hierarchy surrounded whether it was the Houston Roughnecks or D.C. Defenders who reigned supreme. Oh how the mighty Defenders have fallen, having lost in consecutive weeks to previously winless foes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Warriors' Draymond Green slams Charles Barkley, threatens to take his analyst job ESPN SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green slammed TNT analyst Charles Barkley for his critical commentary and said the Hall of Famer should be careful what he says. "Barkley should stop before I go take his job, though," Green ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Chiefs promote Kafka, add Hill to coaching staff NFL.com We're 12 days away from the start of the new league year, which means it's an ideal time for coaches to receive additions to their titles. Mike Kafka is the latest to enjoy this, as the Chiefs promoted him from quarterbacks coach to quarterbacks coach/passing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN D-III game played in empty gym amid virus fears ESPN BALTIMORE -- In what was believed to be the first U.S. sports event held without fans because of the new coronavirus, Yeshiva University beat Worcester Polytechnic Institute in a Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament game Friday at an empty gym at ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Ask a former NFL player: Is it a problem there's so much disagreement about the new CBA vote? SB Nation Welcome to the Friday mailbag! I hope everyone had a great week and has a weekend filled with XFL watching and mock draft reading. We might get some news on the collective bargaining agreement next week, but for now, the players are still voting on it. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Still waiting on the Tom Brady situation, and other picked-up pieces The Boston Globe Picked-up pieces while waiting for the interminable (more than 50 days so far) Tom Brady situation be resolved . . . Read full article. ▫ If Brady leaves the Patriots, it will go down as the biggest non-game-related Boston sports story since Babe Ruth was sold to ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com How the Seattle Sounders coaches and players are dealing with coronavirus concerns MLSsoccer.com TUKWILA, Wash. – The Seattle Sounders are in the same situation as many other local companies as they prepare for their match with Columbus Crew SC at CenturyLink Field on Saturday (10 pm ET | MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in the US and on DAZN in Canada), ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Joakim Noah agrees to deal with Clippers, sources say ESPN Free-agent center Joakim Noah has agreed to a deal with the LA Clippers, league sources tell ESPN. Noah, 35, will join the Clippers on a 10-day contract next week, but there's optimism that he would finish the season with the team barring any setbacks, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Draymond Green: Charles Barkley Should Stop Criticizing Before I Take His Job Bleacher Report Draymond Green issued a hard rebuke of Charles Barkley's criticism Friday, saying the Hall of Famer and TNT analyst should "stop before I take his job." "Barkley should stop before I go take his job, though, 'cause I can do that well too," Green told reporters. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic will make his return from a gruesome leg injury on March 15 CBSSports.com The Trail Blazers have been riddled with injuries throughout the season, which has played a huge factor in their disappointing 28-35 record after making a trip to the Western Conference finals last postseason. Zach Collins has been sidelined since October ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Penn, Drake light up MVP champ N Iowa in quarters 77-56 ESPN ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Roman Penn scored a career-high 26 points, including 12 straight to start a game-breaking 18-0 run midway through the second half, and eighth-seeded Drake shocked Missouri Valley Conference champion Northern Iowa 77-56 in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Williams lifts No. 25 Arkansas women over No. 15 A&M 67-66 ESPN Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger; Email. 1:56 PM PT. Associated Press. Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger · Pinterest · Email · print. GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Kiara Williams grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds and was fouled on a putback, Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Will FC Cincinnati's Jurgen Locadia be in the starting XI vs. Atlanta United? MLSsoccer.com MILFORD, Ohio — As Atlanta United prepares for life without star striker Josef Martinez, FC Cincinnati have a better kind of problem — a clean bill of health. "Everybody is available," FCC interim head coach Yoann Damet said after training Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns to miss 2 more weeks as rehab continues ESPN Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will miss another two weeks as he continues to recover from a broken left wrist, the team announced Friday. The Timberwolves said Towns is continuing to heal and that surgery is not planned at this time. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Blazers vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, March 6 predictions from proven computer model CBSSports.com The Phoenix Suns will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at 9 p.m. ET Friday at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. Phoenix is 24-38 overall and 11-22 at home, while Portland is 28-35 overall and 11-22 on the road. Portland enters tonight's contest having won two ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Reese nets 30, No. 13 Arizona women drop Cal 86-73 USA TODAY LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cate Reese scored a career-high 30 points on 13-of-15 shooting and No. 13 Arizona, the fourth seed, defeated 12th-seeded California 86-73 in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday. Aari McDonald added 13 points, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Says He Didn't Learn to Read Defenses Until Last Year Bleacher Report Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he didn't understand how to read NFL defenses until "halfway through last year." "I still think there's a long way for me to go there," Mahomes said on The Shop. "And that's where mentally I think I can get ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Shane Bieber gets nod as Cleveland Indians opening day starter after 7-6 exhibition loss to Oakland cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Shane Bieber looks like he's ready to take the ball for opening day right now, so the Indians made it official on Friday. Bieber will start Cleveland's home opener against Detroit on March 26, according to the club. The All-Star right-hander ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tennis Magazine A global threat to a global game: coronavirus' potential tennis impact Tennis Magazine We started the year wondering who might win the Grand Slams; now we're wondering if they'll even be played. By Steve Tignor. March 06, 2020. MORE TO WATCH. Indian Wells doubles: Dream teams, Pospisock returns; Olympic preview · ATP Challenger in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Sung Kang, Tyrrell Hatton jump to top of leaderboard at Arnold Palmer Invitational Golf.com When you're finally feeling it, when you're finally shooting one of the day's low rounds, when you're finally dropping 63-foot bombs for birdie, yeah, go ahead, give 'em the bird. As Sung Kang's ball trickled in on the left side of the cup on the par-5 12th at Bay ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Canadiens legend Henri Richard dies at age 84 NBCSports.com The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday morning that Hall of Famer Henri Richard died at 84. Richard played 20 years for the Canadiens between 1955 and 1975 and was one of the organization's brightest stars and most successful players. Along with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times NHL recommends players limit contact with fans over coronavirus concerns Los Angeles Times The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to currently limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus. Measures suggested to protect players and fans include avoiding handshakes with fans, close contact ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Astros' Jose Altuve: Back in lineup CBSSports.com Altuve (illness) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Altuve had been out of action since Tuesday, though his illness evidently wasn't too serious. He'll have plenty of chances to make up for lost time ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Jeremiah Dinson wants NFL teams to give him a shot al.com When Jeremiah Dinson, Auburn's leading tackler, found out he didn't get an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine, he was a little shocked. He, who finished the season with 88 tackles, didn't get invited but fellow safety Daniel Thomas, who had 14 less tackles ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News University of Michigan won't change investigation into abuse ABC News The University of Michigan says it will not change the way it is handling the investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by a late doctor at the University of Michigan. By. LARRY LAGE Associated Press. March 6, 2020, 9:18 AM. 3 min read. News headlines ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bolts from the Blue Chargers should consider signing Jason Peters Bolts from the Blue Regardless if you believe the Chargers got the better end of the deal when they sent Russell Okung to Carolina in return for Trai Turner, it opened up a hole at left tackle that must be filled before the 2020 season begins. Just days ago, the group of free agent ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Orange Louisville cruises past Syracuse, 71-46, in ACC tournament quarterfinal The Daily Orange GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syracuse's offense was so disjointed, it couldn't even get a shot off before halftime. SU had ample time to set up a play, but its All-ACC first team guard Kiara Lewis had to track into her backcourt to pick up her own deflected pass. Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB BOZICH | Kentucky basketball looks to bounce back from second-half collapse against Florida WDRB LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — On Friday morning, Kentucky's John Calipari was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Men's Coach of the Year Award. At 1 p.m. Saturday, in Gainesville, Florida, Calipari can enhance his award credentials by directing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Las Vegas Review-Journal Cody Eakin enjoys time with hometown Winnipeg Jets Las Vegas Review-Journal WINNIPEG, Manitoba — There was one advantage for Cody Eakin being traded by the Golden Knights to Winnipeg last month. "The organization's been wonderful, and it's been easy to drive around since I know where I'm going," Eakin said Friday after the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Top-seeded Maryland women beat Purdue in Big Ten Tournament Washington Times INDIANAPOLIS - Taylor Mikesell scored 22 points and Stephanie Jones added 14 points and 13 rebounds Friday, helping No. 6 Maryland pull away from Purdue 74-62 in the first of four Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal games. The top-seeded Terrapins ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoSox Injection Red Sox's Mitch Moreland: Expected to hit Saturday CBSSports.com Moreland (hamstring) will be the designated hitter Saturday against the Blue Jays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. Moreland left Sunday's game against the Braves with hamstring tightness, though the Red Sox called his removal precautionary ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 8 Live WVUE Report: Saints plan to place first round tender on Taysom Hill FOX 8 Live WVUE NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - The Saints plan to place a first round tender on quarterback Taysom Hill, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move means the Saints can match any offer for Hill, a restricted free agent, if they chose not to match they would ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle First Giants cuts: Chris Shaw, Jandel Gustave, 15 others San Francisco Chronicle The Giants made their first round of cuts Friday morning, and the 17-man list included outfielder Chris Shaw, who has spent most of the past three seasons at Triple-A Sacramento but just 38 games in the majors. Somewhat surprisingly, hard-throwing Jandel ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW Brewers sign Christian Yelich to 9-year-deal WKOW PHOENIX (WKOW) - The Milwaukee Brewers have signed outfielder Christian Yelich to a nine-year contract through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029. Yelich had previously been signed through the 2021 season with a club option for 2022. Flag as irrelevant
	1011now Former Husker RB Maurice Washington sentenced to jail time 1011now SANTA CLARA, Ca. Former Nebraska Huskers running back Maurice Washington began serving his sentence in a California jail on Thursday, according to the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections. Washington was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Rory McIlroy two off the lead as he battles to a 73 at Bay Hill The Irish Times Rory McIlroy had one of those days in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational where fortitude became a 15th club, and the mental game proved to be as important as shot-making on a course made more difficult by firmer greens and difficult pin ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Chargers, RB Austin Ekeler agree to 4-year, $24.5 million deal OCRegister One of the Chargers' prized free agents won't get to the open market when the new NFL league years begins. The Chargers and running back Austin Ekeler agreed to a four-year, $24.5 million contract extension that includes $15 million guaranteed, ESPN's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut How Lions can help Matthew Stafford finally get back to the playoffs Sportsnaut Detroit Lions star Matthew Stafford is undeniably one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but he's made the playoffs just three times. Will his playoff misfortune change in 2020? The skinny: Detroit hasn't made the playoffs since the 2016 season and the Lions ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Griffin Canning To Receive "Biological Injections" MLB Trade Rumors Angels righty Griffin Canning will receive "biological injections" to treat his ailing elbow, the team announced and MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger was among those to cover on Twitter. The team says he'll be "reassessed in three to four weeks." This news still ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut Bobby Valentine calls several of his ex-Red Sox coaches 'complete idiots' Sportsnaut The Boston Red Sox don't have many fond memories from Bobby Valentine's lone season as their manager in 2012. As it turns out, the former skipper seems to feel the same way. Valentine, who returned to the dugout as the Red Sox manager in 2012, ... Flag as irrelevant
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