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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 9, 2020
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	ESPN What have we learned about the XFL? Six midseason takeaways ESPN The novelty of the XFL has worn off. It's no longer surprising to hear coaches making their playcalls on national television. Fans should be used to watching replay officials make decisions. The kickoff alignment no longer looks funky, the quarterbacks are less ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ranking the Top RBs on the 2020 NFL Free-Agent Market Bleacher Report Running back is again one of the most perplexing positions heading into NFL free agency. The supposed devaluation of the position mixes oddly with some of the big contracts doled out. Austin Ekeler, who would've landed as a top-five back here, just ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NFL Mock Draft 2020: Latest 1st-Round Predictions for Top Prospects in Class Bleacher Report With the combine behind us and NFL free agency just hitting peak rumors phase, the 2020 NFL draft is starting to come into focus. We aren't there quite yet. Teams' offseason plans are still shrouded in mystery and anonymous-source reporting. Still, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Josh Norman reunites Carolina connections by signing with Bills, per report NBCSports.com Josh Norman signed a one-year deal with Buffalo in a move that will reunite him with former Panthers defensive coordinator and now Bills head coach Sean McDermott, according to a report from NFL Network. The Redskins released Norman in February as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Giants not close to extension with DL Leonard Williams NFL.com With the franchise tag deadline coming Thursday, several teams will be making crucial decisions this week. One of those teams pondering using the tag is the New York Giants, who could place the franchise tender on defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kevin Durant questioned Nets' championship culture in meeting that led to Kenny Atkinson's departure Yahoo Sports There was no one thing that resulted in Kenny Atkinson's departure from the Brooklyn Nets. Instead, it was a combination of factors — including frustrated players and Atkinson's own feelings — that led to Atkinson leaving the team. Of all those elements, one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News NFL free agents 2020: Ranking the top 50 available players, best by position Sporting News NFL free agency will soon be here for 2020. The new league year officially opens for the business of transactions on Wednesday, March 18 at 4 p.m. ET, with the legal tampering period starting two days earlier on March 16, bringing news of unrestricted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report All 30 MLB Teams' Next Big Thing to Be Excited About Bleacher Report Spring training isn't just a means for teams across Major League Baseball to get ready for a new season. It's also an excuse for them to take Monty Python's advice and look on the bright side of life. In keeping with that spirit, we've highlighted the next big thing ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Tom Brady is just the first domino of the Patriots' offseason plan SB Nation The Patriots face a crossroad after their earliest postseason exit in a decade. Tom Brady will be a free agent for the first time in his career, their wide receiver and tight end corps are a mess, and several members of New England's league-leading defense are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Giants.com Rhett Ellison retires after 8 NFL seasons Giants.com EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Rhett Ellison, a quietly consistent performer who was respected by his teammates and a mentor to his fellow tight ends, today announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons, the last three with the Giants. "The past few weeks, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Anthony Davis licks hand, immediately high-fives LeBron James, Avery Bradley during Lakers' win over Clippers CBSSports.com Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was celebrating his team's fourth quarter lead over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on Sunday night but in the process he unfortunately spread some germs. The Lakers were up 99-87 with 6:29 left to go ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Big Ten Tournament 2020: Bracket, Schedule and Championship Odds Bleacher Report With a lot of talented teams throughout the conference this season, the Big Ten has a strong chance of having one of its schools go on to win the national championship in March Madness this year. But first, the Big Ten must crown its own tournament ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Players Championship odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from model that nailed six majors CBSSports.com The PGA Tour returns this week with a star-studded field at the 2020 Players Championship, which tees off on Thursday. Many of the world's top golfers will compete at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in hopes of being crowned champion. However ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Caggiula – Dunn fight highlights Blackhawks – Blues violence NBCSports.com An awkward collision between Oskar Sundqvist and Adam Boqvist inspired quite the outburst of violence between the Blackhawks and Blues, including a spirited fight between Drake Caggiula and Vince Dunn. Chalk it up to the storied rivalry between these ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com 6 things to know about the PGA Tour's new uber-lucrative media rights deal Golf.com The PGA Tour announced its new, long-awaited domestic media rights deal in a press release this morning. The nine-year agreement is with long-time Tour partners CBS Sports and NBC Sports, with the addition of ESPN to the fold as well. The exact fiscal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Insider: Unlike last season's playoff team, these Pacers starting to peak at right time The Indianapolis Star DALLAS – After 64 games last season, the Indiana Pacers were 41-23 – two games better than this season's remake. This team, however, is better. "Our bench has been good," coach Nate McMillan said after Sunday's comeback win against the Dallas ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Jets inform cornerback Trumaine Johnson he is getting cut: source New York Daily News The Jets' busy offseason To-Do list will include finding a true No. 1 cornerback. The Daily News has learned Gang Green informed Trumaine Johnson he will be cut before free agency. The veteran cornerback's $11 million salary for 2020 becomes fully ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal LeBron James: Steady In a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Wall Street Journal NBA fans enjoy yelling about at least one big, silly, mostly meaningless topic per week. I am not mocking the habit. It's fun. I support yelling about big, silly, mostly meaningless topics…especially right now. You may, too. It's getting intense out there: public ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com WATCH: Chris Paul calls out 'privileged' fan at Celtics-Thunder game NBCSports.com A memo to NBA fans: If you heckle Chris Paul, be prepared for the consequences. According to NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard didn't like something a fan sitting courtside at TD Garden said to him early in Sunday's game ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Blues shut out Blackhawks, maintain lead in Central Division NHL.com CHICAGO -- The St. Louis Blues maintained their two-point lead in the Central Division when Jake Allen made 29 saves in a 2-0 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Jaden Schwartz had two assists for St. Louis (41-18-10), which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution 'A pretty good deal:' Falcons rep Josh Harris educating team on proposed CBA Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons NFLPA player representative Josh Harris, the team's long snapper, has been fielding questions from teammates about the proposed collective bargaining agreement. The ballots went out last Thursday and the voting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Knicks started Rockets' sudden fall to 'rock bottom' New York Post The Rockets season and the Knicks' relationship with Spike Lee both took a disturbing turn a week ago. The Rockets came into Madison Square Garden last Monday having won six straight. The small-ball lineup they created by trading Clint Capela for Robert ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated MBB: No. 9 Utah to face No. 8 Oregon State in Pac-12 Tournament opener Sports Illustrated While Utah decided its fate on Saturday afternoon as the No. 9 seed in the upcoming Pac-12 tournament, the Utes had to spend the rest of the day awaiting who their first round would be. By the time the end of the day hit and the final game of the Pac-12's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Braves' Acuna, Ozuna hitting under .100 for the spring Atlanta Journal Constitution Ronald Acuna struck out in each of his three at-bats in Sunday's exhibition game against the Yankees, dropping his batting average for the spring to .083. And that's not the lowest batting average among the Braves' starting outfielders, because Marcell Ozuna, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Wizards' Rui Hachimura may have hit the infamous rookie wall NBCSports.com WASHINGTON -- If Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is tired, it would be understandable. Trending Now. 0:24 · Ovechkin says son Sergei 'stole the show' during ceremony · 2:50 · Members of NHL's 700-goal club welcome Alex Ovechkin · 1:03 · Wayne Gretzky ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers match last season's win total with 132-129 overtime victory against San Antonio Spurs cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning how to close games. One night after stunning the Denver Nuggets and making clutch plays in the fourth quarter, the Cavs did the same Sunday against San Antonio, coming away with a second ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia poses with mural of dad, sister New York Post Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter paid a touching tribute to her late NBA-legend dad and her sister by posing in front of a Los Angeles mural of the pair in a new photo. The tender snap of a smiling Natalia Bryant, 17, was posted to Instagram Sunday by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times DeAndre Jordan: Reported Role in Kenny Atkinson Firing 'Bulls**t' SLAM Online DeAndre Jordan adamantly denied that he was part of a player push in Brooklyn to get rid of head coach Kenny Atkinson. The Nets agreed to "mutually part ways" with Atkinson, and Jordan told reporters that he (along with fellow newcomers Kyrie Irving and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jazz play the Raptors on 5-game win streak FOXSports.com Toronto Raptors (45-18, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (41-22, fourth in the Western Conference). Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT. LINE: Jazz -4; over/under is 225. Article continues below ... BOTTOM LINE: Utah is looking to continue its ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Joey Logano holds off 'King of the Desert' Kevin Harvick for FanShield 500 victory at Phoenix Raceway USA TODAY AVONDALE, Ariz. — Joey Logano didn't need to look in his rear-view mirror or get help from his spotter. The driver of the No.22 Shell Pennzoil Ford knew exactly who was smack-dab behind him with the checkered flag on the line Sunday at the FanShield 500 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN United States names MLS-heavy squad for 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers ESPN United States under-23 manager Jason Kreis has named his 20-man roster that will attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games. The roster is comprised of 10 players with experience at senior level and 12 who have represented the U.S. at a youth World ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Trump golfs with Washington Nationals players in Florida The Hill President Trump · Donald John TrumpThis week: Surveillance, travel ban fights play out amid growing coronavirus concerns Juan Williams: Democratic voters rebuff Bernie's revolution Judd Gregg: Trump sails into the perfect political storm MORE on Sunday ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Tennessee football player Brandon Davis suffers gunshot wound 247Sports Tennessee redshirt sophomore Brandon Davis suffered a gunshot wound to his leg over the weekend following a late-night incident outside of a bar, according to the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Davis is recovering from non life-threatening injuries authorities ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVC Cherry dominates from start to finish at 50th Bassmaster Classic WTVC BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Across the country, there are thousands of ultra-talented bass anglers who would have loved to compete in this week's 50th Bassmaster Classic. Only 53 got the opportunity — and from start to finish, there was no doubt which one of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Orange Syracuse remains No. 1 in weekly Inside Lacrosse Maverik Media Poll The Daily Orange After defeating Johns Hopkins over the weekend, Syracuse (5-0) maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 5 Inside Lacrosse Maverik Media Poll released Monday morning. The Orange's 15-9 victory over the Blue Jays was led by Chase Scanlan's five goals ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 'Behind the times': Inside the flawed relationship of Tyler Glasnow and the Pirates' (former) pitching plan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — It's hardly a secret that the Pirates bungled Tyler Glasnow's development, failing to juice much of anything out of the 6-foot-8 right-hander and eventually handing him to the Tampa Bay Rays at an absurdly low price. But speaking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Joe Marler cited over grabbing Alan Wyn Jones' groin in Six Nations game The Guardian Joe Marler has been cited for his bizarre fondling of Alun Wyn Jones's groin in England's Six Nations win against Wales. The Harlequins prop could now face a suspension as long as 24 weeks, after Six Nations bosses convened a disciplinary hearing in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Missoulian University of Michigan replaces law firm in abuse inquiry The Missoulian ANN ARBOR, Mich, (AP) — The University of Michigan said it is replacing the law firm pegged to lead the investigation into allegations a deceased team doctor molested hundreds of people after learning that some of its attorney represented high-profile ... Flag as irrelevant
	bleachernation.com Free Agent Warnings, Tight End Importance, Scheming Trubisky to Success, and Other Bears Bullets bleachernation.com I could get used to Sundays on the grill with my pops and sharing adult beverages with the neighbors. Hello, spring! I've missed you! The NFL's "legal tampering" period in which teams can contact the representatives of free-agents-to-be opens up a week from ... Flag as irrelevant
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