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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 3, 2020
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	ESPN Source: NFL players not expected to return to team facilities until training camp ESPN NFL players are not expected to return to their team facilities until training camp, multiple sources tell ESPN. Most teams already have reopened their facilities on a limited basis for essential employees amid the coronavirus pandemic, but healthy players still ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com AD Allen Greene, Gus Malzahn tackle 'difficult, uncomfortable' conversations on racial injustice al.com As protests erupted in cities across the nation last weekend — some peaceful while others morphed into riots, but all stemming from the death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of a white now-former police officer in Minneapolis, Allen Greene picked ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ilitch companies, including Tigers, Red Wings, helping to produce protective masks ESPN The Ilitch companies -- a group that includes the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, along with Little Caesars and other companies -- has opened a facility in the Detroit area to produce protective masks. Employees from across the organization are helping ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Giants' statement about George Floyd killing was missing one important word: Racism | Why that matters nj.com The Giants, finally, released a statement on Tuesday afternoon about the killing of George Floyd. There were 191 words in the statement. It was missing the most important one — racism. In that statement — which came a little more than a week after Floyd, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Yomiuri Giants call off preseason game after two positive coronavirus tests ESPN TOKYO -- Two players with Japan's most famous baseball team have tested positive for COVID-19. The Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants called off a preseason game with the Seibu Lions scheduled for Wednesday because of the positive tests. It also raises ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News AOC, others demand Redskins change name following Blackout Tuesday post Sporting News Many NFL teams participated in Blackout Tuesday, a display of solidarity by businesses and individuals who silenced their social media pages to support the Black Lives Matter movement. However, not every team was praised for taking part. The 49ers' posts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Saul Niguez: If Atletico Madrid star left, where could he end up? Yahoo Sports Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez sent social media into overdrive with a cryptic tweet on Sunday. Spain international Saul posted a graphic with the words: "New club. I'll announce it [in] three days." Followers immediately thought an impending transfer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Poll: Should Patriots Give Colin Kaepernick a Chance? Sports Illustrated Amid the riots and protesting over the past week around the country is the realization that one particular former NFL player had the right idea all along. That player is Colin Kaepernick, who was shunned from the NFL after kneeling during the national anthem ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Auburn legend Pat Dye buried beneath tree grown from Toomer's Corner trimming USA TODAY Monday evening at 7 p.m., with the sun setting on Pat Dye's farm in Notasulga, Alabama, the former Auburn coach and Georgia All-American, was laid to rest under a special tree he had been nurturing for some time. There was no casket. The longtime Auburn ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NFL memo cancels Patriots' joint practices with Lions, per report Yahoo Sports An August tradition in New England has been put on hold. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed teams in memo Tuesday night that all 32 clubs must hold training camp at their own facilities and that any joint practices will be canceled, NFL Media's Tom ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Fixture list will shape police's thoughts on neutral venues for London matches Yahoo Sports Police will look at the final proposed Premier League fixture list before recommending whether whether any games in London should be moved to neutral venues. None of the five matches which the UK's football policing lead said local forces had requested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fort Worth Star-Telegram CeeDee Lamb embraces legacy of Dallas Cowboys' 88 Club, wants to be Hall of Famer Fort Worth Star-Telegram CeeDee Lamb is Houston through and through. Standing for an impromptu photo shoot on the edge of east downtown just north of 3rd Ward, murals of some of the city's most identifiable citizens like rapper Paul Wall and Beyonce in historic Graffiti Park, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal He Knew George Floyd. He Doesn't Want Anyone to Forget Him Wall Street Journal "He was a gentle giant," Stephen Jackson said. "He was a protector, a provider. He wanted everybody to be happy and have a good time. That was his thing." "Now his name is ringing bells, far away—the Netherlands, Iran, all these places. His death won't be ... Flag as irrelevant
	This Sumer: Waterless World Sports Illustrated Imagine the exact opposite of Kevin Costner's old post-apocalyptic summer bummer: A world on the brink ... and scarcely any water to be found. With pools closed by the coronavirus, that's precisely the reality faced by today's swimmers, Olympians on down. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Cubs owner finds extreme way to defend finances as money war continues nj.com Tom Ricketts is either the owner that pulled back the curtain on a house of cards, or a billionaire asking for financial sympathy during a pandemic with 40 million people out of work. You can be the judge. Ricketts, the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, didn't hold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Klopp has made Liverpool amazing – Benayoun Yahoo Sports Jurgen Klopp has turned Liverpool into an "amazing" side who are a joy to watch, according to Yossi Benayoun. The Reds are 25 points clear at the Premier League summit and two wins away from a first top-flight title in 30 years. Klopp has already led the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post 3 WIndies players reject call-up for England cricket tour Washington Post Three West Indies players turned down the opportunity to travel for a cricket tour to England that will be played in bio-secure environments amid the coronavirus pandemic. Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul "all declined the invitation" to join the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Olympic skateboard hopeful Sky Brown, 11, after 15-foot fall: 'My helmet and arm saved my life' Yahoo Sports Sky Brown is assuring her fans she's OK, adding that her helmet and arm "saved my life" after a horrific fall off the side of the vert ramp in training. The 11-year-old skateboarding hopeful from Britain shared a scary video of the accident, calling it "my worst fall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press What IndyCar officials learned from working with NASCAR ahead of this weekend's Texas race Detroit Free Press The roadmap has been laid for IndyCar's return. Now – outside of praying for better weather than the rain that's plagued the Carolinas for the past several weeks – all that's left is execution. Once two separate American motorsports entities seemingly dueling ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Bundesliga live stream, FOX TV schedule: How to watch Werder Bremen vs. Frankfurt (Wed., June 3) masslive.com There won't be any fans in attendance because of the coronavirus outbreak, but the German Bundesliga is back Wednesday with a mid-week matchup to break up the sports doldrums. Stream international soccer with Hulu + Live and fuboTV. The action ... Flag as irrelevant
	Greenville News Gamecocks basketball coach Frank Martin free of COVID-19, but not of anxiety the virus brings Greenville News University of South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin was in a state of shock last month after receiving a call from his doctor's office informing him that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Martin had undergone the test only because it was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ryder Cup chief executive says fate of event will be decided by end of June ESPN The chief executive of the European Tour says the fate of this year's Ryder Cup will be decided by the end of the month. Keith Pelley says in an extensive interview with the McKellar Journal podcast that the European Tour and the PGA will have ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win How a simple DeMarcus Cousins tweet led to a Kings announcer being pushed to resign For The Win Grant Napear had been the voice of Sacramento Kings broadcasts since 1988, up until Tuesday, when he resigned. The reason? It all started with a response he made to a tweet from former Kings star DeMarcus Cousins, who asked for his opinion on Black ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Tyson Fury says racism against Travellers is 'still acceptable' in Britain Yahoo Sports Tyson Fury has said he suffers racism in the UK due to being a Traveller and that discrimination has led him to being barred from entering public places. The heavyweight boxer, nicknamed "The Gypsy King", relayed his experiences on Good Morning Britain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Silverstone was 'at risk' of missing out on F1's revised European calendar Yahoo Sports Silverstone will host two grands prix in August after Formula One announced plans to start the delayed 2020 season next month, but the circuit's managing director admits there were concerns it could miss out altogether. Formula One on Tuesday unveiled an ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoxingScene.com Joshua: If I Was Pulev, I Wouldn't Step Aside To Allow Fury Fight, Either BoxingScene.com Anthony Joshua understands Kubrat Pulev's reluctance to step aside and help allow a Joshua-Tyson Fury fight to take place. Bulgaria's Pulev, the mandatory challenger for Joshua's IBF heavyweight title, is supposed to face Joshua next. Pulev and his ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Brewers: Miller Park Sustains 'Minor Damage' After Break-In The New York Times MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers say a man illegally entered Miller Park and caused minor damage to the playing field Tuesday morning. Brewers officials say the man was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after gaining access to the field. Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Messi or Ronaldo? Maybe I'd choose Lewandowski - Muller Goal.com Asked if he would rather play with Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, the German striker instead edged towards his Allianz Arena team-mate. Thomas Muller has suggested he would rather play with Bayern Munich colleague Robert Lewandowski than Lionel ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona make enquiry for Man City's Garcia - sources ESPN Barcelona have enquired about Eric Garcia's situation at Manchester City as they line up a potential move to bring the defender back to Camp Nou, several sources have told ESPN. City were quick to knock back Barca's initial approach. High-ranking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Swimming World Magazine Court Of Arbitration For Sport To Hear Evidence In WADA vs RUSADA In November 2020 Swimming World Magazine The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear evidence at their Lausanne headquarters on 2-5 November in the doping scandal that sees Russia facing a four-year ban from international competition following the manipulation of data related to thousands of ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE In tough times, Penn State's PJ Mustipher eager for a return to comforts of State College TribLIVE P.J. Mustipher wants to return to Penn State's campus for an obvious reason: He loves playing football for the Nittany Lions and is beyond ready to begin preparing for the 2020 season. It's nice back home in Owings Mills, Md., but it's time to get to work. "I'm so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Business Times Penguins, Pirates issue statements condemning racism, violence following death of George Floyd Pittsburgh Business Times In the wake of calls to action amid protests across the country, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pirates released statements condemning racism and violence following the death of George Floyd according to WPXI. "This has been a horrible time for our country ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV New York Rangers' K'Andre Miller says he's frustrated and angry over racist comments WABC-TV New York Rangers prospect K'Andre Miller addressed the racist treatment he received while being introduced to the team's fans in April, saying it was another example of his challenge to be accepted as a black hockey player. "I struggle because I've never ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dodgers Way Dodgers: Dave Roberts calls out country's leaders, disappointed little has changed Dodgers Way On Tuesday, Dave Roberts, the first African American manager in Los Angeles Dodgers history, offered his thoughts about racism and the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed at the hands of white police officers in Minnesota that has sparked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Rally of Finland axed over virus uncertainty Times of India HELSINKI: The Rally of Finland scheduled for August 6-9 has been called off due to continuing health and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said on Wednesday. The event becomes the third leg of the World Rally Championship to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Football365.com The Timo Werner transfer update everyone was waiting for… Football365.com Timo's up. Quite what compelled Sky Sports to publish a story on Wednesday with a headline of 'Timo Werner: Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United have 12 days to buy forward for less than £50m' is unknown. And by unknown, Mediawatch definitely ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com Indians issue layoffs notice for seasonal workers WKYC.com CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have issued a WARN act notice for layoffs to seasonal employees, the team confirmed to 3News on Tuesday. In a statement, the Indians said: "In compliance with federal law and guidance, we sent today's WARN act ... Flag as irrelevant
	Myrtle Beach Sun News CCU football players can return to campus for workouts, setting stage for 2020 season Myrtle Beach Sun News Coastal Carolina's football players will be allowed to return to voluntary workouts on the campus beginning Monday, a move that sets the stage for the the 2020 football season to be played as scheduled. The decision was made by the Coastal Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Africa South African Rugby posts modest profit for 2019 Reuters Africa CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African Rugby announced a modest post-tax profit of 8.5-million rand ($498,826.29) for 2019 on Wednesday, but chief executive Jurie Roux insists it is well positioned to tackle the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Pinatubo puts unbeaten run on line in 2000 Guineas RTE.ie Pinatubo will face 14 rivals, including four from Ballydoyle, as he goes for Classic gold in Saturday's Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Charlie Appleby's colt was unbeaten in six starts last year and ended the campaign with a rating of 128, the highest mark ... Flag as irrelevant
	Extra Kobe Bryant Murals Saved from Damage Amid Los Angeles Protests Extra Despite all the recent vandalism in Los Angeles, murals of Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant have remained mostly untouched. On Monday, Kobe's wife Vanessa expressed her appreciation on Instagram with heart emojis. On her Instagram story, she showed ... Flag as irrelevant
	SuperSport US hammer thrower demands apology from Olympic chiefs SuperSport Hammer thrower Gwen Berry demanded an apology from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Tuesday as the organisation addressed the protests against police brutality roiling the country. In a letter to US athletes following the death of ... Flag as irrelevant
	GPfans Mercedes confirm first DAS proposal was rejected by the FIA GPfans Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed the FIA rejected the initial concept for the dual-axis steering [DAS] system. In a Mercedes video, Allison has said DAS was initially designed to be controlled by a paddle on the steering wheel, but that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Newcastle's DeAndre Yedlin feels US is an unsafe place for a young black man The Guardian DeAndre Yedlin, Newcastle's USA defender, has shared his grandfather's opinion that their country is not a safe place for a young black man. As protests continue across the US in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis, the former ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Manny Pacquiao in advanced talks to face Terence Crawford in blockbuster title fight this year in Bahrain The Sun BOXING legend Manny Pacquiao is in "serious talks" to fight undefeated WBO welterweight champ Terence Crawford. PacMan's promoter Bob Arum says the fight could take place this year, with Bahrain a likely venue. After handing Kieth Thurman his first ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Stipe Miocic KO's Instagram troll cleveland.com UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic may not be back to fighting just yet, but he has no problem knocking out Internet trolls. Miocic participated in "Blackout Tuesday" by posting a black image on Instagram. The movement was intended to support Black ... Flag as irrelevant
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