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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 5, 2020
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	ESPN Adam Silver pondering if older coaches should be on bench when NBA returns ESPN NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there is a chance that older NBA head coaches won't be able to be on the bench when the league resumes play on July 31 at the Walt Disney World Resort. "I think one of the things we know, we've learned a lot about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Herm Edwards, Jones-Drew weigh in on Brees, Ballard, policing NFL.com The sea of protests and outrage sparked in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 has sent reverberations that have transcended numerous boundaries. Many uncomfortable yet necessary discussions have ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Hischier, Barzal, Atkinson choices for top current player to wear No. 13 NHL.com Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 is retired throughout the NHL not only because he is considered the greatest player in League history, but because the number and his name are synonymous. Though there is no debate over the best player to wear that number, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Shanahan: Kaepernick deserves admiration for taking stand Yahoo Sports San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016 season. The issues surrounding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated William Jackson III 'would love' to sign long-term extension with Bengals Sports Illustrated Cornerback William Jackson III is one of the many players on the Bengals' roster that is entering the final year of his contract. The former first-round pick struggled at times last season, partially due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He was placed on injured ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'We will not be silenced': NFL players send powerful message to league, public in video USA TODAY The players have spoken and their message is not to be taken lightly. The senseless and tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery are at the forefront of all conversations about racial inequality, police brutality and injustice in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com MLBPA reaffirms demand for full prorated salaries FOXSports.com FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Executive Director of the Major League Players Association, Tony Clark, answers questions at a news conference in Phoenix. Players' union head Tony Clark is guarding against drawing any conclusions about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com WNBA proposing 22-game season which would start July 24 at IMG Academy in Florida, per report CBSSports.com On Thursday, the NBA board of governors approved the league's plan to resume play on July 31 at Disney World in Orlando. The vote passed by a margin of 29-1, with the Portland Trail Blazers being the only team to vote no. Next, the players will vote on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chinese Basketball Association to return June 20 after nearly 5 months off ESPN After nearly five months of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese Basketball Association will return June 20, after government health and athletic officials gave the final approval. The 20 teams will be divided equally and play in two cities. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NHL teams clear to reopen facilities Monday in Phase 2 of return-to-play plan ESPN The National Hockey League is transitioning to Phase 2 of its return-to-play plan, as teams will be allowed to reopen training facilities in their cities on Monday if local regulations allow it. On a "strictly voluntary basis," players can participate in small-group ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports KJ Wright says he is ahead of schedule is recovery from shoulder surgery Yahoo Sports Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright said Thursday in an interview with Sports Radio 950 KJR that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. "Health is good. I'm ahead of schedule of where I need to be and if there's a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Dylan Smith Impresses in Game 1 of CSBI Sports Illustrated In the first college baseball game since March, Alabama sophomore reliever Dylan Smith impressed at the College Summer Baseball Invitational in Bryan, Texas on Thursday night. The CSBI is a four-team, six-game tournament consisting of college baseball ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Mizzou football's symbolic march ends with fleet of new voters STLtoday.com Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with a fan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 91-75. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson). L.G. Patterson. Facebook ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Growing calls for anti-racism protests as Bayern scent Bundesliga title Yahoo Sports Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich face one of the final obstacles in their hunt for an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title this weekend as players in Germany contemplate staging collective protests following the death of George Floyd in the United States. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Purdue President: Teams Will Have to 'Shut It Down' If There's COVID-19 Outbreak Bleacher Report The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a video conference hearing Thursday titled "COVID-19: Going Back to College Safely" with representatives from several universities. Purdue president Mitch Daniels stated his athletic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Court grants Williamson stay on improper-benefits inquiry Yahoo Sports MIAMI (AP) — A Florida appeals court has temporarily granted NBA rookie Zion Williamson's attempt to block his former marketing agent's effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Celebrity golf at Lake Tahoe still on, but without fans SFGate The American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament near Lake Tahoe, will take place next month but without fans, the tournament announced Thursday. The Warriors' Stephen Curry, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Hall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Former Ray Carl Crawford charged with choking ex-girlfriend Tampa Bay Times Former Rays All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Texas, the Houston Chronicle and TMZ.com reported. Crawford, 38, who played for the Rays from 2002-10, was booked into the Harris County Jail on Thursday and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Soccer: Benfica Bus Stoned After First Game Back, Two Players Injured The New York Times LISBON — A bus carrying the Benfica soccer team was stoned on Thursday, breaking the glass and injuring two players, after they had played their first game since the novel coronavirus halted the season, Benfica football club said in a statement. German ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoxingScene.com Holyfield Breaks Down His Strategy in Upset of Mike Tyson BoxingScene.com Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield explained that he made a key decision to pull off his upset victory of Mike Tyson back in 1996. A huge underdog coming, Holyfield dropped and eventually stopped Tyson in the eleventh round to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Delaware County Daily Times Eagles' Pederson taking a pass on invite to return to office The Delaware County Daily Times Doug Pederson and his coaching staff politely passed on the NFL's invitation to get back in their offices when the Eagles reopen the NovaCare Complex and Lincoln Financial Field on a limited basis Monday. Though the league announced Friday that all ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Santana Moss: Dwayne Haskins has 'chance to be dominant' in 2020 247Sports What will 2020 hold for second-year Washington Redskins quarterback and former Ohio State standout Dwayne Haskins? Plenty of growing pains were to be had for the former first-round draft pick during his rookie year in 2019, but at least one former ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship Eye, Calvillo Headline June 13 Fight Night The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship A critical flyweight between Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo is the main event of the June 13 Fight Night. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter @tgerbasi • Jun. 4, 2020. On Thursday, UFC President Dana White announced the full card for UFC Fight Night event to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Why Warren Gatland thinks Dan Carter coup is great news for Beauden Barrett Stuff.co.nz Trustworthy, accurate and reliable news stories are more important now than ever. Support our newsrooms by making a contribution. Contribute Now orange-arrow. Dan Carter's presence will improve Beauden Barrett as a player and the Blues as a team, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Crimson and Cream Machine Oklahoma Sooners Football: Coaches can't win if they're standing against their players Crimson and Cream Machine The coaches of the Oklahoma Sooners and their peers across college football experienced an outbreak of social consciousness in the last week amid protests and demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality around the United States. Flag as irrelevant
	The Province NLL cancels playoffs, moves on to 2021 season The Province There will be no NLL playoffs and no winner crowned for the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. They spent months trying to find a way to make it work. But on Thursday, officials of the National Lacrosse League opted to call it a year and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News BYU football: Cougars land offensive line commitment from Weston Jones Deseret News ROMEO, MI. — Weston Jones announced his intent to sign with BYU football on Thursday. Jones is a 6-foot-5, 260 pound offensive line prospect who claimed offers from Virginia, Iowa State, Indiana, Air Force, Army, among others. Committed ⚪️ GO COUGS ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Cowboys Place Travis Frederick On Reserve/Retired List profootballrumors.com The Cowboys created some cap space Thursday by placing Travis Frederick on the reserve/retired list, Todd Archer of ESPN.com notes. The former All-Pro center retired in March. Frederick landing on the list will free up $7MM in cap room for Dallas. Flag as irrelevant
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