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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 28, 2020
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	NFL.com Ranking NFL's top wide receivers in 2020: Is Keenan Allen right? NFL.com Keenan Allen is angry at the world. Or at least his NFL peers. Ranked 77th in NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2020 -- this year's installment of the annual exercise that tabulates votes from the players themselves -- the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jets discussing quarantining their quarterbacks 'quite a bit' to keep them safe, per report CBSSports.com With the 2020 NFL season right around the corner, multiple teams have been mulling off-field strategy concerning the COVID-19 pandemic that could give them an upper hand should things go awry during the season. One of these strategies reportedly being ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB postpones all Marlins games through Sunday ESPN Major League Baseball has postponed all of the Miami Marlins' games through Sunday after the team's recent coronavirus outbreak. MLB announced that Miami's next six games, starting with Tuesday night's home game against the Baltimore Orioles, have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Scottie Pippen downplays Michael Jordan rift after 'Last Dance' ESPN Scottie Pippen says he's talked with Michael Jordan since "The Last Dance" documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any rift between the retired Chicago Bulls stars. "Why would I be offended by anything that happened 30 years ago" Pippen said. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Marlins' season suspended through Sunday in wake of virus outbreak FOXSports.com MIAMI — Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins' season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week's New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why Luis Robert continues to bat seventh in White Sox starting lineup Yahoo Sports When a team sets playoff-or-bust expectations in spring training, this is what happens. Rick Renteria's lineups for the White Sox first handful of games this season have inspired plenty of furor among a certain segment of the fan base, the kind of thing that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NCAA allowing all major football teams to open season Aug. 29 ESPN The NCAA is allowing all major college football teams to begin their seasons as early as Aug. 29. The association confirmed that the football oversight committee had requested a blanket waiver to permit any school to push up the start of its season to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Roy Jones Jr. still wary of Mike Tyson heading into exhibition bout ESPN Roy Jones Jr. believes it's hard to pick a favorite for his eight-round exhibition bout against Mike Tyson on Sept. 12 in Carson, California. "It's hard to say. Boxing is a strange sport," Jones Jr. told ESPN's First Take on Tuesday. "A lot of times people say the legs ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Indianapolis Indians form committee to consider name change ESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Indians, the Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, said Tuesday it will form a committee to consider changing the team's longtime name. Team officials issued a two-paragraph statement that said the name is derived from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Barracuda Championship odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from proven model that nailed six majors CBSSports.com A combination of former PGA Tour winners and up-and-coming players comprise the field for the 2020 Barracuda Championship. This is a PGA Tour alternate-field event which will tee off Thursday from the Tahoe Mt. Club in Truckee, Calif. Russell Knox, Pat ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Astros pick up manager Baker's 2021 option ESPN Dusty Baker will return as the Houston Astros manager next season after the reigning American League champions exercised the 2021 option on his contract Tuesday. Baker, 71, was hired by the Astros earlier this year to replace AJ Hinch, who was fired after ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Alex Highsmith Is at Steelers Camp Prepared, Confident, and in the Best Shape of His Life Sports Illustrated PITTSBURGH -- Alex Highsmith is in the building. The Steelers third-round draft pick reported to Heinz Field with the rest of the rookies this week and is preparing for an adventurous training camp experience in his first NFL season. Instead of OTAs, rookie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Aaron Rodgers candidly discusses Packers' Jordan Love pick: 'I poured myself some tequila' Sporting News Aaron Rodgers has been asked about the Packers' Jordan Love selection in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft before, and regardless of what happens over the next few years in Green Bay, the questions aimed at the future Hall of Fame quarterback might ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Kansas City Royalty FOXSports.com Three weeks after signing a 10-year contract extension with the Chiefs worth up to $503 million – the largest contract in the history of North American sports – Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is further investing in the city he calls ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Florida State RB Khalan Laborn dismissed from the Seminoles for violation of team policy CBSSports.com Florida State has dismissed junior running back Khalan Laborn for violation of team policy, the school announced on Tuesday. The specific violation has not been specified. The former five-star running back in the Class of 2017 was the No. 29 overall player ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Why Detroit Tigers' Gregory Soto is finally ready to become 'big piece' of bullpen Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers left-hander Gregory Soto didn't have much of a routine last season. Whether it was starting, coming out of the bullpen, participating in long toss sessions or lifting weights, he never knew what to expect when his name was called. His output in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational odds: PGA picks, predictions from top model that nailed six majors CBSSports.com Brooks Koepka has seen a dramatic drop-off after securing his fourth major title at the PGA Championship in 2019. In fact, Koepka has recorded just one top-10 finish this season and enters Thursday's 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational having finished ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN CAS 'strongly condemns' Manchester City for obstructing UEFA finances probe ESPN Manchester City obstructed the investigation into their finances that led to the club being fined €10 million ($12m), the Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a ruling published on Tuesday. In the initial judgment two weeks ago, CAS highlighted the club's "failure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report George Kittle, 49ers Engaged in Contract Talks, According to GM John Lynch Bleacher Report San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said Tuesday the team expects tight end George Kittle to show up for training camp amid discussions about a contract extension. "George is planning on coming. We've exchanged ideas. It'd be silly not to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Dallas and Houston match up to return to action Washington Post Houston Rockets (40-24, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (40-27, seventh in the Western Conference). Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. LINE: 0; over/under is 226. BOTTOM LINE: ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe David Pastrnak apologizes for quarantine violation that delayed his return The Boston Globe David Pastrnak is one of the NHL's premier goal scorers. On Tuesday, the Bruins winger proved that even a superior marksman can be off-target, confirming that his extended stay in quarantine was a product of his misfiring around the league's return-to-play ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Steelers sign RB Wendell Smallwood to 1-year deal Yahoo Sports PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Wendell Smallwood to a one-year deal, giving the backfield a bit of experienced depth heading into training camp. Smallwood joins a group that includes James Conner, Benny Snell Jr., ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Royals sign Matt Harvey to minor league deal FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star Matt Harvey to a minor league contract. The Royals announced the move before Tuesday night's game at Detroit. The 31-year-old Harvey has struggled to recapture the form that made ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Mets give Bruce Maxwell — MLB's first kneeler — another baseball chance New York Post The Mets are close to signing catcher Bruce Maxwell, who was the first MLB player to kneel during the national anthem, to a minor-league contract Tuesday, The Post's Mike Puma confirmed. The 28-year-old Maxwell slashed .182/.207./309 with one home run ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com COVID-19 testing guidelines biggest factor in WIAC football cancellation Madison.com Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football coaches knew for months they were staring at a losing hand. They and the conference as a whole stayed in the pot as long as they could, trying to hold out hope for a season this fall. The final card dealt by ... Flag as irrelevant
	McCovey Chronicles Series Preview: Giants vs. Padres McCovey Chronicles The San Francisco Giants did a surprising and glorious thing in their opening series, splitting four games with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They won't split their second series though*, because it's three games long. They'll have to either win or lose. I vote for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com Elway hopeful Broncos can agree to long-term deal with Justin Simmons in 2021 offseason DenverBroncos.com ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Despite not working out a long-term deal with safety Justin Simmons ahead of July 15's franchise tag deadline, President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway reaffirmed Tuesday the team's desire to keep Simmons in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Tom Thibodeau may get a chance to coach Knicks sooner than later Newsday There are still contracts to be signed and introductions to be conducted, but Tom Thibodeau could shortly be given the opportunity to begin implementing his plans for the Knicks' roster. With a news conference expected later this week to officially introduce ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crawfish Boxes Astros Reportedly About to Add Fernando Rodney The Crawfish Boxes In a 60-game season where a series can be canceled at any moment, anything goes, but MLB teams still have to follow roster rules. So far, the Astros have had six players make their major league debuts. For a World Series contender, relying on so many ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Who replaces Star Lotulelei? 4 options for Buffalo Bills after DT opts out on 2020 season syracuse.com Star Lotulelei became the first Buffalo Bills player to opt-out on the 2020 season. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network was the first to report the news on the defensive tackle. The defensive tackle has $7 million in guarantees over the next two years of his deal ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje -- Who has the edge? Is Conor McGregor next? ESPN The UFC's lightweight title will be unified on Oct. 24, Dana White announced on Tuesday, and compelling storylines surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov defending his belt against interim champ Justin Gaethje serve as a backdrop for what is likely to be one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Suns' Dario Saric: Sitting out final scrimmage CBSSports.com Saric (ankle) will not participate in the Suns' final scrimmage Tuesday against Toronto, Duane Rankin of AZ Central reports. Saric is still nursing an ankle sprain, and the Suns will play it safe with the forward in their final tuneup. The team called Saric ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Summit League pushes back start of fall sports ESPN The Summit League is pushing back the start of fall sports to Sept. 23 due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The conference's president's council agreed to delay championship seasons for men's and women's soccer, volleyball and cross country. Flag as irrelevant
	Lexington Herald Leader Kentucky high school sports moving forward with delayed start, condensed schedule Lexington Herald Leader Kickoffs for high school sports will have to wait a bit longer this fall as Kentucky tries to get control of a coronavirus pandemic that has seen cases surge in recent weeks. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control voted to delay the start of ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win NFL fans continue to be convinced the Patriots are tanking for Trevor Lawrence with latest opt outs For The Win With more New England Patriots opting out of the 2020 NFL season, it seems like football fans have never been more convinced that the team is tanking for Clemson's junior quarterback Trevor Lawrence. As of Tuesday morning, five Patriots are reportedly ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Commercial Appeal No. 1-ranked Jon Rahm has a goal to reach in Memphis this week: Winning a WGC event The Commercial Appeal When Jon Rahm planted his 5-iron at the Jack Nicklaus Summit two weeks ago, he looked for another mountain. Yes, Rahm celebrated a bit after winning the Golden Bear's star-studded Memorial Tournament to join Seve Ballesteros as the only Spaniards to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brew Crew Ball Mike Morin claimed by Miami as Marlins' season put on hold Brew Crew Ball Being designated for assignment is never easy for a baseball player. You're basically in limbo for awhile, waiting to see if another team will pick you up, if you'll end up back in the minors, or if you'll even get another opportunity at pro ball. It's especially hard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sun Sentinel Dolphins place cornerback Xavien Howard on PUP list while he rehabs knee injury Sun Sentinel The left knee injury Xavien Howard has been rehabbing for the past seven months won't allow the Miami Dolphins cornerback participate in the start of the season's training. Howard, a 2018 Pro Bowl player the Dolphins signed to a five-year, $75 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hoops Habit Nuggets' Michael Porter: Scores 19 in scrimmage CBSSports.com Porter went for 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-4 FT) and seven rebounds in Monday's scrimmage against Orlando. The rookie made his debut after missing the Nuggets' first two scrimmages, and he looked plenty comfortable, taking a team-high 13 shots and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WITN NCHSAA to enter Phase Two of return-to-play plan on Aug. 3 WITN GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) released this update Tuesday morning: On July 23, 2020 the NCHSAA Board of Directors voted to provide Phase Two guidance to member schools regarding ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crawfish Boxes The Fragility of the 2020 Season The Crawfish Boxes For weeks now I haven't been able to write an editorial. Well, that's not quite true. It's more that I've been hesitant to put to paper my thoughts on the MLB season. To be perfectly honest, I have spent months being disappointed in one way after another by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Defending Big D NHL (Exhibition) Hockey Returns Today Defending Big D It's been more than 135 days since the NHL played a game — and the world changed. Though it's hard to imagine all of the things each of us have been through (and are still going through) since the start of this global pandemic hit our lives, the return of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Canuck Way Most Sportsnet experts pick the Canucks to defeat the Wild The Canuck Way The vast majority of experts from Sportsnet picked the Vancouver Canucks to defeat the Minnesota Wild in the qualifying round. Game 1 of the qualifying round between the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild is just five days away now. The two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet New England Ron Roenicke hopes Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak 'scares' Red Sox into following protocols Comcast SportsNet New England So far, the Boston Red Sox have done a solid job of following Major League Baseball's COVID-19 protocols. But as we found out Monday, one mistake can prove costly. The Miami Marlins had 14 players and staff test positive for the novel coronavirus, leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Sky players launch social justice initiative 'Sky Takes Action' Chicago Sun-Times Before the Sky entered the bubble, they made a pact with one another: Anything they were going to do — whether it pertained to their fight for social justice or deciding to play this season — they were going to do it together. After the team agreed they were ... Flag as irrelevant
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