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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 29, 2020
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	ESPN NFL training camp 2020: Tom Brady, rookies take the field; Tua Tagovailoa passes his physical ESPN The news from 2020 NFL training camps on Wednesday was good for teams who drafted quarterbacks. In Miami, Tua Tagovailoa received full medical clearance, meaning the No. 5 overall pick should be able to practice fully when the Dolphins begin on-field ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Giants OT Nate Solder opts out, cites family's health concerns ESPN New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder has opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. He informed the Giants of his decision on Wednesday. Solder cited family concerns, including his son's battle with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NFL insider notes: What players opting out now says, how Browns beat the market on Garrett contract and more CBSSports.com The fact that NFL players, by the handful, are opting out of the 2020 season should come as no surprise. Almost nothing should at this point. Okay, if Patrick Mahomes, fresh off signing his record contract, were to decide not to play, or 23-year old reigning MVP ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Joe Burrow to get every opportunity to start for Bengals, coach Zac Taylor says ESPN CINCINNATI -- Bengals coach Zac Taylor did everything but name rookie Joe Burrow as the team's starting quarterback on Wednesday. In his first news conference since players reported, Taylor wasn't shy about addressing what is required of the top overall ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Zion Williamson a game-time decision for Pelicans' opener on Thursday ESPN New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is a game-time decision for the opening game of the NBA restart on Thursday, coach Alvin Gentry said on Wednesday afternoon. Gentry said the medical team will ultimately decide if Williamson -- who was away ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mavericks: Report on sexual assault investigation 'one-sided' ESPN The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday labeled a Sports Illustrated story on sexual assault allegations against one of the team's top basketball executives and the ensuing internal investigation a "one-sided, incomplete and sensational form of journalism, with its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NBA restart preview: Team-by-team capsules of what you need to know Yahoo Sports The 2019-20 season resumes Thursday with a pair of games, including the Lakers vs. the Clippers in the nightcap. Here is a team-by-team look at the 22 clubs that will resume play with seeding games before 16 advance to the playoffs in late August. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Bjork agrees to three-year, $4.8 million contract with Bruins NHL.com Anders Bjork agreed to a three-year, $4.8 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $1.6 million. The 23-year-old forward scored an NHL career-high 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 58 games and could ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Report: Rutgers football COVID-19 outbreak linked to on-campus party ESPN An on-campus party at Rutgers that several athletes attended may have led to the coronavirus outbreak that forced the entire team into a two-week quarantine, NJ.com reported on Wednesday. Fifteen Rutgers football players have tested positive for COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 49ers struck gold with John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan after years of dysfunction Yahoo Sports Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have proven to be a good pairing since they came to the 49ers together with matching six-year contracts in 2017. Now, both have contract extensions that will keep them together beyond their original contracts. Lynch strongly ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces he tested positive for COVID-19 NFL.com The Philadelphia Eagles will start camp without one of their most important players. Right tackle Lane Johnson announced via social media that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, NFL Network's ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Denver Broncos 2020 Training Camp Preview: Wide Receiver CBS Denver (CBS4) – The Broncos invested two of their top draft picks at the wide receiver position. Here's how they look with training camp underway. In the Hunt: Trinity Benson, 1st season. Fred Brown, 2nd season. Tyrie Cleveland, rookie DaeSean Hamilton, 3rd ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational predictions, odds 2020: Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm picks from PGA insider CBSSports.com The final World Golf Championships event of the season tees off Thursday in Memphis. The 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will be quite a test, as a star-studded field has descended on TPC Southwind with an eight-figure purse up for grabs. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nats OF Soto awaits DC clearance to return after COVID test Yahoo Sports WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was still waiting on Wednesday to be cleared to play by the city government after getting the OK from Major League Baseball to return from the COVID-19 injured list. Manager Dave Martinez ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Former Illinois, New Mexico St coach Lou Henson dies at 88 Yahoo Sports CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88. Henson ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Game 6 in 1986 remained a difficult chapter in John McNamara's life The Boston Globe Former Red Sox manager John McNamara died Tuesday in Tennessee. McNamara last managed in Boston 32 years ago, and his worst moments happened 34 years ago. But as with Bill Buckner, Bob Stanley, Rich Gedman, and a few others, the pain of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Vic Beasley skips testing again, has not communicated with Titans NFL.com The Tennessee Titans still haven't heard from Vic Beasley. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the veteran pass rusher did not show up for COVID-19 testing again Wednesday. There has been no communication with the team on why ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Adam Silver on players kneeling during national anthem: "I respect peaceful protest" Yahoo Sports When NBA games start Thursday night, NBA players will take a knee, very likely around the Black Lives Matter written on all the restart game courts. The NBA has a rule requiring players to stand for the national anthem, but the league is not expected to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Is Tom Brady's absence already being felt in Patriots' opt-out decisions? Yahoo Sports I don't think it was coincidence that, with a gaggle of Patriots saying, "See you in 2021!" on Tuesday, Rob Gronkowski was tweeting that it was "Go time!" in Tampa Bay. And I think Tom Brady had in mind the fact that - after 20 seasons in New England - he's ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Nick Markakis changes mind, opts to play for Braves ESPN Nick Markakis has reversed course, opting Wednesday to play for the Atlanta Braves this season after previously opting out due in part to concerns about the coronavirus. Upon his opt-out announcement earlier this month, Markakis had said he was uneasy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Up News Info LeBron Retires 'Zero Dark Thirty-23' FOXSports.com In a season as unorthodox as they come, LeBron James has chosen to abandon one of his most well-known traditions when the NBA playoffs begin on Aug. 17: "Zero Dark Thirty-23" mode is no more. But will that decision matter for The King? Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times UCLA's tentative football schedule includes game against USC in Week 2 Los Angeles Times UCLA's tentative new football schedule might sound like an old vinyl record played backward. California, initially slated to be the Bruins' final opponent, could instead be kick off their schedule on Sept. 19 in Berkeley. USC, the archrival who traditionally plays ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mystics Aerial Powers tells Heat forward Andre Iguodala to 'put some respect' on her name after career night Yahoo Sports If you can take three seconds to compose a tweet, you can take another three seconds to identify one of the top players on the defending WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, Aerial Powers. For some odd reason, Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala failed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Patrick Mahomes becoming part owner of Kansas City Royals USA TODAY KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes, the star quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title last season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Zlatan Ibrahimovic becomes the first player to score 50 Serie A goals for both Milan clubs (video) Yahoo Sports With two goals in AC Milan's 4-1 win over Sampdoria on Wednesday, the ageless Zlatan Ibrahimovic became first player to score least 50 times for the Rossoneri and city rival Inter Milan in Italy's top league. The 38-year-old Swedish striker, who returned to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Variety 'The Weight of Gold': TV Review Variety The aim of "The Weight of Gold" is both simple and noble: to remind everyone who's ever tuned in to the Olympics that the competing athletes are, despite their seemingly unattainable strength, human beings. Narrated by Olympic legend and executive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle The Latest: Texas Longhorns exploring 25% stadium capacity Houston Chronicle The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The University of Texas is now exploring how it can host football games at 25% percent stadium capacity instead of the previously announced 50% as the return to campus ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Eagles bring back Jason Avant to assist coaching staff during training camp nj.com The Eagles have brought back a familiar face to help guide their young wide receiver group during training camp. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters · Jason Avant, who ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Anthony Davis injury: Frank Vogel says there is 'some concern' the Lakers star could miss matchup vs. Clippers CBSSports.com NBA basketball is back, which means injury issues are back, too. During Saturday's exhibition game against the Orlando Magic, the Los Angeles Lakers had their first injury since scrimmages began. Lakers star big man Anthony Davis left the matchup in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cole Pearn hired by ECR as lead engineer for Conor Daly at Indy 500 Yahoo Sports Former NASCAR championship crew chief Cole Pearn will be bringing his mechanical wisdom to the NTT IndyCar Series, joining Ed Carpenter Racing as the lead engineer on its Indianapolis 500 entry for Conor Daly in the Aug. 23 race. Pearn abruptly left ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games FOXSports.com CHICAGO (AP) — The National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at home games as part of their pledge to honor the Native American community. The move comes after conversations with Native ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pistons agree to buy Suns' G League team for Detroit Washington Post DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to buy the Northern Arizona Suns, and the NBA G League team is expected to begin playing in Detroit in 2021-22. The Pistons, the Phoenix Suns and the G League announced the purchase Wednesday. A new ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com MHSAA approves start of fall practices, but games on hold for some - including football mlive.com The Michigan High School Athletic Association released a new update regarding the upcoming fall sports season Wednesday afternoon, announcing various key plans to start the upcoming season for all sports. Following a morning meeting, the MHSAA's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Drew Brees training himself to not lick fingers Yahoo Sports That goes so far as to include the licking, the spitting, and the snot that comes with human beings. In a detailed (perhaps overly detailed depending on when you ate) look at the problems with expectorations in sports by Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com, Saints ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday As NHL season restarts, could Islanders' defense be a valuable asset? Newsday The final answer can't be gleaned from a single exhibition game. But as the NHL embarks upon an unprecedented restart to its season after a four-month pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a fair question whether a defensive-oriented team such ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Lynx forward Christmas-Kelly out for season with ruptured tendon FOXSports.com Karima Christmas-Kelly will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday. Christmas-Kelly, who signed with the Lynx in February as a free agent, suffered the injury during ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Reds' Nick Senzel: Cleared to return CBSSports.com Senzel (illness) announced on his personal Twitter page Wednesday that he'd been cleared to return to the field. Seznel and teammate Mike Moustakas had been out of action for the past few days due to an illness, but neither player ever tested positive for ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Seahawks' Jamal Adams will have to wait for new contract after trade by Jets nj.com Jamal Adams wants the Seattle Seahawks to show him the money. But that won't be happening any time soon. Adams, traded by the New York Jets to Seattle on Saturday, is looking for a long-term contract extension. But ESPN reports that will have to wait for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Sapakoff: Great diversity timing for eight ACC commissioner candidates Charleston Post Courier Keith Gill nailed college football importance and coronavirus caveat. "The enterprise is so valuable to the society, to the community, to the student-athletes and everyone who participates in it," Gill said on The Paul Finebaum Show last week, "that if we can find ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal Celtics' first test a tough one The Providence Journal He was sitting in a hotel room in Milwaukee on the night of March 11 keeping tabs on the night's NBA games. Just moments before the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz were going to tip off, though, Jayson Tatum saw players milling around before ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanley Cup of Chowder The curious case of Nick Ritchie Stanley Cup of Chowder Since the Bruins returned to action, there have been plenty of mysteries to keep us all busy. Who's going to join the informal skate today? Which player is unfit now? What did David Pastrnak do? At this point, the mysteries above have been solved. "Unfitness" ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Bears Running Backs Ranked 25th in NFL by Pro Football Focus NBC Chicago Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said on Wednesday during a Zoom call with reporters that he's happy with the team's depth and talent at running back, led by David Montgomery, who Pace expressed excitement about entering the 2020 season. Flag as irrelevant
	FiveThirtyEight How The NHL's New Format Changed The Stanley Cup Race FiveThirtyEight On Saturday, the NHL joins the ranks of sports returning to action, with 24 teams plotting out one of the strangest paths to the Stanley Cup in hockey history. Like the NBA, the NHL season will restart in a "bubble," with early games split between two "hub" sites: ... Flag as irrelevant
	VT hokiesports.com 10 Hokies earn ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition VT hokiesports.com The Virginia Tech women's tennis team was named an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, along with ten student-athletes being recognized as ITA Scholar-Athletes. The Hokies named ITA Scholar-Athletes include: Shiran Arol ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Capitals' Vitek Vanecek: Getting a look Wednesday CBSSports.com Vanecek will play the third period of Wednesday's exhibition against the Hurricanes, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. Braden Holtby will play the first two periods, but the Capitals need to decide which of Vanecek of Pheonix Copley will serve as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Springs Gazette Softball, boys' tennis and golf get green light for fall practices Colorado Springs Gazette The Colorado High School Activities Association announced Wednesday that softball and boys' tennis can begin practice as scheduled on Aug. 10 as the sports have been approved as a part of CHSAA's return-to-play plan. Last week CHSAA announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yardbarker Sean Payton 'won't be surprised' if NFL games suspended by COVID-19 outbreak Yardbarker As MLB deals with its first COVID-19 outbreak and the suspension of multiple games , the NFL prepares for a 2020 season that will take place amid the pandemic. Looking ahead to the fall, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton now anticipates the ... Flag as irrelevant
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