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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 23, 2020
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	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football Rankings 2020: Sleepers by same model that predicted Derrick Henry's huge season CBSSports.com The 2020 NFL season is right around the corner and despite the fact that training camps open soon, preseason games are likely off this year. However, owners will still have to figure out where to find value in their 2020 Fantasy football rankings. Cowboys ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 6 NFL Teams That Need to Win Now Before It's Too Late Bleacher Report In the last three years, the New Orleans Saints have won more games than any other team in the NFL, but they've consistently fallen short in the playoffs. Veteran Saints edge defender Cameron Jordan knows that as he enters his 10th season and quarterback ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu: Everything you need to know about her WNBA debut ESPN As Sabrina Ionescu transitions from the vibrant green of the Oregon Ducks to the seafoam green of the New York Liberty for the 2020 WNBA season, some things feel pretty familiar for her. Ionescu, the No. 1 pick in April's draft, is one of seven rookies with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How Seattle's NHL team became the Kraken ESPN When NHL Seattle first installed signage on its downtown office in 2018, employees arrived at work the next morning to a surprise. Stuck to the door was a Post-it note with a handwritten message: "Release the Kraken." "That may have been the first time I ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bol Bol's Block Party Yahoo Sports The NBA is officially back, and while Wednesday felt more like a glorified Summer League with so many wacky rotations and unproven players getting a rare shot at minutes, it was just nice to sit back, relax and watch some basketball again after four months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Can the Sixers Figure out Who They Are? Bleacher Report It's title contention or bust with a refreshed Joel Embiid, a repositioned Ben Simmons and a rejiggered rotation. And it's anyone's guess if it will work. photo of Yaron Weitzman Yaron Weitzman@YaronWeitzman Featured ColumnistInvalid Date. When the NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Philadelphia Eagles Are Best Landing Spot for RB Devonta Freeman Bleacher Report The Philadelphia Eagles are among the NFL's leaders in how much they value the running back position. General manager Howie Roseman has another opportunity to show that off by signing free-agent running back Devonta Freeman. Roseman made his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com How to Watch, stream Trail Blazers vs. Pacers scrimmage TODAY @ 12:30pm NBCSports.com July 23 against the Indiana Pacers will be the first competitive game the Trail Blazers have played since March 10 when Portland beat Phoenix, 121-105 at home. But now the NBA restart is here. Well, at least the scrimmage games are here! You can watch ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Greg Olsen Thinks Patriots Got 'the All-Time Greatest Deal' in Cam Newton Sports Illustrated If there's one person that knows what the New England Patriots are getting in Cam Newton, it's Greg Olsen. The veteran tight end played with Newton in Carolina for nine years. During that time the two were one of the greatest QB-TE duos in the NFL. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NHL return-to-play tournament: The 10 people we're rooting for in the restart ESPN Let's begin by stating the obvious: What we're rooting for the most when the NHL restarts its season a week from Saturday in Toronto and Edmonton is health and safety. That the bubbles are secure, and the protocols are followed. That the physical and mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy agrees to rookie deal NFL.com The trove of first-round picks signing their rookie deals continues. Denver Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy is the latest to agree to his deal Thursday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the four-year, fully guaranteed contract is worth $15.192 million with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area 49ers had third-round grade on George Kittle but gambled in 2017 NFL Draft Comcast SportsNet Bay Area In three seasons, George Kittle has gone from fifth-round draft pick to the best tight end in football. That's a big leap for a guy who wasn't highly touted coming out of Iowa. Did the 49ers believe Kittle would be a good NFL player? Yes. Did they think he would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Can Gerrit Cole live up to his contract the way Max Scherzer has? Yahoo Sports WASHINGTON -- It snowed Jan. 21, 2015. Nationals Park was blanketed in white and dotted with gray. The scoreboard was bright in the middle of the storm. Beneath it, a lit display said, "Welcome to D.C., Max and Erica". The main board was filled with video ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Aces for hire: Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and the best free agent pitchers ever Yahoo Sports There's a new ace in New York. Gerrit Cole, the 29-year-old flamethrower who helped the Houston Astros to the World Series, will make his debut for the Yankees Thursday against the Washington Nationals on MLB's opening night. It's a moment nine months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Beaver's Best Bets for the Super Start 400 Yahoo Sports Thursday night, NASCAR hosts their third consecutive 1.5-mile race in a row and the second in five days. That repetition is good for drivers and bettors alike since it replaces the lack of practice to some degree. While the last two races have been won by dark ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com How many games will the Cleveland Indians win this season? Paul Hoynes cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- I don't see the Indians beating the Twins this season and regaining first place in the AL Central. The Twins were more active in the offseason and added more talent. It doesn't mean the Indians should wash their hands, put on their masks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: I'm healthy and ready to contribute Palm Beach Post Tagovailoa talks football during the coronavirus pandemic, potentially backing up Fitzpatrick and more. Rick Ross has been waiting for Tua Tagovailoa since Dan Marino retired. But the rapper, record executive and Miami legend doesn't want to put big ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name Yahoo Sports CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American groups as they consider changing the name of their franchise for the first time since 1915. Owner Paul Dolan gave more details on the steps the team is undertaking on a potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Pac-12 finalizing plans for 10-game football schedule starting Sept. 19 Yahoo Sports The Pac-12 is finalizing plans for a 10-game, conference-only football schedule that would begin the weekend of Sept. 19, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Two weeks ago, the Pac-12 joined the Big Ten in announcing it would play only conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Battle for Europe going down to the wire in dramatic Premier League conclusion Yahoo Sports Three into two will not go on Sunday, when one of Manchester United, Chelsea or Leicester will end up thwarted in the bid for Champions League qualification. The battle for Europa League qualification is also going down to the wire. Here, PA Sport looks at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Man Utd shouldn't sell Martial, but they need a striker' – Neville calls for 'four or five' signings Yahoo Sports Manchester United have no need to offload Anthony Martial but they should be looking to bring in another proven striker during the next transfer window, says Gary Neville. The Red Devils have taken in an experimental campaign when it comes to their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Chase is Signed & Ready to Go Sports Illustrated There will be no concerns over a holdout of any sort for Chase Young and the Washington NFL team. They have struck a deal and Young is officially a NFL defensive end and back home. With Young officially signing his rookie contract - the terms are as ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com University of Akron begins formal review process for athletics program cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The University of Akron is beginning a formal review process for its athletics program as leaders make deep cuts to balance the school's budget, according to a letter sent out Thursday. In the letter, President Gary Miller writes that when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Fritz Pollard Alliance to Ask NFL to Investigate Washington's Recent Hires Bleacher Report The Fritz Pollard Alliance, which is the independent group that works with the NFL on enforcing the Rooney Rule and helping create environments conducive to diversity and inclusion, will reportedly ask the league to investigate the Washington team's recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Box Orioles' John Means: Moves to IL CBSSports.com The Orioles placed Means (arm) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde already ruled Means out for the team's season-opening series this weekend in Boston, so the southpaw's placement on the IL doesn't come as a major ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Ok, how about the Baltimore Blue Jays? Yahoo Sports That's what the Blue Jays and the Orioles are talking about according to Dan Connolly and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With both Toronto and Pittsburgh as non-starters, the team formerly from Toronto is need of a place to play and they and the Orioles are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Orioles' Hunter Harvey: Placed on IL CBSSports.com The Orioles moved Harvey (elbow) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Considered a potential option to close for the Orioles coming out of spring training, Harvey's bid for the job was derailed after he experienced soreness in his right elbow late in summer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fear the Sword Ex-Cavaliers in the bubble: Eastern Conference happy to be here edition Fear the Sword The NBA is back, even if the Cavs aren't. For the lower half of the Eastern Conference — i.e. teams that aren't real contenders and are soon to be thrashed by the Bucks or Celtics — they at least get some games in and are hopefully able to stay healthy. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Red Sox's Black Lives Matter banner prompts predictable 'fan' response Sporting News The exterior of Fenway Park now features a massive Black Lives Matter banner along Lansdowne Street behind the Green Monster. The Boston Red Sox, who shared a photo of the banner a couple of days before the start of the abbreviated 2020 MLB season ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post NBA-leading Bucks eager to recapture their pre-hiatus form FOXSports.com The Milwaukee Bucks believe they can build on the momentum they established while putting up the NBA's best record before the pandemic-imposed hiatus — even if it has been months since they played a meaningful game. Milwaukee is , and , of entering ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwest Herald McHenry man excited to be new soundtrack of Wrigley Field Northwest Herald New Chicago Cubs organist John Benedeck played to an empty Wrigley Field in mid-May, filling the Wrigleyville and Lakeview neighborhoods with familiar sounds that have been missing since the end of the 2019 season. The 2012 McHenry East graduate ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Former UConn star Stanley Robinson dies at 32 Yahoo Sports Former UConn star Stanley Robinson died on Tuesday night at a family residence in Birmingham. He was 32 years old. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Robinson, who was known by his nickname "Sticks", was found unresponsive at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Heat's Jimmy Butler displays singing talents in latest Michelob ULTRA ad Sports Illustrated Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is known for his love of country music. For his latest commercial, he chose to switch it up a bit. Butler appears in a Michelob ULTRA ad that features him singing the Hall & Oates classic "You Make My Dreams (Come True).". Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Wizards' Shabazz Napier: Starts in first restart scrimmage CBSSports.com Napier posted nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 89-82 scrimmage loss to the Nuggets. Wednesday marked the first night of restart scrimmages for the NBA. As expected, Napier drew the start for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mike Tyson to take on Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition boxing match this September CBSSports.com After months of talk and training montages, Mike Tyson finally has an opponent for his return to the ring. Tyson will take on fellow boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition fight scheduled for Sept. 12. Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Blue Jackets goalies have little time to get on track The Columbus Dispatch Ordinarily, it wouldn't be much of a concern to see numerous pucks getting past a goaltender during scrimmages this early in a training camp. But most training camps are held in September, before an NHL season, and last nearly a month. They also include ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Gateshead Diamond League meeting joins list of cancellations Yahoo Sports London (AFP) - The global athletics calendar suffered another blow on Thursday with the cancellation of the Gateshead Diamond League meeting because venue renovations will not be finished by the date of the event September 12. The cancellation is also ... Flag as irrelevant
	LancasterOnline Unidentified Penn State athlete tests positive for coronavirus LancasterOnline A Penn State University athlete has tested positive for the coronavirus, Penn State Athletics confirmed Thursday. WPSU, the campus radio/TV station, broke the news Thursday that the state Dept. of Health had reported a positive test result Wednesday in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Sun Australia Urges Gymnasts to Come Forward Amid Abuse Allegations The New York Times MELBOURNE — Australia's gymnastics federation will set up "listening groups" for athletes to speak out and seek support amid a slew of allegations of physical and emotional abuse by coaches and staff. The mistreatment of gymnasts has been in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota United, Colorado play to 2-2 draw in MLS tourney FOXSports.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Ethan Finlay scored a pair of first-half goals for Minnesota United, but Jonathan Lewis' third goal of the season early in the second half gave the Colorado Rapids a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in the MLS is Back ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRON4 Giants manager Gabe Kapler on why he took a knee: 'I'm unhappy with the injustice' KRON4 SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – While we may not be able to physically be at the preseason Giants game, we've been able to watch video of us winning against the A's – but that wasn't the talk with fans. Instead, everyone was talking about the Giants manager ... Flag as irrelevant
	WALB Sun Belt Conference announces delay in fall sports WALB SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday that it will be delaying the start of its fall sports season to Sept. 3. The conference, which includes Georgia Southern University, said the delay will allow member schools to implement ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC NFL and players union remain stalled on 2020 plans, future salary cap implications due to Covid-19 CNBC The National Football League and its players union remain unsettled on economic issues related to its upcoming regular season during Covid-19. The NFLPA also disputed a CNBC television report which said players requested full pay despite the season's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette Reports: On eve of Cubs opener, Comcast strikes deal to televise games Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette Comcast/xfinity and the Marquee Sports Network apparently have made a deal to add the channel, according to reports Thursday. Marquee is the new home of the Chicago Cubs. The team opens its 60-game season at 6:10 p.m. Friday against the Milwaukee ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Championship play-offs: Cardiff's Pack excited by possible Welsh final with Swans BBC News Cardiff midfielder Marlon Pack says he is excited about the prospect of an all-Welsh Championship play-off final. Swansea City's 4-1 win at Reading and Nottingham Forest's shock 4-1 loss to Stoke allowed Swansea to overturn a five-goal swing on the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Georges St-Pierre rules out fighting Kamaru Usman despite UFC legend thinking 'I can beat these guys' The Sun UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has ruled out fighting welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The 39-year-old hasn't fought in the Octagon since 2017 when he defeated Michael Bisping for the middleweight strap. Georges St-Pierre has admitted that he has ... Flag as irrelevant
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