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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ July 30, 2020
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	NBCSports.com Washington QB coach says Alex Smith will be in the mix when he can truly 'protect himself' NBCSports.com A wrinkle was thrown into the plan at quarterback for the Washington Football Team last Friday when Alex Smith's personal doctors cleared him for football activity. Smith, of course, has not played since November of 2018, where he suffered a gruesome injury ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com The 49ers were in the back of the Seahawks mind when they traded for Adams NBCSports.com The Seattle Seahawks were just inches away from missing out on an NFC West title-clinching win against the 49ers in Week 17. One of the biggest advantages Seattle knows the 49ers have over them is at the tight end position. George Kittle is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Memo details new MLB rules to discipline electronic sign-stealing ESPN Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association have agreed to a new set of rules to punish players and team personnel who steal signs electronically. These new rules specifically state that any individual who utilizes electronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Eagle Eye podcast: Carson Wentz chats with reporters to open camp NBCSports.com On the latest Eagle Eye podcast, Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro break down Carson Wentz's Zoom session with reporters. Wentz touched on COVID-19, explosive players, Jalen Hurts, the new-look offense, the NFL Network Top 100 list and much more. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Aerial Powers tells Andre Iguodala WNBA is done with 'being marginalized' after 'No. 23' tweet Yahoo Sports Directly beneath the number on a WNBA player's jersey is their surname. It would be wise of three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala to note that. Iguodala, who is with the Miami Heat in the NBA bubble near Orlando, Florida, tuned in Tuesday night to see ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com AHL hoping to start 2020-21 season Dec. 4 NHL.com The American Hockey League anticipates starting the 2020-21 season Dec. 4. The decision came at the recommendation of the league's Return to Play Task Force. Further details regarding the 2020-21 AHL schedule are still to be determined. The AHL, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Positive cases, opt-outs don't surprise NFL medical boss FOXSports.com The NFL's chief medical officer says it's not surprising there have been positive tests for COVID-19 among players reporting to training camp. Dr. Allen Sills notes that the disease is cutting across football just as it has through societies around the world. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Juve's Serie A dominance: Will Inter, Napoli or Milan stop them next season? ESPN A 2-0 victory over Sampdoria on Sunday earned Juventus a ninth consecutive Serie A title, but it hasn't been a vintage season with six defeats so far -- their most since the 2010-11 campaign, when they finished seventh. They followed up their title-winning ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Spurs, Kings begin seeding games with clear goal ESPN The Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs reboot their final run toward the NBA playoffs when they square off Friday at the Visa Athletic Center near Orlando, Fla., in the two teams' first official game since the stoppage for COVID-19 on March 11. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Pelicans and Jazz kneel for national anthem before first game of NBA's restarted season at Disney World CBSSports.com It has been discussed for months, an inevitability in light of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police and the protests that followed. On Thursday, it became a reality: the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz, the two first teams to take the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rangers closer Jose Leclerc joins sidelined Corey Kluber with shoulder injury ESPN ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers will be without closer Jose Leclerc for most of the pandemic-shortened season because of a shoulder injury similar to the one that sidelined starter Corey Kluber earlier this week. Leclerc's muscle tear in his right ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NFL Veterans Who Could Find Themselves on the Roster Bubble in Training Camps Bleacher Report With NFL training camps slowly starting, a small sense of normalcy accompanies the summer-long proceedings. And one of those familiar trappings is the roster bubble. Teams had the option to meet the new 80-man requirement before veterans reported and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bucs agree to one-year contract with free-agent RB LeSean McCoy NFL.com LeSean McCoy's envisioned storybook ending will not be happening in Philadelphia. The veteran running back is signing a one-year deal worth just over $1 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. McCoy spent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Former Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard Reportedly Agrees to Contract with Falcons Bleacher Report The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly agreed to a contract with ex-Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Dennard, 28, played six seasons with the Bengals after Cincinnati drafted him 24th in 2014. Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area How Josh Jacobs' advice could help Henry Ruggs thrive as Raiders rookie Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Josh Jacobs has never steered Henry Ruggs III wrong. The running back's advice always rang true during their years together at the University of Alabama, so the new Raiders receiver went right back to his old friend for the best way to make a solid ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tom Coughlin recovering after breaking ribs, puncturing lung in bicycle accident ESPN Former New York Giants coach and Jacksonville Jaguars executive Tom Coughlin fractured four ribs, slightly punctured his lung and needed stitches in his head after a bicycle accident last weekend in Jacksonville that left him hospitalized for a night, he ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 WGC-St. Jude Invitational leaderboard, takeaways: Brooks Koepka takes lead after Round 1 in Memphis CBSSports.com The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has a big-name leader, a big-boy board and some big-time humor as Bryson DeChambeau tried to get a drop from a potentially "dangerous situation" (more on that below). Last year's champion is this year's leader as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Kelce scoffs at Patrick Mahomes' Top 100 ranking: 'It's TV land' NFL.com The culmination of this year's Top 100 Players of 2020 ended with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes taking notes and teammate Travis Kelce sounding off. "It's TV land, man," Kelce told reporters on Thursday during a conference call. "It is what it is.". Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bryson DeChambeau's fire ants claim doesn't fly with official at WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational ESPN MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Bryson DeChambeau hits tee shots farther than anyone else on the PGA Tour, thanks to his suddenly beefed-up physique and protein-heavy diet. The six-time Tour winner is apparently no match for a few fire ants. In Thursday's opening ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Besides Jayson Tatum, which Celtics player is most critical to playoff success? Yahoo Sports The prompt for this playoff preview story essentially went something like this: Editor: "We need you to write on the player most vital to Boston's playoff success … " Me (interrupting): "Jayson Tatum!" Editor: "No, it can't be Tatum." Me: "No, it's clearly Tatum. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lawsuit: Legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler knew of allegations of sexual abuse against team doctor Yahoo Sports A new lawsuit filed in federal court claims that legendary University of Michigan coach Bo Schembechler knew of abuse allegations against a former team doctor. The lawsuit is one of many filed regarding abuse allegations against Robert Anderson, who is ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees, Orioles lineups Thursday: JA Happ gets 1st start; Miguel Andujar in left (7/30/20) nj.com The Yankees will be going for a two-game series of the Baltimore Orioles when they meet up Thursday night at Oriole Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.. Two left-handed starters will be making their season debuts, J.A. Happ for the Yankees and John ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Finally, the Trail Blazers return Friday -- and with a healthy Damian Lillard NBCSports.com For the Trail Blazers and their fans, the big day is almost here. Friday brings Game 1 of the NBA's daring plan to restart a season that went off the tracks. For the Trail Blazers, it came after a Portland win on March 10 over Phoenix, just the team's fifth victory in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Rudy Gobert scores first two points of NBA restart after being first player to test positive for coronavirus CBSSports.com If any single NBA player could be said to be responsible for the season being shut down, it would be Rudy Gobert. While we now know that the spread of the coronavirus and the months of quarantine that followed was inevitable, Gobert drew quite a bit of ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Jed Lowrie officially diagnosed with PCL laxity, Mets unsure if infielder will need surgery New York Daily News Mets fans are never short of opportunities to brush up on their medical knowledge. Jed Lowrie, after an initial visit with Dr. David Altchek provided no official diagnosis, received a second opinion Wednesday that finally led to some answers on his pesky knee ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Vince Tyra Exploring Louisville Football's 2020 Non-Conference Options Sports Illustrated With rumors and speculation running rampant across college football concerning the 2020 season in recent weeks, Louisville gained a little more clarity on Wednesday. The ACC's Board of Directors voted to move to a scheduling model consisting of 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Foltynewicz clears waivers, sent to Braves alternate site Yahoo Sports ATLANTA (AP) -- Right-hander Mike Foltynewicz has cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Atlanta Braves' alternate training site. No team chose to take on the $2.13 million remaining in Foltnewicz's 2020 contract. He was designated for assignment by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday It's just two starts, but Gerrit Cole shows Yankees why he's an ace Newsday BALTIMORE — On the eve of the Astros playing host to the Rays in a deciding Game 5 of last October's ALDS, then-Houston manager AJ Hinch exuded nothing but conviction in his faith his club would move on. "With Cole on the mound, I don't know who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Rockets Look to Push the Pace in NBA Restart Sports Illustrated The Rockets underwent a serious stylistic overhaul in 2019-20, part of which has been fueled by Houston's devotion to small-ball in recent months. James Harden and Co. have largely excised the pick-and-roll from their offensive diet, while Houston's defense ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution SEC decides on conference-only schedule, Bulldogs drop Georgia Tech Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia desperately wanted to keep its 127-year-old rivalry with Georgia Tech intact. In the end, though, the Bulldogs were simply outnumbered when it came time for the SEC presidents to vote on a schedule format for the 2020 football season. They adopted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks ready for the NBA's long-awaited resumption as they tip-off against the Celtics on Friday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Friday marks the 145th day since the Milwaukee Bucks last played a game that will count in the standings. It's been four months, three weeks and two days since that last game as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NBA – and the world – into an extended ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Phillies-Blue Jays Games Postponed After 2 Staff Members Test Positive The New York Times The Philadelphia Phillies will not play their scheduled games this weekend after a coach and a clubhouse attendant received positive test results for the coronavirus on Thursday. The Phillies had been scheduled to play a doubleheader with the Toronto Blue ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Where do Pelicans sit in race for NBA playoffs? See updated standings, games left, more NOLA.com For most teams in the NBA bubble, the mission is simple: Play eight games to determine the 2020 playoff field. But for the Pelicans and a handful of other Western Conference teams it gets a bit more complicated, and that eight games could turn into 10 under ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 'Bubbles' Are Working. But How Long Can Sports Stay Inside? The New York Times Amid all the uncertainties saddling the resumption of sports in the shadow of the coronavirus, this much seems clear: Bubbles work. How long they will remain in use is another question. While a spreading coronavirus outbreak has threatened to derail the ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Want to own a pro sports team? Become partial owner of Detroit City FC with Iggy Pop mlive.com Usually, owning a professional sports team means you are a member of the business elite of the country. When it comes to ownership of the Detroit City Football Club soccer team, things are a bit different. On Thursday afternoon, Detroit City FC announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Perez first F1 driver to test positive for coronavirus, out of British Grand Prix Yahoo Sports Silverstone (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Sergio Perez on Thursday became the first Formula One driver since the start of the season to test positive for coronavirus and was ruled out of this weekend's British Grand Prix. Organisers, however, insisted that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yardbarker Diamondbacks' Kevin Cron: Optioned to alternate camp CBSSports.com Cron was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Thursday. Cron made just one start over Arizona's first six games this season and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get the chance to continue developing at the alternate training ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Padres' Eric Hosmer: Sitting out again Thursday CBSSports.com Hosmer (illness) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. Hosmer was a late scratch three times this week with a non-COVID-19 illness, but he won't be included in the initial lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. Ty France will take ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Brian Lewerke re-signs with Patriots less than a week after being released mlive.com Less than a week after being released, Brian Lewerke is officially a member of the New England Patriots again. The former Michigan State quarterback re-signed with the team on Thursday. That was after the Patriots waived the rookie undrafted free agent on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Coronavirus: 49ers running back Jeff Wilson on COVID-19 list The Mercury News Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. became the second 49ers player on the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list, joining Richie James Jr. there Thursday. Wilson posted an Instagram picture of himself wearing a mask Monday as he flew to the Bay Area for training camp. Flag as irrelevant
	The Fayetteville Observer Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game schedule, opens July 23 or 24 The Fayetteville Observer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following months of acrimony. A dramatically altered season ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Trading cards are hot – whether it's a Dr. Fauci first pitch or a $1.8 million rookie LeBron James mlive.com It's been an exciting few months for the trading card industry. A limited run of baseball cards featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci's first pitch to open the baseball season last Thursday set an all-time record for sales of a single card, with 51,512 sold in 24 hours. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Playing in short bursts CBSSports.com Williamson (coach's decision) will play in short bursts Thursday against the Jazz, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports. Williamson apparently felt good in pregame warmups and he'll play, but his minutes will be limited since he recently returned to the bubble ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Welcome to "The Bubble": The NBA Tips Off the Remainder of its Season Bay News 9 NATIONWIDE — The beginning of the end of the 2019-2020 NBA season is near. Starting on Thursday, 22 teams will finish a curtailed regular-season basketball schedule, leading up to a playoff tournament planned to finish this fall. To make it work in the age ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Will New Hampshire be a case of deja vu for Harvick-Hamlin rivalry? Yahoo Sports One year ago, Kevin Harvick held off a hard-charging Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in a battle that saw the two beat and bang through the final lap to end a 21-race winless streak for the driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mexico's Lopez out of LPGA opener after positve virus test Yahoo Sports Washington (AFP) - Mexico's Gaby Lopez, who won this year's LPGA season opener, has tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrawn from the tour's first event after a five-month coronavirus pandemic shutdown. Lopez was the only player who tested positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV MIAA votes to postpone conference play for 2020 fall sports WWMT-TV KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced a vote to postpone conference competition and conference tournaments for cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball. Flag as irrelevant
	Defending Big D Dallas Stars Daily Links: Stars, Predators Renew Rivalry In Return To Play Defending Big D It's been a long time since hockey. The Dallas Stars have felt every moment of the hiatus, too, writes Mike Heika. And the stakes could be surprisingly high as they meet the Nashville Predators in exhibition this afternoon: The Stars have been cautious with hits ... Flag as irrelevant
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