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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 2, 2020
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	ESPN Sources: Matt LaCosse now eighth Patriot to opt out ESPN Tight end Matt LaCosse has decided to opt out of the 2020 season, sources tell ESPN's Field Yates, upping the New England Patriots' total of opt-out players eight. The eight players is easily the most of any team in the league. LaCosse, who turns 28 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com 3 Keys: Coyotes vs. Predators, Game 1 of Cup Qualifiers NHL.com No. 11 Coyotes vs. No. 6 Predators. 2 p.m. ET; USA, NHL.TV, SN360, FS-TN, FS-A. The Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators will open a best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifier series Sunday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, the hub city for the Western Conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Group of Pac-12 athletes unite, threaten opt out unless athletes' demands of conference are met USA TODAY Athletes at Pac-12 institutions have announced a unity group to negotiate with the conference and league ahead of fall sports starting, with specific demands in regards to the upcoming football season for "fair treatment for college athletes." The group's goals ... Flag as irrelevant
	BuffaloBills.com 4 things we learned about the Bills as training camp begins BuffaloBills.com 1. EJ Gaines opts out. The Bills got notice of a second player on their roster choosing to opt out of playing for the 2020 season. GM Brandon Beane confirmed the news in a conference call on Sunday morning. "EJ Gaines is going to opt out as well," Beane ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN New York Mets move Jed Lowrie to 45-day IL, acquire Billy Hamilton in trade ESPN The New York Mets transferred infielder Jed Lowrie to the 45-day injured list on Sunday when activating right-hander Jared Hughes from the injured list. Lowrie has had just eight hitless plate appearances for the Mets because of his knee injury since signing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant tests negative, remains sidelined under MLB COVID-19 protocols Comcast SportsNet Chicago The Cubs say third baseman Kris Bryant continues to test negative for COVID-19, but the former MVP is to remain sidelined until at least Monday or Tuesday under the league's coronavirus-related protocols because of Saturday's stomachache that falls under ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Why is the NHL so afraid of saying Black Lives Matter? For The Win As the NHL kicks off its much-hyped restart in the bubble hubs of Toronto and Edmonton, there are three words that the league has avoided at almost all costs. Black Lives Matter. At the start of its Stanley Cup qualifying series between the Chicago Blackhawks ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Iowa's Luka Garza withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Hawkeyes for senior season CBSSports.com College basketball star Luka Garza said Sunday that he is returning to Iowa for his senior season in an announcement of historical significance for an Iowa basketball program seeking its first Sweet 16 appearance of the 21st century. Garza, the reigning Big ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Reports: Reds' Joey Votto self-reports coronavirus symptoms, placed on IL Yahoo Sports On Sunday, the Reds placed Joey Votto on the Injured List after he self-reported coronavirus symptoms, according to multiple reports. The former NL MVP will sit out at least the next two days while he waits to see whether the symptoms regress. The Athletic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Philadelphia 76ers: What Went Wrong Against Pacers' TJ Warren? Sports Illustrated During the first few minutes of the Philadelphia 76ers' season restart, they dominated the Indiana Pacers on both sides of the ball. Once Pacers forward T.J. Warren established a groove, though, the 76ers were doomed. Nineteen first-quarter points allowed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Notre Dame Is 23-8 Against ACC Since Scheduling Agreement Began Forbes When Notre Dame announced in September 2012 that it was joining the ACC for all sports but football and hockey, athletic director Jack Swarbrick said, "We have monitored the changing conference landscape for many months and have concluded that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NHL playoffs: Flyers release hype video to rally fans for round robin game Yahoo Sports The wait is finally over. Let me say that again - the wait is finally over. The Flyers are officially back in action today as they kick off their race to the Stanley Cup. It has been a long time coming - the team, fans and entire city of Philadelphia know it. Things feel ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Maeda dazzles, Twins blank Cleveland 3-0 FOXSports.com MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Sanó hit a pair of homers and Kenta Maeda pitched six scoreless innings in his home debut for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday. Eddie Rosario added a solo homer for Minnesota, which got ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Butler misses Heat practice, teammate hints he's isolating Washington Post LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jimmy Butler was not with the Miami Heat for practice Sunday, and one of his teammates suggested that he was quarantining away from the team. The Heat said only that Butler, who scored 22 points in Miami's restart-opening win ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Wizards vs. Nets odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 2 predictions from projection model on 52-32 roll CBSSports.com On Sunday, basketball fans will be treated to another full day of NBA action, with six games on the docket. The first matchup of the day pits a pair of Eastern Conference teams against each other, with the Washington Wizards taking on the Brooklyn Nets. Flag as irrelevant
	Talking Chop Mets vs Braves Sunday game thread Talking Chop The Atlanta Braves will try to extend their winning streak to five straight games Sunday afternoon when they continue their series against the New York Mets. Atlanta stunned the Mets with a late comeback in Friday's series opener and then scored a 7-1 win on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Colts WR TY Hilton Reportedly Suffered Hamstring Injury Training at Home Bleacher Report Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton suffered a hamstring injury while training at home and was placed on the non-football injury list. Stephen Holder of The Athletic provided details of Hilton's injury as the Colts attempt to get their roster to 80 players. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Nick Kyrgios pulls out of US Open due to coronavirus concerns, asks players to 'think of the other people' CBSSports.com Nick Kyrgios is the latest tennis player to pull out of the US Open, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, he explained his reasoning for bowing out in a video, criticizing the Grand Slam event which is scheduled to take place in New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How the wild final laps of the British Grand Prix unfolded ESPN The British Grand Prix had been a fairly routine affair until the final handful of laps, when a series of tyre failures blew the contest wide open. Max Verstappen crossed just five seconds behind Lewis Hamilton at the finish, with the world champion's car ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Browns put Jarvis Landry on PUP list Yahoo Sports Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry said in May that he was ahead of schedule in his rehab from offseason hip surgery, but he won't avoid the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp. The Browns announced that Landry has been placed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Route d'Occitanie: Sonny Colbrelli wins stage 2 Cyclingnews.com Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain McLaren) picked up his first win of the season when he finished a good bike length clear of his rivals at the finish of the second stage of the Route d'Occitanie at Cap Découverte after breakaway Emil Vinjebo (Riwal Readynez) had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Saints cut three, including Krishawn Hogan and Deatrick Nichols Yahoo Sports Amie Just of NOLA.com reports that the team has cut wide receiver Krishawn Hogan and Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that cornerback Deatrick Nichols and running back Ricky Ortiz have also been dropped in New Orleans. Hogan played ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post The Latest: Jaguars sign Adam Gotsis after 2 linemen opt out FOXSports.com The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed fifth-year defensive end Adam Gotsis days after two linemen opted out of the season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Veterans ... Flag as irrelevant
	AtlantaFalcons.com Falcons place Foye Oluokun on reserve/COVID-19 list, release Ryan Allen, waive four others AtlantaFalcons.com The Atlanta Falcons announced a number of transactions on Sunday, including the placement of third-year linebacker Foye Oluokun on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. Due to league policy pertaining to COVID-19, NFL teams are only allowed to comment ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 WGC-St. Jude Invitational leaderboard: Live coverage, golf scores, PGA Tour today in Round 4 CBSSports.com Brendon Todd enters the final round of the 2020 WC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational with a slim one-shot lead, and if the leaderboard behind him is any indication, he's going to have a fight on his hands on Sunday at TPC Southwind. Looking for his fourth career ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics: Live updates recap oregonlive.com Two days after taking a game from the Memphis Grizzlies, the Portland Trail Blazers will try not to give it right back. Portland, ninth in the Western Conference, moved to within 2 1/2 games of eight-place Memphis following a 140-135 overtime win on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Keone Kela's return a good thing for the Pirates' future Pittsburgh Post-Gazette CHICAGO — The Pirates will soon have their best reliever back. More importantly, Sunday's news that Keone Kela finally produced the necessary negative tests for the coronavirus means the Pirates will regain one of their best trade-deadline assets. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Golf: Horsfield wins English Open for first European Tour title Yahoo Sports (Reuters) - Sam Horsfield sealed his maiden European Tour crown on home soil on Sunday, winning the English Open in Birmingham after a final round of 68 to finish ahead of Belgian Thomas Detry. Overnight leader Horsfield was on course for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Now is the right time for a change – Eddie Howe leaves Bournemouth Yahoo Sports Eddie Howe will enjoy some quality time with his family after his lengthy association with Bournemouth came to an end on Saturday. The 42-year-old has departed the club by mutual consent a week after relegation from the Premier League was confirmed. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Richard Petty Motorsports offers Bubba Wallace ownership stake Yahoo Sports Richard Petty Motorsports owner Andrew Murstein told Forbes SportsMoney that Bubba Wallace has been offered an ownership stake as part a new deal. Wallace's contract expires after this season. "We're in discussions with him about an extension that ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Was Casey Mize considered for start today? 'Not my department,' Tigers skipper says mlive.com DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers left-hander Daniel Norris will start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader, if it happens. He missed four weeks, including all of summer camp, after testing positive for COVID-19 but has spent the last 10 days working out at the team's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Rox reliever Oberg out with blood clots in arm, Davis hurt Seattle Times DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies may be without reliever Scott Oberg for the rest of the season after he developed blood clots in his right arm for a third time in his career. Manager Bud Black said Oberg felt some discomfort in his throwing hand ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Who's in net? Coyotes-Preds series part of goalie intrigue in NHL playoffs Arizona Sports Even though "Who's in net?" isn't an Abbott and Costello comedy routine, the question makes a few NHL coaches laugh, or at least crack a smirk. Goaltending intrigue is already in full swing, with half the teams opening the playoffs Sunday not revealing who's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wasted power plays cost the Penguins as Canadiens take Game 1 in Toronto Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The early deficit was erased, order had been restored and the Penguins were now getting their chance to squish the pesky Montreal Canadiens into the pavement and not let them into a playoff series they probably shouldn't even be in. All their stars were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley of the Suns Phoenix Suns: Does Ayton's fire to show up Luka still burn? Valley of the Suns The Phoenix Suns play the Dallas Mavericks in the second regular-season game of NBA bubble action. Will Deandre Ayton play angry once again? The one and only other time the Phoenix Suns played the Dallas Mavericks this season, I wondered (and ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Steelers add James Washington, Jaylen Samuels to reserve/covid list, waive 8 others TribLIVE 9 minutes ago. James Washington and Jaylen Samuels were added to the reserve/covid list by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, becoming the third and fourth players to be placed on the list since training camp began July 28. The Steelers also waived eight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports British GP: Red Bull say 'no guarantees' on Max Verstappen tyres Sky Sports Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes there was "no guarantee" Max Verstappen would have made it to the finish of the British GP without his own tyre problems had he not stopped in the incredible closing laps at Silverstone. Verstappen finished an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Inter are going the right way' - Lukaku optimistic after strong finish in Serie A Goal.com The Belgium forward thinks the future is bright for the Nerazzurri after an impressive campaign under Antonio Conte. Romelu Lukaku believes Inter are heading in the right direction after finishing as runners-up to Juventus in Serie A. A 2-0 final weekend win at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rockets Wire Where's the beef? Antetokounmpo, Harden meet for first time in 2020 Rockets Wire Sunday night's game between the Rockets and Bucks at the NBA "bubble" is the first showdown in 2020 between Houston guard James Harden and Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league's last two MVPs and the first and second-place ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta eyes move for Liverpool transfer target Diego Carlos Metro Mikel Arteta and Arsenal technical director Edu are targeting the signing of Sevilla star Diego Carlos, according to reports. The centre-back enjoyed a superb season with Sevilla and has a £68million release clause in his contract, which runs until 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Wout van Aert storms to victory at Strade Bianche as elite cycling returns The Guardian Team Jumbo-Visma's Wout van Aert stormed to victory at the Strade Bianche one-day race on Saturday, as elite cycling returned after a five-month break due to the Covid-19 crisis. The Belgian rider, who finished third in the previous two editions of the 184km ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut WATCH: European Tour's Joel Sjöholm had to hop on a boat to play ball off an island in hilarious scene Sportsnaut Pro golfer Joel Sjöholm was at the center of an amusing scene Sunday during the English Open at the famed Marriott Forest of Arden course. After hitting his ball onto an island, he had to climb into a boat and cross a pond in order to make his next shot. Flag as irrelevant
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