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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 17, 2020
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	ESPN Lakers' bubble struggles leave no clear-cut title favorite entering NBA playoffs ESPN Thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles in the bubble, there is no clear-cut favorite to win the NBA championship entering the playoffs, for a change. Some sportsbooks have the Milwaukee Bucks as the team to beat, while other bookmakers still have the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Keibert Ruiz starts career with HR, Dodgers sweep Angels 8-3 ESPN ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Keibert Ruiz took his first swing in the big leagues and watched his drive sail down the right field line. His Los Angeles Dodgers teammates reacted with a joyous collective scream while the ball ricocheted around the stands beyond right ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday. Ramirez is the first pitcher to allow four ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Mike Conley's absence raises 3 first-round questions for Jazz-Nuggets NBA.com If the birth of Mike Conley's son winds up depriving the Jazz of the point guard's service to the degree that it costs them their first-round playoff series against Denver, some Utah fans will skip right past the nursery rhymes and go directly to a tongue-twister:. Flag as irrelevant
	SeahawkMaven Heading Into Year 8, Seahawks DE Benson Mayowa Looking to 'Stay Hungry' SeahawkMaven After a year of struggling to create consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks, general manager John Schneider and his staff went out and made several additions to Seattle's pass rush this past offseason. Among those moves, the organization brought ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jaguars DL Rodney Gunter announces retirement because of heart condition NFL.com Jaguars defensive lineman Rodney Gunter is retiring. The 28-year-old veteran made the announcement Sunday after revealing he has a serious heart condition. "These last three weeks have been a hard pill to swallow," he posted on Twitter. "Seeing my ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Lakers face stiff test in playoff return from Dame, Blazers Yahoo Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers' path to a 17th championship looks awfully perilous from the outset, and not just because the Western Conference's top seeds have struggled in the bubble. Damian Lillard by himself is enough to ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Injuries mounting as Chiefs go on with padded practices FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Injuries are beginning to mount for the Kansas City Chiefs just three days into padded practices at training camp. Already with holes at cornerback, the Chiefs are down three promising options after Alex Brown tore his ACL on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Inside the 5 key moments that defined Stipe Miocic's win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 252 ESPN LAS VEGAS -- The backdrop for UFC 252's main event heavyweight title fight could not have been more intriguing. A "perfect storm" of circumstances, according to UFC president Dana White. A series tied at 1-1, featuring Stipe Miocic, the only man who has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Hot mics becoming a hot topic for boisterous Nationals Yahoo Sports There was an instance back when Dusty Baker was the manager in Washington and cameras caught him uttering bad words. It was cold and early in the season: April 12, 2016. Baker had gloves, a longsleeve jacket and plenty of ambition draped around him. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Adames HR gives Rays second win of the day over Blue Jays Washington Post BUFFALO, N.Y. — Willy Adames hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays, helped by a huge Toronto error, beat the Blue Jays 7-5 to win both games completed Sunday. Earlier, in the finish of a game suspended Saturday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cowboys Camp 1st & 10: 90% Luxury, 90-Degree Heat Sports Illustrated FRISCO While you deal with the swelter, know that your Dallas Cowboys are (mostly) chilling in the Omni - 'Camp 1st & 10: '90% Luxury, 90-Degree Heat' ... The top 10 stories of the week as the Cowboys get on the field at The Star for training camp . Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return USA TODAY A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday: WAIT AND SEE. The Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season. Cincinnati had home games against Pittsburgh postponed Saturday and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How does Kenny Clark's new deal impact Washington's interior DL trio of Allen, Payne and Ioannidis? Yahoo Sports Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark signed a lucrative four-year, $70 million extension on Saturday, making him the 12th highest-paid defensive player across the NFL. Clark's deal is the fourth major contract extension for a defensive player signed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf Channel 'Out of the blue': Jim Herman shocks field (and himself) with Wyndham win Golf Channel GREENSBORO, N.C. – While everyone was busy burying Brooks Koepka a week ago at the PGA Championship, Jim Herman became a footnote. Koepka's disastrous 74 at TPC Harding Park not only cost him a shot at a three-peat, but it beat only one person ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News As Chidobe Awuzie enters his contract year, he's embracing versatility as Cowboys consider move to safety The Dallas Morning News FRISCO — The Cowboys are operating a more complex scheme under a new coaching staff. They have a stronger and deeper stable of linemen, better suited not only to affect the quarterback but stop the run. Linebackers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Kevin O'Connell embracing opportunity to work with Jared Goff in Rams' offense Los Angeles Times On the day coach Sean McVay introduced him as the Rams' new offensive coordinator, Kevin O'Connell said he was drawn to the opportunity because of the role and the other coaches on the staff. "The quarterback had a lot to do with it for me as well," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Patriots Bring in Four Players for Tryouts Sports Illustrated The New England Patriots brought in several players for tryouts over the weekend. The team brought in guard Ben Braden, tight end Paul Butler, tight end Alex Ellis and nose tackle Greg Gilmore, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Braden entered the NFL as ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Stars win 5-4 in OT to tie Flames after Pavelski hat trick ESPN EDMONTON, Alberta -- John Klingberg got the initial credit for Dallas' overtime goal after Joe Pavelski forced the extra period by completing a hat trick in the final seconds of regulation. The Dallas defenseman said he figured the official scoring was likely to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports What drivers said after Daytona road course race Yahoo Sports Chase Elliott — Winner: "Our guys did a phenomenal job. We just had a phenomenal car. I don't think I did anything very special today. I think Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) and all our guys did a really good job pitting there at the start. We made a couple really ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Carolina Panthers release DeAndrew White al.com The Carolina Panthers released former Alabama wide receiver DeAndrew White on Sunday. Because White is a vested veteran, he does not have to go through the waiver process and is immediately eligible to sign with any NFL team. On Sunday, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Howard, Stewart help Storm beat Sun, win 8th straight game ESPN BRADENTON, Fla. -- Natasha Howard had her first double-double of the season, Breanna Stewart scored 19 points, and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 95-72 on Sunday for their eighth straight win. Howard posted season highs with 12 points ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Alabama AD Greg Byrne fumes as people without masks get close in Tuscaloosa Sporting News The messaging has been clear: Masks = sports in fall 2020. Greg Byrne wonders why college students can't understand that straightforward statement. Byrne is Alabama's athletic director, and when he saw images of maskless people standing close together ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Full Mississippi State football schedule to be announced on Monday Sports Illustrated All the guesswork will soon be over. On Monday, the full 2020 Mississippi State football schedule will be revealed. The Southeastern Conference has announced it plans to release every teams' complete 2020 slate in a 6 p.m. CT show on SEC Network. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Road king: Elliott wins at Daytona for 3rd straight on road USA TODAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Make it three in a row on the road for Chase Elliott. NASCAR's most popular driver won the Cup Series road course race at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, holding off hard-charging Denny Hamlin following a late ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USWNT's Rose Lavelle traded from Washington Spirit to OL Reign ESPN NWSL side OL Reign announced it has acquired the rights to U.S. women's midfielder Rose Lavelle from the Washington Spirit. The Reign gave up a first-round pick in the 2022 NWSL draft and $100,000 in allocation money with the understanding that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Justin Fields launches petition calling on Big Ten to play football Atlanta Journal Constitution The NCAA's chief medical officer says there is a narrow path to playing college sports during the coronavirus pandemic and if testing nationwide does not improve, it cannot be done. Meanwhile, one of college football's biggest stars sent out a petition Sunday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports FC Dallas, Nashville SC players to stay in locker room during anthem Yahoo Sports FC Dallas announced that players will remain in the locker rooms during the playing of the national anthem in Sunday night's game against Nashville SC, four days after fans booed kneeling players during the anthem before a game between the same two ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Arike Ogunbowale's season-high performance helps Wings snap losing streak, boost confidence with win over Mercury The Dallas Morning News Veteran teams have gotten the best of the young Wings recently. That wasn't the case Sunday. A season-high 33 points from Arike Ogunbowale helped end the Wings' three-game losing streak and secure a 95-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at the IMG ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Russell Westbrook injury update: Mike D'Antoni says Rockets star will need 'a few days' to heal up quad strain CBSSports.com Westbrook missed the team's final two seeding games as a result of the injury, and losing him in the postseason isn't ideal for Houston. However, the Rockets do at least have a deep backcourt, ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate 49ers offensive lineman Spencer Long retires; Jalen Hurd goes down SFGate Offensive lineman Spencer Long's tenure with the 49ers was brief. On Sunday, three days after Long, 29, officially signed with the 49ers, the team placed the six-year veteran on the reserve/retired list. Long, a 2014 third-round pick by Washington who has ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Rockies snap three-game losing streak, beat Rangers at Coors Field The Denver Post The road ahead is daunting. Beginning Monday night at Houston, the Rockies play nine of their next 11 games on the road, including three games next weekend in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, who are, once again, leading the National League West. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'I was in a different zone' says Lewis Hamilton after crushing Spanish success Yahoo Sports Lewis Hamilton said he completed his crushing Spanish Grand Prix victory in an almost unconscious state on Sunday. The Mercedes driver finished a convincing 24 seconds clear of Max Verstappen and 44 seconds ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce buys 'safe haven' for underserved teens Arizona Sports Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce is already putting his new contract extension to good use. No, the star TE is not catching touchdowns just yet, but he is impacting the city he plays for in a different way. In an open letter to Kansas City, Kelce announced he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Escobar's HR lifts D-backs over Padres Reuters Eduardo Escobar's three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning rallied the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres Sunday in Phoenix. Aug 16, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News John Klingberg's assist on Stars' game-winner in OT was cherry on top of a monster Game 4 The Dallas Morning News Rick Bowness knew who he wanted on the ice at the end of regulation, and John Klingberg made sure it was the right decision. During the Stars' wild 5-4 overtime win in Game 4 over Calgary, the Stars trailed in the final minute of the third period when ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Blue Jays put big-hitting Bichette on IL with strained knee USA TODAY BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put shortstop Bo Bichette on the injured list Sunday, a day after he strained his right knee in a suspended game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Play resumed in the fourth inning without Bichette. Manager Charlie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Husker Corner Three-star Florida prospect Kamonte Grimes commits to Huskers Omaha World-Herald Nebraska's 2021 recruiting class briefly dipped to 13 pledges Sunday afternoon before the commitment of a coveted and versatile player out of Florida. Kamonte Grimes — a consensus three-star prospect from Naples (Florida) Palmetto Ridge — announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Indians beat Tigers for 20th straight time, Reyes hits 2 HRs Sacramento Bee The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most wins by a team over a single opponent, as Franmil Reyes hit two home runs to defeat the Tigers 8-5 Sunday. Baltimore holds the mark with 23 consecutive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Conte: Inter not considering themselves the saviours of Italy Goal.com The Italian manager has stressed his side are focused on themselves and not representing their country. Antonio Conte vowed Inter should not be portrayed as Italy's footballing "saviours" as they battle for Europa League glory. A semi-final against Shakhtar ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Former Florida Gators WR Aubrey Hill Passes Away Sports Illustrated Hill served as Miami Carol City High School's head coach from 2013-16, leading the Chiefs to a state championship in 2016 with now-Gators running back Nay'Quan Wright on the team. He was named the 2016 Miami Dolphins High School Coach of the year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Horseshoe Heroes Colts: Waiving Kendall Coleman will come back to bite Indy if he signs elsewhere Horseshoe Heroes When the Indianapolis Colts scooped Syracuse pass rusher Kendall Coleman off the undrafted free agent market a few months ago, many dubbed it an under-the-radar move that could pay dividends faster than expected. But just barely into training camp, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hoops Habit LA Clippers: 3 keys to victory against the Dallas Mavericks Hoops Habit The LA Clippers are finally on the road to win a championship. All the build has led to this. The first-round matchup is against the Dallas Mavericks. Patience comes to those who wait. Due to COVID-19, the season was postponed for a couple of months. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Paper Neil Humphreys: Only Lionel Messi can fix Man City mess The New Paper As the years pass, Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi really are turning into the Lennon and McCartney of football. They are rarely off-key. They can still put together a greatest hits package to rival anyone. But they only made the purest, sweetest music when ... Flag as irrelevant
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