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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 28, 2020
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	ESPN Packers tackle Billy Turner: Boycotting NFL games won't bring needed societal change ESPN GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay Packers tackle Billy Turner wants societal change as much as much anyone, but he doesn't think players skipping NFL games is the way to bring it about. Turner, who has been outspoken on social injustices throughout the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Patrick Beverley says Clippers ultimately wanted to 'stay united' with others in vote to play ESPN Patrick Beverley admits there were disagreements during an emotional players meeting Wednesday, but the LA Clippers ultimately wanted to "stay united" with every NBA team and resume the playoffs. "I think collectively as a team, we just wanted to stay ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bengals president Mike Brown answers players' call for meeting about social injustice ESPN CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown met with select players on Friday morning after they requested an audience with the franchise's top executive to speak about social and racial injustice. The player-comprised Positive Impact Committee ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cowboys, Mike McCarthy strategize on racial justice response: 'Make this world somewhere where you want to be' USA TODAY FRISCO, Texas — As tackle Cam Erving tells it, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy didn't mince words. "He said it in the meeting: 'I'm a white man, and I'm trying to understand what is truly going on,'" Erving recounted Friday afternoon. Allow Erving, a Cowboys ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football: Training camp injury updates, sleepers, tiers, and #AskFFT mailbag CBSSports.com The second-busiest draft weekend of the year is here, which means you might be in serious need of some advice. That's OK, the Fantasy Football Today team is here for you. Jamey Eisenberg has his final round of Sleepers, Breakouts and Busts ready for you, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jaguars Training Camp Observations: Recapping The Last Two Days of Practice Sports Illustrated JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With other major things going on both within and outside of TIAA Bank Field on Thursday, we went to Jaguars practice and took extensive notes, but opted to focus on yesterday's non-practice events and instead combine Thursday's ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Honoring Lute Olson, a players' coach and a class act ESPN I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson, who was one of the classiest guys I've met in my 42 years in broadcasting. He was a winner -- a Frank Lloyd Wright-type architect at the University of Arizona. Olson set the stage for that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts Make Unified Statement Denouncing Racism, Reassuring Commitment to Create Positive Change Sports Illustrated INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts stood as one on the practice field on Friday morning and offered their insights on why it was necessary to take Thursday off to discuss how the organization can make a positive difference in the community. Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson: "We Need Change Now" Seahawks.com Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson discussed racism, protests and hope for a better future for his kids on 710 ESPN Seattle. Aug 28, 2020 at 01:51 PM. luikhj1d.jpeg. John Boyle. Seahawks.com Reporter. Twitter logo · Facebook logo · Twitter logo · Email ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How MLS players came to boycott, their reaction to Hansen's tone-deaf comments and how they'll move forward ESPN As protests against racial injustice continue to roil the country, MLS finds itself navigating a fraught situation. The league's players staged a near-complete boycott of the six games scheduled for Wednesday night, with only the match between Orlando City SC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron James 'Turned Everybody Off' During NBA Meetings Sports Illustrated Stephen A. Smith said that LeBron James alienated some NBA players in the meetings Wednesday and Thursday as they discussed whether to continue with the playoffs. "He has been a role model, he has been a sensation individual, he's the greatest player ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Cardinals announce no fans to begin 2020 regular season NFL.com The Arizona Cardinals will take flight in Weeks 2 and 3 without fans, the team announced Friday. The franchise informed season ticket holders in an email that spectators will not be allowed to attend the Sept. 20 home opener against Washington and Sept. Flag as irrelevant
	GoDuke.com UPDATES: ACC Enhances Safety Standards; Duke Fan Restrictions GoDuke.com UPDATE: August 28, 2020. GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today several enhancements to the protocols within the league's Medical Advisory Group Report. Increased testing and additional cardiac evaluation ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Brewers place Manny Pina on 10-day IL, recall Jacob Nottingham FOXSports.com Manny Pina is heading to the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee. To replace him on the roster, the Milwaukee Brewers are recalling Jacob Nottingham from the alternate training site. The team announced the news Friday ahead of its ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Emotional Yankees' Aaron Boone abruptly leaves press conference nj.com NEW YORK — Thirty-five seconds. That's how long Yankees manager Aaron Boone took to compose himself after stepping away from his press conference before Friday's game against the Mets at Yankee Stadium. Boone, his eyes puffy from just having ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Los Angeles The Forum in Los Angeles to serve as vote center for 2020 election NBA.com LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers, the Forum presented by Chase and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk have announced that the Forum will serve as a Vote Center for the Presidential General Election. The Clippers and the Forum ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cam Newton's MVP Odds Improving With Season Inching Closer Sports Illustrated Cam Newton has yet to officially earn the starting job in New England, but oddsmakers seem to be a little ahead of the curve. The first-year Patriots quarterback currently boasts +3200 odds of winning the 2020 NFL MVP Award according to FanDuel, good for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Adam Silver responds to player boycott: 'I wholeheartedly support NBA and WNBA players' Sporting News NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Friday said he "wholeheartedly supports" NBA and WNBA players' commitment to highlighting issues of social justice — demonstrated this week by boycotting games. Silver, in a letter penned to league employees and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Cornerback Mike Ford Injured in Friday's Practice Sports Illustrated According to reports, Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Ford was injured during Friday's indoor practice at the Allen Park practice facility. Friday's practice was moved indoors due to inclement weather that swept through the area in the early morning hours. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bubba Wallace says fight for racial equality goes on as NASCAR drivers won't skip Daytona race ESPN CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR drivers do not plan to skip Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway to raise awareness of social and racial injustices in the wake of another police shooting of a Black man, this time in Wisconsin. Bubba Wallace ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bengals fans can buy cardboard cutouts for Week One Yahoo Sports Real Bengals fans watched a bad 2019 Bengals team earn the first overall pick last season, but artificial fans will be the only ones watching the debut of the player they took with that selection. The Bengals announced this week that no spectators will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why William Byron and Jimmie Johnson will work together at Daytona despite racing each other to make the playoffs Yahoo Sports It may seem counterintuitive that Jimmie Johnson and William Byron will be working together as much as possible on Saturday night at Daytona. After all, Byron currently holds the final Cup Series playoff spot by four points over his Hendrick Motorsports ... Flag as irrelevant
	KBTX SEC announces additional game guidelines for upcoming season KBTX BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (KBTX) - The Southeastern Conference has announced additional game guidelines for the upcoming season. "The health of those around SEC athletics events remains in focus and, following advice of the SEC's Return to Activity and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cardinals' Brad Miller: Starts both games of twin bill CBSSports.com Miller started Games 1 and 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates at third base and designated hitter, respectively, going a combined 1-for-5 with a triple and two walks during the pair of seven-inning contests. The versatile Miller has been an ideal ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Daily Dish MLB expected to hold playoff bubble in Texas and California, per report MLB Daily Dish It appears that the Major League Baseball playoffs will be played in a bubble out west. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, who appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, the 2020 MLB postseason bubble will feature the National League games in Arlington and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated LA Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer: 'We Need Real Police Accountability' Sports Illustrated The NBA's bubble teams made history on Wednesday and Thursday, choosing not to take the floor in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. As a result, all six games that were scheduled to take place — including Game 6 between the LA Clippers and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NHL postpones playoff games at players request to protest shooting of Jacob Blake Yahoo Sports SHOWS: INTERNET (AUGUST 27, 2020) (SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE - ACCESS ALL) (MUTE). 1. STILL IMAGE FROM NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS' TWITTER PAGE ON POSTPONED GAMES, SAYING: "After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Steelers re-sign Saeed Blacknall Yahoo Sports Wide receiver Saeed Blacknall is back with the Steelers. Blacknall was cut by the team a week ago, but they announced his return to the active roster on Friday. Linebacker James Lockhart was waived to make room for Blacknall. Blacknall originally signed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Complex The Raptors, NBA Players Strike Is Reason to Look at Ourselves Complex Fred VanVleet cut a disconsolate figure. Norman Powell could barely find the words to start but then aired out all his frustrations. Pascal Siakam refuses to watch the video of Jacob Blake getting shot seven times because he's still traumatized by the murder of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Reds' Eugenio Suarez: Crushes homer in win CBSSports.com Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Brewers. Suarez has connected long balls in three of his last five games and is also riding a five-game hitting streak, so he is beginning to show signs of ... Flag as irrelevant
	INFORUM Eagles' Carson Wentz is learning what it's like to be black in America INFORUM Carson Wentz arrived in Philadelphia four years ago with very little understanding of the Black experience. The Eagles quarterback grew up in Bismarck, N.D., where just 2.5 percent of the city's population is African American. He went to college at North ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US OPEN 2020: Serena Seeks Slam No. 24; Pliskova Top Seed The New York Times Women to watch at the U.S. Open in New York, where play is scheduled to begin Monday: KAROLINA PLISKOVA. Ranked: 3. Country: Czech Republic. Age: 28. Career Singles Titles: 16. Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0 — Best: Runner-Up, U.S. Open (2016). Flag as irrelevant
	Hoops Habit Letter from a black man: It's time for a new NBA habit (Black Lives Matter) Hoops Habit The Milwaukee Bucks ignited a chain reaction of postponed games in the NBA after boycotting their slate with the Orlando Magic Wednesday in response to police brutality. Here's my take on what's necessary going forward. I am a human being. I have a brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Donovan Mitchell to donate proceeds from new sneakers sales to college fund for Jacob Blake's children Deseret News KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Donovan Mitchell's latest signature sneaker dropped on Friday and in conjunctions with the release Mitchell announced that he and Adidas will be making a sizable donation to an education fund for the children of Jacob Blake. The D.O.N. ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UCI relaxes COVID-19 exclusion rules at Tour de France ESPN Cycling's governing body has relaxed its COVID-19 exclusion rules on the eve of the Tour de France opening stage, after complaints from teams that feared their riders would be unduly excluded from the race. After meeting with team officials, the UCI said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Raonic stuns Tsitsipas to reach Western & Southern Open final Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian Milos Raonic harnessed his monster serve to upset Greek world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5) 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Western & Southern Open. The win propelled 29-year-old Raonic into his 22nd final, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nashville Post Vrabel applauds Titans using platform to seek change Nashville Post If there is one thing 2020 has taught us, it's that someone, somewhere is being offended. Much like the separation of church and state, many feel that politics should not be intermingled with professional sports. After his team canceled their Thursday practice, ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Bruce Arians says protesting 'doesn't do crap' 247Sports Over the last few days, rallies and protests have picked up nationwide, once again. On Sunday, Jacob Blake, a 23-year-old African American man, was shot by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparking these protests. And they have now spilled over into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Report Door MARTIN: NBA players can protest, just like fans The Franklin Sun I hear you. I hear all of you actually. And that's the point. I hear my African American friends voice their frustrations and understand their backing of NBA players choosing to suspend the NBA playoffs last week. I also hear those of you who have had enough of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Country House win in 2019 Derby upheld by appeals court Seattle Times LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the decision by Churchill Downs stewards that made Country House the winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby. This year's Derby is Sept. 5 after being rescheduled because of the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Camden Chat Thursday's Orioles-Rays game has been postponed Camden Chat Over the past couple of days, players in America's professional sports leagues have chosen in different ways to not play their games in order to bring attention to racial injustice in this country. This has resulted in two nights worth of NBA playoff games being ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN San Diego's Cronenworth puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Rockies Sacramento Bee San Diego Padres (19-14, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-15, third in the NL West). Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: San Diego: Zach Davies (4-2, 3.03 ERA) Colorado: Kyle Freeland (2-1, 2.87 ERA) ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheLines.com FanDuel Now Live In Illinois, With Time Of The Essence For Registration TheLines.com If you're in Illinois and think you might ever bet on FanDuel online, now's the time to at least register for the sportsbook. The sportsbook launched in IL thanks to its facility partner in the state on Friday, Aug. 28. The state's third legal sports betting app not only ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Guice reportedly told Washington of his 'anger issues' before arrest Toronto Sun Running back Derrius Guice told the Washington Football Team he had "anger issues" months ago, well before his Aug. 7 arrest on domestic violence charges, The Washington Post reported Friday. According to a search warrant filed in connection with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami New Times Former NFL Star Says Guard at Weston Gated Community Called Cops on Him Miami New Times Brandon Marshall, a former star NFL wide receiver who played for the Miami Dolphins in the 2010 and 2011 seasons, yesterday posted a video on Instagram of an incident in which someone called the Broward Sheriff's Office on him the day he was supposed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Ryder Cup stars hit out at Sophia Popov's exemption on LPGA Tour Sky Sports Ryder Cup stars Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood are among golfers to support Sophia Popov after the new AIG Women's Open was not given a full five-year exemption on the LPGA Tour. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Hoosier IU Athletics announces furloughs and other cuts in response to lost revenue during pandemic The Daily Hoosier The seemingly inevitable has arrived in Bloomington. After more than five months without competition and nothing on the near-term horizon, the IU Athletics Department announced on Friday measures intended to mitigate the impact of lost revenue due to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dot Esports Envy Gaming renews Jack in the Box sponsorship in multiyear deal Dot Esports Whenever live esports events kick off again, fans can expect to see Jack from Jack in the Box hanging around for the next few years. Envy Gaming announced a multiyear renewal of its sponsorship deal with the fast food chain today. Envy and Jack in the Box ... Flag as irrelevant
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