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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 17, 2020
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	NHL.com Canucks relish quick Game 4 turnaround against Blues in Western series NHL.com The Vancouver Canucks didn't enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs realistically thinking they were going to sweep the defending champions. They almost had the chance, instead falling a goal short of that opportunity when Brayden Schenn scored on an overtime ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tigers hope playing White Sox cures their ills ESPN If there's any good news for the Detroit Tigers, it's in who they're not playing on Monday. After suffering their 20th straight loss to Cleveland on Sunday, the Tigers begin a four-game series in Chicago against the White Sox -- a team against whom Detroit has ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Celtics brace for tough playoff matchup against 76ers ESPN For the last week, the Boston Celtics have known where they'd slot in the Eastern Conference pecking order. The opponent they would face in the first round of the playoffs, however, remained a mystery, though the team had potential matchups in mind. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Terps Hoop Scoop: Decision Time for Graham, Wave of New Offers & More Sports Illustrated Class of 2021 forward James Graham was slated to commit on Monday at 10 a.m. CT before he announced a change of plans on Sunday evening. Maryland remained in a good spot last week after the four-star recruit announced his decision date. Maryland ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Braves, Nats set for first meeting in 2020 Yahoo Sports A pair of injury-stricken teams will meet for the first time this season when the Washington Nationals visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series beginning Monday. The Braves are coming off a 4-5 road trip, but won the last two of a three-game set against ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Dozier, Gordon homers aren't enough as Royals fall 4-2 to Twins FOXSports.com MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler hit a two-run homer to support another strong start from Randy Dobnak, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Sunday. Dobnak, the surprise right-hander who was promoted four levels last season before ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Jerick McKinnon's route-running skills on display during 49ers practice Comcast SportsNet Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Like a point guard juking around his defender, running back Jerick McKinnon figures to get a lot of easy layups in 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. McKinnon is back on the practice field in hopes of making a successful comeback after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Harden and the Rockets play Oklahoma City to start playoffs FOXSports.com Oklahoma City Thunder (44-28, fifth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Houston Rockets (44-28, fourth in the Western Conference during the regular season). Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EDT. LINE: Thunder -1.5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cory Littleton might give Raiders a puncher's chance against Chiefs Yahoo Sports Cory Littleton is the Apple TV of NFL linebackers. More post-millennial than retro. More modern than dated. Mismatches have become extensive as the game evolves. Bodies have been transformed from Mack Trucks to sleek SUVs. You either adapt or get ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area James Kaprielian has mixed results in MLB debut in A's win vs. Giants Comcast SportsNet Bay Area James Kaprielian has dreamt of this day for his entire life. The 26-year-old was a first-round pick by the New York Yankees in the 2015 MLB Draft, and made his first appearance in an MLB game Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park, helping the A's complete a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Scott Foster And Tony Brothers Are Most Experienced NBA Playoff Refs Forbes Since we don't have Joey Crawford or Hue Hollins to kick around anymore, it is worth a look at which NBA officials will be drawing the ire of NBA fans during the playoffs as they begin later today. Scott Foster will be refereeing the postseason for the 21st time, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NCAA Chief Medical Officer: Can't Go Forward with Sports with Testing Way It Is Bleacher Report Several major conferences have already postponed sports during the fall, and more could be on the way because of the risks involved with the coronavirus pandemic. "Right now, if testing stays as it is, there's no way we can go forward with sports," NCAA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Alex Smith's amazing recovery means he could face 49ers this season Comcast SportsNet Bay Area The Alex Smith comeback story continues to be more amazing by the day. On Sunday, the Washington Football Team officially activated the former 49ers quarterback from the Physically Unable to Perform list, clearing him for football activities for the first time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Conte: Inter not considering themselves the saviours of Italy Yahoo Sports 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 Donetsk awaits coach Conte and his team on Monday in Dusseldorf, with the prospect of ending the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Tucker Hits Game-Ending Homer as Astros Sweep Mariners 3-2 The New York Times HOUSTON — Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Tucker drove a 96-mph fastball from Erik Swanson (0-2) deep to right for his first career ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes FC Barcelona Return To Signing Neymar In Griezmann Swap Deal Following Humiliating Bayern Loss Forbes FC Barcelona have turned their attention back towards trying to sign Neymar, according to a report. Having previously called off the operation due to financial restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, the Catalans have been forced to reconsider ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Bears training camp: 11 things we'll be watching when practices begin Monday Comcast SportsNet Chicago For the first time in 2020, the Bears will put pads on to practice Monday at Halas Hall. JJ Stankevitz will be there, with an eye on plenty of things to learn about this year's Bears team less than four weeks before the season starts. 11 things we'll be watching ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heat.com Flipping The Script On HEAT-Pacers Heat.com Eight years ago, a Miami HEAT team that stood at the forefront of modern basketball began a three-year, three-series run against an old-school, rough-and-tumble Indiana Pacers group that would stretch 20 playoff games in total. The HEAT passed each ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com 'You always got the feeling MS Dhoni was one step ahead of everyone else' ESPNcricinfo.com Michael Hussey has seen MS Dhoni from close quarters - as teammate, opponent and part of the coaching staff. In a chat with ESPNcricinfo, Hussey provided insights on how Dhoni the cricketer operates, how Dhoni the captain commands respect, and how ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Jacob deGrom uncertainty leaves Mets rotation in flux New York Post PHILADELPHIA — This much is clear in the Mets' muddled rotation: Robert Gsellman and David Peterson are scheduled to pitch the next two nights in Miami. Beyond that, there are still various questions to be answered, starting with whether Jacob deGrom ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Steph Curry's importance to Warriors exemplified by surprising stat Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Is Steph Curry a "system player?" If you ask ESPN's Bomani Jones, the answer would be yes. But the Warriors' efficiency numbers during the 2019-20 NBA season, a season in which Curry played in just five games, seem to say otherwise. Flag as irrelevant
	KENS5.com Cowboys signing Everson Griffen shows commitment to pass rush KENS5.com DALLAS — Stephen Jones talking about talent acquisition being a 365-day-a-year job is almost like a campaign slogan rolled out every year at training camp, or before any major roster deadline, to assuage fans the franchise is always trying to improve. Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle With Big 12 season a go, Texas holds first scrimmage Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Near the tail end of a grim week for college athletics, the Texas Longhorns jogged out on to Frank Denius Fields and got to work. Saturday marked the team's first live scrimmage since December. And it was only possible for coach Tom Herman to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tottenham Keep or Dump: Do Ndombele and Aurier have a future under Mourinho? ESPN Jose Mourinho took over at Tottenham Hotspur when they were in the bottom half of the Premier League table and steered them to sixth place, enough to seal a place in the Europa League, while insisting we would start seeing "his" version of the club only in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Sports Spanish GP: Nico Rosberg on Lewis Hamilton win, Sebastian Vettel comeback, and much more Sky Sports Nico Rosberg and the Spanish GP. Rings a bell, doesn't it? But rather than battling alongside Lewis Hamilton on Sunday, the 2016 world champion was part of the Sky Sports F1 punditry team and gave his expert analysis on a race dominated by Mercedes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin injured in Austrian Moto2 crash Times of India After Enea Bastianini fell off coming out of a bend Syahrin hit the Italian's bike at full speed, sending him through the air, smashing his bike into pieces. The stricken Syahrin was treated on the track and rushed away in an ambulance with his team saying the rider ... Flag as irrelevant
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