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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 26, 2020
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	ESPN Lawyers say NFL concussion settlements discriminate against Black players ESPN PHILADELPHIA -- Dementia tests in the NFL concussion litigation allow doctors to use different baseline standards for Black and white retired players, making it more difficult for Blacks to show injury and qualify for awards, lawyers for two ex-players argued in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Induction for Hall of Fame finalist Bill Nunn long overdue NFL.com Bill Nunn Jr., an instrumental figure in the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty of the 1970s, was selected as a finalist in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021 on Tuesday morning, bringing the trailblazer one step away from his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Maple Leafs start busy offseason plans with trade of Kapanen to Penguins NHL.com The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their offseason dealings early, completing a six-player trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, and general manager Kyle Dubas said they plan to keep making moves to bolster the lineup for next season. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com 2020 Fantasy Draft Kit: Tips in a COVID-19 season NFL.com Most of us have become accustomed to playing fantasy football in precedented times. But in case you haven't heard, we're currently living in unprecedented times. While completing a season of fake football isn't high on the list of national priorities, it's still a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA Defensive Player of Year in landslide ESPN Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo won the award in a landslide, receiving 75 first-place votes from a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Watt's Up; Steelers LB TJ Watt stepping into spotlight USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt reads the stories from his rookie year in 2017 and can't help but laugh a little. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker is more reserved than older brother JJ — the high-profile defensive end for the Houston Texans ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN With father reported missing in Florida, cornerback Mackensie Alexander leaves Bengals' training camp, source says ESPN CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander has left the team's training camp as his father has been reported missing in Florida, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Authorities in Florida are searching for Jean Odney Alexandre ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Indians manager Terry Francona dealing with blood clotting issue ESPN CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians may be without manager Terry Francona even longer than expected. Francona has already missed 15 games with a gastrointestinal issue, and Chris Antonetti, the team's president of baseball operations, disclosed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Playing in new SoFi Stadium should spark Chargers, says experienced Linval Joseph Yahoo Sports Most of the Chargers will experience something once-in-a-lifetime this season when they play at SoFi Stadium. For Linval Joseph, it instead will be third-time-in-barely-a-decade. Joseph was a member of the New York Giants when they moved into New ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Etienne comfortable deciding to return to Clemson amid virus Washington Post Travis Etienne had several choices to weigh during the offseason — and his decisions always led him back to Clemson. Etienne, the two-time reigning Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, chose to skip the NFL — he received a second-round grade ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Astros beat Angels 6-3 in opener of DH caused by hurricane FOXSports.com HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Cristian Javier threw well into the sixth inning, protecting a big lead and sending the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 Tuesday in the opener of a doubleheader created by the approach of Hurricane Laura. The storm ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Raptors pause basketball talk after Jacob Blake shooting NBA.com The conference semifinals are two days away, but the Toronto Raptors aren't talking about the Boston Celtics right now. When the Raptors spoke to the media from the NBA campus in Orlando on Tuesday, there was no discussion of how they're going to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated At Least First Four Games Could Be In Empty Stadiums Sports Illustrated GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers' opening game at the Minnesota Vikings will be played in front of about 67,000 empty seats. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they'll play their first two home games with no fans. Said the team in a statement:. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated As Expected, 49ers have No Interest in Earl Thomas Sports Illustrated Reckless. That has been the offseason former All-Pro Safety Earl Thomas has had this offseason. First, the incident with his brother and wife -- then arriving late for team meetings. And during a training camp practice, Thomas ripped his helmet off and threw it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raiders.com GM Mike Mayock pleased, not surprised by Derek Carr's ability to lead Raiders.com Mike Mayock spends most of his days worrying, but the Las Vegas Raiders' General Manager finds solace in Derek Carr's leadership. In the year-and-a-half that Mayock has been tasked with rebuilding the Raiders' roster, the team has seen immense ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley says 'all but one person' in position group diagnosed with COVID-19 Sporting News Oklahoma's once-pristine COVID-19 record has recently been marred by the pandemic, including, per coach Lincoln Riley, all but one player in an unidentified "major position group." Riley relayed the news to reporters in a Tuesday Zoom meeting when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Giants manager Gabe Kapler responds to the shooting of Jacob Blake Yahoo Sports The Giants have won six straight and have the Dodgers coming to Oracle Park for a big three-game series, but as Gabe Kapler and his staff prepared for Tuesday's opener, they took a moment to step back and discuss another horrific shooting. Kapler said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions providing Ford Field for Election Day help, will encourage voting this fall Detroit Free Press The Detroit Lions were not known for their defensive prowess last season. But this November, Ford Field will play an important role in protecting ballots cast in the general election. Ford Field will host eight of Detroit's 12 receiving boards, independent groups ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report George Hill on Shooting of Jacob Blake: 'We Shouldn't Have Even Came' to Orlando Bleacher Report Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill regrets taking part in the NBA restart instead of keeping the focus on the protests against racial injustice. Hill commented on the situation after Jacob Blake, a Black man, was shot multiple times in the back by police officers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Panthers camp observations: Matt Rhule thinks this rookie may start on defense Charlotte Observer Before Tuesday morning's practice began, Donte Jackson joined his fellow defensive backs and asked them a question. "Y'all ain't got no juice?" he asked them out loud. "Y'all tired?" The other defensive backs responded that were ready to go. And in ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Texas Tech to Continue Practices Despite 21 Active COVID-19 Cases Within Football Program Sports Illustrated Texas Tech will continue to conduct practices despite 21 active COVID-19 cases within the football program, the team announced Tuesday. Those who have tested positive for the coronavirus within the program will self-isolate as practices continue. Texas ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Seahawks' Russell Wilson: 'My Goal Is to Play at Least Another 15 Years' Bleacher Report Russell Wilson is going into his ninth NFL season, but the Seattle Seahawks quarterback doesn't even think he's at the halfway point of his career. The 31-year-old discussed his future with Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated: Sports Illustrated @SInow. "My goal is ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Not much momentum for offense going into off-day: Browns training camp observations cleveland.com BEREA, Ohio -- If the Browns were seeking some momentum on offense heading into Wednesday's player off-day, they didn't get it on Tuesday. It was another mostly disjointed effort by the offensive side, with the ball landing on the ground more than you want ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Bruins and Lightning seem to have hit on a genuine rivalry The Boston Globe The Lightning aren't the Canadiens or the Maple Leafs, or even the Rangers, but the Bruins have plenty of reasons to dislike them. "It's the cream of the crop going at each other," coach Bruce Cassidy said before Game 2 Tuesday. "I do consider it a rivalry. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News LeBron James launching multimillion-dollar effort to recruit poll workers for November ABC News NBA superstar LeBron James is wading further into the fight over voter suppression, with his voting rights organization, More Than A Vote, launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to fortify the number of poll workers in vulnerable Black communities. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY LAFC's Carlos Vela is out indefinitely with left knee injury Los Angeles Times Less than an hour after getting Carlos Vela back, LAFC is once again without Major League Soccer's reigning MVP, who is sidelined indefinitely with a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to the team. MCL sprains or tears ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marin Independent Journal Raiders' Mike Mayock: Ten observations from the general manager Marin Independent Journal The media got its first crack at Mike Mayock Tuesday via Zoom teleconference, which is always a good thing because the Raiders general manager is pretty good at filling a notebook. Mayock was not surprisingly short on specifics regarding a shoulder injury ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Blazers' Lillard Out for Game 5 With a Sprained Right Knee The New York Times LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Portland guard Damian Lillard has a sprained right knee and will be sidelined Wednesday when the Trail Blazers play a win-or-else Western Conference first-round game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Blazers trail the ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Assigning reasonable expectations for every Big 12 team in 2020 247Sports Expectations are always sky high at most Power 5 programs before the season. Dreams of magical runs to a championship or an upper-tier bowl game dance in the heads of nearly every fan at every program, but the reality is the majority of the fans will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Pakistan captain Azhar proud despite England series defeat Yahoo Sports Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there were "lots of positives" for his side despite their 1-0 series loss to England. A three-match contest in which both the second and third Tests at Southampton were weather-affected draws ultimately hinged on England's ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Sitting Tuesday CBSSports.com Hilliard is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. He has played in seven straight games, and while he is hitting .286 with two home runs and one steal in 21 at-bats over that stretch, four of his six hits came in one home game last week against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Yankees' Clint Frazier: Not starting Tuesday CBSSports.com Frazier isn't in Tuesday's lineup against Atlanta. Frazier had seen an uptick in playing time recently with Aaron Judge (calf) sidelined, but Judge was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday. As a result, Frazier ... Flag as irrelevant
	SLAM Online Damian Lillard Leaves Game 4 with Knee Injury SLAM Online Update #1, Aug. 25: The Blazers have downgraded Damian Lillard's status to 'Out' ahead of Game 5. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports adds that Lillard would likely remain unavailable even in the event that Portland lives to see Game 6. The Portland Trail ... Flag as irrelevant
	VT hokiesports.com Classes now in session, Hokies move into next phase of season preparations VT hokiesports.com By Jimmy Robertson BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team wrapped up fall training with a scrimmage Sunday morning and moved into the regular practice phase in preparation for its season opener against NC State on Sept. 12. The Hokies took ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports.com Brooks jumped on opportunity to help Carolina's offense 247Sports.com Jalen Brooks was afforded an opportunity to play at South Carolina after entering the transfer portal to leave Tarleton State, where he only spent one semester after transferring from Wingate. The chance to play closer to home and be a factor on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Florida Gators Football Continues to Fend Off COVID-19 Sports Illustrated As head coach Dan Mullen acknowledged in a Zoom media call earlier in the day, the Florida Gators football team continues to fend off the coronavirus after a flare-up began in late June. "We're still at zero positive tests since early July," Mullen said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Crimson Tide Comebacks: Bama 16, Ohio State 10, Kickoff In 1986 247Sports One of a series. Neutral site season-opening football games matching college powerhouse teams are now a staple – particularly as regards Alabama. In Nick Saban's 13 years as head coach of the Crimson Tide, Bama has opened the season at a neutral site ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turf Show Times 3 reasons Jalen Ramsey makes more sense for a Rams contract extension than past DBs Turf Show Times Among the reasons that general manager Les Snead may feel comfortable in his abilities to survive every draft without a first round pick is probably the successes he's had on days two and three. That would include his 2012 effort of selecting cornerbacks ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Jerry Jones is trying to 'compromise' with his players on protests during national anthem For The Win The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police officers a few months ago sparked a movement around the country. People were fed up. They were tired of seeing unarmed Black people losing their lives to police brutality. They took to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Herald Former Boise State star Curtis Weaver claimed on waivers by the Cleveland Browns The Times Herald Former Boise State star Curtis Weaver is on the move. Weaver, a fifth round pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft in April, was claimed off waivers Tuesday by the Cleveland Browns. On Monday the Dolphins waived Weaver with an injury ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Avalanche's Erik Johnson: Likely done for year CBSSports.com Coach Jared Bednar doesn't expect Johnson (undisclosed) to return this postseason, Vic Lombardi of Altitude TV reports. This is a big loss for the Avalanche, who are now in a 2-0 hole after blowing a 2-0 lead en route to a 5-2 loss in Game 2 against Dallas ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Tour de France 2020: full team-by-team guide The Guardian Citroën arrive as co-sponsor next year and major changes loom with Romain Bardet leaving for Sunweb; this will be their last Tour in the shape that has delivered six stage wins since 2013, three podiums plus climber's and team prizes. A stage win is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Mickelson shoots 61, takes lead in PGA Tour Champions debut Washington Post RIDGEDALE, Mo. — Just about the only poor shot Phil Mickelson hit in his PGA Tour Champions debut was a wayward iron off the tee. He still turned it into a birdie. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. It was one of five straight on the back nine Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Eagles Wire TE Dallas Goedert has big plans for offense in 2020 PhiladelphiaEagles.com If you're looking for one reason the Eagles think they can create favorable matchups in this offense in 2020, look no further than the tight end position. There, the Eagles have two options to drive defenses crazy in annual Pro Bowl selection Zach Ertz and ... Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM OU-Texas, Michigan-Ohio State On Fox For 2nd Straight Season RADIO.COM The Oklahoma-Texas and Michigan-Ohio State rivalry games return to Fox for the second consecutive year and the network plans to launch a new pregame show with Urban Meyer and Reggie Bush this season. Fox announced Thursday times and dates for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut 2020 NBA Draft: Golden State Warriors looking to select player, not trade No. 2 pick Sportsnaut It was reported immediately after acquiring the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft that the Golden State Warriors were looking to flip said selection for a proven player. This makes sense to an extent in that Golden State is not in the same position as other teams ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Herald.com High school football game day in 2020 will be unlike any that preceded News-Herald.com Perhaps the most united grassroots cause in Ohio high school sports history hasn't taken on its most challenging iteration. Football game day is melded into the Buckeye State's fabric — but it's never resembled anything like this. Athletic directors have ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com 49ers Working Out Kevin White, Justin Hardy, Other WRs profootballrumors.com Despite agreeing to terms with three veteran wide receivers recently, the 49ers are still looking for help at the position. They are working out four wideouts Tuesday. Former top-10 pick Kevin White, ex-Falcons role player Justin Hardy, Johnny Holton and River ... Flag as irrelevant
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