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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 21, 2020
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	NFL.com Mike Zimmer concerned about 'disadvantage' of fan attendance in some NFL stadiums NFL.com Football amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic already looks different, and the changes will be even more jarring when the season begins and a sizable portion of the NFL's stadiums are empty. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer isn't happy about how the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Blazers' Terry Stotts confirms Damian Lillard will play in Game 3 ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts confirmed what star Damian Lillard said after Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers: That, despite a dislocated left index finger he suffered in Game 2, Lillard will be in the starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NFC East Preview: Eagles vs. Cowboys and Two Also-Rans Sports Illustrated The NFL is rife with parity. The NFC East is not. No other division has such a stark contrast between the haves and have-nots: The Eagles and Cowboys enter the year with Super Bowl aspirations, while the Giants and Washington remain in rebuild mode. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Yankees place SS Gleyber Torres on IL with mild hamstring strain ESPN Shortstop Gleyber Torres became the latest high-profile New York Yankees player to land on the 10-day injured list, sources told ESPN Friday afternoon. The Yankees were optimistic that Torres' was a minor injury, but an MRI Friday morning confirmed a stint ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Iowa discontinues four sports teams due to financial woes caused by COVID-19 pandemic CBSSports.com The coronavirus pandemic has caused many colleges to pause sports or in some cases, eliminate teams. Iowa announced on Friday that they are discontinuing four sports teams: men's gymnastics, men's and women's swimming and diving and men's tennis. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Washington HC Ron Rivera diagnosed with squamous cell cancer NFL.com The Washington Football Team will be rallying around its head coach in 2020. Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports, per a Washington Football Team spokesman. ESPN first reported the news. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Bucks looking to take charge against Magic ESPN Less than a minute into Thursday's Game 2 between top-seeded Milwaukee and eighth-seeded Orlando, Magic forward Gary Clark missed a 3-pointer that was rebounded by Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning MVP then took the ball the other way and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated REPORTS: Approximately 30 Big Ten Parents Protest Outside Conference Office In Chicago Suburb Sports Illustrated CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The organized protest by various players parents outside the Big Ten Conference headquarters following the league's Aug. 11 decision to postpone the fall season drew no more than three dozen people. The estimation of various news ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Auburn's new-look QB depth behind Bo Nix a welcome luxury in unorthodox season al.com The tired cliché is that if a team has two quarterbacks, it really has none. As is the case with most things in a world turned upside-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that adage shouldn't be applied to the 2020 football season, where a wealth of depth and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Kylian Mbappé, PSG and the Weight of a Champions League Title for Paris Sports Illustrated There's a series of pictures that have been circulating for a while now that features a 13-year-old Kylian Mbappé in his Bondy bedroom, surrounded by homemade wallpaper comprised of Cristiano Ronaldo photos. The first thing you notice is how neatly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Toughest NBA rival is bubble, where 'every day is Wednesday' FOXSports.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — In a normal NBA playoff series Mike D'Antoni would be taking his Houston Rockets on the road. Finished with the first two games, it would be time to switch sites and head to Oklahoma City for the next two. , he might tell them ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post TCU QB Max Duggan out after tests reveal health issue Washington Post FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU starting quarterback Max Duggan could miss at least the start of the season because of a previously undetected, life-long health issue that was revealed during preseason testing and has kept him out of practice. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Sources: Phillies on verge of acquiring Red Sox closer Brandon Workman and others NBCSports.com The Phils are also poised to swing another deal, according to sources, that would net them closer Brandon Workman from the Boston Red Sox. The Phils and Sox are in active talks on that deal. Flag as irrelevant
	Nationals' Stephen Strasburg Diagnosed With Carpal Tunnel in Right Hand Sports Illustrated World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis in his throwing hand after landing on the injured list earlier this month. While speaking to the media Friday, Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced Strasburg received the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Jerry Jones: We're trying to take advantage of space at AT&T Stadium Yahoo Sports The Lions and Broncos became the latest teams to announce that they'll be playing without fans at their home openers next month, but the Cowboys haven't wavered from plans to have fans in attendance when they play their first home game on September ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewOrleansSaints.com Transcript: New Orleans Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara training camp interview - Friday, Aug. 21 NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara Training Camp Video Call with New Orleans Media Friday, August 21, 2020. Alvin, we talked to you last time about your interest getting back and being healthy, but I was just curious looking at your numbers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bill Belichick relishes having two sons on his coaching staff Yahoo Sports In many respects, the "N" in "NFL" stands for "nepotism." However, there's something more to giving the sons of coaches jobs as coaches than simply exercising the privilege of hiring family members. As explained by Patriots coach Bill Belichick, young men ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cruz, Twins dangerous with runners in scoring position FOXSports.com After getting out to a hot start, the Minnesota Twins power-happy offense has sputtered over the last couple of weeks. Minnesota plated 5+ runs in just two of its last 11 games. Injuries to slugger Josh Donaldson, outfielder Byron Buxton and catcher Mitch ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Hanley handling late entry, last row for Indianapolis 500 Washington Post Ben Hanley knows he is unlikely to spend any time at the front of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. That's not how he plans to judge success. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. The British sports car driver will be behind the wheel for DragonSpeed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NCAA.com Division I to work toward hosting fall championships in spring NCAA.com Division I will work toward hosting scaled back fall championships in the spring, the Division I Board of Directors determined. The board met by videoconference Friday and adopted the Division I Council recommendation regarding fall championships. Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Set for big-league debut CBSSports.com Mountcastle will be recalled by the Orioles on Friday for his major-league debut, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Mountcastle doesn't offer much other than his bat, but his bat is strong enough to make him an interesting prospect nonetheless. Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Rays' Josh Fleming: Will start Saturday CBSSports.com Fleming will start Saturday against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The outing will be Fleming's major-league debut. It's not clear that he'll have the chance to stick in the rotation long-term even if he pitches well, however, as Charlie ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times John Franklin III injury further sets Bucs back in return game Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — For the second straight day, the Bucs lost a significant player due to injury. Wide receiver John Franklin III was carted out of the indoor facility Friday morning with an apparent left leg injury. Franklin was scheduled to have an MRI Friday afternoon, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCPO Reds TV analyst Chris Welsh made an on-air apology last season WCPO CINCINNATI — Reds TV analyst Chris Welsh commiserated with his play-by-play partner, Thom Brennaman, after Brennaman said a homophobic slur on the air Wednesday night. "You're a good man, partner. Hang in there," Welsh said. Last season, it was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Dillian Whyte Vs. Alexander Povetkin Odds, Records, How To Watch, Prediction Forbes Alexander Povetkin has been a top-10 heavyweight for the past decade. He's 40 years old now, but he's shown that he still has legitimate skills to be in the position to potentially spring an upset vs. Dillian Whyte on Saturday. Though Povetkin has only won ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Flyers coach Alain Vigneault expertly jaws at Brendan Gallagher with callback to 2014 series Sporting News Philadelphia coach Alain Vigneault may never admit to it, but he delivered an expert troll job on Friday to Montreal winger Brendan Gallagher, who will miss the remainder of the Flyers-Canadien series with a broken jaw. Gallagher broke his jaw during Game ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Northern Trust leaderboard: Live coverage, golf scores, FedEx Cup, Tiger Woods score today in Round 2 CBSSports.com An unlikely quartet of golfers leads the 2020 Northern Trust entering Round 2, but that's not likely to last through the second 18 holes Friday as several heavyweights are nipping at the heels of Harris English, Russell Henley, Cameron Davis and Kevin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Andy Reid: Tyreek Hill will miss a few days Yahoo Sports Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill is currently out of practice with a hamstring injury, but he should be back well before the Chiefs open their season, in less than three weeks. Kansas City coach Andy Reid said today that Hill, who spent today working with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Time For Calgary Flames To Move On From Gaudreau and Monahan Sports Illustrated Have Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan played their final game as a member of the Calgary Flames? You'd have to think at least one of them is gone after the team lost in the first round for the third time in four years. As two-thirds of Calgary's top line ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes NBA Playoffs 2020 Predictions: Schedule, Odds And Picks For Friday's Game 3 Matchups Forbes The 2020 NBA Playoffs continue Friday with four exciting matchups that could end up being the pivotal contest in their respective series. Because these are all Game 3's, there is a chance for two of the teams in action today to effectively put their opponent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette As expected, PIAA gives green light for fall sports in Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This is a developing story and will be updated: High school athletes in Pennsylvania should buckle the chin strap, put on the shin guards, lace up the running shoes and clean the clubs. The PIAA says fall sports are on. But it's still up to every school whether to ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Phil Mickelson has record FedEx Cup Playoffs streak snapped with missed cut at TPC Boston GolfDigest.com It's been an unusual season for everyone on the PGA Tour this year. For Phil Mickelson, it wound up being an odd, abrupt finish as well. RELATED: Our 50 favorite "Phil being Phil" moments. Mickelson shot a three-under-par 68 on Friday in the second round ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com NBC Sports analyst is sorry for saying NHL players are lucky not to have women distracting them Boston.com NBC Sports hockey analyst Mike Milbury has come under fire or comments he made about women during Thursday night's Capitals-Islanders game on NBC Sports Network. Milbury's comments came as he was speaking with co-host John Forslund about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle NBA's Raptors president files countersuit against Alameda County deputy in shoving incident San Francisco Chronicle The Toronto Raptors president who was accused by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy of punching him after the NBA finals in Oakland last year has fired back with a countersuit, backed by video footage, accusing the deputy of assaulting him and lying ... Flag as irrelevant
	Biloxi Sun Herald Here's a look inside the NFL's COVID-19 rules. Also, the playoffs could be in a bubble. Biloxi Sun Herald With each passing day in our COVID-19 world, we get more clarity on what the start of the 2020 NFL season is going to look like with regards to game-day protocols agreed upon by the NFL and NFL Players Association. And there are many health and safety ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Pitt's Pat Narduzzi said giving athletes a free year of eligibility makes sense TribLIVE 8 minutes ago. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said Friday giving fall athletes a free year of eligibility is "a no-brainer," considering the questions currently hanging over college athletics. The NCAA Division I board of directors is expected Friday to approve a proposal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Man United captain set to appear in Greek court after arrest Kansas City Star Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is expected to appear before a prosecutor in a Greek court on Saturday after being arrested following a late-night incident on the party island of Mykonos. Maguire, one of the most high-profile soccer players in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB Kentucky Derby 2020 to be run without fans, Churchill Downs says WDRB LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 2020 Kentucky Derby will be run without fans on Sept. 5 as Churchill Downs backtracks from a plan to have as many as 23,000 spectators at the iconic Louisville track. The company announced the change in plans on Friday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Man United's Champions League, Europa League final links? Lots of former players and transfer targets ESPN Manchester United's long 2019-20 campaign came to an end with a 2-1 defeat against Sevilla in the quarterfinals of the Europa League last week and with it went Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last shot at a first piece of silverware as United manager for this season. Flag as irrelevant
	NASCAR on NBC Sports Corey LaJoie will not return to Go Fas Racing NASCAR on NBC Sports Corey LaJoie announced on social media that he will not return to Go Fas Racing after this season. LaJoie is in his second season with Go Fas Racing. He enters Saturday's race at Dover (4 p.m. ET on NBCSN) 29th in points. He finished a season-best eighth ... Flag as irrelevant
	That Balls Outta Here Phillies: Sixto Sanchez set to make MLB Debut with Marlins That Balls Outta Here Sixto Sanchez, the right handed pitcher who was a top prospect in the Phillies minor-league system and was sent to Miami as part of the JT Realmuto trade, was called up by the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	Chapelboro.com ESPN Projects Cole Anthony to be Selected No. 15 Overall by Orlando Magic Chapelboro.com Posted by Avery Trendel | Aug 21, 2020 | Basketball, UNC Sports. Following the completion of Thursday night's NBA Draft Lottery, ESPN released a full mock draft with former UNC point guard Cole Anthony projected to go No. 15 overall to the Orlando Magic. Flag as irrelevant
	West Hawaii Today NBA capsules: Lakers rebound from loss to rout Trail Blazers in Game 2 West Hawaii Today Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP). Flag as irrelevant
	Report Door Johnson Not Upset After Runner-Up Finish at PGA Championship The New York Times (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson has endured his fair share of major heartbreak but on Thursday the former world number one said his near miss at this month's PGA Championship, where he finished runner-up to Collin Morikawa, was not another painful ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers game vs. Cleveland Indians: Time, TV, more info Detroit Free Press When: 7:10 p.m. Friday. Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Michael Fulmer (0-0, 7.56 ERA) vs. Indians RHP Adam Plutko (1-1, 3.95 ERA). Game notes: ... Flag as irrelevant
	State of The Texans Texans QB Deshaun: Big Expectations For Tunsil State of The Texans Since the departure of stalwart left tackle Duane Brown in 2017, the Houston Texans had struggled to find his long-term replacement. Fast-forward two years and head coach Bill O'Brien makes a bold move to bring in promising young tackle Laremy Tunsil. Flag as irrelevant
	WPXI Pittsburgh Steelers add another return man in Ray-Ray McCloud WPXI Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH — Typically in a training camp situation, when the Steelers line up to field kickoffs and punts, they have as many as five players lining up to return the ball. But earlier this week, when they worked on punt returns at training camp at Heinz Field, ... Flag as irrelevant
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