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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 19, 2020
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	ESPN Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin frustrated by Big Ten communication on postponement ESPN Penn State coach James Franklin on Wednesday expressed frustration about the communication process that went into the Big Ten's decision to postpone the fall football season. Speaking on a video conference with reporters, Franklin said he has struggled ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams says he's 'going to be 'unstoppable' in 2020 ESPN FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, drafted third overall in 2019, admittedly fell short of big expectations as a rookie. Emboldened, if not humbled, he predicted a monster rebound. "I feel like I'm tapped into that zone, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin wants transfer waiver for players with postponed seasons ESPN Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin says players whose conferences have decided to postpone fall sports should be free to transfer without penalty. During an appearance on the SEC Network on Tuesday, Kiffin said it's a "shame" that players are unable to do ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Alabama football streak, favored 67 games in a row, set to continue ESPN Alabama will kick off its football season in a familiar role -- as a heavy favorite. Caesars Sportsbook has installed the Crimson Tide as 21.5-point favorites in their opener at Missouri on Sept. 26. Alabama has been favored in its past 67 games, and 139 of its ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com George Kittle reveals he has plenty more Jimmy Garoppolo shirts coming NBCSports.com The George Kittle-Jimmy Garoppolo bromance has only just begun. What started on Halloween 2017, when the 49ers traded for Garoppolo, should continue for years and years in Santa Clara. That includes some ridiculous shirts, too. "I have plenty, I'm just ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Dalvin Cook, Vikings break off contract extension talks NFL.com The Minnesota Vikings have kept Dalvin Cook off the practice field early in training camp in hopes of coming to a long-term deal. Those hopes became dimmer Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Power Rankings: First Impressions of Every Playoff Team Sports Illustrated We're through all eight Game 1 battles in Orlando, and the two days of non-stop hoops has provided plenty of standout performances. Donovan Mitchell erupted for 57 in a loss and James Harden dropped 37 in a win, while Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Agent: Titans sign veteran QB Trevor Siemian as backup ESPN NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans changed up their quarterback room on Wednesday by signing veteran signal caller Trevor Siemian. Siemian worked out for the Titans on Monday and will now get to compete with Logan Woodside to back up ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football: A Draft Day plan for every pick, depth chart updates, and rankings CBSSports.com Before you know what your strategy is going to be, you need to know where you're drafting. If you've got the first pick, you've got the easiest pick in the draft — just take Christian McCaffrey, and please don't overthink it. But even then, you've got to make sure ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USC's Jay Tufele opts out of season to prepare for NFL draft ESPN USC defensive tackle Jay Tufele is opting out of the season to enter the NFL draft. Tufele, ranked No. 22 on Mel Kiper's Big Board for the 2021 draft, announced his decision Wednesday morning on Twitter. Looking forward to this next chapter in my life. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How 2019-20 Blackhawks used rare postseason to turn their year and future around Yahoo Sports Things didn't go very smoothly for the 2019-20 Blackhawks during the regular season. The goalie tandem of Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner carried the team for most of the year in light of the glaring disconnect between the team's highly-decorated ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis questionable for Game 2 ESPN Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the LA Clippers due to right knee soreness. A source told ESPN that Porzingis is experiencing irritation in the knee but hopes to play in Game 2. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Blue Jays right-handed prospect Nate Pearson placed on IL with elbow issue ESPN BALTIMORE -- Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Nate Pearson was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after complaining of elbow tightness following his fourth big league start. Selected in the first round of the 2017 draft, Pearson told the team ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Playoffs 2020: Schedule, Odds and Predictions for Wednesday's Matchups Bleacher Report In their first playoff game since winning the NBA title last year, the Toronto Raptors were dominant. They cruised to a 134-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Monday's Game 1, continuing their recent strong play after going 7-1 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Mailbag: Questions Remain on 2020 US Open Despite the Success of Tennis' Return Sports Illustrated Hope everyone is safe, sane and masked. • Our most recent podcast featured ATP ascending star Jannik Sinner, who was lovely talking about being a teenage prospect in the age of Corona. Cover for Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Celtics vs. 76ers Game 2: Watch NBA playoffs online, live stream, TV channel, odds, prediction CBSSports.com It was evident in Game 1 of this series that the Philadelphia 76ers did not have an answer for Jayson Tatum. In the Boston Celtics' 109-101 win, the All-Star forward broke loose for 32 points and 13 rebounds, both of which were postseason career highs, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post PHOTOS: Miami Dolphins Training Camp 08/19/2020 Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) at Miami Dolphins training camp August 19, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post]. [2/29]. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands off to Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Bucs' Devin White sets goals: Five interceptions, five sacks Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — On the first pass play in the red zone Wednesday, Tom Brady threaded the needle to Rob Gronkowski in the end zone for a touchdown, a post route that they have connected on probably dozens of times during their careers. Linebacker Devin White ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN England women's coach Wiegman sees gap closing with United States ESPN Recently appointed England women's coach Sarina Wiegman is adamant the gap is closing on their United States counterparts and insists the four-time World Cup champions are beatable. Wiegman was appointed as Phil Neville's successor last week and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12 USA TODAY MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With his move to Minnesota, Kenta Maeda welcomed the opportunity to be a full-time starter and finally be done dabbling in the bullpen. His capability and durability was on full display Tuesday night. Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Bayern Munich vs. Lyon Live Stream: Watch Champions League Online, TV, Lineups Sports Illustrated Bayern Munich and Lyon will meet Wednesday for a spot in Sunday's Champions League final against PSG. The two sides will face off in the semifinal at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal, behind closed doors. How to Watch: Time: 3 p.m. ET. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Man United's Sancho deal held up by personal terms, agent fee - sources ESPN Manchester United remain determined to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this summer, but an inability to agree personal terms with the player and negotiate an agent fee with his representative is holding up any deal with the German club, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Patriots' Bill Belichick doesn't rule out Cam Newton platoon at QB: 'I would consider anything' USA TODAY Bill Belichick is the master of holding his cards close to the vest, so his vagueness about the Patriots' starting quarterback competition is expected. But the New England coach did tell reporters Wednesday that all options are on the table to determine who will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why the Cubs will go as far as Yu Darvish can take them in 2020 Yahoo Sports The biggest reason for the Cubs to think they have a chance to win anything in October is their perfect record in coronavirus testing seven weeks into the process of a 16-week process. The next biggest reason towered 7 feet, 3 inches over the playing field ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Dodgers' Austin Barnes breaks out offensively, with some help from Mookie Betts Los Angeles Times Austin Barnes was wary of offering specifics or casting an unwanted spotlight on his newest teammate's contributions behind the scenes. The Dodgers catcher knows Mookie Betts doesn't crave any extra commendation or clamor for undue credit. Still, when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports We don't care – Vucevic, Magic unfazed about being given little chance against Bucks Yahoo Sports Nikola Vucevic insisted the Orlando Magic were unfazed about being given little chance against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA playoffs. Orlando upset the Bucks 122-110 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Tuesday. The Magic last ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk dies at 57 Yahoo Sports Dale Hawerchuk, who followed a distinguished Hockey Hall of Fame playing career by becoming a successful junior coach and executive, died Tuesday, his son Eric announced via social media. Hawerchuk, 57, had been fighting a recurrence of stomach ... Flag as irrelevant
	OrlandoMagic.com Magic, Blazers Become Second Pair of No. 8 Seeds to Win First Round Game 1s in Same Year OrlandoMagic.com ORLANDO - For just the second time in NBA playoff history, both No. 8 seeds won their respective first round Game 1s in the same year. On Tuesday, the East's No. 8 seed, the Orlando Magic, defeated the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Chris Froome: I'm not confident I could fulfil the necessary job at Tour de France Cyclingnews.com Chris Froome's exclusion from the Ineos Tour de France team felt like a possibility from the moment he signed a contract with Israel Start-Up Nation for 2021, and that hypothesis hardened gradually into fact after he resumed his season in early August. Flag as irrelevant
	Field Gulls After years of heavy investment, the Seahawks defense must significantly improve in 2020 Field Gulls Cynthia Frelund of the NFL Network released her ranking of defensive lines. The Seahawks ranked last. Setting aside how she reached that conclusion, it's not exactly surprising. I wasn't trolled. I wasn't click-baited. I clicked on the link because I was pretty ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Dana White Talks Jon Jones UFC Heavyweight Title Fight After Miocic vs. Ngannou Bleacher Report UFC President Dana White is open to Jon Jones fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, but not until after a title fight between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou occurs. According to Nolan King and Ken Hathaway of MMAJunkie, White mentioned ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Former ACC player of year Spiller joins Clemson staff USA TODAY CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has added one of its most decorated players in C.J. Spiller to its coaching staff. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Spiller would be a graduate intern with the team as the former NFL running back works toward his Masters' ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Video of Raptors President Masai Ujiri, security guard encounter released as Ujiri files countersuit CNBC The Toronto Raptors issued a statement on Tuesday saying a recently released video proves team president Masai Ujiri wasn't the "aggressor" in an encounter with a law enforcement officer at Oracle Arena last June. Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Boston Red Sox roster: Christian Arroyo activated, Marcus Walden optioned, Mike Shawaryn designated masslive.com BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have activated infielder Christian Arroyo who they claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Aug. 13. They optioned right-handed pitcher Marcus Walden to their alternate training site, Triple-A Pawtucket's McCoy ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Four-season plan for high school sports approved, but there won't be state championships or football this fall The Boston Globe The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Board of Directors unanimously approved recommendations from its COVID-19 Task Force to create a four-season model for the 2020-21 school year, and allow low- and moderate-risk high school ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Chelsea trying to lower transfer fee for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz by £20M Sports Illustrated Chelsea are hoping to lower the asking price for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz this summer. Frank Lampard's side are pushing to strike an agreement for the German midfielder and personal terms with the 21-year-old have already been agreed, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Cook: Bruins' Tuukka Rask shows the wrong way to opt out of a season Pittsburgh Post-Gazette There are two ways to opt-out as an athlete: the right way and the wrong way. San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey did it the right way. He and his wife adopted twin baby girls that were born prematurely in July. He didn't want to put mother or kids at risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com JD Martinez not in Boston Red Sox lineup vs. Phillies; Jackie Bradley Jr. (wrist) returns, Xander Bogaerts to DH masslive.com BOSTON — The Red Sox will try to end a nine-game losing streak when they host the Phillies here at Fenway Park on Wednesday. J.D. Martinez (removed from Tuesday's game because of dehydration) is not in the lineup. Xander Bogaerts will serve as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Benn, Seguin break down Game 5′s opening goal vs. Flames: 'I think the crossbar got the best of him there' The Dallas Morning News After watching the Flames scored short-handed goals in three straight games, the Stars returned the favor on Tuesday — just barely. Jamie Benn's first-period goal will technically go down as a short-handed tally, but it was created during 4 on 4. By the time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports WATCH: Training camp highlights from Day 2 of Bears' padded practices Yahoo Sports The second day of padded practices is in the books at Bears training camp, and while it's still way too early to tell who has the edge in the all-important quarterback competition, one storyline is beginning to emerge as big positive for Chicago's offense: The ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle A special adviser offers good-luck tips to Warriors NBA Draft lottery rep Steph Curry San Francisco Chronicle Larry Riley was barely a week into his new job as general manager of the Golden State Warriors when he was asked to represent the team at the NBA Draft lottery on May 19, 2009. He says unlike other representatives, he didn't bother bringing any good-luck ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Lyon vs. Bayern Munich Live Stream, UEFA Champions League Semifinals, Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time For The Win Bayern Munich will meet Lyon in the Champions League Semifinal match live from Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday afternoon, with the winner facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Final. Bayern knocked out Barca in their last game by a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Yankees' Aaron Judge could return for Mets series, Boone says Fox News Yankees' manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that Aaron Judge could be back in the outfield just in time for New York's series against the Mets on Saturday. Boone told reporters during a video conference call on Tuesday that Judge looked good during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Lions' D'Andre Swift turning heads, but not texting teammates too late, as he vies to be RB1 Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions rookie running back D'Andre Swift has a new mentor: quarterback and fellow former Georgia Bulldog Matthew Stafford. Like a lot of rookies, Swift likes to pepper his mentor with questions. He just has one rule about bothering Stafford too late. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports - Motorsports Helio Castroneves joins Tony Stewart/Ray Evernham SRX series NBC Sports - Motorsports Superstar Racing Experience has added another Indy 500 winner to its lineup Wednesday, announcing Helio Castroneves would join the series' debut season next year. Castroneves, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2001-02 and '09, was the fifth driver ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Canada to learn path to 2022 World Cup with CONCACAF draw TSN Canada's path to a berth in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will become clearer with Wednesday afternoon's CONCACAF preliminary draw. You can catch the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers preliminary draw LIVE at 1pm et/10am pt. For the World Cup, set to ... Flag as irrelevant
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