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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 6, 2020
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	NHL.com Rask, Bruins not worried after losing No. 1 seed in East NHL.com Tuukka Rask isn't concerned about the two losses the Boston Bruins have in their first two games in the round-robin portion of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, at least not in terms of where they'll place the Bruins in the seeding. With the two defeats, including a 3-2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com 3 Keys: Blackhawks vs. Oilers, Game 3 of Cup Qualifiers NHL.com No. 5 Oilers vs. No. 12 Blackhawks. 10:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, NHL.TV, SN, NBCSCH. Best-of-5 series tied, 1-1. Mikko Koskinen will make his second consecutive start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers when they play the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Marincin to replace Muzzin for Maple Leafs in Game 3 of Cup Qualifiers NHL.com Martin Marincin will replace Jake Muzzin in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Qualifiers series against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, TVAS, SN, FS-O, NHL.TV). Muzzin is out for the rest of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA, NBPA announce $300 million fund to help create economic empowerment in black community CBSSports.com The NBA and NBPA announced $300 million in funding Wednesday for a foundation meant to create economic empowerment for the black community. The league will contribute $30 million per year annually for the next decade to the fund, divided evenly by ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN CP3 leads Thunder's rout of cold-shooting Lakers, 105-86 ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Chris Paul had 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-86 victory over the poor-shooting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Danilo Gallinari scored 19 points and Steven Adams had ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Larry Scott proposes Thursday conference with Pac-12 unity group leaders ESPN Formal discussions between leaders from the Pac-12's #WeAreUnited campaign and representatives for the conference could be begin as soon as Thursday. In an email, obtained by ESPN, sent to 12 student leaders from the group Wednesday just after 4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NFL Training Camp Buzz Roundup: Is Le'Veon Bell in for a Bounce-Back Season? Bleacher Report They aren't exactly practicing yet, but all 32 NFL teams are at least now spending time on the field performing physical activities. That's a step up from last week as players participate in the acclimation period of this unprecedented training-camp season. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Roundup: Kenny Golladay among players taken off COVID-19 list NFL.com The Detroit Lions received good news Wednesday. The team announced that receiver Kenny Golladay has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The news comes a day after Detroit said that Matthew Stafford had a false-positive that forced him onto ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Dobnak dominates in homecoming, Twins beat Pirates 5-2 FOXSports.com PITTSBURGH — Minnesota's Randy Dobnak dominated in his homecoming, allowing three hits in six innings as the streaking Twins topped the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Wednesday night. Dobnak, who grew up a half-hour south of PNC Park in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Wizards' losing has created bizarre situation in NBA standings, lottery odds Yahoo Sports The NBA only taking 22 teams to Orlando for its restart had the potential for some really strange things to shake out in the standings and now that the Wizards have started out 0-4, those possibilities are being realized. Just look at the East right now. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Colts' Rolan Milligan opts out of 2020 NFL season al.com Former UAB defensive back Rolan Milligan spent three seasons trying to stick in the NFL before he finally made it last year. But Milligan won't play in the 2020 season. The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that Milligan had decided to take the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Chargers' Lynn: Taylor is going to get chance to start at QB USA TODAY COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn is trying his best to quiet any doubts that Tyrod Taylor will be the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback to start the season. Lynn again gave Taylor plenty of endorsements on Wednesday as he discussed how things ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN American Athletic Conference approves 8+4 schedule for 2020 ESPN The American Athletic Conference has approved an eight-game league schedule for football, with the ability to play up to four nonconference games. The AAC said in a statement Wednesday it will play its eight-game conference slate as originally scheduled, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Max Scherzer exits early with tweaked hamstring as Nats fall to Mets, 3-1 Washington Post The night was supposed to center on Juan Soto, who ripped an RBI double, a single, and had more than a dozen cutouts of family members in left field to celebrate his long-delayed debut. But nothing — not Soto, not an offense that slumped around him ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Ryan Yarbrough tagged for 5 runs as Rays fall to Red Sox FOXSports.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Martín Pérez pitched out of trouble all night, and Alex Verdugo and Michael Chavis homered to help the Boston Red Sox stop a four-game skid Wednesday with a 5-0 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays. Pérez (2-1) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How Jalen Hurd's physicality has stood out to 49ers' Raheem Mostert Yahoo Sports Jalen Hurd only played in the preseason last year before a back injury ultimately cut short his rookie season, but the 49ers wide receiver nonetheless flashed intriguing potential with a two-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys. But Hurd's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Phillies waste Aaron Nola's gem and a chance to sweep Yankees in doubleheader NBCSports.com The Phillies split a doubleheader with the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, but it could have been so much better. The Phils wasted a gem from Aaron Nola and lost the nightcap, 3-1. They didn't hit in that game, and the bullpen imploded once again. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Report: Texas Tech women's staff fostered culture of abuse Washington Post LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech women's basketball players have accused coach Marlene Stollings and her staff of fostering a culture of abuse that led to an exodus from the program, according to a report published Wednesday. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Packers center Corey Linsley doesn't plan to wear face shields during games Milwaukee Journal Sentinel GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley is not planning on wearing a face shield on his helmet when he practices and plays this season. But that could change. Linsley said he hadn't given a lot of thought to the fact he'll be face up on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Aaron Donald says 'we won't be having any football' if players don't do their part Los Angeles Times Protocols to stave off the spread of the novel coronavirus are in place at the Rams' facility. Players get tested daily. They wear masks and practice social distancing. Star defensive lineman Aaron Donald is getting accustomed to the new reality. But the six-time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Notre Dame Receiver Kevin Austin Out With A Broken Foot Sports Illustrated According to Notre Dame, rising junior wide receiver Kevin Austin went through a surgery to repair a broken foot and will be out at the beginning of the 2020 season. The surgery was took place on July 29 and the release from the Notre Dame program stated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette And the breakout player for the Steelers in 2020 will be… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The biggest improvement an NFL player makes is between his first and second seasons in the league. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin always makes this point, and he has a strong list of reasons to back it up. Rookies, no matter how much they train, are not ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Joe Judge: No shirking responsibility in coronavirus fight USA TODAY Joe Judge is doing more than teach football to the New York Giants in his first training camp as the coach of a franchise that has fallen on hard times. In a world learning to deal with the ever-present threat of coronavirus, Judge has been relentless in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report LeBron James, Anthony Davis Struggle as Lakers Fall to Chris Paul, Thunder Bleacher Report Chris Paul posted 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-86 in a low-scoring defensive battle Wednesday at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. The Thunder ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Latest NHL players to leave bubbles: Capitals' Eller, Canucks' Ferland Yahoo Sports Whether it be injuries or the expected birth of children, NHL players are occasionally needing to leave the bubbles in Edmonton and/or Toronto. In the latest cases, Lars Eller (Washington Capitals) and Micheal Ferland (Vancouver Canucks) had to leave their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Rangers at Athletics Pre-Game Notes: Injured List Not Off the Table for Rougned Odor Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers Starting Lineup · LF Shin-Soo Choo · SS Elvis Andrus · RF Joey Gallo · 1B Todd Frazier · C Robinson Chirinos · 2B Nick Solak · 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa · DH Rob Refsnyder ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Will Antonio Brown get signed during training camp? Yahoo Sports It's been nearly a week since the NFL gave receiver Antonio Brown (partial) clarity regarding his status, with an eight-game suspension to be served in 2020 and, potentially, further punishment of an unresolved civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Magic's Aaron Gordon (hamstring) exits vs. Raptors after hard foul ESPN Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon exited Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors early in the third quarter because of left hamstring tightness, the team announced. The injury occurred after a hard foul by Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry prevented ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Why Michigan State football won't host Michigan this season Detroit Free Press Many things changed with the Big Ten's release of its upcoming football schedule Wednesday, including Michigan State's rivalry game with Michigan. It means the Spartans are expected to play in Ann Arbor in back-to-back seasons for the first time since ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 49ers expected to sign former top-five pick Dion Jordan to add depth to defensive line, per report CBSSports.com The San Francisco 49ers were in the market for a veteran defensive end, although the one they've apparently opted to add to the team is a surprise. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, San Francisco is expected to sign Dion Jordan to a contract, choosing the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dortmund chief expects Man United target Jadon Sancho to stay ESPN Dortmund chief expects Man United target Jadon Sancho to stay. play. Sancho to Man United 'not likely' by Aug. 10 deadline (1:44). Mark Ogden will be "very surprised" if Man United and Dortmund come to terms for Jadon Sancho by next week. (1:44). Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Nuggets "cornerstone" Michael Porter Jr. after another offensive outburst: "It is not a surprise to me" The Denver Post Nuggets coach Michael Malone had a 6-foot-10 gripe he had to get off his chest. After rookie Michael Porter Jr. erupted for his second straight game of 30 points or more Wednesday, downing the Spurs for Denver's second consecutive win, Malone aired a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Angels starting lineup vs. Mariners: Julio Teheran makes his debut Los Angeles Times Julio Teheran, a veteran right-hander who signed a one-year, $9-million deal last winter, will make his Angels debut on the mound after being slowed by the coronavirus in July. Left-hander Marco Gonzales will start for Seattle. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Conte's Inter not afraid to 'get dirty' in Europa League pursuit Yahoo Sports Antonio Conte said his Inter side are happy to "get dirty" in their pursuit of the Europa League title after overcoming Getafe 2-0 in the last 16. In a one-legged encounter in Germany, goals from Romelu Lukaku and Christian Eriksen ensured Inter's place in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Angels' Shohei Ohtani Still Wants to Be 2-Way Player After Forearm Injury Bleacher Report Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a forearm injury that could put his immediate and long-term pitching future in jeopardy, but he isn't giving up his hope of being an impact two-way player at the major league level ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Micheal Ferland injury update: Canucks winger leaves bubble with undisclosed injury Sporting News It looks like, for now, Micheal Ferland's return to the NHL is on indefinite hold. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday night the Vancouver Canucks forward "will be leaving the bubble due to injury." 0:00. Hearing Micheal Ferland (VAN) will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Carleton, Brown have career nights, Lynx beat Liberty 92-66 Washington Post BRADENTON, Fla. — Bridget Carleton scored a career-high 25 points, Lexie Brown had a season-high 15 points and career-best seven steals, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 93-66 on Wednesday night. Support our journalism. Subscribe ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post CSU Rams' 2020 football schedule to feature 8 conference games, with start moved back to week of Sept. 26 The Denver Post After losing three nonconference games in the previous four weeks, the Colorado State football team's fourth and final one is now in limbo. The Rams, originally set to open their season against CU at Canvas Stadium on Sept. 5, are now scheduled to kick off ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Inter Milan to sign Alexis Sanchez on permanent deal USA TODAY GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Inter Milan will turn Alexis Sanchez's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Wednesday. Asked about reports that Sanchez would become an Inter player on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bright Side of the Sun Preview: Sunderella Suns set to take on undefeated Pacers, Tony Buckets Bright Side of the Sun What: Indiana Pacers (42-26) vs Phoenix Suns (29-39). When: 1 p.m. AZ/PAC time ***EARLY START ALERT***. Where: Orlando Bubble. Watch: Fox Sports Arizona. Listen: 98.7 FM or ESPN 620 ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post The better Carmelo Anthony plays, the angrier Blazers get New York Post Carmelo Anthony wants to prove the NBA was wrong about him. His new teammates are heavily invested in the mission, too. "When we got him, everybody had something to say about him: what he's going to do, he's getting older, he's done, where he's going ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Patriots re-sign Isaiah Zuber Yahoo Sports Zuber originally signed with the Patriots on May 5, but they released him July 26. Zuber, 23, played three seasons at Kansas State before spending his final college season at Mississippi State. He left Kansas State with 127 career receptions for 1,321 yards ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bale and James left out of Real Madrid squad to face Man City as exit rumours swirl Yahoo Sports Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have been left out of the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League trip to Manchester City, the club revealed on Wednesday. The Wales star was not named in the 24-man travelling group, but captain Sergio Ramos, ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Patriots' return after offseason in COVID quarantine: 'like the first day of school' masslive.com Joe Thuney was all smiles as he sat down in front of a video camera to meet with the media for the first time this season. For the New England Patriots' highest-paid offensive lineman, it was a change of pace from the usual locker room media scrum. Flag as irrelevant
	Chron.com Man Utd, Inter Milan reach quarters as Europa League returns Chron.com GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Manchester United and Inter Milan booked their places in the Europa League quarterfinals Wednesday as continental soccer returned in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus pandemic. United won 2-1 against LASK Linz ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon high school sports: The revised dates and details of each sport for the 2020-21 school year oregonlive.com With most Oregon schools starting the 2020-21 year in September with distance learning, the Oregon School Activities Association decided Wednesday to revise the high school sports calendar. Sports competition now begins on Jan. 11 with basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Josh Allen wants to face Patrick Mahomes in a distance-throwing contest For The Win When it comes to the best throwing arms in the NFL, few would argue against a top 2 of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Mahomes has been known to throw 75-plus yards on the fly and may have tossed a ball 90-plus ... Flag as irrelevant
	PhiladelphiaEagles.com Fletcher Cox: 'We have to be the group that leads this team' PhiladelphiaEagles.com Once again, the Eagles' defensive line looks to be as talented and deep as any unit in the NFL. The unit boasts Pro Bowlers, All-Pros, Super Bowl Champions, veterans with valued experience, and young up-and-comers hungry for stardom. However, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Steve Stricker to get six captain's picks for 2021 Ryder Cup GolfDigest.com The PGA of America announced a revision to its selection criteria for the 2021 United States Ryder Cup team Wednesday afternoon. With the biennial match between Europe and America pushed back a season, the U.S. qualification period will now extend ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportscasting How Many Times Have the Los Angeles Lakers Won the NBA Championship? Sportscasting In the long and storied history of the NBA, no team has made more appearances in the NBA Finals than the Los Angeles Lakers. Since the franchise was founded in 1947 in Minneapolis, the Lakers have appeared in the Finals 31 times. As one would guess, ... Flag as irrelevant
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