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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 4, 2020
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	ESPN Why the Pac-12 protest is showing the blueprint for future college football progress ESPN Pac-12 players have organized a movement that is going to get them something. We don't know what they're going to get, but they will walk away with more than they came with because they're operating with the right blueprint. On Sunday, a dozen Pac-12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN A's top prospect Luzardo to make first start vs. Rangers ESPN The Texas Rangers move to the east side of the San Francisco Bay looking for better results when they open a three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The Rangers have slated right-hander Lance Lynn (1-0, 0.00 ERA) for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA Draft withdrawal deadline winners and losers: Good news for Baylor; Michigan State has holes to fill CBSSports.com For the first time in five months, there's finality -- finally! -- on the NBA Draft landscape. The NCAA's early withdrawal deadline for underclassmen on Monday finally gives us a full scope of how the dust at the college level has settled. The 156 underclassmen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Hoosiers (Aug. 3): Oladipo Sits Out Front End of Back-to-Back for Pacers Sports Illustrated Play it smart, is what Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has been saying as the NBA has started to resume its season in the bubble in Orlando. He waited until the last minute on Saturday to announce he would play after all, and he played well in the Pacers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Three Things to Know: Pelicans finally give Zion Williamson more run, race for 8/9 in West tightens Yahoo Sports Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack — especially with games spread out every day in the bubble — so every weekday during the NBA restart we are here to help you break it all down. Here are three things you need to know from yesterday in the NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jaguars Activate Starting QB Gardner Minshew II From Reserve/COVID-19 List Sports Illustrated Fewer than 48 hours after Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew was placed on the newly-created Reserve/COVID-19 list, he has been activated from it. The Jaguars announced Tuesday morning that Minshew had been placed back on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Rockets vs. Blazers odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 4 predictions from model on 54-32 roll CBSSports.com On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will match up in a Western Conference clash, with very different stakes for both sides. James Harden and the Rockets are battling for playoff positioning, while Damian Lillard and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Aaron Rodgers on his long-term future with the Packers: 'I can control this year' CBSSports.com The Green Bay Packers traded up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to take quarterback Jordan Love, a surefire signal they're preparing, if not ready, for life without Aaron Rodgers. The team has since talked up Rodgers' leadership and claimed they still ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame: Who should be inducted next? Top candidates for 2021 nj.com The Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 is set, with the inspirational Eric LeGrand leading the way. Also in the the group: Essence Carson (women's basketball), Jonelle Filigno-Hopkins (women's soccer), Alexis Gunzelman (women's gymnastics) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Darren Collison says talk of him playing for Lakers was "overhyped" Yahoo Sports Darren Collison shocked the NBA last summer when he walked away from the game at age 32 — and a likely contract in the four-year, $70+ million range — and retired. His reasons were legitimate, he wanted to focus on his religion — "While I still love ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Packers By Position: Wide Receiver Group Remains A Problem Forbes This is the second story in a series examining Green Bay's positional groups. I've already looked at the running backs. The next group I will examine is the quarterbacks. From 1989-1994, Green Bay's Sterling Sharpe was one of the NFL's most dominant ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Daily Dish MLB Trade Rumors and News: Braves lose Mike Soroka for the season, Cardinals' COVID-19 cases pile up MLB Daily Dish The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD that rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be the shared? Hit us up at @mlbdailydish on Twitter or @MLBDailyDish on ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com 4 ways Eagles could fill Doug Pederson void at training camp: Bring back Josh McCown? nj.com Doug Pederson is likely to miss the majority of Phase 2 of training camp after testing positive for coronavirus on Sunday. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters. During the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Giants-Rockies Preview Yahoo Sports The Colorado Rockies believed in German Marquez when they signed him to a long-term contract in April 2019. So confident in him, the Rockies named him the 2020 Opening Day starter. In two starts, the 25-year-old Marquez has rewarded that belief. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman becomes second NFL draft prospect to opt out due to COVID-19 concerns Yahoo Sports Another top college player has opted out of the season. Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman announced Tuesday morning that he will be leaving the program to begin preparing for the 2021 NFL draft. Bateman is the second potential first-rounder to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Buccaneers add veteran RB LeSean McCoy on 1-year contract FOXSports.com TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy has finalized a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs announced the signing Tuesday, adding yet another offensive playmaker to help Tom Brady with his new team. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers climb ESPN, CBS Sports power rankings after 5-5 start to 2020 season Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers are slowly advancing up MLB's food chain. Opening the season at No. 29 in ESPN's power rankings, manager Ron Gardenhire's squad jumped Monday to No. 24 with a 5-5 record to begin the 60-game sprint. CBS Sports put the Tigers at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tight-lipped on Jadon Sancho talks Yahoo Sports Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept his cards close to his chest as discussions continued over Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. The Old Trafford giants are hoping to make the 20-year-old their marquee in a summer when the impact ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Washington Wizards Clearly Shorthanded Without Top Scorers During NBA Restart Forbes The Washington Wizards entered the NBA restart in the Orlando bubble without Bradley Beal and Dāvis Bertāns, the team's two leading scorers, and their absence is quite evident through the first three games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Golden State Warriors Will Get Close Look At Jalen Green, Top 2021 NBA Draft Prospects Forbes The Golden State Warriors are looking to reboot their dynasty over the next couple of years. While much of the focus is on what they will do with their top-5 2020 NBA Draft pick, their longer-term ace in the hole is Minnesota's top-3 protected pick in the 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Marlins' Jeter blames outbreak on 'false sense of security' FOXSports.com MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says his players let up and paid a price. Jeter blames the team's COVID-19 outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made the Marlins lax about social distancing and wearing masks. "The entire ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports PHOTOS, VIDEO: Man United release new kit for 2020-21 Yahoo Sports Manchester United have revealed their new home kit for the 2020-21 season and it is a big hit with fans. The Red Devils have gone for a classic look and that links up well with the good times Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is trying to bring back to Old Trafford. [ VIDEO: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Will Cam Newton mesh with Bill Belichick? Former Panthers, Patriots weigh in Boston Herald To project how the NFL's most fascinating coach-quarterback marriage will evolve this season — whether it will feel like an extended honeymoon or unravel due to irreconcilable differences — it reasons to ask those who know Bill Belichick and Cam Newton ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Window to promote practice squad players extended to 90 minutes before games Yahoo Sports Under normal operating procedures, teams promoting players from the practice squad to play in that week's games had until 4 p.m. ET on the day before the game to make the move. This season is not progressing under normal operating procedures and that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Cook: Matt Murray proved he was the man for the job in Game 2 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The decisions aren't easy, Mike Sullivan said. They are never easy. "I think long and hard about every decision I make," he said. "I find them all difficult. I have so much respect for the players. They all want to play. I know the sacrifices they make, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Toronto Tones Down Its Postseason Party The New York Times TORONTO — On Bremner Boulevard just west of Scotiabank Arena, a few TV news crews gathered outside the temporary fence surrounding the building, hoping to see N.H.L. teams leaving or entering the perimeter. In the past, barricades bounded the wide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Dana White Guarantees Conor McGregor Won't Have Another UFC Fight in 2020 Bleacher Report UFC President Dana White said Monday that former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor won't fight for the remainder of 2020. White explained on Barstool Sports' My Mom's Basement podcast (via ESPN's Marc Raimondi) he's taken ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Pinstriped Post What does the Jonathan Isaac injury mean for the Magic? Orlando Pinstriped Post As Jonathan Isaac crumbled to the ground in pain after landing awkwardly on his left knee while driving to the basket on Sunday, Orlando Magic players, coaches, front office staff and fans collectively held their breaths. Isaac, who had just returned from an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Beatdown Ravens News 8/4: Must see rookies and more Baltimore Beatdown All offseason training was done virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, so Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Steve Saunders had not seen most players in person in months when they reported to training camp. Saunders loved what he saw. Collectively ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Votto's homer lifts Reds over Indians 3-2; still no Francona fox8.com CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto hit a two-run, go-ahead homer, Nick Castellanos also connected and the Cincinnati Reds beat Cleveland 3-2 Monday night as the Indians played again without ill manager Terry Francona. Cleveland Indians manager Terry ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Marquez ruled out of Czech race due to broken arm, replaced by Bradl ESPN MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will miss Sunday's Czech Grand Prix after having a second operation on a broken arm, with test rider Stefan Bradl replacing him for the race, his Repsol Honda Team confirmed on Tuesday. Marquez had fresh surgery on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cubs slugger Bryant returns following stomach ailment USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant is following through on his own words when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Bryant returned to the starting lineup Monday night and homered in a 2-0 victory against Kansas City after missing two games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Caleb Farley said Virginia Tech team workouts gave him 'deep concerns' that led to his opt out Yahoo Sports When Caleb Farley announced he was leaving Virginia Tech to begin preparing for the NFL draft, he pointed to "uncertain health conditions and regulations" amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as his reasoning. Farley, a cornerback who some are ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Bruins-Flyers round-robin opener delivers strong ratings for NBC The Boston Globe The Bruins didn't deliver their best performance Sunday in their return to the ice, but they did help deliver a big audience for NBC. The Flyers' 4-1 win over the Bruins in round-robin play earned a strong 5.1 rating in the Boston market. The game did even ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley of the Suns 3 things the Phoenix Suns need to do to beat the Clippers Valley of the Suns The Phoenix Suns look to go 3-0 against the LA Clippers in the third game of the NBA bubble. Here are 3 things that could help that. The Phoenix Suns shocked the NBA world early this season (that felt like a year ago [oh crap, it almost was a year ago]) when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Who is Said Benrahma? Brentford's wing wizard on Chelsea's transfer radar Goal.com The 24-year-old is one of a number of Bees players who was plucked from obscurity, only to become one of the Championship's star names. When Brentford walk out at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday evening for their Championship play-off final meeting with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sidelion Report The ways COVID-19 is already affecting the Detroit Lions roster Sidelion Report NFL rosters league-wide are seeing significant upheaval due to COVID-19 precautions, and Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are no exception. Back in March, Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for novel coronavirus, and it shut down the entire ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How will Premier League clubs fare in Europe this month? Yahoo Sports Nearly five months is a long time to wait between rounds of a tournament, let alone legs. Welcome to the 2019-20 UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues, where the competition continues this week after a long, pandemic-inspired delay. [ MORE: Predictions ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Castle News Marlins CEO Jeter blames outbreak on 'false sense of security' New Castle News MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says his players let up and paid a price. Jeter blames the team's COVID-19 outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made the Marlins lax about social distancing and wearing masks. "The entire ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSYR Bills S Jordan Poyer says team facility is like "night and day different" WSYR BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – For many players, Monday was their first time in the Bills facility since the pandemic started and it's a complete change from when they last left One Bills Drive. "You can tell it's night and day different," Bills safety Jordan Poyer said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost IPL 2020: Vivo likely to pull out as title sponsors of upcoming edition after BCCI faces criticism Firstpost Chinese mobile phone company Vivo is likely to pull out as the Indian Premier League's title sponsor for this year and is in talks with the BCCI for an "amicable separation" amid rising Sino-India diplomatic tensions. The one-year pullout could be treated as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	KYR News Islanders bid to push Panthers to brink of elimination Yahoo Sports It's been a long time since the NHL held a best-of-five playoff series, but the New York Islanders have that ancient history on their side after winning Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round against the Florida Panthers. The seventh-seeded ... Flag as irrelevant
	YourErie Former Penn State safety opts out of upcoming NFL season YourErie Plenty of NFL players have decided to sit out the upcoming football season because of COVID-19 concerns. Chicago Bears defensive back Jordan Lucas has opted out of the 2020 NFL season the team announced Monday. Players are able to sit out the ... Flag as irrelevant
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