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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 3, 2020
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	ESPN Seahawks monitoring Antonio Brown situation, open to Josh Gordon return, Pete Carroll says ESPN Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll acknowledged that the team has interest in Antonio Brown, saying general manager John Schneider has been monitoring the All-Pro wide receiver's "complex" situation. Carroll went a step further when asked about ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Start considering the Raptors real NBA title contenders ESPN The Toronto Raptors are the defending NBA champions, yet they remain horribly under the radar in this year's title race. That needs to change. Dating back to before the league's stoppage in March, this team has won 23 of its past 27 games. They've been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Seahawks Set to Experiment with Three Safety Looks in Training Camp Sports Illustrated SEATTLE, WA - Following the addition of All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, who was acquired from the Jets in a blockbuster trade on July 25, the Seahawks believe they have added one of the most versatile, talented defenders in all of the NFL to their team. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sooners senior LB Caleb Kelly suffers serious knee injury ESPN Oklahoma Sooners senior linebacker Caleb Kelly, who missed most of 2019 recovering from a knee injury, suffered another serious knee injury in practice on Monday. Kelly, a fifth-year senior from Fresno, California, also missed the first 10 games of 2019 with ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Maple Leafs look to ignite offense vs. Blue Jackets ESPN The Columbus Blue Jackets played their trademark defensive game in the opener of the best-of-five Eastern Conference qualifying series on Sunday night. Now, it is up to the eighth-seeded Maple Leafs to do their thing on Tuesday in Game 2 against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Raiders will play in Las Vegas without fans in stands The Boston Globe The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas. The team sent a letter to season ticket-holders Monday saying that after discussion with health care officials and local leaders, the decision was made not to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe More COVID-19 delays as Cardinals' series in Detroit, Field of Dreams game postponed The Boston Globe Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six staff members tested positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's four-game series Tuesday-Thursday at Detroit. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said five of those who ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Rangers in an 0-2 hole as Carolina looks for series sweep Yahoo Sports The Rangers' playoff hopes could be over quickly. A popular pick to advance into the round of 16 and possibly beyond, the Rangers are facing elimination in Game 3 (8 p.m., NBC Sports Network) down 2-0 in their best-of-five qualifying round series against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers make flurry of roster moves before the home opener, including adding Ryon Healy and Mark Mathias Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Milwaukee Brewers' official return to Miller Park on Monday night was preceded by a flurry of roster moves affecting both their 30-man active roster and 60-man player pool. Joining the 30-man roster was Brett Anderson, the left-hander who finally started ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Counsell: Murphy released from hospital after heart attack FOXSports.com MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers manager Craig Counsell says bench coach Pat Murphy has been released from the hospital after suffering a heart attack during a team workout Saturday. Brewers general manager David Stearns said Sunday that , and was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Panthers.com Why Teddy Bridgewater already feels confident, comfortable in Carolina Panthers.com CHARLOTTE — A team's quarterback is a vital piece of its overall puzzle, especially when it comes to leadership. That happens to be one of Teddy Bridgewater's specialties. Head coach Matt Rhule has raved about Bridgewater's leadership since Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post St Louis series at Detroit off after positive Cards tests Washington Post MILWAUKEE — Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's four-game series at Detroit. The series was to have been played at Comerica Park from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension FOXSports.com MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have doubled down on their reliance on stability as a vital ingredient for securing that elusive Super Bowl trophy. The Vikings signed general manager Rick Spielman to a multi-year contract extension on Monday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TCU Players Say They Met With Coach Gary Patterson After He Used Racial Slur Sports Illustrated A group of TCU players said they met with coach Gary Patterson on Monday to discuss an incident where he used a racial slur during a conversation with linebacker Dylan Jordan. Jordan, a redshirt freshman, released a statement on Twitter on Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Giants vs. Rockies live stream: How to watch MLB games online, on TV Comcast SportsNet Bay Area The Giants are set to begin a daunting 10-game road trip Monday that could dramatically alter their 2020 season, as they will square off against the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros away from home over the next week and a half. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Big Ben returns to practice field, throwing to Steelers teammates NFL.com Big Ben is officially back throwing with his teammates. The team tweeted out a slow-motion video of Ben Roethlisberger doing drills at Heinz Field on Monday. A beautiful sight to see!@_BigBen7 pic.twitter.com/PkLB32GJNt. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald To replace COVID-19 positive players, Marlins making a lot of moves. Meet new call ups Miami Herald The Miami Marlins, ahead of their four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles that starts Tuesday, have made known the roster moves to replace the 18 players who tested positive for COVID-19 over an eight-day stretch in Philadelphia. Fair warning: It's a ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Referee says flagrant in Raptors-Heat game was a mistake FOXSports.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA referee David Guthrie said it was a mistake for his officiating crew to charge Miami's Kelly Olynyk with a flagrant foul during the fourth quarter of what became a four-point Heat loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Navy investigating video of dogs attacking 'Colin Kaepernick stand-in' Los Angeles Times The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a "Colin Kaepernick stand-in" as part of a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida. The Navy said in a statement on Twitter that officials became aware ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports DeAndre Hopkins expects to become 'best friends' with Kyler Murray Arizona Sports DeAndre Hopkins is one of the NFL's top wide receivers. His voice carries weight, and he should have a say in team matters. It doesn't mean he joins the Arizona Cardinals with a list of demands, even though his representatives and the team may be behind ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Angels' Shohei Ohtani won't go on injured list although MRI results aren't revealed Los Angeles Times Two-way player Shohei Ohtani is expected to be with the Angels when the team opens a six-game trip in Seattle on Tuesday, said a person with knowledge of the situation who was not able to publicly comment. Ohtani underwent an MRI exam on his right arm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Football is back: A day of wind sprints, social distancing and masks Houston Chronicle Houston-area athletes and coaches left the first day of the University Interscholastic League's revised fall calendar giddy and grateful, but still cautious. Class 4A and smaller football and volleyball teams began practicing Monday with plenty hurdles to cross ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Derek Jeter on Marlins Outbreak: 'This Is a Wakeup Call' Sports Illustrated Marlins CEO Derek Jeter addressed the club's coronavirus outbreak over one week after it began spreading throughout the organization. Following Miami's season-opening series against the Phillies, 18 Marlins players and three staffers tested positive for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com How will the Mets move forward after the Yoenis Céspedes opt-out saga? NorthJersey.com Brandon Nimmo knew Yoenis Céspedes was not in Sunday's lineup. But at a certain point, Nimmo realized Céspedes simply wasn't around. Nimmo asked teammate Michael Conforto: "Is Cés gone?" "Yup," Conforto responded. "And that was the end of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Short MLB Season Has Important Income And Tax Implications For Players Forbes Baseball is back—for now—but the condensed season is affecting player salaries and the taxes they will pay. Before we get into what they are being paid, let's look at how the league got to its current situation. On March 13, MLB became the last major U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Porter, Jokic lead Nuggets past Thunder, 121-113 in OT Charlotte Observer Michael Porter Jr. scored a career-high 37 points and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets top the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 in overtime on Monday. Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He scored 13 points in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Saints' Cam Jordan Gives Bucs Some Bulletin Board Material Sports Illustrated There's already no love lost between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, but star pass rusher Cam Jordan is pouring even more fuel into the fire as training camp kicks off for the 2020 season. Appearing on NFL Network on Monday morning, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Golden Knights' Ryan Reaves, Robin Lehner, Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin, Jason Dickinson kneel during anthem USA TODAY Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba helped restart the 2019-20 season by delivering a powerful anti-racism speech, then took a knee during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Dumba was the first NHL player to take part in such a protest, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Current state order prohibits fans from attending Ohio State, Bengals, Browns games al.com Last week, it appeared "likely" Ohio State was limiting to 20 percent capacity for this season's home football games because of social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus. Now, because of a current state order, that number is moot. A public health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Lightning beat Capitals in first-ever 'playoff' shootout Tampa Bay Times The Lightning and Capitals are no strangers to overtime or shootouts, but Monday's was a new one. Tampa Bay beat Washington 3-2 in the first-ever shootout of the NHL playoffs. Faced with a round of games that come after the regular season was declared ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated First-Round Pick is Last to Sign Sports Illustrated NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Titans crossed a sizable item off their to-do list Monday. First-round draft pick Isaiah Wilson concluded contract negotiations and agreed to terms on his rookie deal. He and second-round choice Kristian Fulton were the only ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Jets Slip Past Flames 3-2 to Tie Series The New York Times EDMONTON, Alberta — Nikolaj Ehlers scored a third-period power-play goal to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday and draw even in their qualifying-round series. Adam Lowry led the Jets with a goal and an assist in Game 2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Durango Herald Rob Manfred confident MLB can get through playoffs The Durango Herald NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he's confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without being stopped by the coronavirus, though not every team might play all 60 games and winning percentage could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crimson Quarry IU freshman Brady Feeney still struggling after COVID-19 diagnosis The Crimson Quarry The mother of Indiana freshman football player Brady Feeney is speaking up about her son's battle with COVID-19, writing in a Facebook post Sunday that her son is suffering continuing serious health issues stemming from the virus. Debbie Rucker wrote that ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Former Mountain Brook star Trendon Watford passing on NBA draft, returning to LSU al.com Trendon Watford will be back at LSU for at least one more season. The former Mountain Brook star announced Monday that he will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school at LSU. Tiger Nation - I'm back. Thank you to my family, teammates and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Chicago Former Blackhawks goalie Robin Lehner starting for Vegas Golden Knights Monday Comcast SportsNet Chicago On Sunday, Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer confirmed former Blackhawks goalie Robin Lehner will be in net for the team's first round-robin game against the Dallas Stars on Monday (5:30 p.m. CT). The top four teams in each conference are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gone Puck Wild Ryan Hartman Fantastic for Minnesota Wild in Game One Victory Gone Puck Wild Ryan Hartman didn't find his way onto the score sheet in Game One, but the impact he had on the ice was certainly felt throughout the game for the Minnesota Wild. If you're looking for a recap of the game, GPW Contributor Aaron Heckmann has got you ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Katie Ledecky swims the length of a pool with a glass of chocolate milk on her head without spilling it CBSSports.com Katie Ledecky is 23 years old and has already secured herself in swimming history. She has five Olympic gold medals, 15 world championship gold medals -- the most in history for a female swimmer -- and has world records in the women's 400-, 800-, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Press The Four Most Important Tidbits Deshaun Watson and JJ Watt Gave Us On Saturday Houston Press The return to some semblance of sports normalcy has not been without its well documented hiccups. Just ask, Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, who's spent most of the last week praying for negative COVID-19 tests to come back from ... Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News Red Sox players admit the process is difficult amid COVID-19 season MetroWest Daily News Playing the sport in the midst of a pandemic has added a host of new challenges, and the Red Sox have yet to fully adjust through the first two weeks. The actual games themselves have always been challenging enough. Major League Baseball is a difficult ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Votto back after 1 day on IL; Senzel scratched MLB.com CINCINNATI – After he missed one day -- but both games of Sunday's doubleheader vs. the Tigers -- upon self-reporting symptoms of COVID-19, Reds first baseman Joey Votto was activated from the injured list on Monday. Votto tested negative for the virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAAY Tide Basketball star from Huntsville returns for senior season WAAY Huntsville's own John Petty Jr. is back playing for Alabama, and forgoing the NBA Draft this season. It will be his final season for the Tide. The shooting guard averaged 14.5 points and 6.6 rebounds last season. Head Coach Nate Oats is thrilled to have Petty ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Mike Tyson warns Roy Jones Jr he's on a 'search and destroy' mission Stuff.co.nz Mike Tyson has warned Roy Jones Jr he's on a "search and destroy" mission and willing to ignore exhibition rules and seek a knockout in their coming heavyweight fight. The former world champions are set to fight in California on September 12 with the local ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jays Journal Blue Jays: Has plate discipline improved this season? Jays Journal The 2019 Toronto Blue Jays ranked eleventh or worse in many of the critical measures of offence among American League teams. One of the issues cited as an area for improvement was plate discipline. Has there been an upgrade in the early stages of the ... Flag as irrelevant
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