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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 8, 2020
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	ESPN NFL, NFLPA agree to tweak COVID-19 testing protocols ESPN The NFL and the NFL Players Association have tweaked their coronavirus testing procedures in an attempt to separate "false-positive" results from active infections, the league said in a memo sent to clubs Friday. The policy will apply to any Tier 1 or Tier 2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Penguins Couldn't Find Their Game Against Canadiens NHL.com This Penguins team overcame plenty of adverse situations throughout the course of the year. But on Friday, they ran into one that they couldn't overcome when the Penguins were eliminated from the Qualifying Round as Montreal won the best-of-five series ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lakers looking for offense against Pacers ESPN The Los Angeles Lakers have the No. 1 seed in the West locked up with three regular-season games remaining, but concern remains heading into their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday evening near Orlando. Since the NBA reconvened in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt said there were 'no flags' raised when hiring allegedly abusive coaches USA TODAY Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt says he had been growing impatient. So when his four-person committee tasked with investigating the women's basketball program culture neared conclusion of its months-long review, he decided rather than wait on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Grizzlies roll past Thunder for first win since restart ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Dillon Brooks scored 22 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies claimed their first win since the restart with a 121-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Jonas Valanciunas had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Ja Morant ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Draymond Green calls for Devin Booker to leave Phoenix Suns on Inside the NBA CBSSports.com Draymond Green's audition for an inevitable post-career TV job took a controversial turn on Friday. Green, spending time with TNT's Inside the NBA crew as his Golden State Warriors have long since been eliminated, openly campaigned for Suns star Devin ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, potential No. 1 pick in NFL Draft, commits to playing for Tigers in 2020 season CBSSports.com Plenty of potential first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft are opting out of playing college football this season, but the sport's top two quarterbacks aren't going anywhere. Clemson signal-caller Trevor Lawrence affirmed Friday that he is committed to playing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Tyrod Taylor focused on playing quarterback for the Chargers, not Justin Herbert Los Angeles Times Like everyone else, Tyrod Taylor wasn't surprised in April when the Chargers drafted Justin Herbert at No. 6 overall. The difference for Taylor is that the addition of the former Oregon standout could directly impact his future. "I figured that the Chargers would ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Coyotes beat Predators for first NHL playoff series win since 2012 ESPN The Arizona Coyotes bench screamed into the empty void of Edmonton's arena, where an NHL postseason without fans is being played. The wait was finally over for the franchise, and a considerable one at that. The Coyotes advanced to the Stanley Cup ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Florida Gators Add Texas A&M, Arkansas to 2020 SEC-Only Schedule Sports Illustrated The SEC has released each program's additional two opponents for the 2020 season after reducing the season to 10-game, conference-only format for each team. After losing games against out-of-conference opponents Florida State, Eastern Washington, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS sports.com Former Angels Employee Charged for Supplying Deadly Drugs to Tyler Skaggs Sports Illustrated Eric Kay, the former Los Angeles Angels media relations employee implicated in the 2019 overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, has been arrested and charged with distributing fentanyl, a federal crime for which Kay faces up to 20 years in prison. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Terri Harper holds on to WBC world junior lightweight title after first defense ESPN Terri Harper held on to her WBC world junior lightweight title in a first defense after an entertaining points draw with English rival Natasha Jonas on Friday. Harper was left relieved and Jonas disappointed after the challenger hurt the champion in the sixth and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy talks first impression of 'upbeat' QB Dak Prescott Detroit Free Press More than 200 days in his tenure as head coach passed before Mike McCarthy shared a room with his starting quarterback. But Dak Prescott and his masked Cowboys teammates have now returned to team headquarters at the Star, scrambling to make up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kings takeaways: What you might've missed in 119-106 loss vs. Nets Yahoo Sports BOX SCORE. Consistently inconsistent. After coming away with a huge win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, the Kings failed to show up Friday on the second night of a back-to-back against the completely depleted Brooklyn Nets. Sacramento ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN A's players, staff support coach after gesture, no penalty FOXSports.com OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball has been in touch with the Oakland Athletics about their bench coach making a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute following a win over the Texas Rangers. No discipline has been announced against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Giants notes: Reyes Moronta takes next step in rehab, joins player pool Yahoo Sports As the Giants continue to try out guys who might be part of their next good bullpen, they had a positive update on a right-hander who once seemed set to be the future closer. Reyes Moronta, out since last summer because of shoulder surgery, joined the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eye on the Eight: How Portland can grab the eight seed on their off day Yahoo Sports Halfway through the seeding games in Orlando, the Portland Trail Blazers are 3-1 and have made up significant ground on the Memphis Grizzlies for the eighth seed. After entering the bubble 3.5 games behind the Grizzlies and facing the hardest seeding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eagles waive DT Bruce Hector and DB Prince Smith Yahoo Sports The Eagles on Friday released two players, including a defensive tackle who played in 11 games over the last two years and a Philadelphia native trying to make the team as an undrafted rookie. The moves, along with the additions of Vinny Curry and Marcus ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Flyers Talk podcast: Is this team convincing us in round robin of NHL playoffs? NBCSports.com On the latest Flyers Talk podcast, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Brooke Destra and Jordan Hall discuss the team's climb in the round robin. NHL 24-team tournament. Voracek out, JVR back after interesting scratch and more Flyers changes · What Flyers fans ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Former Angels employee charged in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs Yahoo Sports FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday. Eric Prescott Kay was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Pac-12 football: California schools get coronavirus guidance from the state, clearing a path to training camp The Mercury News The Pac-12 cleared a significant hurdle Friday on the road to an on-time, full-throttle start to its amended college football season. After waiting weeks for clarity, the four California schools finally received coronavirus health and safety guidance from the state ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jim Boylen likely to remain coach of Bulls due to financial concerns, per report CBSSports.com The Chicago Bulls have undergone a major front office overhaul in 2020. First, they replaced longtime general manager Gar Forman with Marc Eversley, and made John Paxson their new senior advisor of basketball operations. Shortly after those moves, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports White, Poeltl lead Spurs past short-handed Jazz 119-111 Yahoo Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jakob Poeltl knew the Utah Jazz were going to try to take away the perimeter. So he took advantage of the interior scoring repeatedly on pick-and-roll and interior moves. Derrick White scored 24 points, Poeltl added 19 points ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci 'unfit to participate' in Friday's Bruins practice The Boston Globe After an offday Thursday following their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins' top two centers — Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci — missed practice Friday and coach Bruce Cassidy's explanation for their absences was that they were "unfit to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jewish News of Northern California Canha, Melvin Come to Defense of Embattled Athletics Coach Christenson Sports Illustrated In the wake of the furor raised by the apparently unintentional uses of the Nazi salute given by Oakland bench coach Ryan Christenson after Thursday's win over the Texas Rangers, A's left fielder Mark Canha was quick to rise to Christenson's defense Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fleetwood in major striking distance at PGA Championship USA TODAY Second at Shinnecock. Second at Royal Portrush. Tommy Fleetwood finished his second round of the PGA Championship at Harding Park in second place on Friday, and he's hoping that this time the wisdom he gained from being in contention at majors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report The Rock, RedBird Capital's Purchase of XFL Approved by Bankruptcy Court Bleacher Report Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, business partner Dany Garcia and the Redbird Capital Partners investment firm will take control of the XFL from WWE chairman Vince McMahon later this month after their purchase of the league was approved Friday by a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker Ellis FOXSports.com NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday. The 6-foot-2, 241-pound Bradham is an ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Retired 49ers' OL Mike Person reflects on 'chaotic' career, from start to finish San Francisco Chronicle Mike Person grew up fly fishing around his small hometown of Glendive, finding peace and solitude in the rivers, streams and creeks of eastern Montana. This summer, around Dublin, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and three young children, the 49ers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com PGA Championship 2020: Dear God, Rickie Fowler might miss the cut because he missed this six-inch (!!) tap-in GolfDigest.com Actually, terrible might be an understatement. What happened to Fowler was nothing short of calamitous. After finding the green in three shots, he had just eight feet left to save his par. He missed, meaning he'd drop at least a shot, which would still leave him at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProBasketballTalk Backtalk: Times readers sound off on Jadeveon Clowney, college football during COVID and Kraken Seattle Times It looks like Clowney is unofficially opting out this year ("Report: Seahawks turn attention away from Jadeveon Clowney and toward Everson Griffen and Clay Matthews"). The Hawks should go for Griffen, the younger guy, over Matthews. Also, then the Hawks ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Chris Woodward hopeful that Joey Gallo can return Saturday; Rangers activate RHP Rafael Montero The Dallas Morning News ARLINGTON – Right fielder Joey Gallo, the Rangers' main offensive force in the first 11 games, was out of the lineup Friday night with a sore right wrist. Manager Chris Woodward said he was hopeful Gallo would be ready to return for Saturday's game. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Michigan State football has 'pretty clean' first practice of fall camp mlive.com Mel Tucker can cross off a significant first. The new Michigan State football coach ran his first practice since taking over the program nearly six months ago. The Spartans, who had spring practice canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, opened fall camp ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports What it will take for Blackhawks to close out Oilers in Game 4 Yahoo Sports The Blackhawks have been in this position before. No, I'm not talking about the dynasty era days when they were one game away from closing out a postseason series. This is a different team and different circumstances. I'm talking about knowing what it's like ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Reds' Mike Moustakas: Out until Tuesday CBSSports.com Moustakas (quadriceps) won't return to the lineup before Tuesday's game against the Royals, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. Moustakas left Tuesday's game against Cleveland with a bruised left quadriceps and hasn't played since. Manager David Bell said ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProBasketballTalk Pelicans resting Zion Williamson against Wizards Yahoo Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans have scratched rookie Zion Williamson from the lineup for Friday night's game against the Washington Wizards. The team designated Friday a rest day for the NBA's top overall draft choice after he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports US Open loses 2 more top-10 women: Svitolina, Bertens Yahoo Sports NEW YORK (AP) -- Two more top-10 women -- Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens -- will miss the U.S. Open, joining No. 1-ranked Ash Barty in skipping the Grand Slam tennis tournament during the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis Association also ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC releases former title challenger Ray Borg ESPN The past few years have been unkind to Ray Borg. And now he no longer has an MMA contract on top of it all. The UFC has released Borg, a former title challenger, promotion officials confirmed Friday with ESPN. The news was first reported by MMA Fighting. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Chelsea: Pulisic out for 6 weeks, could miss start of EPL Washington Post LONDON — Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic faces six weeks out with a right hamstring injury that could see him miss the start of the English Premier League. The American was injured last Saturday in the 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the FA Cup final after scoring at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Gamecocks discover final two opponents for 2020 football season Charleston Post Courier COLUMBIA — South Carolina knows its other two football opponents. The Gamecocks will host Auburn and travel to Mississippi in 2020 along with the eight opponents they were already set to face, the SEC announced Friday. A full schedule with dates and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Best Bets heading into the Cincinnati Reds series vs. the Brewers Cincinnati.com It's been 23 innings since the Cincinnati Reds have scored a run, and it's been eight games since the Reds won and hit the over. After four games against the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati returns to National League Central play for a series versus the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Sport Cristiano Ronaldo (43' BBC Sport Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice but Lyon knock Juventus out. By Tom Rostance. BBC Sport. 1 hour ago; From the section ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Collegian Online How Sandy Barbour is preparing to lead Penn State Athletics into an unprecedented season The Daily Collegian Online As the 2020 football season inches closer, Penn State Athletics is prepared to dive into unfamiliar territory with plenty of contingency plans in place. The athletic scene in Happy Valley and around the world hasn't been the same since mid-March, when Penn ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOB Mountain West football players list COVID-safety demands ahead of football season KOB ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Mountain West Conference athletes are calling for change ahead of the football season. The group of players, which includes some Lobos, formed Mountain West United. Advertisement. They have a list of demands that include weekly ... Flag as irrelevant
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