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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 13, 2020
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	ESPN Tomas Nido homers twice to power Mets past Nationals 8-2 ESPN NEW YORK -- Tomas Nido had his first two-homer game as a professional, hitting a two-run shot in the fourth inning and a grand slam in the fifth to lead the New York Mets to an 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals and a split of the four-game series. Nido ... Flag as irrelevant
	Demar Dotson Shares What Heard About Drew Lock Before Signing with Broncos Sports Illustrated Demar Dotson has been keeping an eye on the Denver Broncos for at least a week and a half. But as a veteran with 11 years of NFL experience, he's heard a few things, too, especially as it relates to Denver's young gunslinger. More on that shortly. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kings sink 21 3s, roll to win as Lakers rest most starters ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Buddy Hield scored 28 points, including a 3-pointer that capped Sacramento's streak of 11 consecutive baskets made in the third period, and the Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 136-122 on Thursday. Bogdan Bogdanovic had ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dodgers, LeBron James team up to make Dodger Stadium a polling site ESPN Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' voting-rights group has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Dodger Stadium a polling place for the November general election, marking the first time a Major League Baseball team has offered its facility as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs NBA.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- San Antonio's record-tying run of 22 consecutive postseason appearances is over, with the Spurs being eliminated from contention for a Western Conference play-in spot Thursday. The Spurs were officially ousted when Memphis ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN PJ Hall, waived by Raiders after failed trade, signs with Texans ESPN The Houston Texans on Thursday signed defensive tackle P.J. Hall, who was waived by the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month after a trade with the Minnesota Vikings fell through when he failed a physical. Terms of Hall's contract with the Texans were not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Jets' Gregg Williams won't flinch despite key losses on D FOXSports.com NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Williams has been through this before plenty of times during his 30 years in the NFL. A key player gets hurt, traded or underperforms — or a few of all of the above — and the New York Jets defensive coordinator coolly adjusts and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 5 Ways Broncos Could be Impacted by College Football Cancellations Sports Illustrated The COVID-19 pandemic has seen various sports leagues react in different ways. The NFL, of course, is going forward with its regular season and, so far, has avoided major outbreaks during training camps. But with college football, its approach has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Teofimo Lopez Jr. on fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko: 'It's always been personal' ESPN For two years, IBF lightweight titlist Teofimo Lopez Jr. and his outspoken father, Teofimo Lopez Sr., have been asking for a fight against unified champion Vasiliy Lomachenko. After extensive negotiations and public comments regarding an impasse, a deal ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tyler Adams is RB Leipzig's unlikeliest of heroes to emerge from the shadow of Timo Werner ESPN Before their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann called on Tyler Adams and the rest of his players to step out of the shadows and embrace the blinding spotlight that used to shine on their former star ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB to honor Negro Leagues centennial with patch ESPN NEW YORK -- All major league players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear a patch Sunday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues. The logo on the patch will be a derivative of the official logo created by the Negro ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Adam Silver: Players not in bubble have heard such positive reports, they've asked to join Yahoo Sports NBA commission Adam Silver warned that everyone involved must be comfortable with some positive coronavirus tests in the bubble. So far, there have been none. Silver, in a Q&A with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: SI: The bubble—sorry, the campus—is ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Giants claim ex-Jaguars wide receiver off waivers | Where does WR depth chart stand? nj.com The Giants claimed former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver CJ Board off waivers Thursday, in a move first reported by NFL Network. Board, 26, was originally an undrafted free agent signing out of Chattanooga by the Baltimore Ravens, back in 2017. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NCAA president: No fall sports championships, including FCS football, in 2020 CBSSports.com The NCAA announced last week that fall championships for each sport will be canceled if more than 50% of the playoff-eligible teams in each sport cancel their seasons. NCAA president Mark Emmert made it official on Thursday by announcing "we cannot, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Why the Saints and Jared Cook are hopeful for a faster start in Year 2 NOLA.com From a purely superficial point of view, it feels like reaching too obvious a conclusion to say tight end Jared Cook should be a devastating implement in the New Orleans Saints' passing arsenal. That is because, superficially, there are very few people like ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Korpisalo, Blue Jackets win 3-1, tie series with Lightning ESPN TORONTO -- Two days after making an NHL-record 85 saves in a five-overtime loss, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 more shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Thursday to even the series at a game apiece. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 'Disgusting' FC Dallas fans boo their own players for kneeling during the national anthem Yahoo Sports United States national team and FC Dallas defender Reggie Cannon blasted some FCD fans after they booed and threw objects at their own players for protesting police brutality and systemic racism by taking a knee as the national anthem played before ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe As he struggles in Philadelphia, Al Horford appreciates his time with the Celtics The Boston Globe ORLANDO — The least surprised of anyone that the Celtics would be facing the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs was Al Horford, who just two years ago sank a pivotal layup that helped Boston bury Philadelphia in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bryant's 26 lead Wizards past Celtics for 1st win in restart CBSSports.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Thomas Bryant had 26 points and nine rebounds to help the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Thursday for their lone win in the restart. Troy Brown Jr. added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Wizards, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Report: Patriots Rookie Center Dustin Woodard Is Retiring Sports Illustrated That explains the Tyler Gauthier signing. New England Patriots 2020 seventh-round pick, center Dustin Woodard has decided to retire, according to ESPN's Tom Pelissero. Woodard's decision to retire is reportedly not COVID-19 related, but rather "he's simply ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Hurricanes coach Brind'Amour 'moving on' after fined by NHL USA TODAY TORONTO (AP) — Rod Brind'Amour wasn't going to risk another $25,000 fine from the NHL. The Carolina Hurricanes coach provided a short, four-word answer, Thursday, when asked if he had anything more to add a day after being fined for calling the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday AP source: Chiefs, Kelce agree to 4-year, $57.25M extension Newsday KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs weren't done when they signed star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a record-setting extension, or when they put together a pricey package to keep Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones on the line. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions' Marvin Jones: 'My son's in a better place, so that makes me happy' Detroit Free Press No one should have to endure what Marvin Jones has gone through the past eight months. Before the coronavirus pandemic brought much of the nation to a halt, and after an ankle injury ended his 2019 season, Jones' infant son Marlo died unexpectedly at 6 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Grizzles 119, Bucks 106: Final seeding game is a dud for Giannis-less Milwaukee as focus turns to playoffs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Well, that's the end of that. The Milwaukee Bucks quietly closed out their eighth and final seeding game of the NBA restart Thursday, playing out the string with a 119-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Visa Athletic Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Spurs vs. Jazz odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 13 predictions from model on 58-32 roll CBSSports.com The San Antonio Spurs will look to take care of their own business and get some help when they face the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The Spurs (32-38) finish their bubble slate as they vie for a spot in the Western Conference play-in game. San Antonio must win ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Fernando Alonso first driver to crash in Indianapolis 500 practice ESPN Fernando Alonso crashed in the final hour of Thursday's practice session in a setback for his Indianapolis 500 venture. Alonso crashed in Turn 4 when his Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet dipped onto the concrete portion of the apron at Indianapolis Motor ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon State will strongly consider long-term borrowing if football revenue dries up from 2020-21 season oregonlive.com When the Pac-12 announced earlier this week that it was postponing fall sports, including football, until sometime after Jan. 1, it came with no guarantees. Moving football and other sports to 2021 gives conference schools, including Oregon State, time to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Mets' Jeff McNeil hurt making spectacular catch in first inning, diagnosed with bruised knee New York Daily News Jeff McNeil was forced out of Thursday's game after hurting his knee making a tremendous play on Asdrubal Cabrera's deep drive to the left field wall. McNeil ran towards the wall and jumped to make the catch, slamming into the wall with an audible clang. Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis MLS Team Unveils Logo FOXSports.com The MLS expansion franchise headed to St. Louis announced its name, logo and colors on Thursday. The team will be called St. Louis City SC, with red, navy and yellow serving as the primary colors, inspired by the city's flag. The logo represents the pride of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Serena Williams defeats sister Venus to advance in Top Seed Open ESPN LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Serena Williams came back and won the last four games to beat her older sister, Venus, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting, back-and-forth second-round matchup at the Top Seed Open on Thursday. It was the 31st meeting of their careers -- 22 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Did the Lions Make a Mistake Not Acquiring Everson Griffen? Sports Illustrated On Wednesday, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen signed a one-year contract worth $6 million with the Dallas Cowboys. In Griffen's 10-year career, he has accumulated 74.5 sacks. Not to mention, the 32-year-old pass rusher has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC 252 -- Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3: Fight card, date, odds, PPV price, start time, complete guide CBSSports.com Memorable moments in UFC history have been created by Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, with the two splitting their first two meetings with the heavyweight championship on the line. On Saturday, Aug. 15 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, their trilogy will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com 2020 Wyndham Championship tee times: Second round groupings for Friday Golf.com Once the pros sleep off their first 18 holes at Sedgefield Country Club, they'll return for Friday's second round at the 2020 Wyndham Championship. You can find full second round tee times at the bottom of this post. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cubs' Anthony Rizzo: 'Tony Two Chains' will return vs. Brewers Yahoo Sports Rizzo rocked two gold chain necklaces in Wednesday's win over Cleveland, grabbing the attention of fans and his team alike. He hit a home run, creating a picturesque gif of him rounding the bases with both chains popping out from under his jersey. Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Live updates oregonlive.com Updated: This post was updated after Phoenix closed out its 128-102 win over Dallas and Memphis concluded its 119-106 win over Milwaukee. ---. The Portland Trail Blazers' season will end Thursday tonight if they fail to defeat the Brooklyn Nets. Ninth-place ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cyclingnews.com Critérium du Dauphiné: Sepp Kuss shows his worth on Col de Porte Cyclingnews.com It looked like the day when the empire was about to strike back. After being outclassed by Jumbo-Visma at the Tour de l'Ain last weekend and seeing the Dutch team's Milan-San Remo champion Wout van Aert win the opening stage at the Critérium du ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Cubs playing each game of shortened season as if it's their last together Chicago Sun-Times First baseman Anthony Rizzo plays a vital role not only in the Cubs on-field production but also in the team's overall presence and morale. The Cubs' vocal leader understands that the way he sets the tone has a major effect on the team's overall energy. Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Dak Prescott still wants to be a Cowboy for life despite lack of new deal Sporting News Dak Prescott is still dreaming of retiring with the Cowboys despite failing to agree to a new contract. Prescott will play the 2020 NFL season on a one-year exclusive franchise tender after the quarterback and Cowboys were unable to strike a deal on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Delaware County Daily Times McCaffery: Curry feeling comforted, comfortable after brother's COVID death The Delaware County Daily Times Every day, as he takes his virus test, he is convinced it all will work. Every time he dresses at what he describes as a more socially distant NovaCare Complex, he is comfortable. Every time his temperature is gauged, he is confident that it is accurate and that it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Suns top Mavs to keep playoff hopes alive, go 8-0 in bubble Seattle Times LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 128-102 on Thursday to keep their playoff hopes alive and finish as the only unbeaten team in the restart. Dario Saric scored 16 points ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Adama Diomande announces on social media he is leaving LAFC Los Angeles Times Diomande, who was born in Oslo and played for coach Bob Bradley at Norwegian club Stabaek, came to MLS from England's Hull City three months into LAFC's first season and scored 12 times in 18 games in 2018. Injuries and other issues have limited his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Van Persie: Arteta can achieve greatness at Arsenal Yahoo Sports Robin van Persie believes Mikel Arteta has the potential to become a "great" coach for Arsenal. Arteta has already won silverware in his fledgling managerial career, guiding the Gunners to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea this month. Though Arsenal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Ohio State Football Is Canceled. Will Trump Take the Hit? The New York Times The Big Ten Conference's decision to cancel its football season reverberated across Ohio, where the Buckeyes' football program looms large. Some voters blamed President Trump's handling of the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters NBA roundup: Clippers lock up No. 2 seed with win Reuters Paul George scored 27 points and Kawhi Leonard added 26, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 124-111 on Wednesday night near Orlando. Aug 12, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) drives ... Flag as irrelevant
	Duluth News Tribune NSIC suspends all competition in 2020, impacting Bulldogs' Division II fall and winter programs Duluth News Tribune Thursday's announcement does not impact UMD's Division I men's and women's hockey programs, though it's not a good omen. Written By: Matt Wellens | Aug 13th 2020 - 10am. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Reddit ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSHB Wyandotte County restricts non-professional sports for fall KSHB KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wyandotte County, Kansas, health officials announced Thursday that many non-professional sports and activities will be prohibited this fall. The announcement comes after Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools already decided to cancel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cowboys Wire Jerry Jones says Cowboys will play in front of fans at AT&T in 2020 Cowboys Wire The list of NFL teams capping or outright cutting fan attendance for 2020 home games is growing by the day. But don't expect the Dallas Cowboys to put themselves on that list anytime soon. At least, not if team owner Jerry Jones has anything to say about it. Flag as irrelevant
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