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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 14, 2020
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	ESPN Baker Mayfield says 'I lost myself' in Browns' chaos last season ESPN Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said Friday that he's now in a better state both physically and mentally and admitted to losing his way and doubting himself last year amid the chaos in Cleveland. "Having success all through high school and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chiefs' Travis Kelce, after signing extension, says it's 'a beautiful thing' to have team's trust ESPN KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It didn't quite match his "You've got to fight for your right to party!'' proclamation in January after the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game to advance to their first Super Bowl in 50 years. But Travis Kelce was only slightly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 10 Best Running Backs in Cleveland Browns History Sports Illustrated Jim Brown is the not only the greatest running back in Browns history, he's also the greatest running back in NFL history. © Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Greatest Browns Running Backs of All Time. Throughout NFL history, the Browns have deployed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Grizzlies face sizzling Lillard, Blazers in play-in game ESPN The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers get first crack at the NBA's new play-in tournament Saturday afternoon when the playoff hopefuls meet near Orlando for what could be the first of two straight days. The Grizzlies (34-39) finished ninth and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com 8 players who increased their stock in NBA restart NBA.com For some, the seeding games in the Orlando season restart served as a warm-up for the playoffs. The performances of veteran superstars whose teams had playoff berths already locked up don't deserve the scrutiny they are sure to receive. For others ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Bulls fire Jim Boylen: Seven potential coaching candidates to replace him in Chicago CBSSports.com The Chicago Bulls are entering a brand new era after announcing the firing of head coach Jim Boylen Friday morning. This was a move months in the making for the Bulls, as Chicago spent the last few months cleaning house in its front office. When a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jon Gruden: 'Dazzling playmaker' Marcus Mariota 'really fired me up today' NFL.com Like many fans, Jon Gruden's favorite player is almost always the backup quarterback. The Las Vegas Raiders coach has earned a reputation throughout his career of grinding on starting quarterbacks and always seemingly pining after the next QB on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rutgers had at least 30 players test positive for coronavirus, coach Greg Schiano says ESPN Rutgers has had at least 30 football players test positive for the coronavirus since the team returned to campus in mid-June. Coach Greg Schiano released the information Friday in his first conference call since the Big Ten Conference decided not to play ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Dodgers at Angels Series Preview Sports Illustrated The formula for this year's regionally isolated 60-game schedule is for teams to play 40 games against the teams in their own division and 20 games against the teams in the corresponding division in the other league. For the Dodgers, that means 20 games ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lillard, Blazers escape Nets, advance to play-in series ESPN Lillard did it all to give Portland a spot in the NBA's first play-in series, scoring 42 points to help the Trail Blazers escape with a 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: Cowboys are 'ready to win a championship' NFL.com Ha Ha Clinton-Dix moved to Dallas for the same reason many free agents choose a new destination: To chase a ring. He's confident he's made the right decision. "We want to win a championship," Clinton-Dix said Friday, per The Athletic's Jon Machota. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: Oakland A's OF Ramon Laureano sees suspension cut to 4 games ESPN Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano's suspension for charging at the Houston Astros' bench was reduced from six games to four on Friday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Laureano will drop his appeal, and his suspension will start Friday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News NBA playoff bracket predictions, picks, odds & series breakdowns for the 2020 bubble Sporting News The NBA took a long and winding road to get here, but yes, the 2020 playoffs have finally arrived. While there were plenty of valid concerns about restarting play amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league did manage to create a safe environment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Top prospects still absent, but Tigers are competitive Yahoo Sports DETROIT — Ron Gardenhire's Detroit Tigers sensed an opportunity this season – and these last few weeks have shown why. Detroit is 9-7 and in second place in the AL Central, 1 1/2 games out of first. It may not sound like much, but the Tigers are now more ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Nets Are Playing Hard. But Can They Dethrone the Raptors? The New York Times The Nets had a difficult regular season. Their two best players, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, missed all or most of the season. Their highly regarded coach, Kenny Atkinson, stepped down in March. Caris LeVert missed significant time because of a thumb ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Tennessee basketball recruiting: Kennedy Chandler, the nation's No. 1 point guard, commits to Volunteers CBSSports.com Kennedy Chandler, the top point guard in the 2021 recruiting class, became the sixth five-star prospect in the class to announce his college choice on Friday when he committed to Tennessee. He chose the Volunteers over Duke, Kentucky, North Carolina and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NFL Rumors: Details of Lamar Miller's Patriots contract revealed Yahoo Sports The New England Patriots have signed another former Pro Bowler for pennies on the dollar, it appears. Running back Lamar Miller officially signed a one-year contract with the Patriots in free agency Thursday, and now we know the reported details of that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Film room: The Dallas Cowboys' most intriguing developmental projects in each position group The Dallas Morning News One of the core tenets of NFL training camps is developing talent for the future. In the regular season, almost all of the energy during the week is focused on that week's opponent. During camp, teams can take a more global view and focus on skill acquisition ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times The Bucs are seasoned, but will they be sensational? Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — With their big-ticket offseason acquisitions — highlighted by signing quarterback Tom Brady — the Bucs changed their identity overnight. With a snap of the fingers, they became Super Bowl contenders, at least on paper. They also became a lot ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com MLB schedules lots of doubleheaders for Cardinals, starting Saturday in Chicago FOXSports.com With two weeks of games to make up, the St. Louis Cardinals will be playing a lot of doubleheaders the rest of the season. Major League Baseball announced new dates for makeups of many of the games that were postponed while the Cardinals dealt with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Rays' Yandy Diaz: On base four times in win CBSSports.com Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a walk and three runs in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday. Diaz's run-scoring single in the first inning opened the scoring on what would be a momentous 17-run barrage for the Rays. The Cuban infielder has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson on Nick Foles: 'He's a competitor' Yahoo Sports Bears players and coaches have to walk a fine line when commenting on Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles over the next couple of weeks. With a quarterback competition underway in Chicago, and with no indication of who the winner will be, pass-catchers like ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY No excuses as Atlético Madrid wastes another title chance USA TODAY LISBON, Portugal (AP) — This time there are no excuses for Atlético Madrid. No unlucky break, no old nemesis, no high-profile opponent. Diego Simeone's team just couldn't get it done. When the path to the elusive Champions League title seemed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Alabama Stakes odds, contenders, lineup: Horse racing insider reveals surprising picks, predictions CBSSports.com The talented Swiss Skydiver will try to become a Grade 1 winner on Saturday when she faces some of the country's top 3-year-old fillies in the 2020 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. This daughter of Daredevil has four wins ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cards' McGee opts out of rest of 2020 season for health reasons FOXSports.com When the St. Louis Cardinals resume play Saturday, they will do so without assistant coach Willie McGee. McGee, a Cardinals Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved players in franchise history, has opted out of the rest of the 2020 season. McGee, 61, told ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 5 NFL officials take a leave of absence for 2020 season Yahoo Sports NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL's longest-serving on-field official was among five who have opted to take a leave of absence for the 2020 season. Line judge Jeff Bergman, who was entering his 29th year of service, headlined the list released Friday by the NFL. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express LIVE: Barcelona, Bayern Munich Meet in Marquee Champions League Quarterfinal Sports Illustrated One European powerhouse is moving on, while one will be going home. Those are the clear stakes for Barcelona and Bayern Munich, a pair of five-time European champions pitted against one another in Friday's Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon, ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Axe: Who's in charge here? College football has a leadership void during coronavirus crisis syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. —Take me to your leader, college football, because your sport finds itself at a Covid-19 crossroads currently being directed by Scarecrow from "The Wizard of Oz." "Pardon me, that way is a very nice way." "It's pleasant down that way too.". Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Upset Indians pitcher Zach Plesac tries to clear the air The Boston Globe Cleveland Indians pitcher Zach Plesac feels he and teammate Mike Clevinger have been unfairly portrayed as "bad people" in the aftermath of the pitchers being quarantined by the team for violating COVID-19 protocols last weekend in Chicago. Plesac said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Orioles continue to prove critics wrong, sweep Phillies in fifth win in a row Yahoo Sports By the time the home runs stopped on a humid night in Philadelphia, the Orioles had not just beaten the Phillies for the third-straight game, they'd done so in convincing fashion. In an 11-4 win over the Phillies, the Orioles homered twice, had 15 hits and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Tyrone Crawford is off the Cowboys PUP list Yahoo Sports The Cowboys are practicing for the first time this summer on Friday and defensive end Tyrone Crawford is one of the players taking part in the session. Crawford was placed on the physically unable to perform list upon reporting to camp after missing 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lexington Herald Leader Rookie reportedly cut for trying to sneak woman in Seahawks gear into team's hotel Lexington Herald Leader Kemah Siverand was a long shot to make the Seattle Seahawks roster this season, but now he may be lucky if he ever gets a call from another NFL team. Siverand, who played sparingly for Texas A&M and then Oklahoma State, was released Wednesday by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune PJ Fleck says every Gophers player asked supports Big Ten decision Minneapolis Star Tribune The Gophers will not play football this fall. And they believe that was the right call. When the Big Ten canceled its fall sports earlier this week, it invoked strong criticism from fans and programs alike, including Nebraska issuing a joint statement from football ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHTC News Athletics' Ramon Laureano: Suspension reduced CBSSports.com Laureano's suspension was reduced from six games to four following an appeal Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Laureano picked up the suspension after charging the Astros' dugout as part of a bench-clearing brawl Sunday. He'll begin serving the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Wisconsin High School Football Could Start In March In New Plan Patch.com The WIAA approved a new high school sports schedule that provides an alternate fall season option for schools concerned about COVID-19. By Scott Anderson, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge. Aug 14, 2020 1:02 pm CT ... Flag as irrelevant
	1011now COVID-19 claims UNK fall sports 1011now KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Central Nebraska lost more fall sports Friday. The Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced that fall sports have been suspended until January 1. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is an MIAA member. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Marco Andretti Breaks 233 Mph on 'Fast Friday' at Indy U.S. News & World Report INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The horsepower boost sent speeds skyrocketing over 233 mph early on Fast Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Andretti Autosport cars quickly jumped to the top of the board with Marco Andretti logging a lap of 233.491 miles ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pirates connect 3 times off DeSclafani, roll 9-6 over Reds Washington Post CINCINNATI — Adam Frazier hit the first of three homers off Anthony DeSclafani, who hasn't beaten Pittsburgh in his last seven tries, and the Pirates returned from a three-day layoff with a flourish, beating the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 Thursday night. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick dies at 19 after accidental shooting CBSSports.com "Please pray for the family of Allen Merrick, a young man who joined our UAB Football Family this season. Allen was visiting home in Gadsden yesterday when he suffered a gunshot wound," Clark said. "He is at UAB Hospital where I've been with Allen's family, ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Thomas: Why has it been so difficult for Blues to get their game ramped up? STLtoday.com EDMONTON, Alberta — Even before the Blues arrived in the Edmonton hub on July 26, there has been a lot of talk about ramping up, building their game for the challenges of Stanley Cup playoff hockey. And there was no doubt the Blues made progress ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Oregon State president says SEC not seeing 'reality' over coronavirus risk Fox News When it comes to playing college football or any of the fall collegiate sports, the Pac-12 Conference and the SEC appeared to be on different wavelengths. The Pac-12 Conference postponed its fall sports schedule earlier in the week citing the health risks the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace adds another sponsorship deal Seattle Times WELCOME, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace is adding to his NASCAR portfolio. NASCAR's only Black full-time driver announced a multiyear partnership with technology company DoorDash on Friday. It will sponsor Wallace's No. 43 Chevrolet for Richard Petty ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Advertiser Daniel Cormier says retiring on top after UFC 252 in same 'sphere' as Jordan, Manning The Daily Advertiser LAS VEGAS — Daniel Cormier believes he has the opportunity to do something Saturday at UFC 252 that will resonate beyond MMA in the sports history books. When Cormier (22-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) challenges Stipe Miocic (19-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1 Newsday TORONTO - (AP) -- This is what Dougie Hamilton was hoping for while he waited out the pandemic shutdown that put the NHL season on hold, and then waited some more after injuring himself in practice when the Hurricanes returned to the ice. The Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com Florida State Football: Game-by-Game Predictions for 2020 AthlonSports.com The ACC schedule revisers were unkind to Florida State, but first-year head coach Mike Norvell will have the opportunity to prove himself. With the ACC's revamped schedule, the Seminoles lost contests they would have likely been favored in against Wake ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC6OnYourSide.com 5-star Ohio State football recruit Jack Sawyer opts out of final high school season ABC6OnYourSide.com PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — On Friday, Ohio State football's five-star defensive end commit Jack Sawyer opted out of his senior season at Pickerington North. Sawyer cites the uncertainty of the upcoming high school football season as a reason ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chiefs Wire 4 observations from Chiefs training camp practice Chiefs Wire The Kansas City Chiefs had their first padded practice of the 2020 offseason on Friday. It was the first of 14 allotted padded practices during the course of training camp. Chiefs HC Andy Reid was impressed with the energy and hard work the players had today ... Flag as irrelevant
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