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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 20, 2020
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	CBSSports.com 2020 NBA Draft Lottery: What winning the No. 1 pick would mean for Warriors, Knicks and all 14 teams involved CBSSports.com Parity is a rarity in the NBA. A handful of superstars make the basketball world go round for 364 days every year, but on lottery night? The future of this multi-billion dollar industry is entrusted to a collection of 14 ping pong balls. Your team's destiny depends on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball: The nine best remaining prospects to stash after Joey Bart's call up CBSSports.com It's fair to say 2020 isn't the season for prospect hunting in Fantasy baseball. We're completely in the dark, as far as their development goes. Media coverage is limited to hearsay, and there are no stats for us to track a player's progress. It leaves little to analyze ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Hurricanes done in after losing Svechnikov in East First Round to Bruins NHL.com The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Boston Bruins for a second straight season, this time in the Eastern Conference First Round. After being outscored 17-5 in a four-game sweep by Boston in the 2019 Eastern ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Georgia State QB Mikele Colasurdo diagnosed with heart condition linked to COVID-19 ESPN Covers the SEC. · Joined ESPN in 2012. · Graduate of Auburn University. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Blue Jackets lacked difference-maker vs. Lightning in East First Round NHL.com The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime in Game 5 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the East hub city. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Notre Dame says five football players positive for coronavirus, with six more in quarantine ESPN Five Notre Dame football players have tested positive for COVID-19 and another six are in quarantine through contact-tracing protocols, the school announced Thursday. The football team has canceled practice Thursday and will undergo another round of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Tiger Woods score: Putter catches fire in Round 1 at 2020 Northern Trust, puts him in contention CBSSports.com For the second consecutive event, Tiger Woods started with a round in the 60s on Thursday. Woods, who is coming off a so-so performance at the PGA Championship at Harding Park two weeks ago, was sharp in every area except for one but still very much ... Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Inside a three-win PGA Tour career that defies explanation Golf.com Ed. note: Relax, it's Bamberger Briefly, FedEx-style. This is the second of nine installments that will be express-delivered to this site during FedEx1 (Boston), FedEx2 (Chicago) and FedEx3 (Atlanta.) *** One place Jim Herman, 42-year-old professional golfer, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gamecocks RB MarShawn Lloyd tears left ACL in practice ESPN COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina has lost one of its most anticipated offensive newcomers for the season after tailback MarShawn Lloyd tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice. Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp said it was a non-contact ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why one analyst is confused by people discounting Dwayne Haskins Yahoo Sports Has Dwayne Haskins been completely written off outside of Washington? After an up and down rookie season playing for two different head coaches, Haskins enters a crucial sophomore campaign needing to prove he can be a franchise quarterback for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill leaves practice with hamstring injury ESPN KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill left practice early on Thursday after injuring his right hamstring. Hill had just caught a long pass in a 1-on-1 drill when he pulled up with the injury. Hill conferred with Chiefs medical personnel ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NASCAR at Dover odds, predictions: Surprising 2020 Drydene 311 picks for Saturday from top model CBSSports.com With just three races remaining before the start of the 2020 NASCAR Playoffs, Dover International Speedway will host a pair of Cup Series events this weekend. Saturday's 2020 Drydene 311 begins at 4 p.m. ET, with Sunday's race beginning at 4 p.m. ET as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why 49ers are bringing in more veteran free agents for training camp Yahoo Sports A lot more jobs are available for NFL players this summer, and the 49ers are lining up to have a stockpile of veterans in reserve. Last week, the 49ers added veteran free-agent wide receivers Tavon Austin and J.J. Nelson to their 80-man roster. When they ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Zack Britton is latest high-profile Yankee to land on injured list ESPN The Yankees have placed left-handed reliever Zack Britton on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring. The Yankees announced the move Thursday, one day after Britton appeared to suffer the injury against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Flyers coach Alain Vigneault defends Matt Niskanen hit as 'hockey play' ESPN Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault defended Matt Niskanen for his cross-check on Montreal's Brendan Gallagher, saying it was "a hockey play that unfortunately cut him a little bit." Niskanen will have a hearing with the NHL's department of player ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Pac-12 hires veteran executive Merton Hanks as new football operations czar Los Angeles Times The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that it has hired veteran NFL and college football executive Merton Hanks to fill the newly created role of senior associate commissioner for football operations, essentially making him the conference's football czar ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cal Ripken says he's cancer free after March surgery Yahoo Sports Cal Ripken Jr. revealed Thursday he is cancer free after surgery in March to remove a tumor from his prostate. Known as ''The Iron Man'' for his record streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, the Hall of Famer for the Baltimore Orioles was diagnosed ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Eagles' Doug Pederson names backup QB: 5 press conference takeaways | Miles Sanders update, live scrimmage ... nj.com Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is not worried about Miles Sanders. At least that is what he told reporters during a Thursday press conference. Pederson spoke about injuries, the backup quarterback position, and other topics including singing (yes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Only winners are remembered, Conte warns Inter Yahoo Sports Inter Milan's progress to a first European final in a decade will not be cherished unless they beat Sevilla to win the Europa League on Friday, coach Antonio Conte has warned his players. The Italian giants have not won any silverware for nine years, but have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News NCAA Council recommends fall sports athletes retain year of eligibility, per report Sporting News The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday reportedly decided to allow all 2020 fall sports athletes to retain a year of eligibility for the 2020-21 athletic season. As reported by Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel, the decision — which is still subject to approval by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Broncos rookie KJ Hamler out a couple of weeks Yahoo Sports Thursday was not a day for good injury news in Denver. Broncos linebacker Todd Davis was carted off the field with a left leg injury and, per multiple reporters, head coach Vic Fangio announced that second-round pick KJ Hamler will miss time. The wide ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN World Cup ski circuit skipping United States, Canada swing this season over COVID-19 concerns ESPN The road to another World Cup overall title won't include any sort of home-snow advantage for Mikaela Shiffrin. The governing body for ski racing announced Thursday that it will skip the traditional North American loop due to safety concerns amid the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Bears place CB Burns on injured reserve because of torn ACL FOXSports.com LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears placed cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve Thursday because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Burns, competing with Kevin Toliver and second-round pick Jaylon Johnson for a starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Galaxy LA Galaxy sign goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann LA Galaxy LOS ANGELES (Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020) – The LA Galaxy have signed goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann from FC St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League, the club announced today. Klinsmann, 23, joins the LA Galaxy with experience on Hertha BSC in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Players Turn To Suite Life As US Open Converts Arthur Ashe Stadium Into Player Spaces Forbes The 2020 U.S. Open won't welcome fans when the tournament starts Aug. 31, but that doesn't mean the tournament isn't using its expansive New York City grounds to give players and their entourages completely new in-tournament experiences. Flag as irrelevant
	DRaysBay Rays sign LHP Dietrich Enns to minor league deal, add to player pool DRaysBay If you want to know how a baseball team works — what they value and how they think about the game — pay attention to what they do on the margins. Everyone agrees what a major league star looks like, and wants as many of them as possible. It's when you ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDuke.com Duke Lands Two on Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List GoDuke.com DURHAM, N.C. – Senior Noah Gray and redshirt senior Jack Wohlabaugh represented Duke football on the 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl Top 250 Watch List announced Thursday by the organization. The Reese's Senior Bowl is the nation's most prestigious ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Jacksonville State adds football game at Florida State Oct. 3 al.com Jacksonville State has added a football game Oct. 3 at Florida State, the school announced Thursday. It will be the first of two consecutive years the Gamecocks will travel to Tallahassee, as they were previously scheduled to play at FSU in 2021. JSU also ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Blue Jays' Nate Pearson: MRI on tap CBSSports.com Pearson (elbow) will get an MRI Thursday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. The hard-throwing prospect was shut down earlier this week with elbow tightness, which is never a good sign. General manager Ross Atkins said the team is "not overly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Rumour Has It: Man Utd's Sancho deal held up, Chelsea and Leverkusen still in Havertz talks Yahoo Sports The transfer saga that is Jadon Sancho-Manchester United continues to roll on. Sancho has long been tipped to join United, though Borussia Dortmund are adamant the England star will not return to his homeland this off-season. United, however, are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel UCF QB McKenzie Milton is practicing, but playing this season is still up in air Orlando Sentinel UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton is practicing with the Knights, but it's still unclear whether he will play during the upcoming football season. "[Milton's] doing a lot of really good things," said UCF coach Josh Heupel, who gave an update on the veteran ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lions put Jashon Cornell on IR, add two to roster Yahoo Sports The Lions brought back a couple of known commodities, after putting a player on injured reserve. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are bringing back wide receiver Chris Lacy and running back Wes Hills. They're also putting rookie ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Red Sox's Alex Verdugo: Hit streak reaches double digits CBSSports.com Verdugo went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. Verdugo has hit safely in 10 straight games, slashing .308/.386/.590 during the streak. He also notched his second steal of the last four games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turf Show Times Random Ramsdom: Media, mascots prohibited from sideline in 2020 Turf Show Times Happy Thursday, everyone. Not a ton going on in the land of news but I thought this was something worth noting. Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFL has officially added on to their list of people and personnel that will not be allowed on the sideline ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lansing State Journal Haslett, Okemos postpone boys soccer, volleyball and girls swimming and diving to spring Lansing State Journal Just ahead of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's decisions on medium-risk sports, a pair of school districts in Greater Lansing have made the choice to postpone those sports to the spring. Haslett and Okemos each announced it was moving boys ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Seattle Seahawks will play their first three home games without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic oregonlive.com The Seattle Seahawks will play its first three home games of the 2020 season without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic, the team announced Wednesday. "While CenturyLink Field has become the best home field advantage in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here' Albany Times Union INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Penske purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January and spent an ... Flag as irrelevant
	LancasterOnline Former Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling on PAC board that indicted ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon chaired LancasterOnline Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling is a board member on the Build the Wall PAC that Steve Bannon chaired. Bannon, a former White House advisor to President Trump, was indicted for fraud this morning for his role in raising money for that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Liverpool unlikely to dominate English football like Man Utd under Ferguson, says Barnes Goal.com The former Red doesn't believe Jurgen Klopp will be able to replicate the success of one of the finest managers in history at Anfield. Newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool are unlikely to dominate English football like Manchester United did ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTRK-TV Astros' Alex Bregman going to injured list with right hamstring strain KTRK-TV Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, manager Dusty Baker told reporters Thursday. Bregman left Wednesday night's 13-6 win over the Colorado Rockies after favoring his right leg ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Undermanned Nets face uphill climb in Game 2 vs. Raptors WABC-TV Caris LeVert shined throughout the eight-game restart to help the Brooklyn Nets get the seventh seed while emerging as a star. Through two games, the Toronto Raptors have used a series of defensive adjustments to neutralize LeVert. The defending ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tyler Morning Telegraph Cowboys coach McCarthy: Backup QB Dalton an invaluable asset to team, Prescott Tyler Morning Telegraph FRISCO — Watch Andy Dalton in Dallas Cowboys training camp and you don't get the sense that he doesn't plan to play much in 2020. He has matched starting quarterback Dak Prescott throw for throw and the first-team offense has run seemingly just as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Boston Julian Edelman Limited Again At Thursday's Patriot Practice CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — For the second time this week, Julian Edelman was limited at Patriots training camp on Thurday. That would appear to be a cause for some concern in Foxboro. The 34-year-old receiver didn't finish Thursday's session after he apparently ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Trade Rumors Mets Move Steven Matz To Bullpen; Seth Lugo Joining Rotation MLB Trade Rumors The Mets have moved left-hander Steven Matz to the bullpen and will shift setup man Seth Lugo back into a starting role, manager Luis Rojas revealed after last night's game (Twitter link via Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News). Lugo will take the ball ... Flag as irrelevant
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