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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 18, 2020
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	ESPN Bullpen chess match between Yankees, Rays could define AL East race ESPN You've likely read this before, maybe even in the past 24 hours if you follow Major League Baseball closely: "The bullpen let a close game get away in a disastrous seventh [or eighth or ninth] inning ..." That's because an exceptional group of relievers and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN College football's next big challenge: The return of students to campus ESPN For avid college football fans, the images and testimonials hitting the social media circles were nearly impossible to miss. Dozens of mostly maskless fans lined up in close proximity Sunday on "The Strip" in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There was a similar scene ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Weighing a postseason bubble: What MLB can learn from the NHL ESPN Major League Baseball is in the early stages of drafting an operating manual for a playoff bubble, the same initial step it took in drawing up its coronavirus protocols for the regular season and another sign that the league intends to pursue a more strictly ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN SEC requires face coverings for all fans, workers at football games ESPN The SEC will require face coverings for all fans and workers attending football games this fall. According to the health and safety guidelines put forth Tuesday by the conference, schools will be able to determine how many fans can attend games based on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com PGA DFS, Northern Trust 2020: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy golf picks, advice, strategy CBSSports.com The first tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs will tee off Thursday when the 2020 Northern Trust gets underway at TPC Boston. Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy will headline the star-studded 2020 Northern ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated As the Season Looms, Where Does Every Football Conference Pushing on Stand? Sports Illustrated Call them what you want—the Stubborn Six, the Steadfast Six, the Patient Six—but they represent the last hopes of having a fall college football season. Midway through August, six of the 10 FBS conferences plan to move forward with having a 2020 fall ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Cavaliers Pick History NBA.com The first major event of the NBA offseason (even though the playoffs are now underway) is the Draft Lottery. On Thursday, the Cavaliers- along with the other 14 teams not in the playoffs- will find out where they are picking come draft day in October. The Wine ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jets rookie OT Mekhi Becton 'made himself known' at first padded practice NFL.com New York Jets first-round pick Mekhi Becton garnered plenty of buzz on the first day of padded practice. The size of the 6-foot-7, 363-pound offensive tackle out of Louisville stood out to teammates. "He caught me," linebacker Neville Hewitt said, via the team's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Now a Saint, Nigel Bradham says Eagles not a winning organization NBCSports.com Nigel Bradham, a part of the Eagles' Super Bowl LII-winning roster in 2017, says the Eagles aren't a winning organization. What, Nigel?!?!?! Bradham, 30, signed with the Saints this offseason after spending the past four years with the Eagles. On a virtual call ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com That's Pretty Interesting: Joel Embiid's Sixers can't beat Celtics if they do everything the hard way CBSSports.com About seven minutes into the Philadelphia 76ers' first game of the playoffs, Joel Embiid had scored 11 points on 5 for 5 shooting. He caught the ball on the left block and hit a running hook over Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis on the opening possession. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Blazers odds, picks, Game 1 predictions from model on 58-32 roll CBSSports.com The Los Angeles Lakers ended the longest postseason drought in franchise history in a big way as they finished the 2019-20 NBA season with the best record in the Western Conference (52-19). Los Angeles had gone six consecutive seasons without ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Rangers Manager Chris Woodward Groans About 'Unwritten Rules' After Fernando Tatís Jr.'s Grand Slam Sports Illustrated Fernando Tatís Jr. continued his torrid start to the season on Monday and made a few people angry in the process. Tatís homered twice in the Padres' 14–4 win over the Rangers, including an eighth-inning grand slam, to give him an MLB-high 11 homers on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe The Red Sox have left us little choice but to embrace the awful The Boston Globe From time to time, the Red Sox like to hit us with a shirt-ready slogan. I'll let you decide whether the sayings are catchy or more worthy of an eye-roll, but you might remember "Do Damage" during the epic 2018 season. That was the year they won a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Preview: Heat begin postseason run with series-opener against Pacers FOXSports.com STREAM IT LIVE ON FOX SPORTS GO · Miami Heat (44-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Indiana Pacers (45-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News 2020 Experts Fantasy Mock Draft: Strategy tips, advice for 12-Team PPR leagues Sporting News The NFL season is rapidly approaching and so, too, is fantasy football season. With most drafts occurring in late August and early September, fantasy owners are currently researching sleepers, reviewing their rankings, crafting cheat sheets, and testing draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Patriots' Bill Belichick 'flattered' President Trump would want military advice, but will 'stick to coaching' nj.com Patriots' Bill Belichick 'flattered' President Trump would want military advice, but will 'stick to coaching'. Posted Aug 18, 2020. Donald Trump, Bill Belichick. President Donald Trump is presented a New England Patriots helmet and jersey from Patriots head coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Javon Hargrave, Derek Barnett reportedly have 'realistic shot' for Eagles opener Yahoo Sports As the Eagles got back on the field Monday for their first padded practice of training camp, they were without half of their starting defensive line. Derek Barnett was listed as week to week with a lower body injury and Javon Hargrave was listed as out multiple ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com TE Jake Butt is Generating Buzz at Broncos Camp Sports Illustrated The Denver Broncos took a chance on Jake Butt back in 2017, drafting the tight end only a couple of months after he tore his ACL in Michigan's bowl game. Denver got great value in theory — drafting an early day-two-caliber prospect in the fifth round — but ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Correa's double helps Astros to 2-1 win over Rockies Yahoo Sports HOUSTON (AP) -- Carlos Correa drove in two runs with a double to back up a strong start by rookie Brandon Bielak, and the Houston Astros extended their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Homer-happy White Sox hit 6 more, top Tigers 7-2 Yahoo Sports CHICAGO (AP) -- Tim Anderson hit two home runs, including his second leading off a game against Matthew Boyd in six days, and the Chicago White Sox coasted to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Yoan Moncada followed Anderson's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 49ers fear WR Jalen Hurd lost for season with knee injury Yahoo Sports Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he believes the injury Hurd suffered the previous day in practice is a torn ACL. Hurd missed all his rookie season with a back injury but was being counted on to contribute ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Russell Westbrook Injury Presents Opportunity For Houston Rockets' Austin Rivers Forbes On August 9, Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers scored a career-high 41 points off the bench in the team's 129-112 victory over the Sacramento Kings. He shot 14-20 from the floor as the first guard off the bench with starting point guard Russell Westbrook ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB coronavirus outbreak: Reds set to return Tuesday vs. Royals nj.com MLB coronavirus outbreak: Reds set to return Tuesday vs. Royals. Updated Aug 18, 2020; Posted Aug 18, 2020. Cincinnati Reds mascot. The Cincinnati Reds had a pair of games postponed over the weekend after one player tested positive for the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NCAA Aims for Mid-September Regarding Contingency Plans for Basketball Season Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt released a statement Monday about the plans for announcing a start date for college basketball. A few weeks ago, Gavitt said college basketball is still planning to start playing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Manchester City Women complete signing of World Cup winner Lavelle Yahoo Sports (Reuters) - Manchester City have signed United States' World Cup-winning midfielder Rose Lavelle from National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side OL Reign, the English club said on Tuesday. The midfielder joined OL Reign from Washington Spirit this ... Flag as irrelevant
	BlueJackets.com Playoff ice time has helped Blue Jackets youngsters develop BlueJackets.com It's a moment Blue Jackets fans would like to forget, but it's a moment that will probably help Emil Bemstrom in the long run. In the early moments of Game 3 of the team's Stanley Cup Playoffs series vs. Tampa Bay, Bemstrom was in a shooting position on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AdAge.com Early NFL ad plans from Pepsi and Oikos show how the uncertain season is shaping up for marketers AdAge.com While plenty of uncertainty surrounds the National Football League season, two of its prominent sponsors are moving full-speed ahead with their marketing plans, albeit with some twists for the pandemic era. Early moves by PepsiCo and Danone-owned ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mike McCarthy: An injury like Gerald McCoy's makes you sick Yahoo Sports Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was lost for the season with a torn quadriceps tendon on the first day of padded practice on Monday. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy felt awful seeing it happen. "Very, very unfortunate. It makes you sick on a personal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Kentucky Derby 2020 will be 'a different world' for Louisville's struggling dining scene Courier Journal Normally, dinner reservations for the weekend of the Kentucky Derby are coveted and difficult to snag, even months in advance, as tens of thousands of people descend on Louisville for the annual Run for the Roses. But with the coronavirus pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Barcelona fires the sports director who clashed with Messi Washington Post BARCELONA, Spain — In another restructuring move following the humiliating loss to Bayern Munich, Barcelona on Tuesday ended its contract with former player Éric Abidal, who as sports director clashed with Lionel Messi this year. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Yankees win 10th straight vs. Red Sox, best streak since 1953 Boston.com NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Williams was piloting fighter jets in Korea the last time the New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox like this. Luke Voit homered twice, Aroldis Chapman returned from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch the ninth inning and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports CFL cancels 2020 season due to COVID-19 Yahoo Sports The Canadian Football League has decided to scrap its 2020 season due to COVID-19, marking the first time the championship Grey Cup trophy will not be presented since 1919. "Our league governors decided today it is in the best long-term interests of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bama Maven 3-star WR Cameron Brady Commits to Ole Miss Sports Illustrated Cameron Brady picked a fun day to become a Rebel. A 6-foot-3 receiver out of Arlington, Tex., Brady committed to Ole Miss on Monday evening over other offers from Arkansas, UCF, Arizona, Houston and others. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Nationals' Juan Soto: Slugs seventh homer CBSSports.com Soto went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. Fresh off being named the NL Player of the Week, Soto took Will Smith deep in the ninth inning for his seventh homer in only 13 games. The 21-year-old's .409/.490/.955 slash ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star DeBrusk, Bruins rally in 3rd to beat Hurricanes 4-3 FOXSports.com TORONTO (AP) — Jake DeBrusk, Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins quickly went from trailing by two goals to overwhelming the Carolina Hurricanes with a dominating third period. DeBrusk scored twice while the Bruins scored four straight goals to rally ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca O'Reilly Scores 2, Blues Beat Canucks 3-1 to Tie Series The New York Times EDMONTON, Alberta — Ryan O'Reilly had two goals and an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in Game 4 on Monday night to even in their first-round playoff series. Alex Pietrangelo also scored and had an assist and David Perron ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Zarco to undergo wrist surgery after crash at Austrian Grand Prix ESPN MotoGP rider Johann Zarco will undergo surgery after he was found to have a fractured wrist following his crash at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, the Frenchman said on Tuesday. Editor's Picks. Rossi on 'terrifying' crash: Riders need to control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Burnes expected to start for the Brewers against Twins Washington Post Milwaukee Brewers (10-10, second in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (15-8, first in the NL Central). Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (0-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star Coyotes' Darcy Kuemper: Gets hook in Monday's rout CBSSports.com Kuemper made 18 saves on 22 shots Monday before being replaced by Antti Raanta to begin the third period during the Coyotes 7-1 loss to the Avalanche in Game 4 of their first-round series. Neither goalie can be faulted for this result, as the Arizona defense ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate The Latest: Bears unsure if fans will be allowed at home SFGate The Chicago Bears remain unsure if fans will be allowed at Soldier Field this season. The Bears said Monday the team and city will "continue to monitor the environment" and both "believe there can be a sound plan in place to bring fans back to Soldier Field ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Steelers' Cam Heyward on extension: "It takes two to tango" 247Sports With just two weeks remaining until the NFL regular season is set to kick-off, time is running out on the Pittsburgh Steelers to work out an extension with defensive captain and former first-round pick, Cameron Heyward. On Monday, the 31-year-old All-Pro ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Upset-filled UEFA Champions League tournament changes betting view New York Post On to the semifinals of an upset-filled UEFA Champions League tournament. Paris Saint-Germain meets RB Leipzig on Tuesday and Bayern Munich takes on Lyon on Wednesday, both in Lisbon, Portugal. Here's how the matches break down:. Flag as irrelevant
	AZCardinals.com DeAndre Hopkins' Missed Practice Time Not A Concern AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins at training camp on August 14, 2020. Photo by Arizona Cardinals. WR DeAndre Hopkins has missed practice with a hamstring injury, but coach Kliff Kingsbury expects him back soon. Flag as irrelevant
	TheChronicleHerald.ca Bayern Munich carrying momentum after routing Barcelona TheChronicleHerald.ca LISBON (Reuters) - A year ago Bayern Munich had narrowly emerged as champions in one of the tightest Bundesliga title races, and ended up overhauling their ageing squad as veterans Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Rafinha left. Fast forward 12 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Dream11 bags IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights, netizens react with memes The Indian Express The fantasy sports portal was trending on Twitter soon after it was announced as the title sponsor of the IPL and people shared memes about how they felt. By: Trends Desk | New Delhi | Published: August 18, 2020 6:09:37 pm. Next. ipl 2020, IPL title ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Michigan schools navigating football season flip Toledo Blade Just three days after it was announced that the high school football season in Michigan would be moved from the fall to the spring, a movement imploring officials to reconsider the decision has grown. Monday was slated to be the first day for full padded ... Flag as irrelevant
	LeaderLive Neco Williams signs new long-term contract with Premier League champions Liverpool LeaderLive NECO WILLIAMS says he couldn't be at a better club in the world after signing a long-term contract with Premier League champions Liverpool. The 19-year-old Wrexham-born defender, who hails from Cefn Mawr, committed his future to the Reds while away ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports - NFL Browns star running back Chubb being checked for concussion Charlotte Observer The rain came down hard, and then Nick Chubb got dropped. The Browns' first day in shoulder pads didn't go as planned. Chubb may have suffered a concussion when linebacker Mack Wilson tackled the Pro Bowl running back around the neck and head ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBN - World Boxing News Clear opponent preference as Manny Pacquiao considers one final fight WBN - World Boxing News Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao could have just one fight left in his career and has a clear preference from a poll conducted of his loyal Filipino fans. The eight-weight champion is currently out of action due to the coronavirus outbreak and his duties as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cleveland Jewish News Fall sports teams back on field in Orange school district Cleveland Jewish News Orange City Schools resumed in-person athletics on Aug. 17 despite the district's July 30 announcement sports and extracurricular activities would be suspended. "Likewise, we had put a hold on the Orange Community Education and Recreation Lions Club ... Flag as irrelevant
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