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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 14, 2020
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	ESPN Mock fantasy football draft: 10-team, PPR ESPN We're back with another mock fantasy football draft, this time returning to what is a standard format for many leagues, using 10 teams and PPR scoring, which grants an extra point for each catch made by a wideout, running back and tight end. This a fun ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Matthew Stafford, Kirby Smart endow social justice program at Georgia ESPN Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, along with Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and his wife, Mary Beth, have endowed a $500,000 program at the University of Georgia to focus on diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020 USA TODAY PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner is tired of answering questions about his health. Really tired. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back remains adamant he can thrive in the NFL if he stays on the field. Conner understands he can't run from his resume, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: Model that beat experts says draft Josh Allen, avoid Allen Robinson CBSSports.com Saints receiver Michael Thomas turned in a monster performance in 2019, leading the NFL with 149 receptions and 1,725 receiving yards. Thomas also caught nine touchdowns to tie for fourth in the league, and his output gave Fantasy owners a monster ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett inductions into Basketball Hall of Fame slated for May 2021 ESPN A star-studded Class of 2020, including Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant, will now be inducted in May at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday. The induction ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why Bears fans should not be worried about an Allen Robinson contract extension Yahoo Sports Patience is hard to come by in 2020 and that especially applies to two persistent Chicago sports questions this summer. Why haven't the Bulls fired Jim Boylen? And why haven't the Bears extended Allen Robinson yet? Friday morning, just minutes after ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Roundup: DE Maxx Crosby returns to Raiders practice NFL.com Maxx Crosby was back on the practice field Thursday for the Las Vegas Raiders and has therefore been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The defensive end was placed on the list Aug. 6. The former fourth-round pick is coming off a sensational rookie ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Patriots coach Bill Belichick praises new QB Cam Newton's work ethic USA TODAY The Patriots finally started to practice this week – well, sort of. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team was allowed on the practice field with coaches. These sessions, however, didn't include pads or any offense vs. defense work and drills. On Friday, the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Seven NFL officials opt out of 2020 season amid coronavirus concerns before deadline CBSSports.com The NFL has a shortage of officials this season -- for now. The league announced Friday seven officials have opted out of the 2020 season amid coronavirus concerns. Officials had until Thursday to opt out for the year. Five on-field officials have elected to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kam Chancellor trolls Jets DC Gregg Williams on Twitter Yahoo Sports Thursday featured an unexpected back-and-forth between New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. Williams kicked things off by suggesting that Jamal Adams might get bored in Seattle due to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CalBearsMaven Cal Football: Aaron Rodgers Bares His Soul About `Outlandish' TV Sports Talk CalBearsMaven Aaron Rodgers owns the highest career passer rating in NFL history. And on a recent podcast with Kyle Brandt of the NFL Network, the former Cal quarterback Aaron Rodgers once again hit his target when asked his thoughts about TV sports journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 8 Things We Learned During NBA's Home Stretch Bleacher Report The NBA's return to action has delivered some great basketball. Damian Lillard's overall performance, Luka Doncic's triple-double against the Milwaukee Bucks and Devin Booker's game-winner over Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have stood out. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UAB freshman LB Allen Merrick dies from gunshot wound ESPN UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick died Friday morning from a gunshot wound he suffered while visiting his home in Gadsden, Alabama, the previous day, according to police. He was 19. Gadsden police said the shooting appears to have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Mets legend Dwight Gooden says Yoenis Cespedes may get 'blackballed' after 2020 opt-out USA TODAY New York Mets legend Dwight Gooden sounded off about Yoenis Cespedes' decision to opt out of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, calling it a "weak move" on the part of Cespedes. "He may get blackballed next year and I'm OK with that," Gooden ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN College towns face a potentially devastating economic blow this fall: No football CNN New York (CNN Business) Missing out on college football games is more than just a bummer for die-hard fans of the sport. For university towns and the local businesses that rely on college football to generate revenue, it's yet another 2020 economic disaster ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 2020 NBA Playoffs Preview: Can The Philadelphia 76ers Upset The Boston Celtics Sans Ben Simmons? Forbes One of the NBA's fiercest rivalries is set to add a new chapter, as the No. 6 seed Philadelphia 76ers will seek to upset the No. 3 Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. The Sixers have been one of the league's most inconsistent teams all ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Perplexing Portland Trail Blazers' thrilling playoff push continues on following 134-133 win over the Brooklyn Nets oregonlive.com It would be easy to chew up a lot of time contemplating how the Portland Trail Blazers only narrowly slipped by the underwhelming Brooklyn Nets, 134-133, Thursday night in a game with such a great motivation imbalance. But that would only serve to ignore ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight USA TODAY A look at what's happening around the majors today: HOME AT LAST. Miami finally gets to play its pandemic-delayed opener at Marlins Park, which has a new look for 2020 thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turf. Also, there will be a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Varner III, Hoge, Sloan share Wyndham lead tied at 62 USA TODAY GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Harold Varner III, Tom Hoge and Roger Sloan each shot 8-under 62 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Wyndham Championship, the PGA Tour's final regular-season event before the FedEx Cup playoffs. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA coaching carousel tracker: Latest updates on all the hires and firings as Bulls cut ties with Jim Boylen CBSSports.com NBA coaches are hired -- and fired -- every offseason. It's part of basketball, and this year will be no different, no matter how many changes the league endured this season. Teams are constantly looking to get better, and switching up the person calling shots ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Zunino hits 3-run HR; Rays bash Sox to complete 4-game sweep ESPN BOSTON -- Hunter Renfroe hit two homers and drove in three runs, Mike Zunino belted a three-run shot over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park and the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the struggling Boston Red Sox 17-8 on Thursday to complete a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBEN Texans' Kenny Stills: Should return soon CBSSports.com Coach Bill O'Brien said it shouldn't be "too much longer" before Stills (illness) is available to practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. The Texans placed Stills on the non-football illness list, which is separate from the recently created reserve/COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Falcons re-sign TE Luke Stocker to back up newcomer Hurst FOXSports.com FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Luke Stocker. Stocker appeared in 15 games for the Falcons last season, including eight starts. He had eight catches for 53 yards. The 32-year-old Stocker spent six seasons with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Spanish GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice Yahoo Sports MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Mercedes again topped the leaderboard as Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas in second practice Friday for the Spanish Grand Prix. The championship leader finished ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Projecting Auburn's depth chart on offense before the start of fall camp Montgomery Advertiser AUBURN — It seems like forever ago now, but the biggest story of Auburn's offseason — before COVID-19 began to rightfully dominate every conversation — was the addition of Chad Morris. Gus Malzahn hired the former Arkansas coach — and his longtime ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Morant, Grizzlies embracing underdog tag Yahoo Sports Ja Morant said the Memphis Grizzlies would embrace being underdogs in the NBA's Western Conference play-in. Morant had a triple-double of 12 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-106 on Thursday to clinch a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Bellarmine University's fall sports postponed to spring due to COVID-19 pandemic Courier Journal The Division I debut for many of Bellarmine University's sports will have to wait. The men's and women's cross country teams and the men's and women's soccer teams had their seasons postponed by the ASUN conference on Friday amid the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Awful Announcing Indians pitcher Zach Plesac calls media "evil" for reporting his violation of MLB COVID-19 protocols correctly Awful Announcing Cleveland Indians pitcher Zach Plesac isn't happy with how his disregard for MLB's COVID-19 protocols has been portrayed by the media. The second-year major-leaguer made his gripes Instagram official with a video he posted Thursday. Anyone who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace adds another sponsorship deal Yahoo Sports 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
	Washington Post 'Let Russ Cook?' Seahawks QB Wilson would be fine with that Washington Post RENTON, Wash. — The phrase has become popular among Seattle Seahawks fans on social media, almost to the point of becoming a rallying cry: "Let Russ Cook." It's in reference to letting Russell Wilson have more control and more opportunity to run the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Call to the Pen Houston Astros: The troubles won't end soon Call to the Pen Houston Astros can't seem to stay out of trouble. First, the trashcan debacle, being targeted by other players, and then the semi "punishment" that was handed that by the commissioner. Ultimately that situation turned out to just a slap on the wrist prior to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asheville Citizen-Times NCHSAA puts moratorium on athletic scheduling, hopes to provide details next month Asheville Citizen-Times CHAPEL HILL — The N.C. High School Athletic Association sent a memo to member schools Aug. 14 issuing a temporary moratorium on all conference and non-conference scheduling just two days after it released a new athletic schedule which, among other ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Lakers Rest Most Starters, Kings Sink 21 3s, Roll to 136-122 Win NBC Southern California Buddy Hield made 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. By Associated Press • Published August 13, 2020 • Updated on August 13, 2020 at 2:47 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Aces top Lynx 87-77 for sole possession of 2nd place Yahoo Sports BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- A'ja Wilson had 23 points and eight rebounds, Angel McCoughtry scored 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces topped the Minnesota Lynx 87-77 on Thursday night for sole possession of second place. Kayla McBride added a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU WIAA approves modifications to 2020-21 sports calendar for fall sports season WEAU STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WEAU) - The WIAA Board of Control approved changes to the sports calendar on Friday for the 2020-21 seasons to accommodate an "alternate" fall sports season in the spring if schools opt out of playing those sports in the traditional ... Flag as irrelevant
	Eurosport.com Cycling: Roglic extends Dauphine lead, Formolo claims stage win, Froome nowhere Reuters (Reuters) - Primoz Roglic extended his lead in the Criterium du Dauphine when he finished second behind Davide Formolo on the third stage on Friday but Chris Froome continued to struggle. Italian Formolo (UAE) produced a superb attack from a lead group ... Flag as irrelevant
	wmar2news.com Fall youth sports authorized in Baltimore County with strict requirements wmar2news.com BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — On Friday, The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announced that it will authorize rec councils to hold youth sports in the fall with strict requirements in place to protect public health and prevent the spread of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Philadelphia Inquirer Where has Rhys Hoskins' power gone? Getting it back must be a top Phillies priority. | Extra Innings The Philadelphia Inquirer If the late Yogi Berra could witness pandemic baseball, he almost surely would volunteer one of his most famous lines as a slogan for the 2020 season. "It gets late early out here." Related stories ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hockey News 'It's kind of like playing an exhibition game.' Tuukka Rask has a right to feel that way, even if others don't The Hockey News Rask is taking online heat after lamenting the dullness of playoff games with no fans. What's wrong with what he said? It's an unprecedented hockey experience, and it's different for everyone. Tuukka Rask|Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports. By Matt Larkin. Flag as irrelevant
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