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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 15, 2020
	NEWS
	ESPN Damian Lillard and the Blazers are not your typical No. 8 seed ESPN Attention is the utmost compliment in public life, and Damian Lillard has received plenty of it over the past week. In his Portland Trail Blazers' win-or-go-home squeaker on Thursday night, the Brooklyn Nets threw two bodies at Lillard before he even crossed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Clippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard worked on chemistry during hiatus ESPN Entering their first playoff series together for the LA Clippers, Paul George said he and Kawhi Leonard visited each other during the season hiatus to continue to develop their chemistry together. "I went down to where he was at [near San Diego], he came to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jaguars sign FB Bruce Miller after five year out of NFL ESPN JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday signed fullback Bruce Miller, who is trying to make a comeback after being out of the league for the last five seasons. To make room on the roster, the Jaguars cut undrafted rookie fullback Connor ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Svechnikov injured in Hurricanes loss to Bruins in Game 3 of first round NHL.com Andrei Svechnikov was injured late in the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday. The Hurricanes forward got tangled with Bruins ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chiefs Digest Travis Kelce Announces 'Ignition Lab' for Underserved Teens in Kansas City Chiefs Digest Travis Kelce has announced his first big purchase after signing his four-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. He's giving back to Kansas City. Kelce announced the creation of "Ignition Lab: Powered by 87&Running" in partnership with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated UPDATE: WVU Fall Camp Day Six Sports Illustrated The West Virginia University football team held day six of fall camp on a rainy Saturday morning at Mountaineer Field. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and his staff simulated some game situations such as two-minute into the game, two-minute into half, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report NBA Playoff Bracket 2020: Round-by-Round Guide to the Postseason Bleacher Report More than four months after originally planned, the NBA playoffs are set to tip off Saturday inside the NBA's bubble at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year's field features a number of known contenders who have seemingly been on track to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Memory Lane: Matthew Stafford Makes Detroit Lions Debut 11 Years Ago Sports Illustrated The 2008 Detroit Lions season ended with the organization joining a group of franchises that played a complete season without winning a single football game. As a result, Detroit secured the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Wainwright, Fowler steer Cardinals to 5-1 win over White Sox in Game 1 FOXSports.com Adam Wainwright threw five solid outings, allowing just two hits and one run in the Cardinals' 5-1 win over the White Sox. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports. Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Tavon Austin, JJ Nelson join 49ers' receiver competition in camp Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Veteran wide receivers Tavon Austin and J.J. Nelson were signed Saturday and on the 49ers' practice field for the team's first workout of training camp. Both players signed one-year contracts. The 49ers waived tight end Daniel Helm and wide receiver Chris ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nine football players at University of Oklahoma test positive for COVID-19 Yahoo Sports By Amy Tennery. (Reuters) - Nine football student-athletes from the University of Oklahoma tested positive for COVID-19, head coach Lincoln Riley said on Saturday, amid fierce national debate over the viability of a fall college football season. Oklahoma's Big ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mike McCarthy impressed with Aldon Smith early in Cowboys camp: 'He's off to a great start' CBSSports.com Aldon Smith has already made his mark on the Dallas Cowboys, earning first-team reps at defensive end during the first week of camp as he begins his NFL comeback. Smith hasn't played a regular-season game in five years and hasn't recorded a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Si Woo Kim has hole in one, shoots 62 for 2-shot lead at Wyndham ESPN GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Si Woo Kim thinks he's playing like he did four years ago when he earned his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship. That could be a really bad omen for those chasing Kim in Sunday's final round. Kim had a hole-in-one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dominant Darcy: Kuemper keeps Avalanche under wraps, Coyotes win Game 3 Yahoo Sports It took until Game 3, but Darcy Kuemper stole a victory for the Coyotes against the Avalanche. Late goals exaggerated the scoring to 4-2, yet the bottom line was that Kuemper was incredible, and the Coyotes crawled back into their First Round series, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chevy's struggles keep Team Penske drivers out of Indy 500 pole shootout ESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- One by one, Roger Penske's four drivers took their shots during Indianapolis 500 qualifying Saturday. Each time, they returned frustrated or flummoxed, futilely searching for answers. And when the gun finally sounded, the most successful ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Cubs fail to capitalize with runners in scoring position in 6-5 loss to the Brewers in extra innings Chicago Tribune The Chicago Cubs rebounded Saturday with three runs in the first two innings and an efficient three innings from spot starter Colin Rea. But their mid-inning malaise caught up to them in extra innings as the Milwaukee Brewers scored twice in the top of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Strasburg hurt as Nationals beat Orioles 15-3 for 'split' Yahoo Sports Strasburg threw only 16 pitches before leaving with a recurring nerve issue in his right hand in the first inning of Washington's 15-3 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The World Series MVP declined ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Guardiola says 'everything can happen' in sudden-death Champions League Yahoo Sports Pep Guardiola believes the new Champions League format could play into Manchester City's hands as they chase European glory in Portugal. The City boss claims "everything can happen" with all ties now being decided over one leg in a last-eight ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Charlie Coyle's consistent effort continues to be at center of Bruins' success The Boston Globe By the end of his current contract, Charlie Coyle may have a top-six role. He is proving himself more than capable. The No. 3 center from Weymouth, who is signed through 2026, had another impactful game for the Bruins in Game 3. He scored the opening ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Patriots release wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo Yahoo Sports The New England Patriots parted ways with wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo on Saturday. Adeboyejo was released with an injury designation and would return to the Patriots' injured reserve list if he clears waivers. #Patriots Release WR Quincy Adeboyejo: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Gophers hockey teams wait for answers about fate of seasons Minneapolis Star Tribune With Tuesday's Big Ten decision to cancel fall sports, the clock is ticking for college hockey, a winter sport in name only. The men's season begins Oct. 3 — the Gophers are scheduled to host Bemidji State — and concludes April 10. The women's campaign ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Vikings sign Tony Brooks-James Yahoo Sports The Vikings announced Saturday they have signed running back Tony Brooks-James. The team waived offensive tackle Brady Aiello in a corresponding move. Brooks-James returns to the Vikings after the team waived him Aug. 8. Brooks-James, who initially ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Who will be the Pelicans' next head coach? 5 names to watch in search for Alvin Gentry's successor NOLA.com The New Orleans Pelicans are on the hunt for a new head coach. After firing Alvin Gentry on Saturday, they are searching for a successor who can guide an intriguing but unproven group of young players into the future. With two young stars, Zion Williamson ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Caris LeVert named Second Team all-bubble, Jacque Vaughn finishes third in top coach voting New York Daily News Both Caris LeVert and Nets interim coach Jacque Vaughn have been recognized. LeVert was named Second Team All-NBA Seeding Games on Saturday, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Kawhi Leonard (Clippers), Kristaps Porzingis (Mavericks) ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Tigers' CJ Cron to undergo season-ending surgery mlive.com DETROIT -- C.J. Cron's tenure with the Detroit Tigers is over after only 13 games. The 30-year-old first baseman confirmed Saturday that he would undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair the patella tendon in his left knee. Cron injured his knee while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Riquna Williams hits seven three-pointers as Sparks earn fourth win in a row Los Angeles Times Riquna Williams hit seven three-pointers and finished with 21 points, Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points on eight-for-nine shooting, and the Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 90-76 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive win. Rookie Te'a Cooper scored a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review As he enters final year of contract with the Seahawks, Shaquill Griffin 'would love to be here as long as I can' The Spokesman-Review RENTON, Wash – Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin turned 25 just last month and is still playing on his rookie contract. An example for those who say that the NFL stands for "Not For Long," Griffin is something of a grizzled veteran as he begins his fourth ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Kim shoots 62 for 2-shot lead after 3 rounds at Wyndham USA TODAY GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Si Woo Kim thinks he's playing like he did four years ago when he earned his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship. That could be a really bad omen for those chasing Kim in Sunday's final round. Kim had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Tigers now have two rotation vacancies. Will Casey Mize fill one of them? mlive.com DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers now have not one, but two vacancies in their starting rotation. And Ron Gardenhire isn't tipping his hand about who will fill the spots. The Tigers placed right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova on the injured list on Saturday with right ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crawfish Boxes Game Preview. August 15, 2020, Mariners @ Astros. The Crawfish Boxes The Astros pulverized the Mariners last night 11-1, mostly on the strength of a nine-run first inning, highlighted by Yordan Alvarez' three-run homer on his first at bat of the 2020 season. The Astros hope to continue their total dominance over the Mariners for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Call to the Pen Cincinnati Reds add former top prospect Nick Williams Call to the Pen After failing to make an impact with the Philadelphia Phillies, Nick Williams will look to get his chance with the Cincinnati Reds. Nick Williams was essentially the victim of a numbers crunch in Philadelphia. Once the Phillies signed Bryce Harper and Andrew ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Multiple Vanderbilt football players, including veteran starters, opt out of 2020 season The Tennessean Multiple Vanderbilt football players have opted out of the upcoming season due to concerns over COVID-19. Coach Derek Mason told ESPN on Saturday that Vanderbilt has had "five or six" opt out, including senior linebacker Dimitri Moore, who was the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Getting to semi-finals isn't good enough' - Maguire fires Man Utd Europa League warning Goal.com Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side face Sevilla on Sunday and hope to book their place in the final of the competition. Harry Maguire has warned his team-mates that only reaching semi-finals is not good enough as he opens up on the pressure of playing for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crimson Quarry Jaquez Smith, one of the top WRs in the 2021 class, commits to IU The Crimson Quarry Tom Allen has done it again. For the second straight recruiting cycle, the Indiana coach has landed a four-star receiver. This time, it's Atlanta native Jaquez Smith, who announced Saturday that he had settled on IU over offers from Alabama, LSU, Georgia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hook 'Em Headlines Texas Football: 3 NFL QB's the Longhorns defense shut down Hook 'Em Headlines In the last decade, who are three notable NFL quarterbacks now that the Texas football program was able to shut down when they faced off? Throughout the 2010's, the Texas football program got mixed results from each side of the ball, especially in Big 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSHB Edwards-Helaire shines in early days of Chiefs camp KSHB KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs' first draft pick of 2020 is raising eyebrows in training camp. In his initial talk with the media Saturday, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said despite the unique circumstances, the rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire is ahead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com What that Insta post revealed: MS Dhoni cared ESPNcricinfo.com "from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired". These words need to be reproduced as is. If he thinks the "retired" at the end of a sentence should have a capital R, so be it. Don't remove the rogue "as". Posterity won't care for all this. For thus ended the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Pneumatic wins Pagasus, final points race for Kentucky Derby WSIL TV OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Pneumatic won the final race worth points for the Kentucky Derby, cruising to 2 1/4 length victory in the $150,000 TVG.com Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park Saturday. The win earned Pneumatic 20 points for the Kentucky Derby ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProBasketballTalk Capitals' Lars Eller: Rough return to action CBSSports.com Eller (personal) went minus-4 and won only 6-of-19 faceoffs in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders in Game 2. Eller had to play on the second line Friday due to Nicklas Backstrom (concussion) being unavailable. The return didn't go well for Eller, who missed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Clemson Maven Watch SI All-American Candidate Monkell Goodwine Announce his Commitment Clemson Maven The time has come for Monkell Goodwine. One of the top uncommitted college football prospects in the class of 2021, regardless of position, came off the board Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm ET in an exclusive announcement right here at SI ... Flag as irrelevant
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