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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 1, 2020
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	ESPN Pac-12 player group threatens to opt out, makes list of demands on injustice, safety ESPN A group of Pac-12 football players from multiple schools is threatening to opt out of both preseason camps and games until its negotiations with the league regarding concerns about racial injustice, their safety during the coronavirus pandemic and other ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Lions place QB Matthew Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list ESPN Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on Saturday became the eighth member of the team to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Stafford was put on the list after results came back from the team's third round of testing on Friday. Players are put on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Dumba kneels during anthem, speaks out against racism at Qualifiers NHL.com Matt Dumba kneeled during the U.S. national anthem Saturday after vowing that the NHL and the Hockey Diversity Alliance will stand up for justice and against racism. The Minnesota Wild defenseman spoke at center ice at Rogers Place before the Edmonton ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Smith pulled by Oilers after allowing five goals to Blackhawks in Game 1 NHL.com Mike Smith was pulled as the goalie for the Edmonton Oilers and replace by Mikko Koskinen in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier series against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday. Smith allowed five goals on 23 shots and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Blazers aim to ride positive momentum vs. Celtics ESPN The Portland Trail Blazers look to take another step toward chasing down a playoff spot when they face the Boston Celtics on Sunday near Orlando. Ninth-place Portland (30-37) resides 2.5 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies (32-34) in the battle for the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Heat vs. Nuggets score, takeaways: Miami lights up scoreboard from deep, uses big second half to sink Denver CBSSports.com An early tip-off time certainly didn't impact the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets as both teams embarked in their first meaningful game inside the NBA bubble in Orlando. What started out as an evenly matched contest in the first half turned into a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com David Njoku gives the Browns 'his full commitment' after previously requesting a trade CBSSports.com Tight end David Njoku has rescinded his request for a trade from the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told Schefter that the former first-round selection has had "some good meetings with the new Browns' ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Lakers vs. Raptors odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Aug. 1 predictions from proven model on 52-32 roll CBSSports.com The Toronto Raptors return to action for the first time in 145 days when they take on the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The defending champion Raptors ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez done for season due to heart issue ESPN Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a heart issue, the team announced Saturday. Rodriguez has been diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that the team believes is a result of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times AP sources: Jets LB CJ Mosley opting out of NFL season FOXSports.com NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley has opted out of playing this season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The 28-year-old Mosley was entering his second season with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Jazz vs. Thunder score: Live updates as Utah looks to make it two straight wins since NBA restart in bubble CBSSports.com It's Day 3 of bubble action in Orlando, and the second of five games on the busy Saturday slate is the Utah Jazz vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. As it stands, the Thunder are the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, one game back in the loss column of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1 USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league's hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Will Oklahoma State Football Start Fall Camp on Wednesday? There is Still a Chance Sports Illustrated STILLWATER -- We saw it yesterday in Norman, Okla. and in Lawrence, Kan., players and coaches masked up but wearing helmets, jerseys, and shorts. The coaches in practice coaching garb and real football practice going on. That scene is set to happen in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Dolphins QB Fitzpatrick says he and Tua have hit it off USA TODAY MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick says he has talked with rookie Tua Tagovailoa about the most anticipated handoff in years for the Miami Dolphins. It will happen when Fitzpatrick gives up the starting job at quarterback. And he's aware that day is coming. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick, Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu, diagnosed with severe ankle sprain USA TODAY New York Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu has a Grade 3 left ankle sprain according to the team. Ionescu, the top overall pick in April's WNBA draft, injured her ankle in the second quarter against Atlanta and did not return to action in the Liberty's 84-78 loss to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Where next for Eddie Howe? Yahoo Sports Eddie Howe has left his role as Bournemouth manager by mutual consent, bringing to an end his long association with the south-coast club. The 42-year-old – who had been English league football's second longest serving boss – was unable to keep the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Doc Rivers on Montrezl Harrell: 'When he's ready, he'll come back' Sports Illustrated The Clippers are missing one of their most important players in the bubble, Montrezl Harrell. Harrell left the bubble on July 17 to deal with a family emergency, which has now become the death of his grandmother. Harrell was incredibly close with his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Ravens waive DT Daylon Mack, a 2019 draft pick; rookie punter Dom Maggio (Boys' Latin) also cut Baltimore Sun The Ravens have waived Daylon Mack, the team announced Saturday, parting ways with the second-year defensive tackle in a surprise move that raises concerns about the team's depth up front. Undrafted rookie punter Dom Maggio (Boys' Latin) was also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lerentee McCray opts out for 2020 Yahoo Sports The formal seven-day window for player opt-outs has not yet opened. Plenty of players, however, already have exercised their opt-out privilege. On Saturday, the Jaguars announced that linebacker/defensive end Lerentee McCray had decided to opt out for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers vs. Reds rained out; historic doubleheader Sunday, Daniel Norris to start Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers' game Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds was postponed because of inclement weather. The game was called after steady rain continued to fall for about an hour after the scheduled 1:10 p.m. start. The game had been moved up from its ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Hoosier Virginia 3-Star DB Maurice Freeman commits to Indiana Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Maurice Freeman, a three-star defensive back from Chesapeake, Va., committed to Indiana on Saturday afternoon. Freeman made his announcement on Twitter, and did it on his mother's birthday. His final nine schools included ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com 76ers vs. Pacers: Live Updates From Sixers' Season Restart Sports Illustrated The time has finally come. For the first time since the memorable night of March 11, the Philadelphia 76ers will play meaningful basketball with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Months ago, it was unclear if the Sixers were going to conclude the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Hurricanes beat Rangers in Game 1, but don't blame Lundqvist Yahoo Sports The Rangers and Hurricanes made Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers (and the first of the NHL Return to Play) a passionate, violent, and sloppy affair. Ultimately, the Hurricanes took care of business 3-2 in Game 1, taking a 1-0 series lead against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com WR Marqise Lee latest Patriots player to opt out NFL.com Newly acquired wide receiver Marqise Lee is now the latest New England Patriots player to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday morning. The Boston Globe first reported the news. Lee is the seventh Patriots ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Branden Grace withdraws from 2020 Barracuda Championship after positive COVID-19 test CBSSports.com It's doubtful many players have ever withdrawn from a PGA Tour event prior to a third round in which they were in the top five of the tournament, but that's what Branden Grace was forced to do on Saturday at the Barracuda Championship. Grace had to ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Twins place Zack Littell on 10-day IL, recall Jorge Alcala FOXSports.com The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and recalled right-hander Jorge Alcala, the team announced Saturday. More Twins Coverage. Twins place Zack Littell on 10-day IL, recall Jorge Alcala ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan odds, top predictions: MMA insider makes surprising fight card picks CBSSports.com Derek Brunson has shared the Octagon with four former or current UFC champions. The No. 8-ranked middleweight plans to rely on his vast edge in experience when he takes on rising prospect Edmen Shahbazyan on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Stanley Cup qualifiers Game 1: Islanders vs. Panthers Newsday Scenes from Game 1 between the Islanders and Florida Panthers in a 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff qualifying series on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 in Toronto. Islanders defenseman Andy Greene (4) celebrates a goal. Credit: AP/Frank Gunn. Islanders ... Flag as irrelevant
	4029tv Arkansas sharpshooter Joe returning for junior season Yahoo Sports FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas sharpshooter Isaiah Joe will return for his junior season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. ''I know a lot of people have been waiting to hear my decision,'' Joe said in a statement on Saturday. ''But this has ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDucks.com Peterson Earns Second MLB Start GoDucks.com The goal of every Major League starting pitcher is earning the right to get the ball every fifth day. This week, former Oregon all-American David Peterson will be able to say he's done just that with the New York Mets. Five days after beating the Boston Red Sox ... Flag as irrelevant
	TalkBasket.net Heat's Jimmy Butler: Well-rounded showing in opener CBSSports.com Butler posted 22 points (6-11 FG, 10-11 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's victory over the Nuggets. Butler looked to be in mid-season form during the restart opener, forcing his way to the free-throw line, getting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cubbies Crib Cubs News: Is it really that difficult to follow the rules? Cubbies Crib The Chicago Cubs haven't had one positive Covid-19 test since testing started in late June (except Tommy Hottovy). So what the heck is the problem with the rest of baseball? MLB and the MLBPA fought, negotiated, threatened, fought some more, then finally ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSBT-TV Darvish shines as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 WSBT-TV CHICAGO (AP) -- Yu Darvish and Craig Kimbrel looked like they did at the end of last year. Talk about a mixed bag for the Chicago Cubs. Darvish pitched six shutout innings, Jason Heyward hit a key two-run single and the Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Nike's viral 'You Can't Stop Us' ad is winning big on social media WLS-TV NEW YORK -- Nike's latest viral ad is garnering praise online for its message of inclusiveness and perseverance at a time when organized sports have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. The video, called "You Can't Stop Us," features a split screen ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Napoli vs. Lazio LIVE STREAM (8/1/20): Watch Serie A online | Time, USA TV, channel nj.com Lazio faces Napoli in a Serie A match on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (8/1/20) at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples, Italy. Fans can watch the match exclusively on ESPN+. Sign up for the subscription service here. The contest will be played without fans in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Spurs' Gregg Popovich on standing during national anthem while team knelt: 'I'd prefer to keep that to myself' Fox News San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, one of the NBA's most outspoken voices on social justice issues, opted to stand during the national anthem before Friday night's Kings-Spurs games. Popovich, who just last week called people offended by or who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roanoke Times UVa basketball: Huff returning to Cavs for senior season Roanoke Times If there have been times when Jay Huff has kept Virginia men's basketball fans on the edge of their seats, none would have topped Huff's move Saturday. Fans who followed Huff on Instagram had to shudder at the following post: "It's been a ride, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago White Sox Place Shortstop Tim Anderson on Injured List With Right Groin Strain NBC Chicago The White Sox placed shortstop Tim Anderson on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right groin strain. Anderson exited Friday's game against the Royals in the seventh inning with a sore right hip, the team said. His feet got tangled up on a ground ball for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNDU-TV Notre Dame football has 0 positive COVID-19 tests after latest round of testing WNDU-TV SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Notre Dame football team continues to see good results from coronavirus testing. 103 Notre Dame football players received a COVID-19 test on July 29. All 103 tested negative. The one player who had tested positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Stripe Hype Bengals: Jonah Williams, entering "rookie" year, will have a huge impact The Stripe Hype Don't forget the Cincinnati Bengals' forgotten "rookie", Jonah Williams, who is set to have a huge impact in 2020. The Cincinnati Bengals put a ton of confidence into Joe Burrow when they selected him first overall. They gave him an additional weapon to work ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Bolton News Ashley Young on target as Inter Milan beat Atalanta to finish second in Serie A The Bolton News Ashley Young helped Inter Milan secure a second-placed finish in Serie A with a 2-0 win away to Atalanta. With victory at the Gewiss Stadium enough for either side to finish as runners-up to Juventus, Antonio Conte's men achieved the feat after a fast start on ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLTX.com Ray Tanner talks Palmetto Bowl and the SEC's conference-only call WLTX.com Ray Tanner has seen the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry up close in the dugout and now from above as an athletics director. He understands what the game means to the state but with COVID-19 concerns dominating virtually all decisions these days, it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJAC Johnstown Penguins begin quest for Stanley Cup on Saturday WJAC Johnstown JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their quest for another Stanley Cup on Saturday. Game 1 of the Penguins' qualifier round against the Montreal Canadiens begins with puck drop at 8 p.m., with the game being televised on NBC. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC6OnYourSide.com Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic ABC6OnYourSide.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has been postponed, officials announced on Saturday. The event was scheduled for August 7-9 in Lexington, Ohio. INDYCAR and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course said it ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Cowboys To Release Kai Forbath profootballrumors.com A veteran of six NFL teams, Kai Forbath will return to free agency. The Cowboys cut their incumbent kicker, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets. This will clear a path for free agent addition Greg Zuerlein. Given Zuerlein's pedigree, it was not expected he would ... Flag as irrelevant
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