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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 6, 2020
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	ESPN Buccaneers' Tom Brady forgot learning a new playbook is 'really tough' ESPN TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has always understood the physical demands of getting ready to play an NFL season and doing it at the highest level. After all, he has won six Super Bowl rings. But he didn't realize the mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones targeting Michael Strahan's sack record ESPN TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher Chandler Jones thinks breaking Michael Strahan's single-season sack record of 22.5 won't be tough to do. "I don't think that's hard to get," Jones said Thursday during a video conference call. "And I feel like if ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com 3 Keys: Flames vs. Jets, Game 4 of Cup Qualifiers NHL.com No. 8 Flames vs. No. 9 Jets. 10:30 p.m. ET; CNBC, NHL.TV, SN, TVAS. Calgary leads best-of-5 series, 2-1. The Winnipeg Jets could again be without center Mark Scheifele and right wing Patrik Laine against the Calgary Flames in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com 3 Keys: Golden Knights vs. Blues, round-robin Cup Qualifiers NHL.com Golden Knights vs. Blues. 6:30 p.m. ET; NHLN, NHL.TV, FS-MW, ATTSN-RM. Vegas 1-0-0, St. Louis 0-1-0. The Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues each will play their second game of the round-robin portion of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers at Rogers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times While Steelers remain united, Tomlin warily eyes 2020 FOXSports.com PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are united heading into the 2020 season. Yet even with every member of his team opting to play this fall, that doesn't mean Mike Tomlin is certain his club — or the NFL at large — will be able to navigate without ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Pirates steal 6-5 win, Twins narrowly miss home-and-home sweep FOXSports.com PITTSBURGH — Kevin Newman's two-run pinch-single with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 victory on Thursday. Newman ended Pittsburgh's seven-game losing streak when he took a pitch from Minnesota ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Packers to play first two games at Lambeau Field without fans NFL.com The familiar roar of Lambeau Field will be silent early in 2020. The Packers announced Thursday they will not host fans at their venerated stadium for their first two home games due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "Lambeau Field will not be the same ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Purdue star WR Rondale Moore opts out of 2020 season, will enter the 2021 NFL Draft CBSSports.com Purdue has lost its best offensive weapon on Thursday as star wide receiver Rondale Moore announced that he plans to opt out of the upcoming season and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. A first-team All-American selection as a true freshman in 2018, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Three SEC Teams Make College Football Coaches Poll Top Five Sports Illustrated For the second year in a row, the Clemson Tigers check as the top-ranked team in USA Today's college football coaches poll. Coached by Dabo Swinney and led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Clemson made it to last year's National Championship game ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Who opted out in the AFC North, and what it could mean for each team cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The NFL's deadline for players to opt out due to coronavirus concerns has passed, and the AFC North lost nine players in all. The Browns had five players opt out. Only the Patriots (eight) had more. But what about the rest of the AFC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eric Garcia to leave Man City? Another frustrating exit for the Etihad academy Yahoo Sports Manchester City's preparations for their eagerly awaited Champions League showdown against Real Madrid have been thrown into flux by the news teenage centre-back Eric Garcia will not sign a new contract at the club. Garcia has established himself as ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Louisville soccer dismisses 3 players, suspends 3 others for holding party ESPN Three Louisville soccer players have been dismissed from the program and three others have been suspended after the school found they held a party last week that resulted in 29 positive tests for COVID-19 and required four other programs to temporarily ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Cancer survivor Shon Coleman opts out of 2020 NFL season al.com San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Shon Coleman, who overcame leukemia to play at Auburn, has chosen to opt out of the 2020 season under the NFL's coronavirus-pandemic plan. Coleman has not played in an NFL regular-season game since 2017. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Virus precautions, uncertainty mark opening of Ohio St camp Washington Post COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State opened preseason training camp Thursday with strict coronavirus protocols in place and under a cloud of uncertainty about whether the revised 10-game season will even be played at all. Support our journalism. Subscribe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Bosa brothers reunion on hold after Joey's new deal in LA Seattle Times SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The potential for a Bosa brothers reunion in the NFL will have to wait at least a few more years. With big brother Joey signing a long-term extension with the Los Angeles Chargers last week and younger brother Nick having three ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Torey Krug admits lineup questions could be keeping Bruins in preseason mode Yahoo Sports The risk of asking a professional athlete a "why is your team bad right now?" question is obvious: You upset the player, they don't want to talk to you, etc. Yet when offered a theory as to why the Bruins have been so disappointing in the round robin (0-2-0, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NYGiantsmaven See It: Daniel Jones Looks Bigger After Intense Off-season Workout NYGiantsmaven Giants quarterback Daniel Jones told reporters that his off-season strength program resulted in him adding as much as nine pounds of muscle to his 6'5" frame. Jones estimated he's up to about 229 pounds after playing most of last year at around 220 pounds. Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation Williams: I can't say enough good things about this team Niners Nation New San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams spoke to the media Thursday afternoon and said that the return had been "nerve-wracking." Williams said that he missed the bonds and friendships that come with being on and around a team. He didn't get ... Flag as irrelevant
	FSU Makes Decision on Football Attendance Policy Sports Illustrated The ACC released their schedule dates for each of it's members early on Thursday morning and that includes the 'Noles. Following that, Florida State's ticket office released their official policy for Doak Campbell Stadium during the 2020 football season. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets betting odds revealed Yahoo Sports As Portland prepares for its fourth game of the NBA restart Thursday evening, the betting odds have been revealed for its game against Denver. The Trail Blazers are four (4.0) point favorites against the Denver Nuggets in Caesars Casino & Sportsbook with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News 'Game on': Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo shares how — and why — BYU-Navy game came to be Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — After getting the bitterly disappointing news Wednesday that Notre Dame wouldn't be traveling to Annapolis Labor Day weekend to meet Navy due to ACC scheduling restraints, Midshipmen coach Ken Niumatalolo and athletic director ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Former Dorsey basketball player Lafayette Dorsey Jr. has died Los Angeles Times Lafayette Dorsey Jr., a former All-City guard at Dorsey High who excelled during two years playing for Pacific, died on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner's office. He was 23. The cause of death ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press In letter, Michigan's Warde Manuel asks football season ticket holders for help Detroit Free Press Michigan's athletic department continues to project a steep budget deficit this fiscal year, and it is seeking help from football season-ticket holders to help offset the costs. In a letter to ticket holders Thursday, athletic director Warde Manuel asked for donations ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times MLB Tightens Virus Protocols Again in Wake of Outbreaks The New York Times With the St. Louis Cardinals sidelined by a raft of positive coronavirus tests — and the Miami Marlins playing with a reconstructed roster after their own outbreak caused the league to reshuffle schedules in late July — Major League Baseball has again ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe LeBron James dismisses Trump's rant The Boston Globe LeBron James dismissed comments made Wednesday by President Donald Trump, who criticized NBA players for kneeling during the national anthem as part of coordinated Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Yankees send Miguel Andujar to club's alternate site in Scranton Newsday PHILADELPHIA — It's been a quick fall for Miguel Andujar. The 25-year-old, who finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2018, was among three players the Yankees sent to the club's alternate site in Scranton after Wednesday's doubleheader split ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Putting the Gander Trucks Series playoff picture in perspective before Michigan Yahoo Sports With only six races remaining to set the 10-driver NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series playoff field, there is good reason to expect tight and intense racing in Friday night's Henry Ford Health System 200 (6 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Boeser, Pettersson help Canucks top Wild 3-0 for series lead USA TODAY EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Brock Boeser and Elias Petterson each had a power-play goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for his first postseason shutout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead in their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report 76ers' Ben Simmons out While Considering Treatment Options for Knee Injury Bleacher Report Simmons already suffered the injury on Wednesday during a seeding game against the Washington Wizards at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and he has dealt with a handful of physical setbacks throughout his career since Philadelphia selected ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Despite opt-outs, Miami Dolphins not decimated at wide receiver. Here's why Palm Beach Post When DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson were injured in a game against the Jets last season, Ryan Fitzpatrick turned to Isaiah Ford and the receiver delivered. "There are times when I ask Isaiah questions about the offense, that's how smart the kid is," ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal Bentley ready to step up and lead Patriots' linebackers The Providence Journal Ja'Whaun Bentley knows a thing or two about leadership. In college, he started all four years and became Purdue's first three-time captain. He would be the first person to tell you that those leadership qualities have to be inherent. They cannot be forced. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Ozzie Guillén calls Nick Swisher 'fake': 'I hate (him) with my heart' USA TODAY Ozzie Guillén does not like Nick Swisher. Hates him, actually. He said it himself, on television, Wednesday. Asked by NBC Sports Chicago postgame host Chuck Garfien whether he disliked Carlos Gomez or Nick Swisher more, Guillén replied: "Oh my God ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Point shots through traffic creating steady stream of 'dirty goals' for Blackhawks Chicago Sun-Times The scouting report entering this Blackhawks-Oilers series foretold of a wide-open, track meet-style offensive showdown. Both teams have speed, are loaded with elite offensive playmakers, like to push the pace in transition and struggle mightily on defense, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.: D-Backs Opening Chase Field Roof Mid-Game Is 'Ass' Bleacher Report Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. criticized the Arizona Diamondbacks' decision to open the Chase Field roof after the third inning of Wednesday night's game. "Opening the roof in the fourth is ass," McCullers told reporters. The 26-year-old ... Flag as irrelevant
	Winston-Salem Journal NCHSAA pushes start of sports further into fall, aims for calendar by Aug. 17 Winston-Salem Journal Brad Fisher, the athletics director at Reynolds, likes to have a plan. But the logistics to be ironed out for fall sports for this school year are on hold a while longer. The N.C. High School Athletic Association has postponed the start of fall sports beyond the ... Flag as irrelevant
	LancasterOnline Penn State AD: Unless Wolf wavers, no fans in the stands for all fall sports, including football LancasterOnline Spectators will not be allowed at Penn State athletic events this fall, under current guidelines from Pennsylvania state government. If the restrictions are loosened, Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said Thursday, the university has a plan for limited ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times White Sox option Nicky Delmonico to Schaumburg, place Nick Madrigal on IL Chicago Sun-Times Second baseman Nick Madrigal officially landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, and the White Sox also optioned outfielder Nicky Delmonico to the team's Schaumburg training facility. All rosters were reduced from 30 players to 28 Thursday. Major league ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Yankees' Gary Sanchez: Good to go Thursday CBSSports.com Sanchez (elbow) is starting at catcher and hitting eighth Thursday against the Phillies. Sanchez won't be forced to miss any time after getting hit by a pitch on his elbow Wednesday. The backstop is looking to turn things around following a slow start to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee MLB tightening virus protocols, including masks in dugouts Sacramento Bee Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a fifth-inning solo home run in a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Kathy Willens AP ... Flag as irrelevant
	Savannah Morning News GHSA recommends cancellation of football scrimmages, with Sept. 4 start date still in place Savannah Morning News The novel coronavirus continued to alter the landscape of high school sports in Georgia on Thursday as the Georgia High School Association announced it was recommending the cancellation of preseason football scrimmages across the state. The GHSA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Worcester Telegram Celtics: Raptors have surprised many during defense of NBA title Worcester Telegram The Toronto Raptors were given little chance of defending their NBA championship after a major defection 13 months ago. Kawhi Leonard, who led the Raptors to their only title in his one season in Canada, decided to return home to Southern California and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International American billionaire agrees deal to buy Italian football giant AS Roma CNN International Friedkin is the owner of Gulf States Toyota, a franchise distributor that sells Toyotas in a number of southern US states. His net worth is estimated at $4.1 billion by Forbes. Flag as irrelevant
	WJLA PHOTOS: Evidence of Washington Football Team rebrand at FedEx, Ashburn and Snyder's house WJLA SkyTrak7 flew to Washington Football Team's training facility in Ashburn, Virginia, team owner Dan Snyder's home in Potomac, Maryland and FedExField in Landover, Maryland Thursday. What we observed is that some of the former team branding has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Augusta mayor says fans unlikely at Masters Atlanta Journal Constitution The Masters has not yet announced whether fans will be able to attend the November tournament. However, the prospect is unlikely, according to the mayor of Augusta Hardie Davis. Speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Davis said: "Tomorrow, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Ryu, 'pen team on 2-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves The San Diego Union-Tribune Hyun-Jin Ryu combined with four relievers on a two-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the shorthanded Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Wednesday night. Ryu lasted only five innings but was dominant as he gave up only one hit, an infield single by Adam Duvall in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday LI's Chris Weidman knows he needs a win over Omari Akhmedov at UFC Fight Night Newsday No numbers precede the name of Chris Weidman heading into his fight on Saturday night for the first time since the UFC debuted its official rankings in 2013. "It's weird," the former middleweight champion from Baldwin said as he returns to the division he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Triad Business Journal Where the Carolina Panthers rank among the world's most valuable sports teams Triad Business Journal The Carolina Panthers are once again the lone franchise in the Tar Heel state to make Forbes' list of the world's most valuable teams. The NFL Panthers, valued at $2.4 billion, landed on the list at No. 41 — in a three-way tie with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Jets WR Josh Doctson Opts Out profootballrumors.com A late opt-out: Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson. The former first-round pick notified his new team he will opt out, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com tweets. Doctson signed with the Jets in February as a street free agent, doing so after the Vikings cut him during the ... Flag as irrelevant
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