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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 28, 2020
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	ESPN Lawyers for ex-Washington employees call for NFL's own probe, Dan Snyder discipline ESPN In a letter sent to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, lawyers representing more than a dozen former employees of the Washington Football Team requested an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment during their time with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Colin Cowherd doesn't believe Russell Wilson will end his career in Seattle NBCSports.com Russell Wilson has been saying for years that he intends to play into his 40s. But inside the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, the Super Bowl winning quarterback reiterated his desire to join a modest group of elite quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Drew Brees ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mets' Brodie Van Wagenen calls comments about Rob Manfred 'unfounded,' clarifies plan wasn't his ESPN Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen apologized Thursday night, saying he falsely accused commissioner Rob Manfred of proposing a plan that would have had New York players stage a one-hour walkout during their scheduled home game against ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Ravens call for arrest of police who killed Breonna Taylor, shot Jacob Blake in statement NFL.com Amid a day in which multiple NFL teams ceased practicing and commenced talking about social justice, racial inequality and the task of bringing about reform, passionate words were spoken all across the football world, a most emphatic statement was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated What the Saints did and said about Jacob Blake Sports Illustrated The New Orleans Saints didn't cancel their practice on Thursday, and it was never something they considered. However, they did do something as a team to honor Jacob Blake - wearing his name on their helmets during their training camp session. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Myers' walkoff shot gives Padres 10-7 win over Mariners USA TODAY SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers and the San Diego Padres went from being one out away from a painful loss to one of the most joyous celebrations of the season. Myers hit a game-ending three-run homer to cap a seven-run rally with two outs in the seventh ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Finally pain-free, Roethlisberger ready to sling it Washington Post PITTSBURGH — The chronic ache in his right arm, the one that served as Ben Roethlisberger's companion for years, is gone. No more fibbing about being fine when offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner asks how he's feeling. No more gritting his teeth and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Awkward activism: MLB's uneven response to racial injustice Yahoo Sports In a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America's discussion about racial injustice. Some teams are playing. Some aren't. Two teams walked off the field after the national anthem. But across the sport, one theme became ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Banged-up 49ers call off practice, hold walkthrough instead FOXSports.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called off practice Thursday after losing two more key players this week to injuries. Shanahan opted to hold a walkthrough instead of a full practice a day after a physical session with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Michael Jordan stepped into NBA boycott negotiations as go-between for players and owners, per report CBSSports.com Jordan is the chairman of the NBA Labor Relations Committee, and his experience as a player has allowed him to serve as a bridge between the two sides in this unprecedented period. Owners were reportedly unanimous in ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Kevin Stefanski: Browns want 'this city of Cleveland to know we have their back' in wake of Jacob Blake's shooting cleveland.com BEREA, Ohio — Kevin Stefanski watched his players work through their anger and frustration Thursday over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisc., and come back to a place of effecting change in Cleveland. "I'm really proud of those guys,'' he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Athletics Expect Oakland Fans `Will Have Our Backs' on Decision not to Play Sports Illustrated Given time, the Oakland A's decided against playing Thursday's series finale against the Texas Rangers, the A's way of being part of a national professional sports protest in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. "The city that we play in has ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY MLB protests continue: Six more games won't be played, as 18 teams overall sit out to protest social injustice USA TODAY Major League Baseball players extended their strike for social justice to a second day, as six more games were postponed in the wake of a movement that has touched every major sports league in the country. Games between the Oakland Athletics and Texas ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 BMW Championship leaderboard, takeaways: Hideki Matsuyama leads, Tiger Woods in contention after Round 1 CBSSports.com If you watched last week's Northern Trust at TPC Boston, where there were two 59 watches on the same day and 30 under was the eventual winning score, the first round of the BMW Championship was basically the exact opposite of that. Only three players ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIVB.com - News 4 Allen's development remains question mark for Buffalo Bills FOXSports.com ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Faith is something Bills coach Sean McDermott places in Josh Allen. Yet the coach doesn't dispute talk of the quarterback needing continued development entering his third season for Buffalo to start realizing its true potential. Flag as irrelevant
	Golf.com Tiger Woods addresses PGA Tour response to protests after up-and-down 73 at BMW Golf.com Tiger Woods faced a number of questions entering this week at the BMW Championship. Could he find some magic with a putter that has gone cold? Could he play well in U.S. Open-like conditions at brutish Olympia Fields? Could he work his way into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Lions GM Quinn and coach Patricia may be down to last chance USA TODAY ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are entering their fifth — and perhaps final — season of trying to build a winning organization with former New England executives, coaches and players. Lions ownership retained general manager Bob Quinn ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Phillies discuss decision to postpone Thursday's game vs. Nationals following Jacob Blake shooting nj.com When the Milwaukee Bucks didn't come out of the locker room for the start of Wednesday's scheduled NBA playoff game against the Orlando Magic, the Phillies were in the final stages of being ready to play their game in Washington. Phillies players Bryce ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Wentz embraces leadership role, surrounded by young talent FOXSports.com PHILADELPHIA (AP) —. Carson Wentz enters his fifth season with the Philadelphia Eagles as the unquestioned leader of a team that had its greatest success without him. He's taking charge. "For Carson, it's just a matter of running the show, running the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates escape with victory in first game of doubleheader Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In a seven-inning game designed to make it easier for teams to play doubleheaders as makeup games without taxing too many bullpen arms in 2020, the Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals went to extras in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader as the Pirates held ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Jared Kushner Says He Will Reach Out To LeBron James In Wake Of NBA Boycotts Sports Illustrated White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said Thursday that he will reach out to LeBron James after three NBA games were postponed Wednesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. "We're happy to talk with him and say, 'Look, let's both figure out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Brian Urlacher Rips NBA Boycott, Claims Brett Favre Is Braver Than Players Forbes Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has chimed in with his thoughts of the recent NBA players boycott, and it's safe to say that he's not a fan. In a bizarre Instagram post that has since been deleted, the Hall-of-Fame linebacker not only ripped NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNBA won't play Thursday, but players are committed to continuing season Los Angeles Times After postponing three games Wednesday, the WNBA will extend its stoppage at least through Thursday's games in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, but players are committed to continuing the season in Bradenton, Fla., after what Sparks forward and ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDuke.com Men's Basketball Spearheads Peaceful Protest GoDuke.com DURHAM, N.C. – Led by Duke men's basketball director of operations and player development Nolan Smith , Duke University student-athletes held a peaceful protest and conversation on campus Thursday bringing together hundreds of Blue Devil staff, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Tigers shutting down prospects Manning, Faedo FOXSports.com DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers are shutting down pitching prospects Matt Manning and Alex Faedo because of forearm issues. General manager Al Avila said Thursday the team isn't too concerned about the injuries, which he described as forearm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Real Salt Lake owner insulted by MLS club boycotting match Yahoo Sports Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen said Thursday he felt "disrespected" by his Major League Soccer team's decision not to play over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Hansen told a Salt Lake City radio station he was upset about the boycott, taking the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Fantasy Camp: TE preview (aka Hybrid Theory) NFL.com Marcas Grant is joined by Michael Florio for the second NFL Fantasy Football Podcast of the week! First, the duo dives into the news as of late such as David Montgomery's groin injury and Mike Williams missing 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury (3:02). Next ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Wolverines focus on 'Michigan Combine,' possible January start after 'very unfair' decision The Detroit News Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson referred to the last couple weeks since the Big Ten decided to postpone the football season as "tough" and "weird." Hutchinson, a junior, worked hard in the offseason to transform his body and game and, like his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Jaguars' Conley calls on NFL QBs to lead charge for change Seattle Times JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Chris Conley called on "figures who are the face of the league" to do more to help fight social injustice. The sixth-year pro made it clear Thursday he was talking about the NFL's top quarterbacks, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bright Side of the Sun Round-Up: NBA world weighs in on playoff protests Bright Side of the Sun This week's protests following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin have resulted in the postponement of NBA postseason competition and passionate responses from a variety of personalities across the world of professional basketball. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Rays' Ryan Yarbrough: Thursday's start postponed CBSSports.com Yarbrough's scheduled start Thursday against the Orioles was postponed, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. The teams elected not to take the field Thursday in protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. It's unclear when the game will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune The Pac-12 will not play basketball before Jan. 1, so where does Utah go from here? Salt Lake Tribune The Pac-12 finds itself on a basketball island. When the league announced on Aug. 11 that it was postponing all sport competitions through the end of the calendar year, that means just what it says. All Pac-12 sports include men's basketball, which remains ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Who wins the Kentucky Derby? This may be your best bet OCRegister Starting in 2012 with I'll Have Another, picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby has been quite simple. Just go with the 3-year-old who has shown the most consistency throughout the prep races. Consider this: The past eight horses that crossed the wire first ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Rivalry dashed: Provo's Week 3 clash with Timpview canceled after 3 classes quarantined KSL.com PROVO — COVID-19's impact on high school football continues. For the third straight week — and in the third distinct county in the Beehive State — a game has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Friday night's rivalry clash between Provo and ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLS Multiplex USMNT abroad: Weston McKennie gets new challenge at Juventus MLS Multiplex The soccer world might be focused on where Lionel Messi ends up but there is some other transfer news that you should be paying attention too. USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie is headed to Italy. According to CBS Sports, McKennie is headed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seacoastonline.com Leagues join in halting games as players say they've had enough Seacoastonline.com Thursday's Celtics-Raptors and Red Sox-Blue Jays games postponed. Friday's Bruins-Lightning Game 4 also unlikely as sports boycotts continue over racial injustice. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — An unprecedented NBA walkout over racial injustice ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Report: Georgia Southern suspends football practices Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Southern has suspended football practice due to a rise in COVID-19 infections among the team, it was first reported by WJCL in Savannah. BREAKING: I can confirm after speaking with member of @GSAthletics football practice has been suspended ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Tennis legends Bob, Mike Bryan announce retirement ahead of US Open CBSSports.com The brothers have put together a stellar career. They earned an Olympic gold medal together in 2012 to go along with winning a record 16 Grand Slam doubles titles from 2003 to 2014 and, altogether, 119 tour titles together. As a duo, the Bryan brothers were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Noah Gragson announces return to JR Motorsports for 2021 season Yahoo Sports Noah Gragson will return to JR Motorsports and the No. 9 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the 2021 season. RELATED: Key players in Silly Season. The news was conveyed via a video on Twitter starring Gragson and team co-owner Kelley ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside NoVA Unity Reed's Tyleik Williams commits to Ohio State Inside NoVA Unity Reed senior defensive tackle Tyleik Williams announced Thursday evening on his Twitter account his commitment to Ohio State. Williams chose the Buckeyes over Alabama, North Carolina, LSU, Virginia Tech and South Carolina. Ohio State offered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona offered Griezmann for Joao Felix Goal.com AC Milan are increasing their efforts to sign Brescia prodigy Sandro Tonali, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Inter are also interested in the Italian midfielder but the Rossoneri have now offered a better bid than their Milan rivals. Sandro Tonali Brescia 2019-20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hamilton Journal News The Latest: France midfielder Pogba tests positive for virus Hamilton Journal News France coach Didier Deschamps says midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been left out of the national team squad. The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. France coach Didier ... Flag as irrelevant
	INSIDER The Mets' attempt at a walk-out protest turned into a convoluted calamity INSIDER MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred asked the New York Mets to do a symbolic walk-out to protest racial injustice, but then return to play a game, according to Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen. Van Wagenen's comments appeared to be accidentally recorded ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Lions Work Out QB DeShone Kizer profootballrumors.com Another team is giving DeShone Kizer a look. NFL.com's Tom Pelissero tweets that the quarterback auditioned for the Lions today. The 2017 second-rounder started 15 games for the Browns as a rookie, completing 53.6-percent of his passes for 2,894 yards ... Flag as irrelevant
	talkSPORT.com Colby Covington tears into LeBron James, NBA and MLB players for boycott in protest of police shooting of Jacob Blake talkSPORT.com Kamaru Usman has lashed out at bitter rival Colby Covington for tearing into LeBron James and a host of NBA and MLB players. The former UFC interim welterweight champion took umbrage at the decision of many top athletes in America to boycott their ... Flag as irrelevant
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