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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 27, 2020
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	ESPN 'You can't just not do it.' Inside baseball's mixed response to social justice movement, and what's next ESPN In the hours leading up to their scheduled game Wednesday night, some members of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants saw an opportunity. Already Aug. 26, 2020, had registered as one of the most significant sporting days in recent memory ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Draft strategies for different league sizes and scoring formats CBSSports.com On Fantasy Football Today, we often discuss our draft strategies for various Fantasy league types, and one thing I often think I don't mention enough is how my strategy — not taking too many running backs early, targeting upside, and building a team not for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mike Pence chief calls NBA protests 'absurd,' while Jared Kushner says he'll reach out to LeBron James ESPN WASHINGTON -- Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff, Marc Short, said Thursday that NBA protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are "absurd and silly," while White House senior adviser Jared Kushner told CNBC that ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com 2020 fantasy football primer: Green Bay Packers FOXSports.com It sure doesn't feel like football season. Without the long grind of a four-game preseason schedule or countless stories about how Player X is in The Best Shape of His Life, it's difficult for our sports brains to understand the fact that football is indeed right ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Broncos Meeting With Free-Agent LB Mark Barron, per Report Sports Illustrated In just a couple of days' time, the Denver Broncos went from full strength at inside linebacker to near-decimation. Starting linebacker Todd Davis suffered a calf injury late last week that'll cost him a few weeks, while exciting rookie Justin Strnad injured his wrist ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated AJ Green praises Joe Burrow for speaking out: 'You want to rally behind him' Sports Illustrated CINCINNATI — Much like the rest of the country, A.J. Green and the Bengals discussed racial injustice in America on Thursday morning. The team decided to practice, but the tough conversations are just beginning. "I don't have a problem with it [practicing]," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cardinals Announce Cancellation of All Team Activities Thursday Sports Illustrated Numerous NFL teams have canceled team activities Thursday in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., and the Arizona Cardinals have followed suit, announcing the decision Thursday morning. The team was scheduled to have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Colby Covington blasts NBA, MLB players for protest of police shooting of Jacob Blake Yahoo Sports Former interim UFC champion Colby Covington is never one to let a moment of controversy pass without injecting himself into the conversation. He did just that on Wednesday night, when he criticized NBA, MLB, and other professional athletes for boycotting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports LeBron James change of position paves way for restart of games Yahoo Sports Wednesday night LeBron James was adamant that the NBA not continue the playoffs and walked out of the players' meeting after casting his vote. LeBron's frustration was evident for everyone to see on Twitter. Miami's veteran sage Udonis Haslem then stood ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Sports protests: A look at how athletes have boycotted for social justice throughout history CBSSports.com The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, refusing to come out of their locker room. This decision was made to send a message following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cardinals make flurry of roster moves before Thursday's doubleheader FOXSports.com ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals made a host of transactions, primarily involving their bullpen, ahead of Thursday's twin bill with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team activated right-handed reliever Junior Fernandez and utility infielder Edmundo Sosa from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mikel Arteta offers fresh start to every Arsenal player ahead of new season Yahoo Sports Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has told his ostracised players that they will start the new season with a clean slate. Matteo Guendouzi did not play in the final 11 games of the previous campaign after an altercation with Brighton striker Neal Maupay following ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Eagles' Andre Dillard leaves practice, Jordan Mailata replaces him | How backup performed in drills nj.com Is it time to be concerned about Eagles' left tackle Andre Dillard? Dillard, the team's 2019 first-round draft pick, left practice Thursday. It is unclear as to the specific reason why Dillard did not finish practice. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Patriots players feel saddened, somewhat hopeless in wake of Jacob Blake shooting Boston Herald Devin McCourty was hopeful about having social change, and putting a stop to racial discrimination. While he backs protests in wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin, with NBA teams canceling games and NFL teams opting to not practice, he's not ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bears RB David Montgomery (groin) expected to miss 2-4 weeks NFL.com David Montgomery's groin injury might not keep him out as long as Bears fans feared. The running back is expected to be out two to four weeks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the situation. Such a window gives ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB trade rumors: Taijuan Walker dealt to Blue Jays | What it means for Yankees nj.com The injury-riddled and slumping Yankees look like they need some help, and it could be on the way soon because Monday is trade deadline day. One starting pitcher who reportedly had been on their radar was moved elsewhere Thursday morning when the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Eagles' speedy Adrian Killins blazing a unique path Yahoo Sports Corey Clement caught just 29 passes his entire college career. Boston Scott and Miles Sanders each caught just 32. We've seen what kind of NFL receivers they all are. Which brings us to Adrian Killins. The speedy undrafted rookie caught just eight passes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lions Wire The Importance of Lions' Offensive Line in 2020 Sports Illustrated The Detroit Lions' offense is going to be key to the 2020 season. With how poor the defense played last season, it's difficult to imagine any massive turnaround in the span of just a year. So, that leaves quarterback Matthew Stafford & Co. with plenty of pressure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penguins mailbag: What's the next move after the Kasperi Kapanen trade? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Welcome back to Mike's Mailbag. The Penguins' postseason run may have ended after just four games, but general manager Jim Rutherford is giving us plenty to talk about. This week, he orchestrated a significant, multi-player trade. There are a number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Basketball Insiders Report: Pacers Fire Nate McMillan Basketball Insiders The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday they have relieved head coach Nate McMillan of his coaching duties. "On behalf of the Simon family and the Pacers organization, I'd like to thank Nate for his years with the team," said Pacers President of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gasly still struggling to accept Hubert's death one year on ESPN One year on from the death of Anthoine Hubert at Spa-Francorchamps, Formula One drivers Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc have paid tribute to their friend ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dodgers' Walker Buehler heads to injured list because of blister on throwing hand ESPN The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-hander Walker Buehler on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Los Angeles recalled right-hander Mitch White to replace Buehler on the roster. Buehler is 1-0 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Robert Griffin III says 'Games are not more important than justice' Yahoo Sports Robert Griffin III posted to Twitter on Thursday morning with the statement of: "Games are not more important than justice." Games are not more important than justice. — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 27, 2020. His tweet, which came before the Ravens' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Who Does Georgia Football Turn To With the Loss of Dominick Blaylock Sports Illustrated Dawgs Daily on SI.com reported the season-ending injury to Georgia wide receiver, Dominick Blaylock Thursday morning. So, with the loss of what was likely to be one of the primary targets for Georgia in the 2020 football season, where will the Dawgs look to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Ben Roethlisberger: Getting hit is going to be big for me Yahoo Sports Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said recently that he keeps waiting to feel pain in his surgically repaired right elbow, but that he remains pleasantly surprised that throwing at training camp hasn't led to a reminder of his injury. Roethlisberger ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Rockies withstand Arizona's rally in 9th, hold on to win 8-7 USA TODAY PHOENIX (AP) — Charlie Blackmon and the Colorado Rockies had been hoping for a game like this. Sort of, anyway. Blackmon's grand slam helped the Rockies build a big cushion and they held on during a tense ninth inning to beat the Arizona ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Preview: Rays try to finish off sweep of Orioles as homestand comes to an end FOXSports.com WATCH IT LIVE ON FOX SPORTS GO · Baltimore Orioles (14-16, fourth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (21-11, first in the AL East). PITCHING PROBABLES. Baltimore: John Means (0-2, 10.13 ERA) Tampa Bay: Ryan Yarbrough (0-2, 4.45 ERA). LINE. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Djokovic could face Zverev in semis, Thiem in US Open final Yahoo Sports World number one Novak Djokovic's path to a 2020 US Open title could include a semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas or Alexander Zverev under the tournament draw unveiled Thursday. The 33-year-old Serbian star, a 17-time Grand Slam winner who has ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister NBA players reportedly vote to resume playoffs after sitting out in protest OCRegister LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 26: A general view of the box office after the postponed game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Titans cancel practice in aftermath of social injustice protests The Tennessean The decision was left up to the players. Titans players ultimately decided not to hold practice Thursday in the aftermath of social injustice protests. A member of the team's public relations staff informed reporters at 10:49 a.m. that practiced for the day had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Boston College football players sit out practice to protest racial injustice The Boston Globe The Boston College football team opted to skip a scheduled practice on Thursday, citing the ongoing conversation surrounding racial injustice. Instead, the team held a meeting with coaches and players, according to a statement issued by the program. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, replaced in France squad Washington Post PARIS — France midfielder Paul Pogba was left out of the national team squad on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19. The Manchester United player was replaced by 17-year-old Eduardo Camavinga for upcoming Nations League qualifiers against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Former Gamecocks tailback lands with new NFL franchise Charlotte Observer Former South Carolina and Clemson running back Tavien Feaster has a new NFL home. The speedy back from Spartanburg signed with the New York Giants the team announced. He was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this offseason. In his lone ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen says he feels 'disrespected' by his players following game postponement Salt Lake Tribune The morning after Real Salt Lake and LAFC decided to not play their scheduled game Wednesday night at Rio Tinto Stadium, RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen responded with what he described as "profound disappointment." Speaking on the local show "Radio ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Reds' Mark Payton: Starting again Thursday CBSSports.com Payton will start in left field and will bat seventh in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. He'll pick up his third start in the Reds' five games since his callup from the alternate site last weekend. Flag as irrelevant
	Crain's Detroit Business Loss of Big Ten football makes for difficult decisions for UM, MSU Crain's Detroit Business Big Ten football fans face months of empty Saturdays this fall, but for the colleges it means a huge loss of revenue and possible elimination of other sports that rely on football for survival. The Big Ten announced Aug. 11 it was canceling all fall sports, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News NFL exec Troy Vincent on racial injustice, police brutality in US: 'It's gotta end' Fox News Troy Vincent, a former NFL star who is now the league's vice president of football operations, spoke out Thursday about racial injustice and police brutality in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. Vincent gave an emotional answer in an interview on ESPN ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com We need to 'walk with strength and pride': Andy Reid, several NFL players discuss racial injustice fox4kc.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. –In the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, several sports teams across the nation have refused to play and have canceled practice. On Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid took a break from talking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Esports giant TSM signs Hikaru Nakamura, its first pro chess player The Verge Esports organization TSM has signed its first professional chess player, US grandmaster and five-time champion Hikaru Nakamura. The youngest American to ever earn that coveted ranking at age 15, Nakamura is considered among the best players in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Notre Dame Insider Notre Dame, USF agree to three-game football series Notre Dame Insider Not only will South Florida fill Notre Dame football's non-conference hole on the schedule for 2020, but the Bulls and Irish have agreed to a three-game series. USF announced Thursday that the two teams will play each other twice more beyond this season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arrowhead Addict Eric Fisher says new Chiefs linemen are fitting right in Arrowhead Addict As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to "run it back" in 2020 and defend their Super Bowl LIV championship, the front office made every effort to bring back the majority of their starters from a year ago. Continuity, it seems, is king. But even for those newer faces ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Salvon Ahmed joins Miami, reunites with Myles Gaskin 247Sports After initially signing with the San Francisco 49ers, former Washington running back star Salvon Ahmed was cut by the 49ers on Tuesday. But he didn't stay cut for long as the Miami Dolphins claimed Ahmed through waivers on Wednesday. Now the only ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bright Side of the Sun Thursday's NBA Playoffs games postponed Bright Side of the Sun Thursday's slate of playoff games has been postponed, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported this morning. Today's three playoff games will be postponed, source tells ESPN. Discussion underway on when teams will resume play. https://t.co/A2PazNKDhy. Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com WNBA players refuse to play Wednesday in response to Jacob Blake shooting Los Angeles Times Washington Mystics players linked arms and knelt in white T-shirts that spelled Jacob Blake's name in black marker, one letter on each player's chest. On their backs were seven bloody bullet holes, one for each shot police officers fired at Blake, a 29-year-old ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily Sophomore Brennan Armstrong named starting quarterback University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily Following the conclusion of Thursday's practice, Coach Bronco Mendenhall named sophomore Brennan Armstrong as the starting quarterback for Virginia football. The Shelby, Ohio native competed with junior transfer Keytaon Thompson for the starting job ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle No cancellation as A's top Rangers — but Thursday's game is up in the air San Francisco Chronicle Though the A's cross-bay neighbors and one of their division foes decided not to take the field in support of racial justice, Oakland's players went ahead with their game at Texas. "It was really close to game time and we decided to play," A's manager Bob ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN GSP: Chances of Khabib fight 'incredibly low' TSN Georges St-Pierre admitted on Thursday that a return to the Octagon to face UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is highly unlikely. In an interview with BT Sport, the 39-year-old former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	DraftKings Nation Fantasy Baseball Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for August 27 DraftKings Nation Thursday's main fantasy baseball slate on DraftKings gets a little bit of an early start at 6:37 p.m. ET in order to include the early wave of games in the seven contests on the main slate. After several teams decided to boycott on Wednesday, there is still some ... Flag as irrelevant
	hoopsrumors.com Sixers Notes: Arena, Brown, Rucker, Embiid, Simmons hoopsrumors.com The Sixers are possibly looking at building a new basketball arena at Penn's Landing, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Inquirer's report also indicates that the team is lobbying local officials about a plan to have taxpayer support help ... Flag as irrelevant
	pennlive.com Former MLB player Aubrey Huff calls accused Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse a 'national treasure' on Twitter pennlive.com Aubrey Huff apparently went and got gross on Twitter Wednesday night. According to the New York Post, the former Baltimore Orioles slugger tweeted "#KyleRittenhouse is a national treasure." That's right, Huff believes that 17-year-old who police say carried ... Flag as irrelevant
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