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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 20, 2020
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	ESPN Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105 ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in a big third quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-105 on Wednesday to even the first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Mitchell was 10 of 14 from the floor. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Blue Jackets say East First Round loss to Lightning 'hard to take' NHL.com Seth Jones looked as if he was in disbelief as he discussed the number of opportunities the Blue Jackets missed to save their season. The Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Lakers vs. Blazers: Hassan Whiteside's block on LeBron James among five plays that drove Portland's upset CBSSports.com Being everyone's favorite upset pick and actually pulling off an upset are two entirely different things. The Trail Blazers actually pulled it off Tuesday night, besting the top-seeded Lakers 100-93 to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round series. Portland hasn't won ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Masai Ujiri body-cam footage shows that no level of success can shield Black people from inequality Yahoo Sports The reminders never stop — they just come with different names and different faces. On Tuesday night, attorneys for Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri released the body-cam video from Alameda County Sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland. The video is from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Vikings Training Camp Notes: Holton Hill Shines on Day 5 Sports Illustrated The Vikings were back at it on Wednesday with their fifth full practice of training camp, the third session with pads on. Things were a bit sloppy at times with dropped balls and missed assignments, but there were also plenty of encouraging moments from both ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Auburn to limit attendance to 20% capacity for early home games ESPN Auburn will limit attendance at Jordan-Hare Stadium to about 20% of capacity at the start of the football season. Athletic director Allen Greene said the move will lead to "a shortfall of tens of millions of dollars this year.'' He noted that football revenue finances ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Keller shuts down Reds, Royals open doubleheader with 4-0 win FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brad Keller pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning and extended his shutout streak, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Keller (3-0) has won all of this starts this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Workouts with Kittle Have Tonyan Poised for Big Role Sports Illustrated GREEN BAY, Wis. – As he's transitioned from collegiate quarterback and wide receiver to NFL tight end, Robert Tonyan has been fortunate to be surrounded by terrific mentors. With the Green Bay Packers, he's been able to lean on Jimmy Graham and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 10 things: Norman Powell slams the door as Raptors take 2-0 lead on Nets Yahoo Sports Here are 10 takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' 104-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA playoffs. One — Tight: The Nets showed great resiliency in bouncing back after a lopsided performance in Game 1. Nets head coach Jacque ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 2 Preview and Prediction Sports Illustrated The LA Clippers kicked off their first-round series with the Dallas Mavericks with a win on Monday night, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 118-110 victory. It was a closely-contested battle, and one that likely made Clippers fans uncomfortable at times. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kendrick Perkins rips Brett Brown for lineup changes ahead of Celtics-76ers Game 2 Yahoo Sports We're only one game into the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, but Sixers head coach Brett Brown already has Kendrick Perkins shaking his head. Brown put Matisse Thybulle in the starting lineup and moved ex-Celtic Al ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Alex Smith's Comeback Still Has a "Big Giant" Challenge Sports Illustrated So far, Alex Smith's comeback has been a Hollywood script. Quarterback rallies after a horrid broken leg that nearly claimed his life to return to the field. The inspirational story shows the aging veteran arising after 21 months of rehab to throw passes in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, DH planned for Sept. 4 FOXSports.com ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rain. The teams will play a doubleheader of seven-inning games on Sept. 4. The Nationals return to Atlanta for ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Reds' Trevor Bauer sports 'Free Joe Kelly' cleats, pledges to give them away USA TODAY If anyone wants to know where Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer stands on the subject of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, just look at his feet. Or, in this case, his cleats. Bauer took the mound for his start in Kansas City Wednesday night in a pair ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated A Case Against Holding MLB Playoffs in a Bubble like the NBA and NHL Sports Illustrated Since the Major League Baseball season is already more than one-third in the books – at least for teams who haven't lost a week or more to coronavirus blowups – so perhaps it's time to think about what comes next. Sixteen teams, more than half of all MLB ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Jalen Ramsey feels rookie running back Cam Akers will have an impact on Rams Los Angeles Times They were not college teammates at Florida State, but cornerback Jalen Ramsey and rookie running back Cam Akers — both former Seminoles standouts — are bonding as the Rams prepare for their Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Ramsey, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN United States gets first look at tricky World Cup qualifying campaign ESPN When it comes to World Cup qualifying draws, opinions vary as to whether it's better to have your toughest games first, or start out with the less formidable opponents. Four years ago, the United States began its ill-fated Hex with a home match against Mexico ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why Bears decided Eddie Piñeiro's kicking job is safe in 2020...for now Yahoo Sports When the Bears signed kicker Ramiz Ahmed, alarms went off. Despite having an up-and-down first season with the Bears, the job seemed to firmly be Eddy Piñeiro's, and the last thing literally anyone wanted to go through again was the 2019 kicking circus. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bergeron, Bruins beat Hurricanes 2-1 to advance in playoffs ESPN TORONTO -- Patrice Bergeron broke a tie with 3.5 seconds left in the second period, David Pastrnak returned with two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Wednesday to win the first-round playoff series in five games. The Bruins ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News DJ LeMahieu talks about his 'freak' thumb injury, optimism for a quick recovery New York Daily News DJ LeMahieu, who is on the injured list with a sprained thumb, was out on the field Wednesday, but the Yankees' injured second baseman is no closer to returning. LeMahieu was doing cardio and "movement" work, but he is still weeks away from being able ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Belichick: Playing Multiple QBs an Option This Season The New York Times FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bill Belichick said he's open to using a two-quarterback system this season, another example of how radically different the New England Patriots could look after Tom Brady's departure. Belichick was asked about platooning his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Chiefs activate Juan Thornhill from PUP Yahoo Sports Thornhill spent almost three weeks on the active/physically unable to perform list. He passed his physical, and the Chiefs activated him from PUP. The Chiefs, though, will take a deliberate approach in Thornhill's return from a knee injury that prematurely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Grichuk Hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays Beat Orioles 5-2 for Sweep The New York Times BALTIMORE — Randal Grichuk is hitting all types of pitches to just about every part of the ballpark — and often into the seats. His recent power surge has made quite an impression on his Toronto teammates, and left the Baltimore Orioles glad to finally see ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Kiffin Frustrated With Transfer Rules FOXSports.com Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin believes players whose conferences have postponed fall sports should be able to transfer without penalty. Said Kiffin in an appearance on the SEC Network on Tuesday: "It's really unfortunate that the NCAA is not allowing ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Giants WR and special teamer Cody Core tears Achilles; K Graham Gano signs New York Daily News Giants receiver and special teams ace Cody Core tore his Achilles' tendon while running a route late in Tuesday's practice and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Losing Core, 26, delivers a huge blow to the Giants' punt coverage unit, where Core ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun No fans allowed for Navy football season opener against BYU amid coronavirus concerns Baltimore Sun There will be no fans in attendance at the Navy football season opener in Annapolis because of coronavirus concerns. The Naval Academy Athletic Association sent an email to season ticket holders on Wednesday afternoon alerting them of the decision for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Bucks' Game 1 deficiencies have been highlighted. Now, can they fix the problems Thursday? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel When the Milwaukee Bucks arrived at practice Wednesday, they did so as a humbled and focused group, intent on making up for their subpar performance in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic. The mood, according to guard Wesley ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Oscar De La Hoya says he is ending retirement, ready to begin sparring ahead of in-ring return at 47 years old CBSSports.com Oscar De La Hoya is moving forward with his plans to end his retirement from boxing. De La Hoya, once boxing's biggest star, said he will return to action in "a real fight" at the age of 47, saying his return will not be in an exhibition like the planned 2020 bout ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers doesn't take frustration home with him, has increased OPS 129 points in two games masslive.com BOSTON — Rafael Devers' chase rate at pitches outside the strike zone (38.9%) is much higher than the league average (28.2%). That's led to a .685 OPS, which is 231 points lower than his .916 OPS last year when he finished 12th for the AL MVP. He has ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News NCAA recommendation: Fall sport athletes will get free year of eligibility due to coronavirus The Mercury News By RALPH D. RUSSO. College athletes who play fall sports, including football, will be given a free year of eligibility no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months if an NCAA recommendation is approved later this week. Two people with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Alaska Anchorage plans to drop men's hockey, further depleting the WCHA Minneapolis Star Tribune The WCHA, a 10-team conference that will lose seven teams to the new CCHA after the 2020-21 season, is losing another one. Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that it is dropping its men's hockey program after the upcoming season, citing a severe ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Avalanche advances to second round with dominating victory over Coyotes in Game 5 The Denver Post The Avs were again awesome in Edmonton on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri and the rest of the highly confident and composed Avalanche breezed into the second round of the Western Conference playoffs by once again dismantling the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN IndyCar still eyeing higher qualifying speeds for future Indy 500s ESPN Mark Miles can close his eyes and still hear the deep, resonant voice of longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway announcer Tom Carnegie's voice echoing across the cavernous facility each May as it announced a new track record. It doesn't matter much that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The State News Longest serving MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson not seeking reelection The State News Joel Ferguson — the Michigan State University Board of Trustee's longest-serving board member — announced he will not be seeking a fourth reelection in the upcoming November election, according to a Wednesday press release. In 2018, Ferguson ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Who do the Bruins play next? Here's how the NHL playoffs work this year The Boston Globe The Bruins beat the Hurricanes in five games to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But their next opponent is still to be determined. Instead of a typical bracket set-up, the NHL opted for a new format in the pandemic-shortened bubble ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Flyers' Carter Hart: Starting for Game 5 CBSSports.com Hart will tend the crease for Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against Montreal, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports. The 22-year-old should be full of confidence for Wednesday's start after he became the youngest netminder to record back-to-back shutouts in ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post LeBron James to campaign for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris White House ticket New York Post LeBron James is taking his talents back to the campaign trail. The Los Angeles Lakers star will stump for Democratic running mates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day, he confirmed in a soon-to-air interview. "For sure," James, 35, said when ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Report: NWSL to Add Sacramento Club, Expand League to 12 Teams Sports Illustrated The NWSL is reportedly adding another expansion team in California. According to The Athletic, the league will be expanding to Sacramento, the second team to spring up in California in as many months. The NWSL announced the creation of a Los ... Flag as irrelevant
	Comcast SportsNet Bay Area NBA rumors: Warriors to hold team workouts in 'campus setting' in fall Comcast SportsNet Bay Area If you can't join the bubble, why not bring the bubble to you? The Warriors reportedly will be doing just that starting next month, as the NBA signed off Tuesday on the eight teams that didn't participate in the restarted season holding voluntary minicamps in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Report: BYU may add Texas State to 2020 schedule Salt Lake Tribune While the news of BYU's latest schedule addition hasn't simmered down, the rumor mill is back up and running again. This time, it looks like there could be a cat fight. The Cougars could go up against the Texas State Bobcats from San Marcos, Texas. Flag as irrelevant
	Bicycling Neither Geraint Thomas Nor Chris Froome Will Be Racing in the Tour Bicycling Team INEOS announced the eight-man squad for this year's Tour de France—and previous Tour winners Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas were left off the roster. · The team will be led by 2019 Tour winner Egan Bernal. Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Saints camp highlights (Aug. 19): Watch top moments as (indoor) practice resumes NOLA.com The Saints got back to work on Wednesday at training camp, and they did it indoors. Along with the typical staples of Drew Brees, Michael Thomas and others, rookie tight ends Adam Trautman and Tommy Stevens make appearances in today's highlights, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Terre Haute Tribune Star Motivated Hooker hopes to stay with Colts Terre Haute Tribune Star INDIANAPOLIS – Not many topics are off limits with Malik Hooker. The Indianapolis Colts safety tends to be one of the most open players on the roster, holding court in front of his locker with honest answers in good times and bad. On Wednesday, Hooker ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fredericksburg.com Practice observations: Haskins' inaccuracy no worries for Rivera as QB continues to learn offense Fredericksburg.com After a focus on third-and-long plays Tuesday, Washington went to work in the red zone on Day 2 of training camp practices. Some observations: --Before camp started, coach Ron Rivera told reporters not to forget about Peyton Barber. The early playing time ... Flag as irrelevant
	NASCAR NASCAR at Dover: Tweaks to right-side window targeted NASCAR NASCAR Cup Series cars will have tweaks to the right-side passenger windows this weekend at Dover International Speedway in an effort to improve air flow inside the vehicles. The change comes in advance of a doubleheader weekend at a high-load track ... Flag as irrelevant
	UEFA.com Europa League final: Inter coach Conte on squaring up to Sevilla UEFA.com Hired in May 2019, Antonio Conte has moulded Inter Milan into his own image, his side emerging as an ultra-committed and supremely cohesive outfit at the UEFA Europa League finals in Germany to earn a place in Friday's final against Sevilla. Flag as irrelevant
	Cageside Press Israel Adesanya Still Eying Jon Jones Fight Despite Heavyweight Move Cageside Press Jon Jones may be on his way to heavyweight, but UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is still willing to fight him. For the past several months there has been hype around a potential light heavyweight superfight between Jones and Adesanya. Flag as irrelevant
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