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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 21, 2020
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	ESPN Washington's Ron Rivera says he has cancer, plans to continue coaching ESPN Rivera told Schefter he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer. The team later said that he has squamous cell cancer of the neck. Rivera said the cancer is in the early stages and is considered "very treatable and curable.". Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Timberwolves win top pick in 2020 NBA draft lottery ESPN The Minnesota Timberwolves won the 2020 NBA draft lottery Thursday night and the right to the first pick in the draft later this year. The Timberwolves, who ended the season with the third-worst record, will be followed by the Golden State Warriors -- who ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN LSU's Ed Orgeron disputes portrayal of conversation with ex-player over Derrius Guice allegations ESPN LSU coach Ed Orgeron on Thursday said a quote attributed to him by a former player regarding allegations that running back Derrius Guice raped the former player's then-girlfriend in 2016 is not accurate. On Wednesday, USA Today published a report in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Thunder's Chris Paul says he's 'gotta be better' with OKC down 2-0 to Rockets ESPN Thunder star Chris Paul shouldered the blame following Thursday's 111-98 loss, which gave the Houston Rockets a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series despite not having Russell Westbrook in either game. Paul admitted that he has "gotta ... Flag as irrelevant
	As ACC Pushes on in the Face of New Hurdles, Can We Drop the Charade? Sports Illustrated The all-time worst planning in the history of higher education is playing out around us, one frat party and apartment kegger at a time. Bringing college students back to campus after being away from many of their friends since last March—who could have ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bucks bounce back, defeat Magic 111-96 to tie series ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 20 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks rode a fast start to beat the Orlando Magic 111-96 on Thursday and tie the Eastern Conference first-round series at a game apiece. The Bucks ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Robinson scores 24 as Heat beat Pacers 109-100 for 2-0 lead ESPN LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Goran Dragic had a little simple advice for Duncan Robinson before Game 2: Just shoot. Robinson listened, hitting his first six shots -- all from 3-point range. He finished with 24 points and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com "The Fastest Guy We've Ever Had" & Other Observations From The Seventh Practice Of Seahawks Training Camp Seahawks.com The Seahawks were back at it on Thursday afternoon following an off day, their penultimate practice ahead of Saturday's mock game at CenturyLink Field. As you'll read below, the day belonged to the defense, but we'll start off today's observations with ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Duke gets commitment from center Paolo Banchero ESPN Duke's upcoming recruiting class got a significant boost Thursday when Paolo Banchero, ESPN's No. 3-ranked prospect in 2021, committed to the Blue Devils. Banchero, the 6-foot-8 center, had been heavily pursued by both Tennessee and Kentucky. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Why pick Triston McKenze and three other things about the Cleveland Indians cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Pitching coach Carl Willis said the Indians considered several options for Saturday's start against before deciding on Triston McKenzie, who will make his big league debut. Lefties Logan Allen, Sam Hentges and Scott Moss and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Kiszla: It's time to get Mike Munchak's brain into Garett Bolles' body The Denver Post There's nowhere for Garett Bolles to hide. Everywhere the big offensive tackle turns, he's under siege. Broncomaniacs lustily boo him. The zebras throw penalty flags at him out of habit. John Elway doesn't trust him enough to show Bolles the money. Amid all ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Chiefs ban headdresses at Arrowhead Stadium as part of new policies NFL.com The Kansas City Chiefs introduced new policies Thursday that are geared toward raising awareness of American Indian cultures and celebrating "the rich traditions of tribes with a historic connection to the Kansas City area." Fans will be prohibited from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Clippers look to bounce back in Game 3 with or without Patrick Beverley Yahoo Sports The lasting image of Kawhi Leonard's 2019 postseason was the most valuable player of the NBA Finals raising the championship trophy for Toronto in an emptying Oakland arena. Yet it began not with celebration, but a need for introspection, after Leonard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers place Corey Knebel on the injured list with a strained hamstring and recall Mark Mathias Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sometimes, you can try too hard. That might have been the case for Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel, who was trying hard to work through some mechanical issues as he returned this season from Tommy John surgery. In doing so, he tweaked his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports - NFL Dillon Smashes Through 'Big-Back Box' Sports Illustrated GREEN BAY, Wis. – AJ Dillon's legs have been the viral focus of the Green Bay Packers' rookie class during training camp. The real focus, however, should be on a much smaller part of his body. His hands. Dillon ran roughshod during his three seasons at ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post It was only matter of time before coronavirus hit New York sports New York Post This hits home now. We always knew that was a possibility, if not a certainty. As the coronavirus made its merry way around Major League Baseball, infiltrating random teams and picking off games like a sniper — the Marlins, the Cardinals, the Reds — New ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Lions CB Amani Oruwariye impressing coaches, himself with grasp of defense early in Year 2 mlive.com ALLEN PARK -- Amani Oruwariye spent the offseason grinding film and studying the playbook. He said he sees the game better through the first couple of practices, and Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia happens to agree. Oruwariye was a fifth-round pick out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Adam Silver: NBA likely to push back start of 2020-21 season Yahoo Sports Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the season and forced the NBA into a bubble at Walt Disney World, the league has said that it hopes to start the 2020-21 season by Dec. 1. That date, commissioner Adam Silver said on ESPN on Thursday night, ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Blue Jays rally for 7 in 7th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep SFGate BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rowdy Tellez homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 and sweep a doubleheader on Thursday. In the first of ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Soccer, volleyball, swim coaches react to MHSAA decision to keep fall seasons alive mlive.com Hoping for some clarity regarding the 2020 fall sports season, Michigan's prep coaches circled Aug. 20 on calendars back in July, when the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced its deadline for a plan to restart sports amid the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Galaxy Limited spots remaining for LA Galaxy Youth Camps, driven by Chevrolet LA Galaxy Limited spots remain for LA Galaxy Youth Soccer Camps! Registration is still open for additional LA Galaxy Youth Soccer Camps, driven by Chevrolet. Updated scheduling and safety protocols have been implemented to provide this unique soccer experience ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill left practice early with hamstring injury NFL.com The 26-year-old receiver tweaked his hamstring in Week 11 last year, exiting the tilt early, but didn't miss a game thanks to the bye falling the next week. Hill did miss four games last season due to a clavicle injury suffered in Week 1. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Thom Brennaman, Reds apologize to LGBTQ+ community for anti-gay slur nj.com The Cincinnati Reds are trying to make amends with the LGBTQ+ community after Thom Brennaman uttered an anti-glay slur during the broadcast of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Kansas City Royals. The 56-year-old Brennaman released the following ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Mets' games vs. Marlins, Yankees postponed following two positive coronavirus tests Yahoo Sports The New York Mets became the fifth team in Major League Baseball this season to have at least one member of their organization test positive for the coronavirus Thursday, when the league announced that the club had two tests come back positive ahead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Gronk is one of the best toys in the NFL; just don't break him Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — The news is all good. Rob Gronkowski is happy, healthy and looks better than he has in years. So you know what that means, right? The Buccaneers need to put him in bubble wrap, find him a safe spot in the china hutch and not take him out again ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Reports: TCU QB Max Duggan's 2020 season in doubt because of a medical issue The Dallas Morning News The status of TCU sophomore quarterback Max Duggan for this season is now in doubt with a medical issue, coach Gary Patterson said Thursday. "Max has a condition that he's had his whole life and we caught it," Patterson told a small group of reporters on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grizzly Bear Blues Convey the Day: Memphis sends 14th pick to Boston Grizzly Bear Blues Finally, it is finished. As was widely expected (darn those 97.6% likelihoods), the Memphis Grizzlies have paid their draft debt to the Boston Celtics dating back to the 2015 trade involving Jeff Green thanks to the bouncing of the balls in the 2020 NBA Draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Fulham sign Antonee Robinson from Wigan for undisclosed fee Yahoo Sports Fulham have completed the signing of Wigan left-back Antonee Robinson on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old becomes the Cottagers' second signing of the summer after Anthony Knockaert's loan from Brighton was turned into a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Kia Classic in California latest LPGA cancellation Yahoo Sports The Kia Classic, scheduled for September 24-27 in Carlsbad, California, has been cancelled, the LPGA said Thursday. "We appreciate all of the efforts by Kia to try and make this event happen this year, and we look forward to playing again at beautiful Aviara ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hudson River Blue FT: New York City 0, Red Bulls 1 Hudson River Blue FT: NYCFC fall 1-0 to the most lifeless, lethargic, and boring game I've seen them play in 2020. And that's saying something. The VAR-allowed goal will surely be a source of controversy. But regardless, NYCFC looked awful. There was no creativity ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Giants' Joe McCarthy: Designated for assignment CBSSports.com McCarthy was designated for assignment by the Giants on Thursday. The move comes in order to make room on the 40-man roster for catcher Joey Bart. McCarthy began the year in the majors but failed to record a hit in 10 at-bats before being sent to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Herald Steven M. Sipple: Pulling no punches, Moos says Big Ten would be like 'JV' in winter season The Times Herald Bill Moos has thoughts running through his cranium that frankly aren't all that pleasant. Oh, he still greets you with his booming voice and firm handshake. But you quickly begin to understand the exceptionally challenging nature of his job these days. You see ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com 'Koeman gave me nothing' - Deulofeu blasts new Barcelona boss and says club has ignored La Masia Goal.com The 26-year-old had very little positive to say about the Dutchman after playing under him in the Premier League for Everton. Former Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu has taken aim at his old side, criticising new manager Ronald Koeman and saying the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV No fans for WVU football season opener WHSV HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - West Virginia University announced Thursday there will be no fans in attendance for the Mountaineers' season opener against Eastern Kentucky. Statement from West Virginia Athletics - Thursday, August 20. The West ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe New England Revolution tie Philadelphia Union The Boston Globe The Revolution's Adam Buksa heads the ball during the first half of Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium.Adam Glanzman/Getty. The Revolution played the Philadelphia Union to a scoreless tie Thursday night at Gillette ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABE 90.1 FM Atlanta United Set To Return, But With No Fans In Attendance And A New Coach WABE 90.1 FM Atlanta United returns to the field Saturday, but the team will have a different look on the sidelines. After a disastrous tournament last month in which Atlanta United didn't score a goal, the team parted ways with head coach Frank de Boer. In his place on an ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMYNews2.com Austin Dillon returns to racing WFMYNews2.com GREENSBORO, N.C. — NASCAR's Austin Dillon was cleared to return to racing on Thursday. The NASCAR Cup Series driver tested positive for coronavirus Saturday morning. He missed the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 9 Postponed Tommie-Johnnie game may happen in the spring FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - One of Minnesota's most storied college football games could eventually happen this spring. The annual rivalry Tommie-Johnnie game between the University of St. Thomas and St. John's University was scheduled to take place in ... Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM Steelers Reportedly Add Receiver RADIO.COM Pittsburgh (93.7 The Fan) - The Steelers are signing receiver Ray Ray McCloud, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. McCloud, a slot receiver, was in town for a tryout with other receivers on Monday. McCloud was a sixth-round pick of the Buffalo Bills ... Flag as irrelevant
	pennlive.com Philadelphia Eagles claim wide receiver off waivers pennlive.com PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles claimed wide receiver Travis Fulgham off waivers, the team announced Thursday. The Eagles roster was at the maximum of 80 players, so there will have to be a corresponding roster move. Fulgham, 24, was originally a ... Flag as irrelevant
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