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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ September 29, 2020
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	ESPN Jay Johnstone, a two-time World Series champion and popular prankster around MLB, dies at 74 ESPN He died Saturday of complications from COVID-19 and had suffered from dementia in recent years, according to his daughter, Mary Jayne Sarah Johnstone. He died at a nursing home in Granada Hills, she said Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Packers' offense rolling, defense is still a work in progress FOXSports.com The Green Bay Packers have capitalized on the strengths of their potent offense and the circumstances of this unusual season to get an early jump on the rest of the NFC. Now they need to get better and healthier on defense. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Despite 0-3 start, Giants a game out in woeful NFC East USA TODAY EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Based on recent history, it would be easy to look at the New York Giants' winless start and write them off. Since the 1981 season, only six NFL teams have overcome an 0-3 start to make the playoffs. The Houston Texans ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 49ers have satisfying finish to East Coast trip USA TODAY SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As disheartening as the start of their two-game trip East was for the San Francisco 49ers was, the finish was just a satisfying. After losing several key players to significant injuries in a win over the New York Jets, the Niners ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Kyle to Kyle gives No. 3 Florida potent passing combination FOXSports.com GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After the fourth and final Kyle Trask to Kyle Pitts touchdown at Ole Miss, "K2K" was trending on Twitter. What's been a popular catchphrase around Gainesville for more than a year gained traction nationally. Now, it's probably here to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ohio State Buckeyes' Shaun Wade, Wyatt Davis OK'd to play after opting back in ESPN Ohio State Buckeyes All-America candidates Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis have been cleared to play this season after opting back in. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said both players would be eligible during an interview on WBNS-FM 97.1 in Columbus on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Lions moving on after ending 11-game, 11-month losing streak USA TODAY ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Even though Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia had to wait 11 months to experience the thrill of victory, he insisted relief didn't describe his feelings. "I don't ride the roller coaster," Patricia said Monday, a day after ending an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Billy Donovan wants Bulls to shoot more mid-range jumpers, and that's a good thing for Chicago CBSSports.com Among the non-bubble NBA teams, the Chicago Bulls have certainly been the busiest during this extended down time. It started with the long overdue ousting of general manager Gar Forman followed by moving John Paxson from president of basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Even without fans, Target Field should provide home-field advantage for Twins FOXSports.com MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins were determined to defend their division title and start this unusual postseason at home, even if the audience at Target Field this week will be confined to family members and cardboard cutouts. The ease and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com The Patriots didn't need Cam Newton to soar against the Raiders. Here's who stood out, according to NFL experts Boston.com While Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has been dubbed Superman, some NFL experts think the Patriots don't necessarily need him to come to the rescue in order to win. As was the case on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Newton, who was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Another week of Bulldogs playing: Who's at quarterback? Washington Post ATLANTA — Get ready for another week of the Georgia Bulldogs playing: Who's at quarterback? Heading into a huge Southeastern Conference game between No. 4 Georgia and seventh-ranked Auburn, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart is again taking a coy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Final Takeaways: What Stood Out From Tennessee's 31-27 Victory Over South Carolina Sports Illustrated Tennessee defeated South Carolina 31-27 on Saturday, but that game is now in the rearview. Before it completely drops out of sight, our staff shares their final takeaways in the video above. Today, Jeremy Pruitt said: "After watching the ball game, I thought ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Where do Atlanta Falcons go after another epic meltdown? USA TODAY ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons returned to work Monday, trying to convey a sense of normalcy in a season that has quickly flown off the rails. Coach Dan Quinn said all the expected things — no, he's not fretting about losing his job; yes, he's sure this is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Red Sox face more changes (again) after firing Roenicke Yahoo Sports BOSTON (AP) -- The manager won't be back, and there could be more changes for the Boston Red Sox after their last-place finish in the pandemic-shortened season. J.D. Martinez is eligible to opt out of his contract, Jackie Bradley Jr. is a free agent, and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Winless Jets making case for Adam Gase to be first NFL coach fired this season Los Angeles Times Two weeks ago, the owner of the New York Jets called coach Adam Gase a "brilliant offensive mind." The bad news: Evidently, there are 31 more brilliant ones in the NFL. Yes, the winless Jets are ranked last in total offense, and their only solace is the New ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Lakers' Dwight Howard On Being Back In The NBA Finals: 'It Means Everything' Sports Illustrated Grinning and shirtless, Dwight Howard posed with his teammates flashing four fingers, each digit representing how many wins away the Lakers are from their first championship since 2010. For Howard, it's been a long and incredibly difficult journey to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Rams' Darrell Henderson not sore about rushing performance against Bills Los Angeles Times His first NFL 100-yard rushing performance came with a physical toll, but Rams running back Darrell Henderson did not seem to mind. Asked how his body felt Monday morning after 21 touches against the Buffalo Bills the previous day, Henderson grinned. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Buccaneers defense doing its part to help Brady's transition FOXSports.com TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A stingy defense that's getting better by the outing is doing its part to help Tom Brady transform the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The six-time Super Bowl champion had his best game since joining his new team, throwing for 297 ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister It's Belli vs. Yeli again when Dodgers face Brewers, but with lower expectations Los Angeles Times Last summer, Major League Baseball, spotting a rare national marketing opportunity, made Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich the center of an impromptu ad campaign. It made sense. They were the clear top two NL MVP candidates at the All-Star break. Flag as irrelevant
	Steelers.com Week 4 Blog: 'Getting sacks are amazing' Steelers.com Monday, September 28. 'Getting sacks are amazing': Vince Williams loves to blitz. And he isn't shy about it, doesn't mind asking defensive coordinator Keith Butler to blitz him more than he does. And he has good reason for it. "It's a two-part reason," said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Broncos Defensive Mavens Aren't Giving Up on 2020 Season Despite 0-3 Start Sports Illustrated The Denver Broncos are coming off their third straight loss to open the season after falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-10. Whereas in Weeks 1 and 2, the Broncos had a chance to win the game in the closing minutes, this team was blown out with ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Heat's Duncan Robinson Tried to Get in Sports Media, but Now He's in the NBA Finals: TRAINA THOUGHTS Sports Illustrated 1. Here's a feel-good story to start off the week. After the Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Sunday night with their series-closing win against the Celtics, former college basketball player and current media personality Mark Titus shared a text message he ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Liverpool Stays Perfect While Arsenal Tries to Keep Up Sports Illustrated It's a mark of how good Liverpool has been in recent months that, after a relatively comfortable 3–1 victory, the thought was less of how well it had played than of how well Arsenal had done to live with it for so long. But this was a third successive win for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jaguars Waive Veteran DT Timmy Jernigan Sports Illustrated In a surprising move, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they had waived veteran defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan after just three games with the team. The Jaguars don't have much depth at all at defensive tackle, specifically at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports JP Finlay on benching Dwayne Haskins: 'I want to unequivocally say no' Yahoo Sports After another poor performance filled with turnovers, many on social media began to call for head coach Ron Rivera to bench Dwayne Haskins. On Washington Football Postgame Live, JP Finlay left no doubt on what he thinks the future should hold for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Cardinals' Adam Wainwright: Slated for Game 2 CBSSports.com Wainwright will start Game 2 of the NL Wild Car Series on Thursday against the Padres, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Wainwright finished the 2020 regular season with a 3.15 ERA, his lowest ERA since the 2015 campaign when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	nwitimes.com White Sox hope to power past Athletics, Andrean product Sean Manaea nwitimes.com OAKLAND, Calif. — Marcus Semien and the Oakland Athletics are finally getting a full playoff series. After consecutive losses in the wild-card game, the AL West champions hope a longer series boosts their chances for a deep postseason run. "It's a little ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal After difficult Derby scratch, Louisville's Tommy Drury points toward Preakness Courier Journal When Tommy Drury's ship finally came in, it sprang a leak. The Louisville trainer had been racing horses for 29 years before he got ahold of one good enough for the Kentucky Derby. But then, fate flexing its trademark cruelty, Drury was compelled to scratch ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Erie County will lobby state to allow up to 7000 Bills fans into the stadium Buffalo News Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz will lobby the state to permit up to 7,000 Bills fans to be allowed to attend home games. County leaders are expected to talk with with Governor's Office officials Tuesday and make the case that fans should be allowed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated USC Lands Ex-Notre Dame Commit Sports Illustrated Philip Riley, a cornerback who was previously committed to Notre Dame, announced today he was committed to USC. Riley, a four-star prospect from Valrico, Fla., decommitted last week. Boston College, Michigan State, Oregon and Clemson were also ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Blackhawks acquire Pirri in trade with Golden Knights USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Brandon Pirri in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, reuniting the forward with his first NHL team. The Blackhawks sent Dylan Sikura to Vegas for the 29-year-old Pirri, who split last season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Inter Miami sends Roman Torres back to Seattle Sounders in exchange for draft pick Miami Herald Inter Miami traded defender Roman Torres to Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, the team announced on Monday. The Panamanian national team captain returns to Seattle, where he was a fan ... Flag as irrelevant
	PhillyVoice.com Week 4 NFL betting lines: Point spreads for every game, including Eagles at 49ers PhillyVoice.com While Eagles fans may still be shaking their heads in disbelief over what went down at the Linc on Sunday — a 23-23 tie with the Bengals that saw Doug Pederson punt from inside the 50 with just 19 seconds left — it's almost time to look ahead to Week 4 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Lightning up 2-0 on Stars, 20 minutes from Stanley Cup Atlanta Journal Constitution The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Dallas Stars 2-0 after the second period of Game 6 and are 20 minutes away from winning the Stanley Cup. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Dallas Stars 2-0 after two periods in Game 6 of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com NHL unlikely to play 2020-21 season in another complete bubble FOXSports.com EDMONTON, Alberta — The 64 days spent in the NHL playoff bubble feel like six months to Barclay Goodrow. "It's tough," the Tampa Bay Lightning forward said. "It's been a grind." It's a grind he and players likely won't do again next season. The league and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Goal.com Loftus-Cheek set for Chelsea loan exit as Lampard confirms more outgoings possible Goal.com The Blues powerhouse is likely to take up a Premier League loan move ahead of the transfer deadline next Monday. Frank Lampard has confirmed Chelsea are considering loan offers for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with West Ham and Aston Villa confirmed as two ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Crawfish Boxes Astros in the Wild Card Round: Putting Together a Playoff Roster The Crawfish Boxes The 60-game debacle of a season is over and the Astros are advancing to the postseason with a 29-31 record. You know, a losing record. Thankfully, in a way, the Astros won't be the lone losing team qualifying for the postseason as the Brewers did the same ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com Kieron Pollard and Washington Sundar share Smart Stats honours ESPNcricinfo.com In a match in which each team scored 201 runs in 20 overs, the two players with the top impact numbers, according to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats, were the stars at either end of the run-chase: Washington Sundar went at three an over when the other bowlers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Progress UVa football notebook: Cavaliers prepare for rematch with No. 1 Clemson The Daily Progress Virginia's season opener wasn't always pretty, but Bronco Mendenhall's squad beat Duke 38-20 thanks to seven forced turnovers and respectable offensive showing. UVa's win moved the Cavaliers to 1-0 overall and in the ACC, while the loss dropped Duke ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week Sports Illustrated WINNERS. USC. No Alabama. No Notre Dame. Apparently no Oregon or Washington. Maybe no Stanford or Cal. It's good to be Clay Helton! USC. The Trojans' letter to Gavin Newsom singlehandedly caused the Pac-12 to play football again (according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Jota scores, Liverpool rallies to beat Arsenal 3-1 in EPL Seattle Times LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Diogo Jota marked his first game for Liverpool in the English Premier League with the last goal as the champions beat Arsenal 3-1 for a third straight victory to open their title defense on Monday. Signed this month from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports US to play Canada, Martinique in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Columbus Ledger-Enquirer The United States was drawn to play Canada, Martinique and either Barbabos, Bermuda, Haiti or St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the group stage of next summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup, a tournament many top players are likely to skip. The Confederation ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheSpec.com Fulham's defence exposed again in 3-0 loss to Villa in EPL TheSpec.com LONDON - Fulham maintained its unwanted record of conceding at least three goals in each game since the team's return to the English Premier League by losing to Aston Villa 3-0 on Monday. It is now 10 goals conceded and three defeats in three games for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV Unbeaten Bears To Change Quarterbacks WILX-TV LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has confirmed Nick Foles will start at quarterback Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Nagy made the announcement today after hedging Sunday following the Bears' 30-26 victory over the Atlanta ... Flag as irrelevant
	hoopsrumors.com Draft Rumors: Hayes, J. Smith, Ball, Edwards, Krejci hoopsrumors.com With the NBA's virtual combine underway, a handful of this year's top draft-eligible prospects are speaking with reporters today on conference calls and are revealing some information about their pre-draft meetings. French point guard Killian Hayes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Dana White's biggest feuds with UFC stars from Paige VanZant to Conor McGregor and agreeing to box Tito Ortiz The Sun DANA WHITE is no stranger to bumping heads with his UFC fighters. The American promoter has been hailed for transforming MMA and the UFC brand to become a direct competitor against boxing. Dana White splits up Floyd Mayweather and Conor ... Flag as irrelevant
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