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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ December 9, 2020
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	ESPN NFL league office ahead of teams in diversity hiring, study finds ESPN A diversity report on the NFL assigned high grades for the league office but lagging scores at the team level for racial and gender hiring. Wednesday's report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida assigned an overall B-minus ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Pau Gasol eyes reunion with Los Angeles Lakers, joining brother Marc ESPN Pau Gasol is working toward what he hopes will be an NBA comeback and a spot on Spain's Olympic team in Tokyo, the six-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion told ESPN on Wednesday. Gasol, 40, has identified the Los Angeles Lakers as one of his ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers won't play Old Oaken Bucket game ESPN Indiana and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel their game Saturday in Bloomington because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the schools. In a joint statement, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson and Purdue counterpart Mike Bobinski expressed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin has pins removed from finger ESPN Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin underwent a procedure Tuesday to have the 10 pins removed from his left index finger that he has played with the past four weeks, and did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday, coach Bruce ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Dan Hanzus: Ravens look like 'they're ready to go on a big run' Yahoo Sports NFL Network's Dan Hanzus shares why the Baltimore Ravens are No. 9 in the Week 14 Power Rankings. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Houston Rockets await COVID ruling after James Harden holdout ESPN The Houston Rockets are uncertain when James Harden will be cleared to practice because they are awaiting word from the NBA about COVID-19 protocols following the superstar's holdout from training camp. "We're just trying to iron all that stuff out right ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Where Seattle Sounders' epic comeback ranks on all-time MLS playoffs list | Greg Seltzer MLSsoccer.com Folks all around our soccer bubble are still buzzing from the Seattle Sounders manic Monday night rally to boot a stunned Minnesota United side out of the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, which means it's a great time to consider where it might fit among the best ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kevin Durant 'ready for anything' as first Brooklyn Nets games draw near ESPN NEW YORK -- As the Nets' first games of the season draw near, Kevin Durant and Brooklyn's coaching staff have started to map out how they will utilize the former league MVP in the team's two preseason games. On Wednesday, Durant said he has been told ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Major League Baseball issues invites for minor-league affiliates; here are teams that didn't make cut USA TODAY Major League Baseball has neared completion of its extreme revamp of the minor leagues, officially offering 120 Player Development licenses to franchises that will survive as affiliated clubs and comprise a slimmed-down player-development apparatus with ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14 FOXSports.com Week 14 is playoff time in most fantasy leagues, a time for owners to embark on a run to a championship. While other leagues are using this week as their regular-season finale, the focus here is on which players are solid locks to help owners advance to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey now dealing with thigh injury NFL.com The Carolina Panthers running back was limited in Wednesday's practice with a shoulder and thigh injury. Coach Matt Rhule said CMC tweaked the thigh working out on his own during the team's bye. The coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com How Division II Fort Hays State overcame loss of longtime coaches, injuries to stun Kansas State CBSSports.com Fort Hays State had already encountered adversity early in the 2020-21 college basketball season before the program got its COVID-19 test results back on Monday. The historically proud Division II Tigers were 0-3 in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Galaxy Six LA Galaxy players honored as MLS unveils The 25 Greatest presented by AT&T LA Galaxy Jeff Agoos · Kyle Beckerman · David Beckham · Carlos Bocanegra · Dwayne De Rosario · Clint Dempsey · Landon Donovan · Marco Etcheverry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times UW football pauses team activities due to increase in positive COVID-19 cases Seattle Times UW football has paused all team-related activities due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases within its program, a university release stated Wednesday morning. The status of Saturday's game at Oregon remains unclear. The Huskies will not practice ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Minor league baseball restructuring: Full list of 119 affiliate invites sent out by MLB teams Sporting News MLB's desire to reshape, restructure and rearrange the minor leagues hasn't been much of a secret for a long time. Now, we know what MLB expects/hopes the geographic landscape to look like, in 2021 and the future. Baseball America first broke the news ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Double the challenge at US Women's Open on 2 golf courses USA TODAY HOUSTON (AP) — Inbee Park tries to stick to a routine at the U.S. Women's Open to make sure she's not worn out before the tournament begins. A two-time champion, she prefers to play no more than nine holes each of the three practice rounds. This year ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Browns game vs. the Giants on Dec. 20 flexed to Sunday Night Game on NBC, their 3rd prime-time game cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 9-3 Browns and the 5-7 Giants are two of the hottest teams in the NFL right now, and the league has taken notice. The Dec. 20 matchup between these two teams has been flexed to the Sunday Night Football slot on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Many of Super Bowl LIII's stars won't be playing in Thursday's Patriots-Rams rematch Boston.com The Patriots and Rams are set to face off Thursday evening for the first time since the Patriots' 13-3 win over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII. While that game was just 20 months ago, a lot has changed then for both teams. If you've paid even an ounce of attention ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Al Michaels wins MLB's Ford Frick Award for broadcasting excellence USA TODAY Veteran broadcaster Al Michaels, who served as the voice of the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants before becoming one of the country's most recognizable network television play-by-play announcers, has been named the 2021 recipient of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Examining the Washington Football Team, they check those boxes. NBC Sports The phrase "defense wins championships" is cliche, but it can still ring true even if the Kansas City Chiefs and others are trying to put it to bed. With so many explosive offenses, having a defensive unit that can slow down opposing teams and make the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Orioles reveal new minor league structure, Frederick joins MLB Draft League Yahoo Sports Orioles reveal new MiLB structure, Frederick joins Draft League originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington. The Orioles announced their minor-league system for the 2021 season Wednesday, inviting the Aberdeen IronBirds to move up to High-A and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY MLB umpire Brian O'Nora pleads not guilty after being arrested in sex sting USA TODAY According to a copy of the police report obtained by USA TODAY Sports, O'Nora was arrested after he responded to an online advertisement in which authorities posed as a female prostitute named Kandi. O'Nora ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBC's Steve Kornacki to Appear on Football Night in America for Rest of Season Sports Illustrated After a much-anticipated debut last weekend, MSNBC and NBC News political correspondent Steve Kornacki will appear on the network's Football Night in America pregame show throughout the rest of the regular season, the network announced on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Giants HC Joe Judge 'optimistic' Daniel Jones (hamstring) can return vs. Arizona NFL.com Daniel Jones could have a shot to return to the starting lineup for the NFC East-leading New York Giants. Coach Joe Judge told reporters he's "optimistic" Jones could return this Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals. The starting QB suffered a hamstring injury ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Some possible candidates to replace the McCaskeys as Bears owners. You're welcome. Chicago Sun-Times Patrick Mahomes – The Chiefs quarterback signed a 10-year, $503 million contract extension over the summer. It included $140 million in guaranteed money. What's he going to use it on, more insurance from Jake from State Farm? Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Myers signs three-year, $7.65 million contract with Flyers NHL.com Philippe Myers signed a three-year, $7.65 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $2.55 million. The 23-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, scored 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 50 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune For Utah football, a short week, then a schedule change —and a date with the rising Colorado Buffaloes Salt Lake Tribune As the Pac-12 has made 10 a.m. MT football kickoffs a possibility this fall, University of Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, and his athletic director, Mark Harlan, have had their hands raised for such an opportunity. Whittingham and Harlan have received their wish. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Champions League: Referee's Remark Investigated After Teams Walk Off In Protest NPR A Champions League soccer match resumed on Wednesday with a new set of officials, after the original Tuesday game was postponed following an incident of alleged racism by an official that resulted in both teams walking off the pitch. The incident began ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation Shanaplan: Don't crush Robert Saleh for the loss to the Bills Niners Nation After each of the seven losses this season, 49ers fans have been quick to bring up how the game would have gone differently if certain injured players were healthy, or the seemingly dumb decisions a coach/player made that cost the team the game in their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ballpark Digest No changes in Cincinnati Reds affiliates for 2021 Ballpark Digest Another MLB team reporting no affiliate changes for 2021, as the Cincinnati Reds are inviting Louisville, Chattanooga, Daytona and Dayton as affiliates for 2021 and beyond. The only change: Daytona and Dayton will be flipping classifications, with the Florida ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Should College Basketball Shut It Down? Duke's Coach K Says It's Time To 'Reassess' Playing During Pandemic Forbes With more than 2,000 American dying every day due to COVID-19 — the equivalent of a Pearl Harbor attack each day — should college basketball shut it down at this point? Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, perhaps the sports most prominent voice, thinks it's time to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ballpark Digest Rays revamp farm system, adding Charleston and promoting Bowling Green Ballpark Digest The Tampa Bay Rays will have a slightly different look in its farm system beginning next year, adding the Charleston RiverDogs (Low A; Sally League) and promoting the Bowling Green Hot Rods as a High-A affiliate. The RiverDogs had previously been the ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Mets close to signing catcher James McCann: source New York Daily News The Mets are centering on the solution to their catcher vacancy. James McCann is "close" to signing a deal with the Mets, a source confirmed to the Daily News on Wednesday, though an agreement has not yet been reached. The remaining negotiations are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Arizona Sports NFL Power Rankings Week 14: There's a new No. 1 Arizona Sports These NFL weeks that stretch out to Tuesday or Wednesday are for the birds, don't you think? The Pittsburgh Steelers played with fire long enough and they finally got their fingers burned. Alex Smith, one of the most inspiring comeback stories in recent sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	Talking Chop Braves announce minor league affiliates for 2021 season Talking Chop Today marks MLB's rollout of its new, re-organized minor league schema. The Braves have correspondingly announced how their farm teams will look for the 2021 season (and perhaps beyond): ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Steelers' James Conner: Activated from COVID-19 list CBSSports.com Conner (illness) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. With that, Conner is now on track to play Sunday against the Bills. His return to action will be a welcome one after the Washington Football Team held the Steelers' ground game to 21 yards ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle No. 5 Texas A&M vs. No. 4 Ohio State? Keep dreaming. Houston Chronicle COLLEGE STATION – For any college football fan holding out hope No. 5 Texas A&M and No. 4 Ohio State would spontaneously settle their differences on a field somewhere between here and Columbus, Ohio, Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher has an answer for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post What's next for Drew Lock? And what's up with Jerry Jeudy? The Denver Channel DENVER -- The Trans-Siberian Orchestra blared in the parking lot. The lights blinked to the bass. And just outside my car window Tuesday night, an electric snowman shimmied his arms to the beat. Christmas in Color at WaterWorld brought a fleeting sense of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Shark attack suspends World Surf League competition Yahoo Sports The all-female Maui Pro, the first event of the World Surf League season, has been postponed after a shark attack severely injured a male recreational surfer just two hours before the semi-finals were set to begin. The 56-year-old surfer, who has not been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Larry Brown Sports Anthony Lynn offers ridiculous comparison for Chargers' struggles Larry Brown Sports It's no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers are struggling immensely, and coach Anthony Lynn's seat is getting progressively hotter. Something he said Wednesday is unlikely to help his cause much. Lynn admitted that the Chargers aren't doing great at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Fayetteville Observer 'We have to keep looking.' Duke searching for answers after loss to Illinois The Fayetteville Observer DURHAM — Coach Mike Krzyzewski approached the postgame podium looking resigned after a resounding loss to No. 6 Illinois. "Happy Wednesday. Hopefully Wednesday is better than Tuesday." It was past midnight and Coach K, like the rest of his team, ... Flag as irrelevant
	GamecockCentral.com Lattimore offers endorsement of Beamer hire GamecockCentral.com Over the course of the coaching search, plenty of former players from multiple decades of South Carolina football went to bat for Shane Beamer, but one of the biggest former players gave him a ringing endorsement Wednesday. Marcus Lattimore gave his ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Haas condemns new F1 driver Mazepin for social media video Seattle Times KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Haas condemned recent hire Nikita Mazepin on Wednesday for an "abhorrent" video showing the driver apparently groping a woman in the back seat of a car. The 21-year-old Russian was announced last week as a driver for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	State of The Texans Texans GM Candidates: One From Every NFC Team State of The Texans So, which NFC executives do we think are worth monitoring over the next few weeks as the Houston Texans and other teams look for their newest leader in the front office? We picked out 16 to give you an idea. The Houston Texans are among the teams in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Mahomes leads 2-man MVP chase VSiN NFL MVP. DraftKings. Mahomes -500. Rodgers + 400. Allen + 1,400. Wilson + 2,000. FanDuel. Mahomes -500. Rodgers + 450. Allen + 1,700. Wilson + 2,000. Circa. Mahomes -325. Rodgers + 365. Allen + 1,800. Wilson + 2,000. The field has narrowed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Celtics Wire Celtics working together to get up to speed in short offseason Celtics Wire With no G League in the picture for the Boston Celtics, finding minutes for all of the team's numerous rookies and second-year players may yet still be a challenge. There is opportunity to be had for Celtics looking to take on increased responsibilities in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	prideofdetroit.com Detroit Lions Week 13 Song of the Game: "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" by Puff Daddy prideofdetroit.com It's time to push this Soundtrack to the Season in a much different direction. It sounds like we're putting together the sounds of a funeral procession. In a way, I suppose we were. Patricia's finally out and Bevell's in, so we finally have control of the aux. Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Players walk off in protest against alleged racism in CL STLtoday.com Players of Paris Saint Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir leave the pitch, after an argument between the Turkish players and the fourth referee during the Champions League group H soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir at the ... Flag as irrelevant
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