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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ December 22, 2020
	NEWS
	ESPN Cam Akers' high-ankle sprain will sideline him indefinitely for playoff-hopeful Los Angeles Rams ESPN THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers suffered a high-ankle sprain in a 23-20 loss to the New York Jets and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to Rams coach Sean McVay. "He is a war daddy," McVay said Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Timberwolves' Malik Beasley pleads guilty to felony charge ESPN Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence related to a September incident in which he was arrested, his attorney, Steven Haney, confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Haney said Beasley, 24, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs fired after fake punt call USA TODAY Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said the decision to fire Brayden Coombs on Monday was an "agonizing" one, but after the first-year special teams coordinator went rogue with a fake punt call in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Back again: The 2020-21 Houston Rockets season preview, starring James Harden … for now CBSSports.com If James Harden had not decided that he'd like to be traded, if he had not informed the Houston Rockets of this, if the word of the trade request had not gotten out, then I could go on and on about how he fits with Christian Wood. I could point out that, in his first ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA contract extension tracker: OG Aununoby, Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac headline new rookie deals CBSSports.com Ahead of opening night for the 2020-21 NBA season, teams still had a bit of business to take care of in the form of rookie extensions. Monday was the deadline for extending players from the 2017 NBA Draft class, and a number of deals came in under the wire ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Cam Newton: 'I did not live up to' Patriots standard NFL.com Cam Newton isn't retiring, and he's not throwing his teammates under the bus, even with the playoffs no longer a possibility for his Patriots. Newton took to Instagram Monday afternoon to send a clear, direct message to those following New England. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com What Baker Mayfield Is Really Saying FOXSports.com By Charlotte Wilder FOX Sports columnist. This is a strange sentence to write, but the Browns are good. Like, legitimately good. Like, a-10-win-team-for-the-first-time-since-2007 good. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been on fire — on Sunday he went ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Foot injury to keep Draymond Green out of Warriors' season opener ESPN Green initially injured his foot during a practice last week and had an MRI to make sure the injury wasn't serious. The MRI came back clean and Kerr said Green is "day to day," but his status for Friday's Christmas Day matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks remains ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bielema Targeting Michigan Strength Coach Ben Herbert for Illini Staff Sports Illustrated CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema already has plans for one of his staff positions at Illinois. Multiple sources close to the situation have informed Illini Now/Sports Illustrated that Bielema's preference would be to hire Michigan's football strength and conditioning ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com 'This one is special': Emotional Bradley Chubb, Justin Simmons earn long-awaited Pro Bowl honors DenverBroncos.com ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Pro Bowl is not immune to criticism. Players are often selected one year too late and stay on the roster one year too long. It has been derided as a popularity contest and as an unscientific way to determine the league's best players ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Mitch Trubisky has outplayed Nick Foles, putting Bears in playoff contention NBC Sports The Bears are 7-7 and only a game out of the last wild card in the NFC, something few expected just a couple weeks ago. And the much-maligned quarterback Mitchell Trubisky deserves a lot of credit for that. Trubisky, who opened the season as the Bears' ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com December breakout: Packers' Jones ready for bigger role as weather gets colder FOXSports.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says he focuses his training all year to make sure he's in peak form as the season gets older and the weather gets colder. "I think it's all about investing into your body," Jones said after ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Twitter reacts to Bengals blasting Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster following pre-game shenanigans CBSSports.com JuJu Smith-Schuster is a playful guy who happens to play wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But his weekly tradition of recording a scripted pre-game dance segment on the opponent's midfield logo looked especially cartoonish on Monday night, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Greg Olsen Returning, DK's OK & Other Updates From Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Seahawks.com The Seahawks clinched a playoff berth with Sunday's win at Washington, and they could be adding some weapons to their offense when they face the Rams this weekend with a chance to clinch the NFC West. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Polite helps No. 21 Florida State beat Gardner-Webb 72-59 ESPN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Anthony Polite had a career-high 15 points and Balsa Koprivica added a season-best 14 as No. 21 Florida State pulled away late to defeat Gardner-Webb 72-59 on Monday night. Polite scored in double figures for the fourth straight ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Chiefs grind their way to 13th win despite patchwork offensive line FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The highlights that usually accompany another win by the Kansas City Chiefs tend to showcase Patrick Mahomes making a did-you-see-that throw, Travis Kelce turning a broken play into a big gain, or Tyreek Hill wagging his finger at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Separation yards by Giants' receivers not the only cause of offense's struggles Newsday When it comes to discussing the Giants, there is a rule about as hard and fast as any in the NFL. It is this: If you have to go back to the 1970s to make a comparison, it's not good. That's the case with the current state of the Giants offense. In the past two games, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Klutch Sports: OG Anunoby agrees to 4-year, $72 million extension with Raptors Yahoo Sports OG Anunoby, like the rest of the Toronto Raptors, will be playing the upcoming season in Tampa, Florida. But not every member of his team can say they just signed a massive contract extension. Anunoby, as of Monday evening, can say that as he and his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls Fail To Agree On Contract Extension Forbes A number of other young players secured extensions with their respective teams, but Markkanen did not. This means the 23-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent in 2021, with a qualifying offer of just over $9 million and a cap hold of over $20 million. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Seahawks QB Russell Wilson named to eighth Pro Bowl of his career Yahoo Sports For the eighth time in his illustrious Seahawks career, Russell Wilson is headed to the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Monday. Wilson was also one of the top ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Stanford Daily No. 1 women's hoops downs No. 10 Bruins The Stanford Daily "I liked our defense," said Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer. VanDerveer then name-dropped fifth year guard Anna Wilson, sophomore forward Fran Belibi and sophomore guard Haley ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Steph Curry has 'nothing to report' on Warriors contract extension Yahoo Sports The three-time NBA champion has two years remaining on the five-year, $201 million contract he signed in July 2017. "We have conversations. Everything's on the table right now," Curry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News 'This state and city, I became a man here': Real Salt Lake legend Kyle Beckerman announces retirement Deseret News One of the most iconic pillars of the Real Salt Lake organization, and Major League Soccer in general, is calling it a career after 21 years. On Monday, Kyle Beckerman announced his retirement from professional soccer, ending a run that saw him become ... Flag as irrelevant
	nwitimes.com Bears focused on avoiding letdown against Jaguars nwitimes.com LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Forget about draft position and postseason chances. Bears coach Matt Nagy is expecting a challenge when his team visits lowly Jacksonville. Chicago stayed in the playoff race with a 33-27 victory at Minnesota on Sunday, evening its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niner Noise SF 49ers: Jerry Rice puts Randy Moss in his place with GOAT response Niner Noise SF 49ers Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice had the perfect response to Randy Moss saying he, not Rice, was the greatest of all time. Don't challenge SF 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice. It won't work out well for you. While there are many GOAT arguments ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Clippers and Luke Kennard agree to four-year contract extension Los Angeles Times The deal includes $56 million guaranteed, along with $8 million in bonuses, and was reached before Monday's deadline for extensions to be signed, which comes one day before the team's season opener against the Lakers. It will keep Kennard, 24, from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Major LSU defensive changes: Bo Pelini, Bill Johnson, Bill Busch not expected back: sources The Advocate LSU and defensive coordinator Bo Pelini are expected to part ways this week, multiple sources confirmed with The Advocate, ending a reunion that lasted just one season. More staff changes are expected to come, including the departure of safeties coach Bill ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press TSSAA sets new attendance restrictions due to rise in state's coronavirus cases Chattanooga Times Free Press One day after Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 70 — which limits the number of people allowed to gather in a group setting — the TSSAA has announced new restrictions on who will be allowed to attend high school athletic events. Because of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	UHND.com Hampton's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wins Butkus Award for nation's top linebacker wtkr.com NOTRE DAME, Ind. (UND.com) - Capping a senior season as one of the best defensive players in the nation, Notre Dame senior linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, a Bethel High School alumnus from Hampton, has won the 2020 Butkus Award, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Portland State Vikings Vikings Gear Up For Final Non-Conference Clash At Oregon State Portland State Vikings Television: Pac-12 Network Live Stream: pac-12.com/mens-basketball/event/2020/12/22/portland-state-oregon-state. Live Stats: www.ViksLive.com. THE OPENING TIP. A late add to the schedule has a chance to be a present under the Christmas tree for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Richmond.com Breaking down playoff possibilities and game times for the Washington Football Team Richmond.com With two games to go, here's where Washington stands: Week 16. Washington faces the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m., and a win makes the calculations very easy. If Washington wins Sunday: -The Eagles and Cowboys are eliminated from playoff contention. Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM La Russa preaches process for White Sox: 'Can't assume anything will happen unless you make it happen' RADIO.COM (670 The Score) Since the White Sox introduced Tony La Russa as their new manager in late October, he hadn't spoken again in a group media setting until Monday, when his ongoing legal matter stemming from a driving under the influence arrest in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Humboldt-San Jose Spartans Go Undefeated; Redwood Bowl Borrowers to Play in Upcoming Arizona Bowl Lost Coast Outpost After spending nearly two crucial weeks practicing at Redwood Bowl in October due to Santa Clara County's COVID-19 restrictions, San Jose State football is headed to the Arizona Bowl with an impressive 13-0 record. The undefeated Spartans, who ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRG News 5 South Alabama names Major Applewhite as new offensive coordinator WKRG News 5 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The South Alabama Jaguars have named Major Applewhite the new football offensive coordinator. The University made the announcement on Twitter Monday. https://twitter.com/WeAreSouth_FB/status/1341142662334787584/photo/ ... Flag as irrelevant
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