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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ December 10, 2020
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	ESPN Chicago Bears schedule practice after earlier closing facility following fourth positive COVID-19 test this week ESPN LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears, after pausing all in-person football activities earlier Thursday because someone in their building had tested positive for COVID-19, have now scheduled a practice for later in the afternoon. The team released an ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: NBA crafting policy to manage widespread use of COVID-19 vaccines ESPN NBA commissioner Adam Silver and his staff have conducted expanded talks with teams, players and agents about crafting a policy to manage widespread use of COVID-19 vaccines around the league, sources told ESPN. Multiple COVID-19 vaccines are in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How Paige Bueckers, UConn women's basketball star, stacks up against the Huskies' all-time best freshman seasons ESPN What's it like to be the next big thing on the UConn women's basketball team? Freshman guard Paige Bueckers is about to find out. She's the No. 1 recruit for the 11-time NCAA champion Huskies, the highest-profile program in women's basketball, who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Packers fantasy football outlook: Give Tonyan green light at TE vs. Lions FOXSports.com The Green Bay Packers' offense is rolling and up next is a road matchup against the Detroit Lions. Green Bay's offense has been smoking hot, scoring 30+ points in four of its five last games. Detroit, on the other hand, has surrendered at least 30 points in its ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Do Seattle Sounders FC need to win MLS Cup to cement dynasty status? | Andrew Wiebe MLSsoccer.com One. More. Game. The year that felt/feels like a lifetime is almost over, and I can't help but think we got the MLS Cup we deserved in the league's 25th season. Columbus Crew SC are an MLS original, a club saved via the sheer effort and devotion of their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Russell Wilson Nominated For 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award Seahawks.com Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have been giving back in numerous ways over the years, first and foremost through their Why Not You Foundation, which was established to empower change in the world, one individual at a time. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com John Harbaugh: Dez Bryant still in Ravens' plans NFL.com Dez Bryant suggested he might step away for the rest of the season after getting yanked from Monday's game against the Dallas Cowboys following a positive COVID-19 test. Despite Bryant's emotional reaction to the situation, Baltimore Ravens coach John ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Five Takeaways From the 2020 ACC/Big Ten Challenge Sports Illustrated For the second straight year, the Big Ten won the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. This year, it claimed a 6–5 victory in the two-day event that featured a pair of matchups between ranked teams and a trio of COVID-19–related postponements. Who moved the needle ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues to lead Pro Bowl fan voting NFL.com Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, with 143,355 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2021 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson (251,390 votes) ranks second overall, while Tennessee running back Derrick Henry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News James Harden trade rumors, explained: Why Rockets star wants out of Houston and what may come next Sporting News James Harden isn't just telling the Rockets he wants to be traded. He is shouting it from a rooftop while holding a flashing neon sign. The three-time NBA scoring champion made it clear to the Rockets' front office last month that he would prefer to play ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USOPC won't punish athletes for protesting at Olympics ESPN The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes by announcing Thursday that it won't sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals stand at next year's Tokyo Games and beyond. The decision is a response to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 15 USA TODAY The penultimate weekend in college football typical provides dramatic conclusion ahead of the final Saturday as places in conference championship games are solidified and potential drama ensues during the College Football Playoff race. But like everything ... Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Late for Work 12/10: Ravens' Playoff Odds Vary, But Beating Browns Is Crucial BaltimoreRavens.com ESPN's Football Power Index has the Ravens at 68 percent, which puts them ahead of the Colts (61 percent), Raiders (50 percent) and Dolphins (41 percent). Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World OU football: Sooners game at West Virginia canceled Tulsa World Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley jogs into the locker room after pregame warmups during a NCAA football game between Oklahoma and Baylor in Norman, Okla. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Ian Maule, Tulsa World. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Is Marshawn Lynch retired? Running back would return to chase Super Bowl Sporting News Marshawn Lynch is ready to return from retirement on one condition: The team he signs with has to be "Super Bowl-ready." The 34-year-old running back spoke about the prospect of returning to the NFL in an interview with Conan O'Brien. Lynch last played in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Twins lose prospects Akil Baddoo, Tyler Wells in 2020 Rule 5 draft FOXSports.com The Minnesota Twins lost two prospects in the major-league portion of the 2020 Rule 5 draft on Thursday. With the No. 3 overall pick, the Detroit Tigers selected outfielder Akil Baddoo. In the second round (17th overall), Baltimore drafted right-hander Tyler ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Josh Pastner's Covid piñata perfectly encapsulates this cursed college basketball season SB Nation The start of the college basketball season has offered a forceful reminder that the world is still very much in the grips of a pandemic. Positive tests have racked up and multiple games have been canceled every day, all while the powers that be continue to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Anthony Joshua's Fight Against Kubrat Pulev Is All About Anthony Joshua Sports Illustrated Anthony Joshua will defend his heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday, and this is usually where some will tell you that Pulev is dangerous, that he is heavy handed, that if Joshua isn't on his game the once-beaten unified champ could absorb his ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Cleveland native Kareem Hunt enjoying being a part of Browns winning season NBC Sports It's been along time since the Browns experienced winning like they have in 2020. Northeast Ohio native Kareem Hunt knows all about it. And now the running back who got a second chance with his hometown team is excited about giving Cleveland fans ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Hamilton set to race in Abu Dhabi after negative COVID-19 test ESPN Lewis Hamilton is set to return to action with Mercedes at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after testing negative for COVID-19. Editor's Picks. Russell plays down 'throwaway remark' on Mercedes move · What next for Mercedes, Russell and Bottas? Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Smith: How can Cal McNair not see Jack Easterby is toxic for Texans? Houston Chronicle Does Cal McNair truly believe that having Jack Easterby in the middle of everything is absolutely essential for Deshaun Watson to win a Super Bowl as the Texans' franchise quarterback? How long can the Texans' CEO keep overlooking (or ignoring) the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Camden Chat Orioles select two players, including Ben McDonald's nephew, in Rule 5 draft Camden Chat The Orioles continued their recent tradition of trying to mine talent for the team out of the Rule 5 draft on Thursday afternoon. The team once again made a pair of selections. With their first choice, the Orioles took pitcher Mac Sceroler from the Reds. Sceroler is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Are the Vikings going to make the playoffs? Minneapolis Star Tribune The phrase "if the season ended today" has never been more of a potent threat than it is in 2020, but still: the fact that the Vikings would make the playoffs if the season ended today does not at all guarantee that's where they will finish once four more games ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Only 3000 fans allowed at Saints' game vs. Chiefs, city says NOLA.com The New Orleans Saints were planning on having 15,000 fans in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for their upcoming home game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 20, but that will no longer be the case due to an increase ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Broncos, Panthers look to end late-season tailspins Seattle Times DENVER (4-8) at CAROLINA (4-8). Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS. OPENING LINE – Panthers by 3 1/2. RECORD VS. SPREAD – Broncos 7-5; Panthers 7-5. SERIES RECORD – Broncos lead series 5-1. LAST MEETING – Broncos beat Panthers 21-20 on Sept. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Despite being awful, Detroit Red Wings still one of NHL's most valuable teams Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings were the worst team in the NHL last season, winning just 17 games — and four of those were against one opponent. They're still one of the most valuable franchises in the league, according to Forbes writers Mike Ozanian and Kurt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates' Jose Soriano: Scooped by Pirates CBSSports.com The Pirates selected Soriano (elbow) with the first pick of the Rule 5 draft. Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, so he could open the year on the injured list for the Pirates. That may have been part of the appeal, as Soriano won't ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers' scheme deserve some of the blame for all these drops For The Win The Steelers receiving corps has largely served as the engine for what can best be described as a "death by a million shallow routes" offensive approach. But over the last month or so, those receivers have had some issues catching the football. They've ... Flag as irrelevant
	McCovey Chronicles Giants select RHP Dedniel Nuñez in Rule 5 Draft McCovey Chronicles The San Francisco Giants have once again taken a pitcher in the Rule 5 Draft. This time it's right-hander Dedniel Nuñez, who comes to the Giants from the New York Mets system. The Giants used the No. 14 pick in the draft to select him. Flag as irrelevant
	Talking Chop Atlanta Braves pass on Major League portion of Rule 5 Draft Talking Chop The annual MLB Rule 5 Draft began today just after noon Eastern, and gave teams a chance to pluck minor league players from one another's farm systems provided they weren't protected on that club's 40 man roster. The Braves came up 25th in the draft and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dawg Pound Daily Cleveland Browns bump Cowboys, prove they're America's Team Dawg Pound Daily How the mighty have fallen, as the Cleveland Browns versus New York Giants game has knocked the once-mighty Dallas Cowboys versus San Francisco 49ers off their ratings off their ratings perch. NBC has decided to not televise the Cowboys-49ers game ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Boston Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock: Picked by Boston CBSSports.com The Red Sox selected Whitlock with the fourth pick of the Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old righty most recently logged a 3.07 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 57:18 K:BB in 70.1 innings at Double-A in 2019 as a member of the Yankees organization. He doesn't throw very ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Michigan State football unveils long-desired Gruff Sparty helmet Detroit Free Press Michigan State football fans are finally getting what they want. Gruff Sparty helmets. Long discussed and hoped-for, the school unveiled the new and desired look Thursday on Twitter as a uniform preview for Saturday's game at Penn State. It marks the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Why The Boston Celtics Will Be Patient With Their Traded Player Exception Forbes The Boston Celtics lost Gordon Hayward to the Charlotte Hornets, but they were able to get a $28.5 million traded player exception in return. So now that they've acquired the biggest trade exception in league history, where do they go from here? Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Poll: Majority Of Sports Fans Say Don't Play Indoors As Coronavirus Surges NPR Life has become more challenging, and potentially dangerous, as winter weather forces more people inside during the coronavirus pandemic. And the concerns extend to the world of sports. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll with the Center for Sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seahawks.com Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets: How to Watch, Listen and Live Stream on December 13 Seahawks.com Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. Steve Raible and Dave Wyman will call the action for the Seahawks flagship station, with John Clayton and Jessamyn McIntyre reporting from the "sidelines," as the crew will need to maintain social distancing. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno odds, predictions: MMA insider makes surprising fight card picks CBSSports.com Deiveson Figueiredo will make the second defense of his flyweight title in as many months on Saturday when he takes on Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC 256 in Las Vegas. The main UFC 265 fight card from the promotion's Apex facility is slated for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times White Sox make Adam Eaton signing official Chicago Sun-Times The White Sox announced the signing of free agent outfielder Adam Eaton Thursday morning, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract which includes a club option for 2022. Eaton will receive $7 million in 2021, while the Sox hold an $8.5 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Chiefs will have best 13-game record ever if they beat Miami WTOP KANSAS CITY (11-1) at MIAMI (8-4). Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. OPENING LINE – Chiefs by 7. RECORD VS. SPREAD – Chiefs 6-6; Dolphins 9-3. SERIES RECORD – Dolphins lead 16-14. LAST MEETING – Chiefs beat Dolphins 29-13 on Dec. 24, 2017 at ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Would Giants and Jets continue playing if second coronavirus shutdown hits New Jersey? New York Daily News The NFL believes its protocols and transparent communication with state and local governments will help the league complete its season in the hypothetical worst-case scenario of a second coronavirus shutdown impacting states this holiday season. Flag as irrelevant
	FBSchedules.com SEC football schedule 2020: Kickoff times for December 19 games set FBSchedules.com Kickoff times have been set for the December 19 games on the 2020 SEC football schedule, the conference announced on Thursday. Four of the five games scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 are rescheduled contests that were postponed earlier this season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maui News WSL moving remainder of Maui Pro following shark attack at Honolua Maui News The World Surf League is relocating the Maui Pro surf competition to "an alternate location in Hawaii," the WSL announced Wednesday. The decision was made following a fatal shark attack on a recreational surfer early Tuesday morning at Honolua Bay. Flag as irrelevant
	Kane County Chronicle Bears close Halas Hall on Thursday due to positive COVID-19 test Kane County Chronicle A player within the Bears organization has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Thursday. The team has paused all in-person football activities and its Halas Hall training facility is closed Thursday. All meetings will be conducted virtually ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jet Press NY Jets: Marcus Maye has earned a contract extension The Jet Press The NY Jets' defense hasn't been a topic of conversation when comparing it to some of the top units around the league, but one player has been highlighted as a bright spot throughout this dismal season. Fourth-year safety Marcus Maye has been playing at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dawg Pound Daily 4 Keys to Victory for the Cleveland Browns Dawg Pound Daily The Cleveland Browns open as slight underdogs as they prepare for the prime-time spotlight on Monday Night vs. the Baltimore Ravens. This game is equally as important as last week's victory vs. the Titans as the Browns could all but suck all the life out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Universe.byu.edu Slow start hurts Cougars in loss to Boise State Universe.byu.edu BYU Men's Basketball fell to 5-2 on the season after losing to Boise State 74-70 at the Marriott Center on Wednesday, Dec. 9. "Congratulations to Boise State," head coach Mark Pope said. "We knew they were a good team coming in, they're very talented in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer UNC, NC Central to play in an impromptu scheduled basketball game Raleigh News & Observer No. 16 North Carolina will have a men's basketball game on Saturday after all. N.C. Central coach Levelle Moton confirmed to the News & Observer via text that the Eagles will tip off at 2 p.m., in the Dean E. Smith Center. The game will be televised on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMC LeBron James named Time's 2020 Athlete of the Year WMC CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - LeBron James has been named the 2020 Athlete of the Year by Time for not only his accomplishments in sports, but in the political and social spectrum. LeBron James (@KingJames) is TIME's 2020 Athlete of the Year #TIMEPOY ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cubs Insider Jed Hoyer Channels Pat Hughes, Says 2021 'Will Be a Big Turning Point' for Farm System Cubs Insider The Cubs reversed their fortunes on the strength of a farm system that was replenished through trades and a series of top draft picks, but they ran into trouble after only the low-hanging fruit ever ripened. Whether it was the result of negligence or some form of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Johnson City Press Plenty of changes in store for 2021 NASCAR season Johnson City Press Silly season was busier than normal in this year with drivers and crew chiefs moving, new tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule and others taken off. The biggest changes come with the schedule itself, highlighted by the Food City Dirt Race announced ... Flag as irrelevant
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