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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ December 7, 2020
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	ESPN Ben Simmons ready to act as 'facilitator' for Philadelphia 76ers offense ESPN Last season, one of the most scrutinized things about a much-scrutinized Philadelphia 76ers team was what position Ben Simmons was playing. He began the season, as he had the prior two, as the team's point guard. When the Sixers arrived inside the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Michigan Wolverines set to practice with Ohio State Buckeyes game looming ESPN The Michigan football team has been cleared for limited workouts, according to a school spokesman, and a source told ESPN that the Wolverines are planning to practice in some capacity Monday. Michigan paused all in-person team activities last week due ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin could be done for NFL season with calf injury ESPN FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive lineman Zack Martin might be done for the NFL season because of a calf injury. The Cowboys placed Martin on injured reserve Monday, which means he will miss at least the next three games, starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Houston Rockets coach: 'No timetable' on James Harden to report ESPN Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas referred to disgruntled superstar James Harden's absence from training camp as a holdout on Monday and said there is "no timetable" he is aware of for the perennial All-Star guard to report. After Harden missed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Golden Gophers resume practice, on track to face Nebraska Cornhuskers ESPN Minnesota returned to practice Monday and is on track to play Nebraska this week despite having more than 20 players out because of COVID-19 protocols. Coach P.J. Fleck said Monday that Nebraska still can play the game because the team has had no ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Philadelphia Eagles release Jamon Brown for rules violation ESPN The move was a result of Brown violating team rules, a source said. According to reporter Derrick Gunn, Brown was thrown out of the team hotel by the Eagles' head of security Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Wild Sunday ride ends with Lawrence slipping from Jags' grip USA TODAY JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — For a wild few minutes Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars had Trevor Lawrence in their grasp. They could almost envision him in a teal and black No. 16 jersey. Between Ty Johnson's touchdown run and an ensuing defensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY NFC East-leading Giants are playoff threat in recent form USA TODAY EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There was a point earlier in the season when the eventual winner of the then-horrid NFC East was being viewed as future fodder for the wild-card games. None of the four teams was playing well enough to be considered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News How Bills' Cole Beasley is having a career resurgence as Josh Allen's 'security blanket' Sporting News If you saw Cole Beasley walking down the street and didn't know who he was, you probably wouldn't think, "That's an NFL player." You'd be more likely to notice his flowing blonde hair. Beasley is an NFL player, though, one that just so happens to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award ESPN NEW YORK -- Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy. Wainwright's Big League Impact foundation and recording ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Central Florida Knights going to Boca Raton Bowl ESPN BOCA RATON, Fla. -- UCF is going to the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 22 and game organizers say they expect the Knights will be paired against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. The Knights (6-3) accepted their invitation to the game on Monday. It's the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Scottie Pippen told Michael Jordan he 'wasn't too pleased' with The Last Dance documentary CBSSports.com Earlier this year, when the entire world was essentially shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new and shared experience was about the most valuable thing there was save for good health. It was in this environment that "The Last Dance," the 10-part ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Week 14: Ravens By The Numbers Heading Into Cowboys Game Sports Illustrated OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens are looking to beat the other half of the NFC East in their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Baltimore took down Washington 31-17 in Week 4. In that game, Lamar Jackson became the fastest quarterback in ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo still in disbelief over MVP award MLSsoccer.com The reality hasn't truly set in for Alejandro Pozuelo just yet, but the Spaniard became the latest player honored with the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. In the most unique of seasons, Pozuelo's star shone brightest. He continued his stellar form from his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Frank Bush to take over as Jets defensive coordinator Yahoo Sports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick accomplished a rare feat Sunday that will be pretty hard for any other coach to match. 3h ago. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Is Ian Book A Legit Heisman Trophy Contender? Sports Illustrated You could see it coming in the last week or two, and after the Notre Dame victory over Syracuse it started heating up. That would be the Notre Dame push for quarterback Ian Book to be a Heisman Trophy contender. The question is, however, is Book a real ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Upon Further Review: Wentz or Hurts? No problem for Packers FOXSports.com That had to be an enjoyable three hours of football for the Packer faithful. Green Bay (9-3) moved one step closer to clinching the NFC North crown with a 30-16 win over the discombobulated Philadelphia Eagles (3-8-1). Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Lions' Week 13 Defensive Grades: Adjustments Succeed After Poor First Half Sports Illustrated The Detroit Lions' defense rebounded nicely in the second half of its Week 13 tilt with the Chicago Bears, after allowing the Bears to have their way for the entirety of the first half. Despite possessing the 31st-best offense in the NFL, Mitchell Trubisky and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports MLB Virtual Winter Meetings Open With DH Rule Choking Free Agency Yahoo Sports To illustrate the paralysis currently gripping Major League Baseball and the players, one need look no further than the designated hitter rule. The virtual Winter Meetings begin Monday, and a lack of agreement between MLB and the union regarding whether ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Steve Kornacki Was Awesome Breaking Down the NFL Playoff Picture on NBC's Studio Show: TRAINA THOUGHTS Sports Illustrated 1. Maybe it's because all NFL pregame shows are the same and follow the same formulas, but Steve Kornacki's appearance on NBC's pregame and halftime shows Sunday night was a breath of fresh air. Plus, he absolutely kicked ass explaining the NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA to fine teams $100000 if they rest healthy players for nationally televised games this season, per report CBSSports.com The never-ending debate about load management and resting players continued Monday, thanks to a new policy implemented by the NBA. This season, teams will be fined at least $100,000 if they are found to be resting healthy players for nationally televised ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Toronto Raptors announce 3 positive COVID-19 tests in organization ESPN The Toronto Raptors announced Monday that three members of their organization have tested positive for COVID-19. "All three are, and will continue to, self-isolate away from the rest of the organization," the team said in a statement. The Raptors added that ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY College basketball COVID-19 updates: Louisville-Wisconsin men's basketball game postponed USA TODAY Louisville's men's basketball team's Wednesday game at Wisconsin in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge will not be played as scheduled, according to a tweet by college basketball insider Jon Rothstein with university confirmation soon after. "Our men's basketball ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports MLB Sues for Billions as Pandemic Lawsuits Parse the Meaning of 'Or' Yahoo Sports Major League Baseball and its 30 franchises recently joined the list of sports organizations to sue their insurance companies over refusals to pay out policies for property damage and business interruption. In a lawsuit filed on Oct. 16 in Alameda County (Calif.) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Indiana Women's Basketball Drops to No. 15 in AP Poll Sports Illustrated BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After suffering a four-point loss on the road to Kentucky on Sunday, Indiana women's basketball dropped two spots in this week's Associated Press top-25 poll. The Hoosiers, who were previously No. 13, are now No. 15 in the nation. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Break dancing gets Olympic status to debut at Paris Games in 2024 ESPN LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Break dancing became an official Olympic sport on Monday. The International Olympic Committee's pursuit of urban events to lure a younger audience saw street dance battles officially added to the medal events program at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports LeBron James unexpectedly spotted on highway, shows off limited-production convertible's power Yahoo Sports James is in a black Porsche 918 Spyder convertible, a limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car. It started production in 2013 at $845,000 and ceased in 2015. Motor Trend independently tested the motor and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Bay Area NFL Week 13 takeaways: Rams' win gives 49ers hope for present, future NBC Sports Bay Area What didn't Week 13 of the NFL season have? The Raiders had all but handed the New York Jets their first win of the season. The obituaries were sent in on the 2020 season. All that was left were 15 ticks of a New York clock. It turns out that's more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Fantasy Injury Updates: Drew Brees, George Kittle impacting Week 14 waiver wire strategy Sporting News The fantasy football playoffs have arrived, and owners are taking stock of all the injuries that will impact waiver wire wickup strategy and key start 'em, sit 'em decisions in Week 14. Two of the big-name injuries causing concern at the moment are QB Drew ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns says he has lost 7 family members to Covid-19 CNN (CNN) Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is entering his sixth NBA season with a heavy heart. "I've been through a lot, obviously starting out with my mom," Towns said on a video call with reporters on Friday. Towns' mother, Jacqueline Towns, ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Inaugural LA Bowl postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus FOXSports.com INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The LA Bowl will not play its inaugural game until 2021 after organizers announced Monday that this year's game was being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The scheduled Dec. 30 matchup at SoFi Stadium was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Mayfield throws 4 TDs in 1st half, Browns beat Titans 41-35 Atlanta Journal Constitution NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns can do more than just run the ball, and the NFL's longest active playoff drought is moving closer to an end after 18 seasons. They just need to finish what they start a bit better. Mayfield ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Chicago — Dick Allen (@DickAllen_15) December 7, 2020 NBC Sports Chicago Allen was a fan favorite for White Sox fans during the three seasons he played for Chicago from 1972-1974. In that span, Allen made the All-Star Game all three years, and won the MVP in 1972. That season he led the A.L. in home runs (37), RBI (113), walks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Holders France handed awkward draw, England face Poland in 2022 World Cup qualifying Yahoo Sports Holders France were handed an awkward draw in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on Monday, with Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina standing in their way on the road to the finals in Qatar, while England will face Robert Lewandowski and Poland in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Austin American-Statesman The Dotted Line: Texas expects seven early enrollees in 2021 class Austin American-Statesman The early signing period is just a couple of weeks away. Texas fans are currently distracted with the speculation surrounding head coach Tom Herman's future, but the staff is working behind the scenes to secure the signatures of their commits. Most of the 19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quad City Times Williams said Hawkeyes are huge test, even without fans Quad City Times Roy Williams has been a head coach for the past 32 years in two of the most prominent programs in all of college basketball. He is closing in on 900 career victories, split almost equally between Kansas and North Carolina. He has seen about everything you ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Stymied Seahawks: Seattle baffled by woes in loss to Giants Albany Times Union SEATTLE (AP) — The situation was completely familiar for Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Trailing late, with the ball, needing a touchdown to win. The eventual outcome was far different. But then, seemingly everything about the Seahawks' ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Kansas City holds off the Denver Broncos; Recap, score, stats and more oregonlive.com Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and a touchdown, Harrison Butker was perfect on five field goals, and Kansas City overcame some red-zone woes and big mistakes that cost them two more scores to hold off the Denver Broncos 22-16 on Sunday night. Flag as irrelevant
	Patriots.com Top 5 photos from Patriots vs. Chargers presented by CarMax Patriots.com Check out the top 5 photos from the Patriots Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Chargers presented by CarMax and vote for your favorite below! #5: Flexing in the N'Zone. Photo by David Silverman. #4: Euro Steppin'!. Photo by David Silverman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fantasy Football Scout Ings and Maupay passed fit but named on the bench for Brighton v Southampton Fantasy Football Scout A match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Southampton looks like a fairly low-key end to Gameweek 11 on paper but there is still plenty of interest in this fixture from a Fantasy perspective. The second most-popular goalkeeper in Fantasy Premier ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Blue Jays claim RHP Castro off waivers TSN #BlueJays waiver claim Anthony Castro is a 25-year-old right-hander who made his debut this year with Detroit, throwing one inning. SP for most of his career until he started transition to pen in AA in 2019. Flag as irrelevant
	bleedcubbieblue.com It looks like we won't have the universal DH in MLB in 2021 bleedcubbieblue.com We're into the week of "virtual Winter Meetings" — reporters hanging out with baseball people over Zoom instead of in person in Dallas — and here's one report, from Ken Rosenthal in The Athletic, about something that likely won't happen next season, buried ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chiefs Wire Chiefs HC Andy Reid explains why he didn't challenge Tyreek Hill's would-be touchdown Chiefs Wire By the time the replay came up on the video board, the team had already punted the ball away. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Hill were left shrugging at each other on the sideline. During Reid's postgame press conference, one of the first things he did was ... Flag as irrelevant
	98.5 The Sports Hub Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs reportedly 'livid' with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman 98.5 The Sports Hub The NHL remains without a start date for next season, and while the hope has shifted towards a potential Jan. 15 start, there's still more questions than answers when it comes to a return to play. How we got here — with a new CBA between the NHL and ... Flag as irrelevant
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