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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 16, 2021
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	ESPN Maryland agrees to settle with family of Jordan McNair for $3.5 million ESPN More than two years after Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair died from heatstroke he suffered during a football workout, the university has agreed to a settlement totaling $3.5 million with his parents, Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson. The amount ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Josh Bell, Nats agree for 2021 ESPN Soto's one year-deal is worth $8.5 million, Turner's is for $13 million and Bell's is $6.35 million. Friday was the scheduled exchange by players and teams of proposed salary figures for arbitration. A young ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions, odds for Ohio State vs. Illinois and other key games CBSSports.com There's no shortage of storylines amid a weekend filled with marquee matchups. Here are our expert picks for the weekend slate ahead. No. 21 Ohio State at No. 14 Illinois. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Despite COVID-related postponements, NBA trainers, executives don't see shutdown ahead ESPN The officials reaffirmed faith in the NBA's protocols and say that issues were expected as the league navigates its first month outside a bubble, especially with cases spiking across the United States. One Western Conference head athletic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Steve Sarkisian to address 'Eyes of Texas' with Longhorns players, stress importance of keeping the tradition CBSSports.com New Texas coach Steve Sarkisian inherits a precarious spot from Tom Herman, whose final year as coach of the Longhorns was backdropped by the controversy surrounding "The Eyes of Texas." A few days into his tenure, Sarkisian is finding out just how ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Browns' Garrett wants to 'leave an impression' on Chiefs' Mahomes FOXSports.com Browns defensive end Myles Garrett says he wants to 'leave an impression' on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Sunday's divisional playoff matchup. Ken Blaze/Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Latest on Kyrie Irving's absence: Star reportedly will not play Saturday vs. Orlando Yahoo Sports As long as he tests negative for COVID-19 and clears protocol, Irving will be available and is expected to play for the Nets against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Irving ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY We assume Green Bay Packers have an advantage in cold-weather games, but do they really? USA TODAY It bears mentioning that plenty of games started just above 32 degrees and sank below at one point, but we don't have the data to follow that, so we're working with a somewhat incomplete picture. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com SEC Football by the Numbers: Auburn's top 10 for 2020 al.com Auburn posted a 6-4 regular-season record during the 2020 campaign, with all 10 games against SEC opponents in a schedule altered by the coronavirus pandemic. The Tigers ended the season with a 35-19 loss to Northwestern in the Citrus Bowl in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2021 NCAA Tournament bracket will use new seeding rules and an 'S-curve' relying on overall seed list CBSSports.com With the entire 2021 NCAA Tournament set to be held in Indiana, the Division I Men's Basketball Committee is "adopting new bracketing principles" that eliminate geographic proximity from the equation, according to a Friday announcement. Instead, seeding ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Baylor women's basketball to resume play; coach Kim Mulkey to be game-day call ESPN Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 4 after she was exposed to the virus Dec. 25 by a family member who tested positive. She missed Baylor's last game, a 74-50 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Yankees arbitration tracker: Bombers avoid arbitration with all eligible players Yahoo Sports If arbitration is not avoided, a decision on salary for the 2021 season goes to an independent arbitrator, with hearings taking place and determining salary later this offseason. Here's the latest with the Yankees and their ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Mock draft predicts Steelers take Clemson RB Travis Etienne TribLIVE Updated less than a minute ago. Everyone who watched Alabama's Heisman winner DeVonta Smith torch Ohio State for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of the national championship game came away with the same conclusion: Smith is really ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports A new path for the Mets to sign George Springer just opened up Yahoo Sports The Yankees made a clever deal with DJ LeMahieu on Friday, stretching $90 million over six years. That was a longer term than nearly anyone expected, but it allowed the Yanks to keep an elite player at an average annual value of $15 million. Among its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Kiana Williams makes 6 3s, No. 1 Stanford routs Utah 82-54 Washington Post SALT LAKE CITY — Stanford dominated another opponent defensively to keep its perfect record intact. The No. 1 Cardinal held Utah without a field goal for two extended periods in an 82-54 victory Friday. Utah did not score a field goal over the final 6 1/2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NFL rumors: Was angry Texans QB DeShaun Watson scouting Jets in NJ on Thursday night? nj.com Watson posted a picture on Snapchat on Thursday. On the photo, a location sticker showed he was in Edgewater, which is approximately 50 minutes from the Jets practice facility. Let the speculation begin! Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Scouts and execs weigh in on Yankees bringing back DJ LeMahieu on six-year deal Yahoo Sports Maybe in a non-pandemic year their waiting game would have backfired, but they clearly understood the depressed state of the free-agent market worked in their favor. More than ever, in fact, ... Flag as irrelevant
	OrlandoMagic.com Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics: Game Preview OrlandoMagic.com ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic resume action on Friday night when they visit the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET. After Wednesday's contest between the two squads was postponed – marking the third straight game for the Celtics that was delayed due to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday New Jets coach Robert Saleh's authenticity, passion make him a player-friendly leader Newsday Robert Saleh's climb from defensive intern to NFL head coach is not surprising to the people who have been in meeting rooms or on the football field with him. Saleh is driven to succeed and to put his players in positions to be successful. He did that as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times White Sox' self-described 'egotistical narcissist,' Liam Hendriks, is full of confidence Chicago Sun-Times Liam Hendriks describes himself as a different cat on and off the field. Off it, as he came across on a Zoom call Friday, hours after the White Sox officially announced the signing of baseball's top relief pitcher over the last two seasons to a $54 million contract, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Mario Edwards suspended two games NBC Sports The suspension comes a month after the NFL confirmed it was reviewing an allegation that Edwards was involved in a violent altercation with a woman in October. The incident reportedly happened in Charlotte on October 17, the night before the Bears played ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Ravens admit they missed out on Bills' Stefon Diggs like many Yahoo Sports Diggs wasn't a highly-touted prospect out of Maryland and wasn't picked until the fifth-round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Every NFL team, including the Vikings and Bills, passed on him at least once. We can lump Buffalo's upcoming opponent, the Baltimore Ravens ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Pro Football Focus Believes the Bengals Should Pursue Joe Thuney in Free Agency Sports Illustrated "Jonah Williams [70.1 PFF Grade] was solid in his first year of action, and the team might be in position to draft Penei Sewell out of Oregon in April. Free agency would also give them a good chance to find some interior help. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cavs vs. Knicks: Live updates from Friday night's game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cavaliers will play their last game before having four off days as they take on the New York Knicks tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.. The Cavs' games at Washington scheduled for Sunday and Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Ravens vs. Bills odds and picks: The wrong team is favored in this NFL playoff showdown New York Daily News Odds as of Thursday and via PointsBet, where you can bet $20 on any NFL spread or moneyline to win $125 if the team you pick scores. You've heard the critiques ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach Raleigh News & Observer The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team's head coach. Smith, only 38, has no experience as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Talking Chop Braves avoid arbitration with Max Fried, AJ Minter (Updated) Talking Chop Atlanta was unable to find common ground with right-hander Mike Soroka and shortstop Dansby Swanson who were their other two players that are arbitration eligible. That means that contract figures will be exchanged and their salaries will be set by an ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 With Martin quarantined, Gamecocks focus on matchup vs. LSU as Shingler takes the helm WIS10 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As South Carolina prepares to take on LSU this weekend, Frank Martin will face a familiar foe here in Columbia. For the second time in nine months, the Gamecocks head men's basketball coach has tested positive for COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY "I'll go to the moon" to see the Packers: diehard fan travels 1000 miles, despite having no ticket for the game WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - We all know the Green Bay Packers have a very loyal following from their fans. And while the pandemic may be keeping most of them out of Lambeau Field, the virus can't take the love for the green and gold away from fans, ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Axe: Syracuse women's basketball just wants to play syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. — It feels like eons since we have seen the Syracuse University women's basketball team on the court. How long has it been exactly? Technically it will be 28 (!) days between games when Syracuse defeated Boston College back on Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	WSFA Alabama riding undefeated momentum into Coleman Coliseum Saturday WSFA TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WSFA) - When the Alabama Crimson Tide takes the court at Coleman Coliseum Saturday, the team will be ready to defend an undefeated conference record. Alabama has opened the SEC schedule with a spotless 5-0 start that includes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chron Von Miller under investigation by police in suburb of Denver Chron DENVER (AP) — Broncos linebacker Von Miller is under investigation by police in a Denver suburb. Parker Police Department spokesman Josh Hans confirmed the investigation Friday, but couldn't provide additional details. Hans wrote in an email that, "if the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Sabres' Eric Staal: Good to go Friday CBSSports.com Staal (head) is in the lineup for Friday's contest against Washington, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Staal was banged up in Thursday's contest against the Capitals but clearly avoided any serious injury. The 36-year-old center should resume ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com World Golf Championship moving from Mexico to Florida East Oregonian The PGA Tour sent a memo to players Friday informing them of the relocation for Feb. 25-28. It will be played at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. Flag as irrelevant
	Sportscar365 Marco Andretti Eyeing IMSA Amid Reduced IndyCar Effort Sportscar365 Marco Andretti has revealed a desire to return to IMSA competition, potentially driving alongside his cousin Jarett in the future, amid his decision to undertake a reduced NTT IndyCar Series program in 2021. The third-generation driver announced on Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Stars Revise Season Schedule After COVID-19 Outbreak Infects 17 Players NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth The Western Conference Champions were to open the condensed 56-game season on the road against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, Jan. 14 at BB&T Center. The team will now kick off the 2020-2021 season on Friday, Jan. 22 with a home game against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Memphis Flyer Can the Grizzlies Keep the Streak Alive in Minnesota? Memphis Flyer Tonight, the Grizzlies get another shot against the Wolves, this time in Minneapolis. The winning streak is particularly notable as it has occurred after reigning Rookie of the Year Ja Morant was sidelined with a left ankle sprain three games into the season. Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Featherweights Holloway, Kattar headline UFC's 2021 return on TSN TSN Former featherweight champion Max Holloway and rising contender Calvin Kattar will meet on Saturday in the UFC's first main event of the year as the promotion makes its return to Fight Island to kick off the 2021 campaign. Catch UFC Fight Night: Holloway ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zone Coverage The "Power Kill" is One More Way to Feature Kaprizov and Fiala Zone Coverage If the Minnesota Vikings own the worst special teams conundrum in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Wild are right behind them. For years the power play was incredibly mediocre under Mike Yeo, but it rose to respectability when Bruce Boudreau took over ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCJB Source: Florida linebackers coach Christian Robinson is Michigan bound WCJB Robinson is the third assistant to leave Florida this offseason. Ron English and Torian Gray parted ways with the Gators earlier this month - Gray is now at South Carolina. Copyright 2021 WCJB. All rights reserved ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Philadelphia Inquirer Sean Couturier, Flyers' invaluable center, injured early in game against Penguins The Philadelphia Inquirer New top pairing. Alain Vigneault liked what he saw of his team's new first pairing – defensemen Ivan Provorov and Justin Braun – in the Flyers' season-opening 6-3 win over the Penguins. "I thought they played well. Flag as irrelevant
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