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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 18, 2021
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	NHL.com Super 16: Bruins new No. 1, Islanders enter top 10 NHL.com The Boston Bruins are the new No. 1 in the weekly NHL.com Super 16 power rankings, replacing the Tampa Bay Lightning, who dropped to No. 2. The Bruins, No. 1 for the first time this season, had a five-game winning streak and a 10-game point streak end ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN LaVine and Chicago visit Embiid and the 76ers ESPN The 76ers are 15-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia has a 19-8 record when scoring more than 100 points. The Bulls are 7-7 in Eastern Conference play. Chicago is fourth ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Serena Williams: 'Wouldn't tell anyone' if this was my last Australian Open ESPN Osaka defeated Williams 6-3, 6-4 to advance to her second final in three years at Melbourne Park, leaving the American still searching for her record-equaling 24th major title. Williams, ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Has Zach Wilson surpassed Justin Fields as the second-best quarterback? 2021 NFL mock draft 5.0 cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has essentially been locked in for months. We know it's going to be Clemson's Trevor Lawrence. The question is who No. 2 will be. Ohio State's Justin Fields looked like a lock. But some struggles ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NM looks to end streak vs Wyoming ESPN Wyoming (11-9, 5-8) vs. New Mexico (5-12, 1-12). Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Friday, 9 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming looks to extend New Mexico's conference losing streak to five games. New Mexico's last MWC win came against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com Kevin Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury NBA.com Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Love was able to do "quite a bit of the live stuff" during the workout as the Cavs, who have lost eight straight, got in a previously unscheduled practice after Wednesday's game against San Antonio was postponed because of a COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com PGA DFS, Genesis Invitational 2021: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy golf picks, advice CBSSports.com The first tee times are at 9:40 a.m. ET. The 120-player field includes Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, all of whom could dot PGA DFS lineups this week. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees' Domingo German posts, then deletes 'cryptic' message on social media hinting at retirement, report says nj.com German missed the rest of the regular season and playoffs after pitching to an 18-4 record and 4.03 ERA over 27 outings in 2019, 24 as a starter, then in January 2020 he was suspended for 81 games by Major League Baseball. Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Orioles pitcher John Means found his best form to end 2020, so the only change is his mustache Baltimore Sun But with a bigger fastball and unsuccessful efforts to feature his breaking ball leading to an uneven 2020, the Orioles' top starter is entering spring training with a back-to-basics approach that made his four final starts of last season some of the best of his career. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports How Russell Westbrook's speech 'willed' the Wizards to a comeback win Yahoo Sports Going into this season, before Russell Westbrook had ever played a game for the Wizards, head coach Scott Brooks and others raved about his leadership and the tone he sets for his teammates. They believed he would make a winning impact on the Wizards ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Boston Red Sox spring training starts Thursday; here are the 10 most pressing questions ahead of the 2021 season masslive.com The Red Sox will begin the most unusual of spring trainings Thursday in Fort Myers, where pitchers and catchers will have their first official workout and manager Alex Cora will meet (virtually) with the media to signal the start of the 2021 season. The first ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com In Tom Brady-Bill Belichick debate, when should Patriots fans look at the scoreboard? (Weekly mailbag) masslive.com If you have to put a timetable on the Belichick/Brady scoreboard for history's sake, is it fair to say the rest of their respective careers? Or given Brady's success this year, does that tighten the window for Bill? — Conor T. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ricciardo on Earnhardt: I want to be F1's Intimidator ESPN He credits this mindset with NASCAR legend Earnhardt, who inspired Ricciardo's decision to race with the number three. Earnhardt, whose hard-nosed racing style earned the 'Intimidator' nickname, died 20 years ago in an accident at the 2001 Daytona 500. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rookies Lankinen, Kurashev lead Blackhawks past Red Wings ESPN Philipp Kurashev gets Chicago on the board with a goal in the second period which would lead to the 2-0 shutout in Detroit. By ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pats Pulpit These four draft prospects held virtual meetings with the Patriots so far Pats Pulpit TE Kenny Yeboah, Ole Miss (6040, 247 lbs): A potential late-round draft pick, Yeboah offers upside as a versatile receiving tight end who could fill a rotational role in New England alongside 2020 third-round draft selections Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Sun-Times Mock Draft 1.0: Four QBs go in the top 8 Chicago Sun-Times In a normal year, NFL teams would depart for the NFL Scouting Combine next week, officially turning the page to the 2021 draft season while they formulate their plans for March free agency. The combine is canceled this year because of the coronavirus, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Young leads Atlanta against Boston after 40-point performance FOXSports.com The Celtics are 10-9 in conference play. Boston is sixth in the NBA with 11 offensive rebounds per game led by Tristan Thompson averaging 2.9 offensive boards. The Hawks are 8-9 against conference ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE U mad, bro?: Steelers fans rant about Maurkice Pouncey retiring and all the JJ Watt talk TribLIVE Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates his interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com JJ Watt to Browns instead of Steelers? Signals from Cleveland and Houston lean that way. Yahoo Sports Who knows? Maybe that makes T.J. Watt less inclined to sign a contract extension and wait for free agency to go to Cleveland, too. Far-fetched to be sure. I can't see ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Cameron Champ withdraws from Genesis Invitational due to winter storm in Texas GolfDigest.com The PGA Tour announced the move Wednesday night. Champ's representatives told Golf Digest the decision is related to the winter storms hitting Texas, where Champ has a home in Houston. Video Player is loading. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Proposed Champions League changes dilute 'sporting merit' - Wenger ESPN "Modern football has to find a compromise between what the clubs and fans want." Europe's top leagues, including the Premier League, want UEFA to reconsider the plans amid concerns over fixture congestion. Flag as irrelevant
	Tennis Magazine Djokovic into ninth Australian Open final after ending Karatsev's run Tennis Magazine Novak Djokovic moved to 9-0 in semifinals at Melbourne Park, and is now a win away from his 18th major title after dismissing Aslan Karatsev, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, on Thursday evening. By Matt Fitzgerald. February 18, 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Winston-Salem Journal Steve Forbes on his ejection: "I'm always going to fight for my team and my players and Wake Forest University" Winston-Salem Journal Wake Forest's halftime procedure against Duke was no different than any other game this season. The staff meets until 10 minutes before the start of the second half — reviewing the first half and hashing out adjustments — before coach Steve Forbes ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Wolverines Take Down Spartans for First Win of 2020-21 Season MGoBlue EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The University of Michigan volleyball team earned its first win of the season, besting in-state rival Michigan State, 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 28-26, 25-19), on Wednesday (Feb. 17) at Jenison Field House. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Prim scores 29 to lead Missouri St. past S. Illinois 68-53 FOXSports.com Demarcus Sharp had 10 points and seven rebounds for Missouri State (15-5, 11-5 Missouri Valley Conference), which won its sixth consecutive game. Lance Jones had 13 points for the Salukis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nebraska, Illinois will no longer open 2021 college football season in Ireland Yahoo Sports Nebraska and Illinois were scheduled to square off on Aug. 28 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Series. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the game instead will take place in Champaign at Illinois' Memorial Stadium. Flag as irrelevant
	KCRG West Delaware dominates Crestwood to win third-consecutive 2A dual team title KCRG CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The West Delaware Hawks defeated the Crestwood Cadets 49-21 on Wednesday night to win the class 2A dual team championship. The title is the program's third-consecutive dual team championship. Full results of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanley Cup of Chowder Preview: Bruins return home to face the New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup of Chowder 5-3-2 for 12 points, sixth in East; Miles Wood: 10GP, 5G, 3A, 8PTS; Jack Hughes: 10GP, 3G, 5A, 8PTS; Ty Smith: 10GP, 2G, 6A, 8PTS; Janne Kuokkanen: 10GP, 1G, 5A, 6PTS; Mackenzie Blackwood: 3-0-1, 1.92 GAA, .948 save percentage; Scott Wedgewood: ... Flag as irrelevant
	HuskerExtra.com 'We're kind of just sick of losing': Cain, Bourne lead Nebraska women to fourth ranked win HuskerExtra.com Senior center Kate Cain made all 15 shots she took in the game — seven from the field and eight free throws — to score 22 points and help lead the Nebraska women's basketball team to a 71-64 upset of 24th-ranked Northwestern on Wednesday in Evanston ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Olympic Medalist, Gender Equality Minister Takes Over As Tokyo Games Chief Following Sexism Controversy Forbes Hashimoto herself is part of an influential political faction in the ruling Liberal Democrats and an ally of Mori, 83. Earlier on Thursday, Hashimoto stepped down from her cabinet position due to restrictions that ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Wolverines to Host Rutgers in Annual Pink Game at Crisler Center MGoBlue » Hunter Dickinson earned his sixth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor after posting his fourth double-double (11 points, 15 rebounds) with a career-best five blocks in U-M's road win at No. 21 Wisconsin. » Thursday night's game is U-M's annual "Pink" game ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Curtis Blaydes unbothered being odd man out in UFC heavyweight title picture Yahoo Sports But as the second-ranked Blaydes prepares to fight fourth-ranked Derrick Lewis on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN+) at Apex in the main event of UFC Vegas 19, he's still got a long wait to compete for that potentially life-changing bout. Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle MATCHDAY: Man Utd back in Europa League, faces Sociedad test Houston Chronicle Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team is regarded as the competition favorite heading into the knockout stage but, despite being top of the Premier League just last month, is coming into the match against Sociedad out of form after winning just two of its last seven league ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHON2 New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District panel echoes same message: 'Rust doesn't sleep' KHON2 The NASED team also believes that it is the right time to start a project of this scale in order to get earlier returns, even with the current fiscal challenges. The stadium would be just the first piece in a critical phase to get the district started, according to state ... Flag as irrelevant
	Centre Daily Times Penn State football TE Zack Kuntz enters transfer portal, per report Centre Daily Times In his three years with the program, Kuntz appeared in 21 games, totaling three receptions for 26 yards. The loss of Kuntz marks the third tight end that won't be back next season for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRCB-TV Erling Haaland nets wonderful brace as Borussia Dortmund beats Sevilla in the Champions League WRCB-TV By Ben Church, CNN A day after Kylian Mbappe lit up the Champions League with an impressive hat trick against Barcelona, Erling Braut Haaland netted a wonderful brace as the game's new stars continue to take center stage. Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE After minor league contraction, Pirates shuffle coaching staffs of their 4 affiliates TribLIVE The Triple-A Indianapolis Indians' coaching staff will remain intact, with Brian Esposito as manager, Joel Hanrahan as pitching coach and Jon Nunnally as hitting coach, but adding Gustavo Omana as an assistant. Omana was a catching instructor for the Pirates ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBNG-TV Senn returns with 41 saves in B-Devils 2-1 loss to Bears WBNG-TV NEWARK (WBNG) -- Making his first start since March of 2020, Gilles Senn made 41 saves as the Binghamton Devils fell to the Hershey Bears, 2-1. The B-Devils scored in the first period, marking the first game this season they scored before their opponent. Flag as irrelevant
	WKBN.com Vincent Jackson suffered from chronic alcoholism and concussions, family told deputies WKBN.com The 38-year-old former Buccaneers wide receiver was found dead in a Homewood Suites hotel room Monday morning in Brandon. He had been staying there since Jan. 11. There were no signs of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Clippers' Luke Kennard: Ruled out Wednesday CBSSports.com Despite not being listed on the injury report coming into Wednesday night's game, Kennard is apparently dealing with right knee soreness and will not play against the Jazz. As a result, Marcus Morris and Terance Mann are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut PREVIEW: Columbus Blue Jackets open four-game homestand vs. Nashville Predators Sportsnaut "It's just not the way we're known to play," NHL First Star of the Week Cam Atkinson said after Columbus yielded six unanswered goals in a 7-3 setback to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Betting Dime Arizona vs UCLA Odds and Picks Sports Betting Dime They'll match up with a fairly even opponent — at least on paper — in Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 18 with the tip off scheduled for 9:00 pm ET at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles. Flag as irrelevant
	SmallCapNews.co.uk US pair fancied for Saudi Cup Racing.com Both horses attack the Saudi Cup in form, with Charlatan coming off victory in the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes (1400m) at Santa Anita on December 26 while Knicks Go has won his past four starts since joining Cox at the start of last year. Flag as irrelevant
	KSNB Local 4 State Wrestling Championships - Day 1 KSNB Local 4 OMAHA, Neb. (KSNB) - Highlights from the First and Quarterfinal rounds in Classes A & D from the State Wrestling Championships in Omaha. Class A recap: Copyright 2021 KSNB. All rights reserved. Flag as irrelevant
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