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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ February 25, 2021
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	ESPN QB Russell Wilson hasn't demanded trade from Seattle Seahawks, agent says ESPN Sources involved have maintained to ESPN that Seattle has not approached Wilson with a potential deal in place and a trade is unlikely. But other teams are noticing tension that has brewed for years, which The Athletic outlined in a report on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Deshaun Watson met with Houston Texans coach David Culley, still wants to be traded, sources say ESPN Upset over the way the organization has operated in recent years, Watson has asked the Texans to trade him and has had very little contact with the team since the season ended. The conversation with Culley is believed to have been the first between the two. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Fantasy basketball: Finding advantages within the NBA's second-half schedule ESPN And given this rollercoaster of a season, it's impressive to examine how they've managed to reconfigure the slate on the fly. But we need to talk about the second-half schedule from a fantasy ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com LeSean McCoy still interested in playing, feels like 'rabbit's foot' after winning two Super Bowls NFL.com No matter, though, because while McCoy filled a tertiary role, he still wants to lace them up while a playing career remains possible. That's likely to include another new team in 2021, if one will have him. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Capitals to wear Black History Night warmup jerseys before Penguins game NHL.com The fund was launched this season to help minority youth players and eliminate cost barriers faced by local hockey players. "I [wouldn't be] able to play for the Capitals if I didn' ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Roundup: Titans cut WR Adam Humphries after two seasons NFL.com The Tennessee Titans are releasing the receiver after two seasons with the club, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Thursday, per sources. The team later announced he was waived. Tennessee also agreed to terms ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Packers C Corey Linsley says 'all signs pointing toward' playing elsewhere in 2021 NFL.com The center is hitting free agency just before he turns 30 in July, and he'll reach the open market as the best center in football, according to Pro Football Focus' player grades. Linsley posted the highest offensive grade among all centers, while remaining steady in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Danny Ainge not blaming stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum for Boston Celtics' 'major funk' ESPN Team president Danny Ainge isn't ready to throw his star tandem under the bus, however. "I wish I had answers for you. I don't," Ainge said on 98.5 The ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN How Tiger Woods had embraced his second act and fallen in love with golf again ESPN The PNC Challenge with Tiger and 11-year-old Charlie playing golf before a national TV audience will have to do for the foreseeable future. It was like witnessing a mini-Tiger for a couple of days, dressed the same as his dad, mimicking the walk, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN LSU faces tough test vs No. 20 Arkansas ESPN LSU (14-7, 9-5) vs. No. 20 Arkansas (18-5, 10-4). Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Arkansas presents a tough challenge for LSU. LSU has won one of its four games against ranked teams this season. Flag as irrelevant
	OrlandoMagic.com Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets: Game Preview OrlandoMagic.com Despite dropping their last game at Amway Center, the Magic have been using staunch defensive efforts to fuel a successful stretch of basketball. Orlando has won four of its last six games overall and is currently just two ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The NBA logo's complicated history, explained SB Nation The NBA logo is one of the most identifiable images in sports, but there's been a recent movement to change it. A growing, vocal crowd want the league's silhouette of Jerry West replaced with Kobe Bryant in honor of the Lakers legend following the tragic ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Brett Gardner ready to battle the youngsters he is mentoring for playing time New York Daily News Now a 37-year-old veteran, Gardner knows it could be his final season in the game, but he's still fighting for playing time after the Yankees named Clint Frazier the starting left fielder. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Why Draymond Green is 'liability' to Warriors, according to Rick Barry Yahoo Sports Draymond Green is putting up some of the best assist numbers in the NBA so far this season, but has his dwindling shooting percentage been a problem for the Warriors offense? Longtime Warrior and Hall of Fame ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Michigan vs. Iowa odds, line: 2021 college basketball picks, Feb. 25 predictions from proven computer model CBSSports.com The Wolverines are 16-1 overall and 11-0 at home, while Iowa is 17-6 overall and 5-3 on the road. The two teams have split their last 10 head-to-head meetings with Iowa covering in six of those affairs. However, Michigan has won and covered in two of the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Report: Cowboys not considering cutting Jaylon Smith NBC Sports Smith had 154 tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and two fumble recoveries while playing for defensive coordinator Mike Nolan's disappointing unit last season. Nolan was fired after the season and his replacement Dan Quinn is moving back to the four-man ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Sabres' Rasmus Ristolainen eager to return after bout with COVID-19 Yahoo Sports He spent 14 days on the list, becoming one of Buffalo's last players cleared during the team's outbreak, which included coach Ralph Krueger also testing positive. There is no timetable for Ristolainen's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports The Latest: MLB's Indians aim for 10000 fans at April games Yahoo Sports The team announced Thursday they're hosting 30% percent of capacity at their downtown ballpark, which was off-limits to fans last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indians said ticket ... Flag as irrelevant
	Behind the Steel Curtain Should the Steelers restructure Derek Watt's contract? Behind the Steel Curtain The Pittsburgh Steelers have moved into the part of the offseason where it is necessary to rework players contracts in order to be compliant with the 2021 salary cap at 4 PM on March 17. The Steelers have already restructured Cameron Heyward's contract ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Patriots trade up for QB in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest 2021 NFL Mock Draft Yahoo Sports They have money to spend in free agency, and they need to find a quarterback. It doesn't appear likely that Cam Newton will return. The veteran QB trade market has dwindled. I could see a Jimmy Garoppolo return to New England, but I'm not sold that he'd be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Lackluster North Carolina Beaten at Home by Marquette Sports Illustrated North Carolina had a lackluster performance against a visiting Marquette team who entered Wednesday game at the Smith Center with a losing record. The Tar Heels fell behind early and lost by an 83-70 score. Afterward, Roy Williams was asked how he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pats Pulpit Jurrell Casey could be a road worth exploring for Patriots after release from Broncos Pats Pulpit Acquired in exchange for pick No. 237 overall — which was once part of the New England trade involving cornerback Duke Dawson — Casey would play 156 defensive snaps for Denver. His stay included three starts before a torn biceps sent him to injured ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Gov. John Bel Edwards says he did not know of 'surprising' Les Miles allegations The Advocate Miles has also intervened in a lawsuit in Baton Rouge district court to block the public release of a 2013 investigation conducted into him by law firm Taylor Porter. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Former US Gymnastics Coach Dies by Suicide After Human Trafficking Charges The New York Times Mr. Geddert, who owned a gym where athletes said they were sexually assaulted by the former team doctor Lawrence Nassar, was the head coach of the 2012 Olympic gymnastics team and formerly owned and coached at Twistars, a gymnastics club located in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Au'Diese Toney transferring from Pitt as program endures turmoil Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It took Jeff Capel only 39 days to secure his first freshman recruiting class at Pitt in 2018, a trio of talented players that gave the Panthers their first top-40 haul in five years. Three years later, it took only 25 hours for that class to disappear. One day after point ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY ACC baseball series will make history with first all-Black umpire crew USA TODAY Linus Baker, Damien Beal, Greg Street and Randy Watkins, all longtime ACC umpires, will work the three-game series that runs from Thursday to Saturday at North Carolina's Boshamer Stadium. The finale comes one day before the end of Black History Month. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Rumors: Raptors' Kyle Lowry 'Would Like to Be' With Sixers? Sports Illustrated The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Although the Philadelphia 76ers remain in the first place within the Eastern Conference, they are far from a finished product. Sure, Joel Embiid looks like the league's MVP frontrunner, and his fellow All-Star ... Flag as irrelevant
	UKAthletics UK MBB Game vs. South Carolina Rescheduled for March 6 UKAthletics The rescheduled game, which was originally slated to begin the Southeastern Conference slate for UK on Dec. 29, will conclude the league portion of UK's schedule. The Wildcats' previously postponed game vs. Texas A&M on Feb. 23 will not be rescheduled. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Zion Williamson Makes NBA All-Star Team, On Track For Supermax Extension From New Orleans Pelicans Forbes While he fell short of clearing the All-Star Game starter qualifying hurdle this year Williamson should be named to an All-NBA team, earning him an extra 5% (worth over $30 million) on his next contract with 8% raises every year. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama basketball adds March 6 game at Georgia al.com Alabama men's basketball will play an 18th and final regular-season conference game March 6 at Georgia, the SEC announced Thursday. The 1 p.m. CT tip off in Stegeman Coliseum will air on CBS. The newly-scheduled game replaces a contest originally ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe The skidding Celtics don't need patience. They need action The Boston Globe Atlanta's Clint Capela blocks a Boston shot during Wednesday's loss — a loss that left the Celtics tied for last place in ... Flag as irrelevant
	K-StateSports.com K-State Visits (7/7) Baylor for Saturday Morning Tip-off K-StateSports.com GAME #22. Kansas State (7-14, 2-12 Big 12) at (7/7) Baylor (18-2, 13-1 Big 12) Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 11 a.m. | Ferrell Center | Waco, Texas TELEVISION Big 12 Now on ESPN+ Play-by-Play: John Morris Analyst: Danielle Fontenot RADIO K-State ... Flag as irrelevant
	Celtics.com TD Garden Welcomes Return of Fans with "Play It Safe" Celtics.com To help protect the health and safety of TD Garden guests, associates and players, TD Garden is introducing the "Play It Safe" commitment to care, a comprehensive program designed to reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com SEC reschedules Mizzou-LSU game for March 6 STLtoday.com Mizzou was initially scheduled to host LSU on Jan. 9, but it was one of two games postponed when MU had to shut down full-team activities after a positive COVID-19 test. Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder beats San Antonio Spurs on last-second shot Tulsa World Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 42 points and Lu Dort hit a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 102-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. San Antonio turned the ball over with 3.9 seconds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Ayo Dosunmu is out for No. 5 Illinois' game tonight against Nebraska with a 'facial injury' Chicago Tribune Dosunmu is a catalyst for No. 5 Illinois (16-6, 12-4 Big Ten), which has only four regular-season games remaining. The Illini are in the hunt for a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com The contract drama between Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott continues FOXSports.com Colin Cowherd believes the club is going to tag him a second time, Prescott will prove his worth, and then the Cowboys will lock the franchise quarterback up for the foreseeable future. "In a year ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Ledger Soto in the mix for Tigers' closer role The Ledger LAKELAND — Off the field, the news around the Detroit Tigers Thursday is that Spencer Torkelson cut his finger at home. The highly regarded rookie third baseman took a stitch or two, according to manager A.J. Hinch, and won't be able to hit or throw for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Giroux, Flyers top Rangers 4-3 despite Kreider hat trick FOXSports.com "This was one of his better games all year," Vigneault said. James van Riemsdyk and Shayne Gostisbehere each scored a power-play goal for the Flyers, who are 0-3-2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Brad Holmes: Even I don't have all the answers at Detroit Lions' NFL draft meetings Detroit Free Press All scenarios are possible with two months left before the Lions are on the clock. And those uncertain scenarios are made even murkier by virtue of the Lions having a new regime in place headed by first-time general manager Brad Holmes. Flag as irrelevant
	WBIR.com Vols add final regular-season home game against Florida on March 7 WBIR.com UT will honor its seniors prior to the game at Thompson-Boling Arena, John Fulkerson, Yves Pons, and EJ Anosike. The Vols will be looking to avenge a horrible loss on January ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tomahawk Take Atlanta Braves Have 4 Top Players Under the Age of 25 Tomahawk Take In a recent exercise by MLB Pipeline, they drafted the 25 best players under the age of 25 and the Atlanta Braves were favored heavily in the draft. If you wonder why I get so angry that the front office of the Atlanta Braves isn't doing more to win a World Series, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Rangers' Filip Chytil: Clears protocol, still on IR CBSSports.com Chytil is still on injured reserve, and he's considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old is uncertain for Friday's game versus the Bruins. However, head coach David Quinn seemed to hint that Chytil will miss at least one more game. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com How to watch Arsenal vs. Benfica and other UEFA Europa League matchups | TV Channel, Live Stream, Time mlive.com The UEFA Europa Cup is underway and one of the matchups includes Premier League's Arsenal taking on Primeira Liga giants Benfica. The other matchup on Thursday's slate of games includes Manchester United taking on La Liga's Real Sociedad. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Ohio State football tapping season tickets for more athletics revenue beginning in 2022 cleveland.com Ohio Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. Ohio State will implement a Per-Set Contribution plan for allocating season tickets, beginning with the 2022 season. Nathan Baird, cleveland.com. Flag as irrelevant
	The Dream Shake Rockets drop ninth in a row after 112-96 loss to Cavaliers The Dream Shake The Houston Rockets' losing streak gets extended to nine in a row after their 112-96 blowout loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Wednesday. The Rockets struggled mightily to start off the game. Houston, who is 29th in the league in three-point percentage, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowns in southern Brazil KCTV Kansas City "He [the father] was fishing and drowned," Allison's manager Zé Maria Neiss told CNN Brasil. "The family is in shock." A police ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bright Side of the Sun Suns' second-half schedule includes a tough April road trip and just four ESPN/TNT games Bright Side of the Sun The schedule includes a five-game homestand from March 13-21 as well as an East Coast swing from April 19-26, and just six back-to-backs. After ten nationally televised games in the first half, the Suns will get just four to close the season. Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune Annika is back on LPGA Tour, just not for very long Tacoma News Tribune ORLANDO, Fla. Annika Sorenstam smiled and began shaking her head before she heard the rest of the question, already aware what others might think about one of the LPGA Tour's most dominant players returning to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes India Thrash England On 'Awful' Pitch In Cricket Test Lasting Only Two Days Forbes Joe Root, England captain and best batsman, trotted in to open the bowling just before the dinner break on day two. England boasted two of the highest wicket-takers in Test history but Root – who had taken just 32 wickets from his 101 matches with his ... Flag as irrelevant
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