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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 8, 2021
	NEWS
	ESPN Source: Seattle Seahawks to release DE Carlos Dunlap ESPN The move clears $14.1 million in badly needed cap space but leaves the Seahawks without their most accomplished edge rusher and a two-time Pro Bowl selection. The team is expected to attempt to re-sign Dunlap at a discounted rate once he tests the market. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wants team to build around QB Jalen Hurts for 2021 season ESPN Hurts is currently the only quarterback under contract in Philadelphia. More quarterbacks will be added, but Lurie wants his staff to build around Hurts and determine whether he is the answer moving forward, the sources said. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Judge dismisses lawsuit over 'race-norming' in NFL dementia tests ESPN A hearing had been set for Thursday. The judge instead ordered the NFL and the lead lawyer in the overall $1 billion settlement to resolve the issue through mediation. That process would appear to exclude the Black players who sued. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Bengals ready to attack 2021 offseason, 'do everything we can to build around' Joe Burrow NFL.com They flipped their own script in free agency, too, spending to improve on the back end of their defense. The combination produced a Bengals team that was not yet a contender, but was competitive -- until Burrow went down with a season-ending knee injury. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gonzaga Bulldogs remain No. 1, Baylor Bears back to No. 2 in AP Top 25 ESPN The Zags received 61 of 63 first-place votes from a media panel in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll released Monday as they attempt to become the first wire-to-wire No. 1 since Kentucky in 2014-15. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Zach Ertz trade rumors: Top QB's around NFL clamoring for their team to acquire the Eagles TE Yahoo Sports Names like Russell Wilson and Seattle or Carson Wentz and the Colts come to mind, while the Patriots could use a difference-maker at the tight end position and Trevor Lawrence could be lights out as a rookie tossing passes to Ertz in 201. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Texans 5 'To-Do List' Moves: Deshaun And More Sports Illustrated GM Nick Caserio and coach David Culley were brought in to the fix the roster. Houston finished 4-12 last season, despite watching Deshaun Watson lead the NFL in passing and setting the franchise record in passing touchdowns. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks out on rise of violence against Asian Americans ESPN "Over the past year, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of hate crimes against Asian Americans and the Pacific Islander community," Roberts wrote in an internal email to the Dodgers organization. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Does Blake Griffin joining the Nets mean Brooklyn can reach even higher heights? FOXSports.com But just how much extra firepower will Griffin bring to BK? For his career, Griffin has averaged 21.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists, all while shooting 49.5% from the field and 33.1% ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Brewers officially add Bradley while Cain faces quad issue USA TODAY On the day the Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of former Gold Glove centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., their need for more outfield depth became a bit more apparent. Lorenzo Cain acknowledged Monday that he's dealing with a quadriceps issue ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Warriors reportedly interested in trade for Rockets guard Victor Oladipo Yahoo Sports As for the Warriors, Houston's longtime rival could become an intriguing trade partner. In many cases, teams might not want to surrender a sizable chunk of assets for Oladipo, since they could be able to sign him as a free agent this offseason (without trading ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Projecting Tom Brady's new contract with Buccaneers: How much should Tampa Bay pay QB? Sporting News Tom Brady still has one year left on his current Buccaneers contract to keep him in Tampa Bay through age 45, fresh off helping the team win Super Bowl 55 at 43. But with the idea of trying to win more Super Bowls, the Bucs reportedly are ready to give him a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Chris Simms has three 49ers QB upgrade options including trade, draft Yahoo Sports NBC Sports' Chris Simms on Monday morning listed three ways the 49ers can upgrade the position as a whole, including the draft and an interesting trade. 3 options I see for 49ers ... Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Around the AFC North: 'All Signs' Point to JuJu Smith-Schuster Leaving Steelers BaltimoreRavens.com Smith-Schuster was one of the league's leading receivers in 2018 with 111 catches for 1,426 yards. He had a tough 2019 and logged 97 catches for 831 yards and nine touchdowns last season. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NFL free agency 2021: Jaguars reportedly want OL starter Andrew Norwell to take pay cut or be traded CBSSports.com Norwell hasn't given the green light to take less just yet, if he will at all, and it's likely because the Jaguars don't technically need the cap savings for anything they'd like to do this offseason. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Don't expect the Colts to have any salary-cap casualties Yahoo Sports The Indianapolis Colts have been an organization flush with salary-cap space over the last few offseasons ever since Chris Ballard took over as general manager. This has led them to be a team that isn't forced to make cuts to save money. This is likely to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Giants add Kyle O'Brien as senior personnel executive FOXSports.com The team announced the moves on Monday. O'Brien has 19 years of NFL experience, spending the past five with the Detroit Lions helping to oversee player personnel. The former Harvard lacrosse player also has ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bob Stoops to replace Urban Meyer on Fox college football show 'Big Noon Kickoff' USA TODAY Fox will swap one championship coach for another on its marquee college football program. With Urban Meyer jumping to the pro ranks as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and no longer a member of "Big Noon Kickoff," former Oklahoma Sooners ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation 49ers mailbag: Will the 49ers replace Richard Sherman through free agency or in the draft? Niners Nation We asked you what is on your mind with a week to go before free agency. Let's get into some of your questions. There's a lot of talks this off-season that the "middle class ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY : Messick Named ACC Pitcher of the Week Seminoles.com Messick, from Plant City, Florida, set career highs with eight innings pitched and 11 strikeouts. He allowed just three hits and did not walk a batter on the evening as FSU shut out the Cavaliers 2-0. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Bay Area 2021 NFL mock draft 7.0: First-round pick projections before free agency NBC Sports Bay Area It feels like just yesterday that Tom Brady was walking off his boat drunk on avocado tequila during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl parade. Now, here we are with the start of the new league year just one week away and teams are deep into their draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA Power Rankings: Jazz, Nets, Suns ahead of Lakers, Clippers, 76ers after first half of unique season CBSSports.com As a wise, young Ferris Bueller once said, "Life comes at you fast." That's never rung true more than over the 2020-21 NBA season, where postponements and player absences due to COVID-19 have forced teams to adjust on the fly, and have made things ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Terry Fontenot: We're definitely going to acquire a quarterback and wide receiver NBC Sports The Falcons will likely have Matt Ryan and Julio Jones as their top two offensive players once again in 2021. But that's not going to stop them from planning for the future. In his first offseason, General Manager Terry Fontenot has said before that like Ron Wolf, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Lakers' LeBron James Reacts to Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid's All-Star Absence Sports Illustrated Many NBA players weren't thrilled about the idea of having an actual All-Star game amid a pandemic. But the league still managed to plan an entire weekend's worth of events in one night in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, not everybody voted in getting the ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Micah Hyde, basking in Bills' success, has warning for anyone disrespecting Buffalo syracuse.com Orchard Park, N.Y. — Micah Hyde gets fired up when he talks about the disrespect Buffalo gets. The Buffalo Bills safety has had conversations with free agent players every offseason and they tend to end in a "Thanks, but no thanks." "They're going on visits ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Michael Brockers: Detroit is getting a tough individual in Jared Goff NBC Sports Defensive lineman Michael Brockers is one of the longest-tenured Rams, having been with the club since 2012. So he's seen his share of poor quarterbacks over the years. Brockers told TMZ last week that Matthew Stafford should be a "level up" from Jared ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pats Pulpit Salary cap uncertainty may force NFL to push franchise tag deadline back Pats Pulpit The next major date on the NFL's offseason calendar is right around the corner, with the deadline to use the franchise tag coming up at 4 pm ET on March 9th. Any team that plans on using the tag to prevent one of its unrestricted free agents from entering the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pistons.com Judge the 2020-21 Pistons by something other than their record: Here's what's gone right so far Pistons.com Isaiah Stewart leads all NBA rookies in offensive rebounds and blocked shots and has established himself as an important part of the Pistons future. Garrett Ellwood (NBAE/Getty). by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: Mar 08, 2021. The Pistons hit the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Badgers drop out of AP top-25 poll for first time all season FOXSports.com After being ranked 25th last week, the Badgers lost 73-69 to No. 23 Purdue on Tuesday and 77-73 to fifth-ranked Iowa on Sunday. More Badgers coverage. Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com ACC Tournament schedule 2021: Bracket, time, TV channel, live stream syracuse.com The 2021 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament is scheduled to tip-off in Greensboro, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 9 (3/9/2021) with a Round 1 game between Pittsburgh and Miami. Rounds 1 & 2 will be broadcast live on the ACC Network. The quarter- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rocky Top Insider Tennessee Week in Review: March 1 – March 7 Rocky Top Insider The Volunteers played their last game of the regular season on Sunday afternoon against the Florida Gators in Knoxville. The game had major implications for Tennessee's seeding in the upcoming SEC Tournament as the Vols needed a win to secure the No. 4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Kirby Dach practices with Blackhawks, taking huge step in recovery from wrist surgery Chicago Sun-Times But that seems more likely now, although Hawks coach Jeremy Colliton said Monday that Dach "still has a ways to go" before he's fully recovered and playing games for the team. Dach will nonetheless travel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later Salt Lake Tribune Frazier was the unbeaten heavyweight champion, a short cannonball of a fighter with a left hook that could knock out an elephant. Ali was, well, Ali even if Frazier insisted on calling him (Cassius) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation Breer: San Francisco is among 3 teams to watch for in the Sam Darnold sweepstakes Niners Nation It's Monday, which means a few national writers will have some quarterback nuggets in their latest columns. That's been the case the past couple of weeks, and it was no different on this Monday morning. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer wrote in his MMQB ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Broncos GM George Paton aims for shrewd second wave signings The Denver Channel DENVER -- George Paton sharpened his NFL chops by sleeping on couches and watching enough film to make his eyes bleed. As assistant general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, he loved scouting. Vikings former quarterback Sage Rosenfels would ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports College basketball AP top 25 rankings revealed for March 8 247Sports Michigan surpassed Baylor in last week's polls, but followed it up with back-to-back losses this weekend on the way to the Big Ten tournament. Meanwhile, Baylor clearly bounced back from the Kansas loss with three-straight ranked wins. Does Illinois deserve ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Steelers sign center JC Hassenauer to 1-year contract TribLIVE The Pittsburgh Steelers signed one of their three remaining exclusive rights free agents Monday when they retained center J.C. Hassenauer on a one-year contract. Hassenauer made his NFL debut with the Steelers in 2020 and played in 15 games, starting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pounding The Rock Kawhi Leonard to play for Pop and Team USA — if he "feels up to it" Pounding The Rock He was going to get asked about it sooner or later. With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics (postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic) looming this summer, many have been wondering if — unlike the 2019 FIBA World Cup — NBA superstars will show up, especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Allen agrees to new deal to stay with Hoosiers through 2027 Seattle Times BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Allen has agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him with the Hoosiers through the 2027 season for $4.9 million in annual compensation. Allen was named the Big Ten coach of the year and American ... Flag as irrelevant
	INFORUM Five takeaways from FCS Week 4 INFORUM No team has been more of a pleasant surprise than North Dakota, which has gone from being unranked in the preseason to No. 4 and a double-digit winner over three straight ranked opponents. Written By: Craig Haley / Stats Perform | 10:23 am, Mar. 8, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Rapoport: Bears Unlikely to Bring Back Offensive Lineman Bobby Massie NBC Chicago The Bears are "not likely" to bring back right tackle Bobby Massie, according to a new report from Ian Rapoport. NBC Sports. 27 mins ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albuquerque Journal Queta, Medved earn top All-Mountain West honors from media Albuquerque Journal ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Utah State center Neemias Queta has been voted the Mountain West men's basketball Player of the Year as determined by select members of media covering the conference's 22nd season. See all awards at bottom. The 7-foot junior ... Flag as irrelevant
	Call to the Pen Seattle Mariners: The return of Ichiro Call to the Pen It was all smiles and laughs for the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. With most of the team headed to Tempe, Ariz., to take on the Los Angeles Angels in an official Spring Training contest, the remaining crew held a simulated game at home camp in Peoria. Seattle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser 5 reasons to believe Auburn basketball will be much improved next season Montgomery Advertiser The 2020-21 season was challenging for more reasons than everything related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It started with a self-imposed one-year postseason ban and five-star point guard Sharife Cooper being held out for 11 games while the NCAA reviewed ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Blackhawks' Calvin de Haan: Takes ice Monday CBSSports.com Head coach Jeremy Colliton didn't provide a timetable for de Haan's return, and he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Tuesday's road clash against the Stars. The Blackhawks seem ready to bring Lucas Carlsson, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver Stiffs Highlights: Nikola Jokic plays well, has fun while helping lead Team LeBron to victory Denver Stiffs It truly was fun to watch Jokic out there just having fun and being himself. The all-star game is a perfect environment for how Jokic likes to play and just have fun, which he put on full display in Atlanta on Sunday night. Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Penguins reportedly place 4th-line wing Colton Sceviour on waivers TribLIVE Before his four-year tenure with the Panthers, Sceviour began his NHL career with 170 games for the Dallas Stars between 2011-16. The Penguins have used a spate of younger players on ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA Former Broncos cornerback Bouye visiting with Raiders 9News.com KUSA DENVER CITY, Texas — Veteran cover cornerback A.J. Bouye, released by the Broncos a month ago to save their budget from his $11.7 million compensation package, arrived in Las Vegas on Monday to visit the Raiders, a source told 9NEWS. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NHL rumors: Ex-Devils MVP Taylor Hall destined to leave Sabres, insider says nj.com Taylor Hall's $8 million safe harbor stop with the Sabres had him sitting Friday morning with an anemic 2-11—13 line. His goal Thursday vs. the Islanders was his first since the Jan. 14 opener. He'll be sailing to a different harbor this offseason. Flag as irrelevant
	KNWA Arkansas jumps to No. 8 in AP poll for Hogs' first Top 10 ranking in 26 years KNWA In ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi's most-recent NCAA tournament 68-team field projection that was updated on Sunday, he slated the Razorbacks as a No. 3 seed. Copyright 2021 Nexstar ... Flag as irrelevant
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