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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 18, 2021
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	ESPN 2021 NBA draft lottery projections and traded pick odds ESPN There's a new wrinkle to the tank race this season: Teams that finish No. 9 or No. 10 in each conference will make the playoff play-in round. That gives more teams incentive to remain competitive through the end of the regular season rather than trying to help ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Source: New York Giants adding Mike Glennon as backup QB ESPN Glennon, 31, spent last season in Jacksonville. He started five games and threw for 1,072 yards with seven touchdown passes and five interceptions. The Giants will be his sixth team in six years. Glennon ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Iowa State hires TJ Otzelberger away from UNLV to replace Steve Prohm ESPN This will be the 43-year-old Otzelberger's third stint in Ames, his first as head coach. He was an assistant under Greg McDermott, Fred Hoiberg and Steve Prohm, who was fired Tuesday after a 2-22 season in which the Cyclones went winless in the Big 12. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Boyle Takes the 'Laser Show' to Detroit Sports Illustrated GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Tim Boyle Laser Show is on his way to Detroit. The Detroit Lions signed the former Green Bay Packers quarterback on Wednesday night, where he'll be the backup to new starter Jared Goff. Or, perhaps, he'll ultimately challenge Goff ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN HBCU Legacy Bowl to be played next February in New Orleans ESPN NEW ORLEANS -- The Black College Football Hall of Fame has established the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game that will showcase NFL draft-eligible players from historically Black colleges and universities. The game will take place on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Jets having conversations with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster NFL.com The Jets signed Corey Davis to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, but with plenty of salary-cap space and a desperate need to upgrade the weaponry, GM Joe Douglas could add another pass-catching stud. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones return to England squad BBC News Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone have also been called up for the first time. Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Norseman Vikings Restructure Adam Thielen's Contract Daily Norseman The Vikings have restructured Adam Thielen's contract. This is one of those that the players love. Adam gets $10M of his 2021 salary paid as a signing bonus now. That will spread the $10M evenly over the last 4 years of his deal. The deal saves the Vikings ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cavs lead wire-to-wire as Celtics suffer another disappointing loss Yahoo Sports If there was one word to describe the Boston Celtics season so far, it would probably be 'inconsistency'. Whether that's the team coming out flat and uninspired or just not being able to hit shots down the stretch in a clutch game situation, the Celtics just haven't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Romeo Okwara: Re-signing with Detroit "a no-brainer" with brother on roster Yahoo Sports There aren't many in the NFL who get to say they've played with their brother for years. Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara had the opportunity to play elsewhere as a free agent. But Detroit selected his brother, Julian, in the third round of the 2020 draft. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Panthers address defensive needs with Reddick, others. How do they fit? What's next? Charlotte Observer On Wednesday afternoon, Carolina made three defensive additions to fill holes created from players departing in free agency: linebacker Denzel Perryman, edge rusher Haason Reddick and defensive lineman Morgan Fox. Did the Panthers make any ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Punt Returner JoJo Natson Re-Signing with Cleveland Browns Sports Illustrated The Cleveland Browns are re-signing wide receiver and punt returner JoJo Natson according to his agent. Natson suffered a torn ACL early in the year, which caused him to miss most of the season. Natson is extremely fast, but slight at 5'7" 153, he prides ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star suffers tailbone contusion, forced to exit game vs. Rockets CBSSports.com The play itself occurred at the end of the third quarter. Curry managed to shake Kevin Porter Jr. in order to create a 3-point attempt, but lost control over his momentum going backward. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Broncos rescind Phillip Lindsay's tender; RB now an unrestricted free agent NFL.com From high school to college to the NFL, Phillip Lindsay has only played football in Colorado. That incredible run is about to end. The Denver Broncos announced Thursday morning that they have mutually decided to part ways with the running back. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Eagles agree to terms with Hassan Ridgeway | What it means for defensive tackle depth nj.com Ridgeway -- who was acquired in a draft weekend trade with the Colts in 2019 -- has spent the past two seasons as a depth defensive tackle. While he has flashed ability regularly, both of his seasons in Philadelphia have ended with injuries. Flag as irrelevant
	Behind the Steel Curtain What happened to the Steelers' 2012 draft class? Behind the Steel Curtain Having David DeCastro available to draft at the 24th pick in 2012 was something many Steelers' fans did not think would happen. Unfortunately, a significant knee injury during the preseason kept DeCastro out of all but four games his rookie season as he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Barrett: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Were 'Always Plan A' in Free Agency Sports Illustrated "Tampa was always Plan A for me, for the team, but also for my family." Shaq Barrett set out into the 2021 offseason with one goal in mind: Returning to Tampa Bay on a long-term contract. He made that clear when speaking with the media on Wednesday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Would Bengals Be Willing to Trade for Raiders Guard Gabe Jackson? Sports Illustrated CINCINNATI — It's no secret that the Bengals need to improve their offensive line in free agency. They had the worst guard play in the NFL last season. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Browns hosting former Colts LB Anthony Walker on a free agent visit today cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Colts linebacker Anthony Walker had only one interception last season, but it made a lasting impression on the Browns. He picked off Baker Mayfield with 7:05 left in the Browns' 32-23 victory over the Colts to put Browns fans on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Bad news on Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi: 7 weeks later, he's not close to returning Detroit Free Press Seven weeks after he left a game with an aching back, Tyler Bertuzzi is not close to rejoining the Detroit Red Wings. That was the bad news delivered Thursday by coach Jeff Blashill, who described the lack of progress Bertuzzi has endured while attempting a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Miami Heat Winning Streak Ends With Loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Sports Illustrated Forward Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 24 points while center Bam Adebayo had 15 points and rebounds. "I think we did enough things defensively to put ourselves in a position to win, obviously," ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Michigan to Open NCAA Tournament Against Florida Gulf Coast MGoBlue ... » Michigan enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 6 seed in the Riverwalk region, facing off against No. 11 seed Florida Gulf Coast in the first round Sunday (March 21) at 2 p.m. CDT/3 p.m. EDT. » The Wolverines secured the highest seed in program ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation NBA mock draft 2021: Meet the prospects who can rise in March Madness SB Nation The 2021 NCAA tournament is here, and so is the final opportunity for college basketball's best and brightest to leave a lasting impression on NBA scouts and GMs in a competitive environment. While the projected first round includes plenty of players who ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche to allow limited number of fans starting April 2 ESPN Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced Thursday it received a capacity variance approval from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. The total amount of fans is about 22% of the venue's overall capacity. KSE said a ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDuke.com No. 9 Duke Travels to No. 1 UNC Friday GoDuke.com DURHAM – The ninth-ranked Duke women's tennis team (10-2, 5-1 ACC) will head down Tobacco Road this week for an ACC contest at top-ranked North Carolina (16-0, 6-0) on Friday, March 19 at 3 p.m., at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Zibanejad has 3 goals, 3 assists as Rangers rout Flyers 9-0 ESPN Mika Zibanejad ties an NHL record with six points in a period as his hat trick in the second helps the Rangers to a 9-0 win over the Flyers. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Gov. Cuomo ups capacity at outdoor stadiums to 20% as Mets and Yankees near start of season Newsday Citi Field and Yankee Stadium will be able to accommodate 20% capacity to begin the MLB season, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced at a news conference Thursday. Cuomo said all outdoor sports venues with a capacity of 2,500 or more can reopen at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News Cowboys agree to terms with DL Carlos Watkins, improve interior athleticism The Dallas Morning News The Cowboys added more athleticism Thursday to their interior defensive line. Defensive tackle Carlos Watkins has agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced. He spent the past four seasons with the Houston Texans, starting 11 games there in 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lawsuit says deputies shared grisly Bryant photos Yahoo Sports LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, on Wednesday posted the names of four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies she alleges shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, their daughter, Gianna, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Will Winthrop, Colgate need change of pace for postseason? Yahoo Sports Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey says he learned his philosophy of basketball while playing for the late Skip Prosser at Xavier in the 1990s. ''He had a famous quote that he said all the time,'' Kelsey recalled. ''The older he got, the faster he wanted to play. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Barring a major trade, this is the Hornets' mediocre defense the rest of the season Charlotte Observer The past two Charlotte Hornets games -- a victory over the Sacramento Kings and a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets -- illustrate a harsh reality: This is who they are defensively. Barring some unlikely deal for a shotblocker/rebounder, the Hornets' defense ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Longtime Patriots S Patrick Chung announces retirement NFL.com "I'm in tears writing this but I've decided to hang up the cleats. Bill [Belichick] Mr. Kraft (mean mug) thank you for fiving me the opportunity to play for your team for 11 years. I love you. Bill for teaching me life on and off the field, I will not forget that. Flag as irrelevant
	Lighthouse Hockey Islanders Gameday News: Facing an "embarrassed" team Lighthouse Hockey So tonight can go one of two ways: (1) the Flyers are so ashamed of themselves for last night's [air quotes] effort that they hardly even bother showing up tonight; or more likely (2) they rage onto the scene, eyes on fire, ready to erase any memory of last night's ... Flag as irrelevant
	VT hokiesports.com Hokies staying focused in preparation for NCAA Tournament VT hokiesports.com INDIANAPOLIS – Though the 10th-seeded Virginia Tech men's basketball team has been in its rooms for most of its stay in Indy so far, and relatively kept to itself, it has done its best to stay locked in and focused on the task at hand. The team arrived in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Falcoholic Falcons reportedly sign veteran safety Erik Harris The Falcoholic The Atlanta Falcons have only two safeties under contract at the moment, so they figured to use free agency to add potential starters and depth to the position. They're getting started with former Raiders, Saints, and CFL safety Erik Harris. That report comes ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com The Latest: Virus threatens Sabres-Bruins game in Buffalo FOXSports.com The development comes a day after the Sabres fired coach Ralph Krueger, and the practice was supposed to be the first under interim coach Don Granato. Buffalo is in a 0-10-2 slump, matching the third worst in team history. The Sabres have been off since a 3- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleeding Green Nation Eagles, Andrew Adams reportedly agree to contract Bleeding Green Nation Adams, 28, originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2016. He's logged 32 career starts in 73 games played with the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Adams mostly played on special teams during the Bucs' Super Bowl ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lookout Landing Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/18/21: JB Bukauskas, Framber Valdez, and Joel Piñeiro Lookout Landing Well, that's disappointing. Hi Brittney! Due to MLB Covid protocols we couldn't do video shooting w/ a production crew this year. Our TV ads will be a bit different ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com NCAA tournament: Get ready as Wisconsin Badgers prepare to battle North Carolina Tar Heels Madison.com Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin previews the matchup between the ninth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers and the eighth-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Friday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Sports Phoenix Suns acquire wing Torrey Craig from Bucks Arizona Sports Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro first reported that the Suns gave up cash considerations in return for Craig, which helps facilitate a separate deal that's main pieces have Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker going to Milwaukee and D.J. Augustin and D.J. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Evgeni Malkin misses Penguins' morning skate Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NEWARK, NJ — Evgeni Malkin was absent on Thursday morning at the Penguins' game-day skate, two days after he left a game against the Boston Bruins with an apparent injury. On Tuesday, Malkin, 34, was turning a corner in the offensive zone, when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Fox Sports regional networks will become Bally Sports on March 31 al.com The Atlanta Braves will have a new television home in 2021, or at least a newly named one. Fox Sports regional networks, including Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast, will re-brand as Bally Sports on March 31. Bally Sports South and Bally Sports ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation Kyle Juszczyk: We're in great position to return to where we were in 2019 Niners Nation The revenge tour may have been derailed by an avalanche of injuries, but that doesn't mean the 49ers don't still have vengeance on their minds. In a press conference with the media on Wednesday, fullback Kyle Juszczyk wasn't shy about where he thinks ... Flag as irrelevant
	True Blue LA Dodgers notes: Clayton Kershaw playing football, Will Smith framing, Mario Lopez True Blue LA Shortly after Kershaw's only high school football season, Dailey said he was standing in the hallway when the left-hander approached him and said he was thinking about leaving the trenches behind to focus on baseball. Flag as irrelevant
	AthlonSports.com Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Prediction: NCAA Tournament First Round Preview AthlonSports.com The Ramblers look to recapture their magic from 2018, while the Yellow Jackets are dancing for the first time since 2010. It's a matchup of two teams making their long-awaited returns to the NCAA Tournament. The Loyola Chicago Ramblers made one of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canes Country Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Game Preview Canes Country The only good thing about a loss that snaps an otherwise epic winning streak is that, well, it gives you the chance to start a whole new streak. You're (a couple of days) older, wiser, learned a lesson or two from the loss. The Carolina Hurricanes have the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Black & Teal Jaguars free agency: 3 potential trade partners for QB Gardner Minshew Black & Teal One player who may not be around in the regular season to see all the changes new head coach Urban Meyer and general manager Trent Baalke have made is quarterback Gardner Minshew, who has been the subject of trade talks. Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle NCAA Tournament a reflection of improved basketball in Texas Houston Chronicle It gets lost amid the romanticism of football, but 2021 offered another stark reminder: Texas is a basketball state. Houston, Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, North Texas, Texas Southern and Abilene Christian make up a nation-best seven men's teams from the Lone ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Lightning's Victor Hedman separates himself at his position Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, Hedman celebrated a major milestone. His assist on Steven Stamkos' power-play goal in the third period of a 4-3 victory over the Stars gave Hedman 500 career points. He became the first defenseman and just the fifth player in team history to reach ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Philadelphia Inquirer Scott Kingery is trying to win the Phillies' center-field job amid strikeouts and swing changes The Philadelphia Inquirer Every morning, Scott Kingery grabs a bat and goes to work with Phillies hitting coach Joe Dillon. But Dillon changed it up last Wednesday. Instead of their usual routine, he introduced swing drills to help shake Kingery from a slump that is suffocating his bid for ... Flag as irrelevant
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