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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ March 9, 2021
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	NFL.com Roundup: Seahawks don't use tag on Shaquill Griffin, Chris Carson NFL.com The Seattle Seahawks have cap space to clear to attempt to rework their team into a competitive one with an effective offensive line, meaning the franchise tag isn't a tool they're using in 2021. They weren't going to use it on cornerback Shaquill Griffin, NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Green Bay Packers don't franchise RB Aaron Jones, source says ESPN The tag would have cost the Packers about $8 million. They're currently about $10.6 million over their projected salary cap and will have to make roster moves or restructure existing contracts in order to get under the limit by next Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN New Orleans Saints use franchise tag on safety Marcus Williams, source says ESPN The only thing surprising about the Saints using their franchise tag on Williams is that it reduces their salary-cap flexibility -- and they were already about $50 million over the projected cap to start this week. But ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lamar Jackson among the QBs next up for a new contract Yahoo Sports FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after the first half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N,Y., in this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, file photo. Ravens general manager Eric ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cost-cutting Atlanta Falcons release veteran guard James Carpenter ESPN More cuts are expected. The Falcons remain almost $12 million over the projected salary cap of $180 million and they face a major overhaul with new coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot. Fontenot said last ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kansas Jayhawks' David McCormack, Tristan Enaruna out for Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19 protocols ESPN Self believes both players will be back for the NCAA tournament, and he indicated the rest of the roster would be able to suit up for the conference tournament this week in Kansas City, Missouri. It's unclear whether either player tested positive for the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Knicks' Tom Thibodeau 'was hardly sold' on Julius Randle after taking head coach job: report Yahoo Sports Weitzman said Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marcus Morris and Gordon Hayward were among players Thibs "pleaded for Rose to offer long-term deals," who would then be the priority on the roster. "There's no ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Samson Nacua Heads South To Play For BYU With Brother, Puka Sports Illustrated Just weeks after learning that the Utes will have to face former teammate Bryan Thompson at Arizona State this upcoming season, Utah learned that it'll be facing another former Ute in Samson Nacua after he announced his transfer to BYU. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports West exec calls Rockets GM Rafael Stone a 'pretty shrewd operator' Yahoo Sports After all, perhaps the biggest incentive to take the risk of an expiring player leaving for no compensation in free agency is because of that player's potential contributions to the team's success in the final year of his deal. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Bay Area 2021 NFL free agency: Five bold predictions, including 49ers surprise NBC Sports Bay Area It's only been a month since Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were crowned Super Bowl champions, but it's already time to flip the page. Such is life in the NFL. The new league year will begin March 17 and a number of teams have big decisions to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Takeaways from Detroit Pistons' Troy Weaver: On Killian Hayes, Dennis Smith Jr.'s future Yahoo Sports Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, left, guard Killian Hayes, center, and forward Sekou Doumbouya watch the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena, Feb. 26, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Atlanta United acquire Andrew Gutman from Celtic, immediately loan him to New York Red Bulls MLSsoccer.com Gutman was on loan from FC Cincinnati from the summer of 2019 through the 2020 season. When the loan ended, he returned to Celtic and his MLS rights were selected No. 1 overall in the Re-Entry Draft by Atlanta United, who acquired the top spot from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports NBA All-Star Game Slumps to a New Ratings Low as Sports TV Woes Continue Yahoo Sports According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, the overstuffed Team LeBron vs. Team Durant scrimmage averaged 5.94 million viewers on TNT and TBS, down 18% versus the year-ago 7.28 million, and a 2.4 rating in the dollar demo, which works out to 3.05 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Jay Wright And Lauren Jackson Among First-Time Finalists For Naismith Hall Of Fame Forbes The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced nine players and five coaches as finalists from the North American and Women's committees to be considered for election in 2021. This year's list includes nine first-time finalists: ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Big Ten entering postseason eager to end NCAA title drought FOXSports.com The Big Ten hasn't won a title since Izzo coached Michigan State to the 2000 crown, unless you count Maryland's 2002 championship when it was still an Atlantic Coast Conference member. But the league rarely has boasted as much strength as it does now. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Earl Thomas Recruited By Newest Texans Player: 'Come To Houston, Bro' Sports Illustrated HOUSTON - Earl Thomas was once an All-Pro safety, and a couple of times in recent years the Houston Texans have flirted with the idea of bringing the Texas native and University of Texas Longhorns legend aboard. One thing that keeps getting in the way: ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Eagles cut 2 veteran defenders ahead of free agency nj.com With Hester off the books, the Eagles have Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Raequan Williams and T.Y. McGill under contract at defensive tackle. Former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Malik Jackson is expected to be released before the start of the new league year. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Clint Frazier has another hard collision with outfield wall, able to stay in the game New York Daily News The outfielder dropped to the ground and stayed there for a few minutes as center fielder Aaron Hicks sprinted over. "He hit the wall pretty well right there. I just kind of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BlueJackets.com MacKinnon Set to Return Wednesday vs. Coyotes BlueJackets.com After missing three games with an upper-body injury, Nathan MacKinnon is set to return to the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche's game on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. "I do expect him to play tomorrow, and it should give us a big lift," Avalanche ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates spring training: Offense, defense shine in one-hit victory over Braves Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NORTH PORT, Fla. — End the Grapefruit League season now. The Pirates are ready to go. OK, maybe a little strong. But things do look markedly better for the Pirates right now than they did last spring, whether that means hitting, pitching or fielding. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Bucs tender all of their exclusive rights free agents NBC Sports The Buccaneers used their franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin Tuesday and they also took care of some lower profile business. The team announced that they have re-signed all four of their exclusive rights free agents. Defensive end Pat O'Connor's ... Flag as irrelevant
	UtahJazz.com Utah Jazz Announce Television and Radio Broadcast Schedule for Second Half of 2020-21 Season UtahJazz.com Games will be broadcast in high definition and available on AT&T SportsNet in both the Rocky Mountain and Northwest regions, including Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and portions of Nevada. Games are also available out of market via a subscription to NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News USC's Evan Mobley joins Anthony Davis in making college basketball history Los Angeles Times Mobley was the centerpiece of a season for USC that exceeded the most ambitious of expectations, as Andy Enfield, in his eighth and most impressive season, led the Trojans to the doorstep of their first Pac-12 title since 1985. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Steelers Sign LB Marcus Allen Sports Illustrated PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety-turned inside linebacker Marcus Allen to a one-year contract. Allen made the switch from safety to ILB during training camp last summer. The former Penn State standout said playing linebacker felt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Big Blue View Joe Judge: OL coach Rob Sale "a great, high-energy coach" Big Blue View To that end, several things are different heading into the 2021 season. Freddie Kitchens has moved from tight ends coach to a senior offensive assistant role where, per Judge, he will spend a lot of his time focused on the offensive line. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees' Zack Britton shut down with elbow soreness, awaits diagnosis nj.com The Yankees' first potentially big injury news of the spring was revealed Tuesday morning right after manager Aaron Boone announced that high-leverage relievers Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green are scheduled to make their Grapefruit League debuts on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sun Sentinel Heat's Meyers Leonard utters anti-Jewish slur during video-game play | VIDEO Sun Sentinel The anti-Semitic slur was uttered in the middle of the two profanities amid video-game play of Call of Duty, a war-simulation video game. A team spokesman said ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Jazz to sign veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — Due to NBA roster rules, the Utah Jazz needed to add another player this week. They got their man in former Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova. The 33-year-old NBA veteran is set to sign a minimal deal with the Jazz, KSL.com has ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Former Cardinals left-hander Rheal Cormier dies at 53 FOXSports.com Cormier debuted with the Cardinals in 1991 and remained in St. Louis for four seasons. The lefty owned a neat nook in Phillies history: He was the winning pitcher in the final game that Philadelphia won ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Man who recorded Rush Propst's allegations says Georgia investigating; Nick Chubb calls it fake news al.com Former director of the Valdosta Touchdown Club Michael Nelson told The AJC that the school has copies of a taped conversation with who he claims is Propst, the Valdosta high school football coach. He also confirmed he was interviewed by Georgia ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Not expected to suit up CBSSports.com Shesterkin (groin) isn't expected to suit up in Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, NHL.com reports. Shesterkin's injury was initially considered to be minor, but he'll miss a third straight game nonetheless. There's still no clear timetable for his return. Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com Illini quartet, Belleville's Liddell earn All-Big 10 honors for 2021 KSDK.com CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois Fighting Illini are cleaning up in awards season as they look to make a special run as a team in March. On Tuesday, the Big Ten announced that four Illini players had earned all-conference honors. Junior guard Ayo Dosunmu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com 6 things Celtics fans should know about potential trade target Nikola Vucevic Boston.com Now that the NBA's All-Star break is over, the league's attention can turn to the March 25 trade deadline in earnest, and the Boston Celtics promise to be one of the more intriguing teams on the market. The Celtics entered the break on a four-game winning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Mariners' Jake Fraley: Hitless thus far in spring CBSSports.com As those numbers imply, it's been far from smooth sailing over a modest sample for Fraley, who's trying to ensure he holds onto the starting left field job to open the season with elite prospects Jarred Kelenic (knee) and hot-hitting Taylor Trammell looming. Flag as irrelevant
	Cardiac Cane Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Stay Hot Against Nashville Cardiac Cane The Carolina Hurricanes are eager to stay hot on their four game home stand, and will look to capture their sixth straight win as they host the Nashville Predators for the first time this season. Heading into the first home game against the Predators, the Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAVY.com Chase for the Championship | Duke makes rare appearance in first round of ACC Tournament WAVY.com GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) – Tuesday marks the start of the 2021 ACC Tournament in Greensboro. A year ago, COVID-19 cut the tournament short at the beginning of the pandemic. It appears the tournament will go on as planned with safety protocols in ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLB.com Nearby Sauget park to host Cards' alt site MLB.com The Cardinals on Tuesday announced that they have struck a partnership with the Gateway Grizzlies -- a member of the independent Frontier League -- to host their alternate training site at GCS Credit Union Ballpark in Sauget, Ill. The move is a change -- and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Beal and the Wizards face the Grizzlies Buffalo News BOTTOM LINE: Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards visit the Memphis Grizzlies. Beal is first in the NBA averaging 32.9 points per game. The Grizzlies are 7-11 in home games. Memphis ... Flag as irrelevant
	bostonsportsjournal.com Live Coverage: Bruins at Islanders, 7 pm – B's look to right ship on Long Island bostonsportsjournal.com The Bruins will head on the road for just one game, with the B's set to battle the Islanders on Tuesday night. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m down on Long Island. Follow along for updates from Tuesday's game. WHO: Bruins (13-6-3) vs. Islanders (15-6-4). Flag as irrelevant
	WholeHogSports Arkansas-Missouri football game moved to Black Friday WholeHogSports A fan takes a photo of the Battle Line Rivalry trophy after Missouri defeated Arkansas 28-24 in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 28-24. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson). Arkansas' football game against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jets Wire Jets Wire's 2021 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Dealing Sam Darnold Jets Wire With the draft inching closer by the day, we at the Jets Wire have a new mock out. This projection focuses strictly on the Jets and what they could do in the first round. The direction New York goes on the first day of the 2021 NFL draft ultimately depends on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Lowry: 'The lies people tell in the media are amazing' TSN Kyle Lowry appears to be refuting a claim made by The Ringer's Ryen Russillo during a Sunday podcast that the veteran Toronto Raptors guard has been telling people he'll be moved before the NBA trade deadline. "The lies people tell in the Media are ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEEI Dennis Eckersley reveals he had COVID-19 in January WEEI In a new interview with Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe, NESN Red Sox color commentator Dennis Eckersley revealed he had COVID-19 in January. Eckersley said he found out someone he had been around tested positive, and that he began feeling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Rob Gronkowski brings sports memorabilia into digital age with NFT trading cards Toronto Sun The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end's cards are part of a wildly popular new type of digital asset known as a non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Flag as irrelevant
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