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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ April 30, 2021
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	ESPN New York Jets pick BYU QB Zach Wilson with No. 2 overall pick in NFL draft, trade up for USC OG Alijah Vera-Tucker ESPN The Jets traded the No. 23 pick and two third-round picks (Nos. 66 and 86) to the Vikings to move up, getting No. 14 and a fourth-round pick (143). Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Porter scores 50, Rockets stun Bucks after Giannis exits ESPN Houston snapped a five-game losing streak on the back of a dazzling performance from Porter, who scored 32 points in the second half and 17 in the fourth quarter. The 20-year-old's previous career best was 30 points as a rookie with Cleveland last season. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2021 NFL Draft: Quarterback dominos don't fall in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo, future now uncertain CBSSports.com While that was a fate Garoppolo could begin wrapping his mind around over the last few weeks and months, the events that unfolded after that pick in the opening round of the 2021 draft may leave him with fewer potential suitors than once imagined. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman at No. 27, take pass rusher Jayson Oweh at No. 31 NFL.com Though the Baltimore Ravens have been an offensive juggernaut and record-setter on the ground over the past two seasons, the Lamar Jackson-led offense has long needed a top-flight receiver added to the fold. That's just what Baltimore has done. Flag as irrelevant
	Panthers.com 2021 Draft Day 1 Transcripts Panthers.com CB Jaycee Horn. RE: What the moment was like being drafted. It means a lot. A lot of work put behind it, a lot of people mentoring me and helping mold me get to this moment. Being able to stay close to home, close to South Carolina, and I'm still in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Injury forces Detroit Tigers to bullpen in 11-0 loss to White Sox in Game 2 of doubleheader Detroit Free Press In the fifth inning, the White Sox scored seven runs. Yoan Moncada and Yermin Mercedes crushed home runs for four of those seven runs allowed by relievers Derek Holland and Alex Lange. Leadoff hitter Tim Anderson, notorious for giving the Tigers trouble, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bench Troubles Continue for Raptors Against Nuggets Sports Illustrated The Toronto Raptors started their West Coast road trip on the wrong foot falling to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Toronto Raptors are where they are this season largely because of their bench. That can be looked at in one of two ways. On one ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth for a 15th-Consecutive Season NHL.com With tonight's win and regulation loss from the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially clinched a playoff berth for a 15th-straight season, which also represents the longest active postseason streak among teams in the major North American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times UW outside linebacker Joe Tryon selected by Tampa Bay Buccaneers with final pick in first round of NFL draft Seattle Times On Friday, Joe Tryon will turn 22 years old. And when it comes to birthday presents, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the rush. A 6-foot-5, 259-pound pass-rusher from Renton, the former UW standout was selected by the Bucs on Thursday with the 32nd and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times NFL draft order and picks: Here are the first round results. The New York Times Jacksonville Jaguars — Trevor Lawrence (quarterback, Clemson) 2. New York Jets — Zach Wilson (quarterback, Brigham Young) 3. San Francisco 49ers — Trey Lance (quarterback, North Dakota State) 4. Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (tight end, Florida) 5. Flag as irrelevant
	Mavs.com Casey believes Mavs will get out of the first round of the playoffs this season Mavs.com The Dallas Mavericks haven't been out of the first round of the playoffs since 2011 – the year they won the NBA title. But Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey believe that'll all change this season. Casey acknowledged that the combination of the talent the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Trevino homer pushes Gibson and Rangers past Red Sox 4-1 Washington Post ARLINGTON, Texas — Kyle Gibson is pitching like the No. 1 starter the Texas Rangers needed him to be, and unlike what happened in his first career opening day start. Gibson gave up one run while pitching three-hit ball over six innings and got a big boost ... Flag as irrelevant
	Viva El Birdos Transaction Update 4/29: Wainwright to COVID IL, Miller to 10-Day IL, Bader Activated, Whitley Recalled Viva El Birdos It's a little unusual to have a transaction in the morning before an afternoon game, and then a series of transactions in the later evening. I covered the earlier transaction to option Oviedo and recall Elledge here. But a little after 8:00 p.m. tonight, in advance of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Washington fills need by drafting LB Jamin Davis at No. 19 USA TODAY Washington filled an immediate need at linebacker by taking Kentucky's Jamin Davis with the 19th pick, who could be the next standout at the position drafted by Ron Rivera. Davis wasn't even a starter going into his junior season and made 102 tackles in 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Twitter Reacts: Penei Sewell Fits New Detroit Lions Culture Sports Illustrated The Detroit Lions are establishing an offensive line that will be formidable for many seasons to come. Playing in the "Black and Blue" division, the Lions simply have not done enough to be able to protect their quarterback and to establish an effective running ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times NFL draft: Quarterbacks rule, Tide-al wave, opt-outs aren't left out Tampa Bay Times The quarterback dominoes fell powerfully and predictably at the outset of the NFL draft Thursday night. For the third time in NFL history, and first since 1999, the first three selections all were quarterbacks. The Jaguars consumed all 10 minutes of their allotted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Chicago Bears get Justin Fields with 11th pick Atlanta Journal Constitution Justin Fields' draft-night wait at his family home in Kennesaw went a little later into Thursday night than many foresaw. Three quarterbacks went – bang, bang, bang – with the first three picks. One was an FCS player from North Dakota State, Trey Lance. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Rhode Island's Kwity Paye selected by Colts in first round of NFL Draft The Boston Globe The Colts selected Paye, a 6-foot-2, 272-pound edge rusher at the University of Michigan, with the 21st overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday. According to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Titans opt for cornerback Caleb Farley at No. 22 overall Seattle Times The Tennessee Titans believed in the Virginia Tech defensive back enough that they drafted Farley at No. 22 overall Thursday night. General manager Jon Robinson used his first selection on defense after releasing starting cornerbacks Adoree Jackson and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Rockies' Sam Hilliard, plagued by strikeouts, sent to minors; Matt Adams called up The Denver Post April 29, 2021 at 7:46 p.m.. Sam Hilliard's power potential still intrigues the Rockies, but until the outfielder cuts down on his strikeouts, he's not helping ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Bay Area natives Vera-Tucker, Harris taken in first round of NFL Draft The Mercury News Alijah Vera-Tucker became the first player with Bay Area ties taken in the 2021 NFL Draft when the New York Jets selected him with the 14th overall pick Thursday night. Vera-Tucker, an Oakland native, was a 2017 Under Armour All-American as a senior at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Denver Broncos 1st Round Pick: CB Patrick Surtain II From Alabama CBS Denver ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– With the 9th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Patrick Surtain II, cornerback out of Alabama. CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 29: Patrick Surtain II poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage ... Flag as irrelevant
	TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Jarrett Culver is out for the remainder of the Timberwolves season, but Malik Beasley may not be TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press The shooting guard has been out since April 3 with a left hamstring strain. The initial 4-to-6 week timeline of the injury left his potential return to action this season in doubt, and that is still the case. Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal Mac Jones and the Patriots always seemed like the right fit The Providence Journal Mac Jones poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Patriots. It made sense all along. Throughout the pre-draft process, Mac Jones met with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Steelers turn to Alabama star Harris to jump-start run game Seattle Times The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the clock. Alabama star Najee Harris was available. During an opening round of the NFL draft that lagged at times, the Steelers practically made NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sprint to the podium. Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Braves' Bryse Wilson: Takes loss as opener CBSSports.com As expected, Wilson covered a few innings as Atlanta's pseudo-opener. The 23-year-old got off to a rocky start, ending Chicago's 20-inning scoreless streak by giving up an RBI single to Kris Bryant in the first inning. He then allowed Matt Duffy to score on a balk. Flag as irrelevant
	West Virginia MetroNews Morgantown holds off Wheeling Park, 57-54 West Virginia MetroNews CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jason White knew it wouldn't be easy. The Morgantown girls basketball coach has been in too many tight battles with Wheeling Park through the years to think his team would cruise by the Patriots after building a 21-5 first-quarter ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Cease pitches shutout, White Sox complete DH sweep of Tigers WTOP CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out a season-best nine in his first career shutout, Yoán Moncada and Yermín Mercedes homered, and the Chicago White Sox completed a doubleheader sweep of the slumping Detroit Tigers with an 11-0 win Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated From American Pharoah to Wool Sandals, the All-Time Best and Worst Kentucky Derby Names Sports Illustrated The Churchill Downs tradition is to hang a sign with the name of the Derby winner in gold lettering on the facade of the paddock on the night of the race, and it stays there until the next year's running. If they put "Soup and Sandwich" in the paddock, they might as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Get to know tackle Christian Darrisaw, the Vikings' first-round pick Minneapolis Star Tribune 2. Darrisaw ascended in his final college season by not allowing a sack in nine games, according to Pro Football Focus. He is considered a "road grader" in the running game, but he also didn't allow a hit on the quarterback in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	Purdue Boilermakers Purdue Heads to Two Meets This Weekend Purdue Boilermakers WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A pair of meets are on deck for the Purdue track & field team this weekend, as the Boilermakers will compete at the Jesse Owens Invitational in Columbus, Ohio, and at the Big Ten Indiana Invitational No. 4 in Bloomington, Indiana. Flag as irrelevant
	MLB Daily Dish Brewers place Corbin Burnes on injured list MLB Daily Dish The Brewers have placed early NL Cy Young candidate Corbin Burnes on the injured list, though they didn't immediately reveal a reason or specify that he was being placed on the 10-day or 60-day IL, meaning he's likely been placed on the COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Dolphins select Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle with No. 6 pick NFL.com The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft Thursday, reuniting last year's top Dolphins pick, Tua Tagovailoa, with one of his college targets. Improving the offensive weapons around Tagovailoa ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Terrace Marshall NFL Draft profile: Fantasy Football fits, scouting report, pro day results, dynasty outlook CBSSports.com Terrace Marshall Jr. may not be currently receiving the same buzz as recent and future top LSU draft picks and fellow wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase, but how much of that is driven by his 2020 midseason opt-out after playing in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Devils' Yegor Sharangovich: Adds to hot stretch with two PPGs CBSSports.com Sharangovich scored two power-play goals and tied for a game high with four shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers. Sharangovich provided all of this game's first-period offense with power-play tallies at 8:10 and 15:28. The Russian rookie has ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Kirk Herbstreit weighs in on Urban Meyer's outlook in NFL with Jacksonville Jaguars 247Sports After two years out of coaching, Urban Meyer returned Jan. 14, taking a first-time leap from college football to the NFL and signing a contract with the Jaguars. More than three months later, Meyer's plan is in motion. Will the former Florida (2005-10) and Ohio ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Owners of 2021 Kentucky Derby hopeful Hot Rod Charlie visit Woodford Reserve Courier Journal Five former Brown University football teammates and fraternity brothers took a trip to the Woodford Reserve Distillery — just a few days before they hope to make history at the Kentucky Derby. Eric Armagost, Dan Giovacchini, Reiley Higgins, Patrick O'Neill ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWAY NewsChannel 3 NCHSAA changes mask mandate for outdoor high school sports WWAY NewsChannel 3 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–Changes are coming to high school sports that are being played outdoors this spring. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced a change to the current statewide mask mandate. The NCHSAA says masks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jaguars Wire Touchdown Wire gives Etienne selection a 'B' grade Jaguars Wire The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised a lot of people with their decision at pick No. 25 on Thursday night. With a quarterback already locked up in Trevor Lawrence, who they took first overall, they decided to double-down on offense, drafting Lawrence's college ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sportsnaut NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses Deshaun Watson allegations Sportsnaut Commissioner Rodger Goodell on ESPN, asked about Deshaun Watson: "We're obviously following that and looking at that ourselves. There are important steps that we will be taking as part of out personal conduct policy. When we get to that point we will ... Flag as irrelevant
	FBSchedules.com Notre Dame sets kickoff times for home football games in 2021 FBSchedules.com The Fighting Irish open their home schedule at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., in Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 11 against the Toledo Rockets. The game is set for 2:30pm ET on NBC. Flag as irrelevant
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