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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 14, 2021
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	NFL.com Eight NFL rookies in the best position to succeed in 2021 NFL.com With all the attention paid to prospects on an individual level in the lead-up to the NFL draft, it can be easy to forget that team fit and other surrounding circumstances can have as much to do with rookie success as anything. But some rookies are in a more ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Basketball Hall of Fame prepared special exhibit for Kobe Bryant with wife Vanessa's input ESPN UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has created a special exhibit honoring the late Kobe Bryant, one that was toured by his wife, Vanessa, on Friday and that will become the "most talked about" exhibit in the Hall, according ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Member of legal team suing Deshaun Watson reached out to discuss 'working things out' ESPN In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, suggested Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the 22 women who have filed civil lawsuits against Watson, has attempted to settle the case on several occasions. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Melvin Gordon believes Teddy Bridgewater will 'bring the best out of' Drew Lock NFL.com Broncos lead running back Melvin Gordon told Michael Robinson and Brian Baldinger on the "NFL Total Access: The Locker Room" podcast that he wants to see more confidence from the 24-year-old quarterback and not let the outside critics get in his head. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN No. 7, No. 8 or bust: How each play-in team can get to the NBA playoffs ESPN Last season, the league kicked off the bubble portion of the season with seeding games to help finalize the postseason participants. This season will be the first time the play-in tournament will use the full season's ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Washington signs former Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain to 1-year deal ESPN The Washington Football Team filled another hole Friday, signing safety Bobby McCain to a one-year deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter. McCain, 27, had visited Washington on Monday, four days after he had been released by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chicago White Sox 1B Jose Abreu, Kansas City Royals 3B Hunter Dozier exit after nasty collision ESPN Abreu is day-to-day after leaving the game with a facial contusion, laceration and bruised left knee, the team announced. The initial assessment for a concussion was negative. "He's doing well ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN A'ja Wilson on Breanna Stewart and Breanna Stewart on A'ja Wilson -- WNBA stars break down each other's game ESPN A'ja Wilson knew she'd gotten away with something. It was Game 1 of the 2020 WNBA Finals, and the Las Vegas Aces star had just fouled the Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart coming off a screen. "Wooo ... I tagged her, and they didn't call it," Wilson recalled, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Baltimore Ravens OL 'Big Country' Ben Cleveland says his 'squirrel diet' slightly overblown ESPN Living up to the nickname "Big Country," Cleveland acknowledged at Friday's rookie minicamp that he's fond of eating the furry creatures but said the idea of him having a specific "squirrel diet" has been slightly overblown. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Former Tennessee Titans employee sues, claims he was fired over positive test ESPN NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A former Tennessee Titans employee is suing the NFL franchise for firing him after he was told to quarantine for a positive COVID-19 test in violation of federal law. Paul Miller says in the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Bills linemen bond while squeezing onto Buffalo-bound flight FOXSports.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — What do you get when three hulking, Bills rookie offensive linemen wind up squeezing onto the same commuter plane to Buffalo? A game of musical chairs and plenty of attention, of course. "It was quite the scene," interior lineman Jack ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Avalanche vs. Blues playoff preview NHL.com The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight division-based best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com previews the Stanley Cup First Round between the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown sued for assault and battery after altercation with moving-truck driver ESPN The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Broward County, Florida, by the driver, Anton Tumanov. Brown pleaded no contest in June to one felony burglary with battery charge and two lesser misdemeanor charges related to the incident. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Hornqvist, Bennett to play Game 1 for Panthers NHL.com The goalie did not play in the Penguins' regular-season finale, a 1-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres on May 8, because of an upper-body injury. Jarry was 25-9-3 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage in 39 games (38 starts) this season. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah says heart 'is 100% healthy' ESPN The former Notre Dame All-American had been projected to go in the first round leading up to the draft. But he wasn't selected until the Browns traded up in the second round to take him with the No. 52 pick. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Broncos cut OL Ja'Wuan James following Achilles injury; WR DaeSean Hamilton injures knee USA TODAY ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton sustained a serious knee injury Friday while working out on his own. The person, who spoke on condition of ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com The special bond between Hall of Fame Inductees Kobe Bryant and Tamika Catchings FOXSports.com By Martin Rogers FOX Sports Columnist. Vivid reminders of Kobe Bryant frequently pass through the calendar, even now, 16 months after his tragic death and with everything that has befallen the world since. There is always something, an anniversary of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Series Preview: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Sports Illustrated After taking two-of-three from their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees will continue their 10-game road trip by heading up north to face the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game weekend series at Camden Yards. Last time around, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Washington's Rivera Sees Sproles 2.0 In RB Jarrett Patterson Sports Illustrated How does one use Jarrett Patterson? That will be a question Scott Turner is about to find out. The 5-foot-7 undrafted running back from Buffalo will have higher expectations than most undrafted players. The Washington Football Team only signed him ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Brooklyn Nets' Big Three expected to play just eighth game together Saturday against Chicago Bulls ESPN "If everything stays the same," coach Steve Nash said after Friday afternoon's practice, "those three will play tomorrow." The Nets are looking to lock up the No. 2 seed in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Atlanta Braves veteran catcher Tyler Flowers retires at age 35 ESPN Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed Flowers' retirement while speaking to reporters before their game Friday with the Milwaukee Brewers. Flowers, 35, played for the Braves from 2016 to '20 after spending seven seasons with ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto back from COVID-19 IL after one day ESPN Realmuto felt ill and had a fever Wednesday night and was placed on the IL in accordance with MLB protocols. He didn't accompany the team on its flight to Florida but traveled on his own. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to throw next week for first time since offseason surgery ESPN Brady had said last month that he was optimistic about being able to fully participate in June's mandatory minicamp. Arians said he wants Brady to take his time. "I told him, 'Just take it ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kevin Garnett says only regret is not joining Celtics sooner: 'I should have came to Boston a little earlier' CBSSports.com On the eve of being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, NBA champion Kevin Garnett reflected upon his illustrious career during a press conference where he touched on everything from his relationship with late Lakers legend Kobe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals Sign Eric Dungey After Mini-Camp Workout Sports Illustrated The former Orange quarterback was invited as an unsigned player but signed with the squad after impressing the coaching staff. The mini-camp included invited players, undrafted free agents and drafted rookies. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Matt LaFleur on Aaron Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way,' Packers will continue to work on situation CBSSports.com Rodgers' future will likely have ripple effects on the rest of the Packers' roster. Davante Adams, who has enjoyed a prolific partnership with Rodgers, recently spoke about Rodgers and his own future in Green Bay. Adams is entering the final year of his contract ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Braves say outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. still nursing sore ankle, but could return Saturday ESPN "It felt good getting off the plan last (Thursday) night but there was no way he could play today," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "He jammed it pretty good. It's just hard to put a lot of weight on it right now." ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Masseuse denies Ohio State report that she targeted football players for sex USA TODAY COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Cleveland-area massage therapist accused by Ohio State of targeting football players for sexual encounters has denied those allegations in a pair of interviews. Speaking in a 20-minute radio interview on Cleveland's FM-WMMS, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NCAA baseball regionals potential host sites include three states with sex-at-birth laws ESPN The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee unveiled the sites for 16 NCAA regionals and eight super regionals. Those include five schools in states that have passed the laws: Arkansas, Southern Miss, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Win $10000 for free on the Drydene 400 NASCAR race at Dover FOXSports.com By Kevin Cooney Special to FOX Sports. It is lost in the hustle and bustle of the Mid-Atlantic trail, off to the side of I-95 and stuck smack in the middle between New York's glitz, Philadelphia's history, Baltimore's scenic Inner Harbor and Washington's endless ... Flag as irrelevant
	Amazin' Avenue Mets vs. Rays: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 5/14/21 Amazin' Avenue Mets lineup · Jeff McNeil - DH · Francisco Lindor - SS · Michael Conforto - RF · Pete Alonso - 1B · Dominic Smith - LF · Kevin Pillar - CF · Jonathan Villar - 3B · James McCann - C ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Sixers coach Doc Rivers believes Dwight Howard didn't deserve 16th technical Yahoo Sports Coach Doc Rivers has had talks with Howard in the past to try and avoid these technicals, but he also believed he did not deserve the one he got in Miami. He got into a dust-up with Miami's Udonis Haslem and it appeared that Haslem was the instigator. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Phil Mickelson receives special exemption to play in US Open ESPN Phil Mickelson will not need to qualify for the U.S. Open after all. The five-time major champion, who grew up in the San Diego area near the venue for this year's championship, Torrey Pines, accepted a special exemption from the United States Golf ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Bob Baffert's Medina Spirit, Concert Tour pass final drug tests, cleared to run in Preakness ESPN BALTIMORE -- -- Fans are back at Pimlico Race Course to witness another chance at a Triple Crown. The Preakness will feel somewhat back to normal, even if everything carries a giant asterisk. The limited capacity of 10,000 fans expected Saturday is far ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons' Kyle Pitts breezed through first minicamp practice Atlanta Journal Constitution Pitts, who was the fourth overall pick in the draft out of Florida, did not take the first practice for granted. Last season's first-round pick, cornerback A.J. Terrell, did not have a rookie minicamp because of the coronavirus pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees' Aaron Hicks may be facing wrist surgery; Estevan Florial promoted to Class AAA nj.com Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks found out Friday that he has a lot more to worry about than his chronic hitting struggles. His left wrist has a tear in the tendon sheath, an MRI revealed, and surgery may be an option. On the other hand, this issue may be far ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com WR Jaylen Waddle signs rookie deal with Dolphins NFL.com The Miami Dolphins' first first-round pick of 2021 is under contract ahead of rookie minicamp. Jaylen Waddle, the No. 6 overall pick, signed his fully guaranteed four-year contract with the Dolphins on Friday, the team announced. Waddle's deal is worth over ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com New York Giants Rookie Minicamp, May 14, 2021 nj.com New York Giants top draft pick Kadarius Toney was having an issue with his cleats,. 1 / 24. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media. New York Giants Rookie Minicamp, May 14 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Injured righty Franklin Perez re-signs with Detroit Tigers on minor-league contract Detroit Free Press "He will be out a while," Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday. "That announcement obviously impacts the rest of his year." Releasing Perez, 23, made room on the 40- ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2 USA TODAY SEATTLE (AP) — Zach Plesac's day started with a frantic search for a pair of cleats after learning he'd left his normal road spikes behind in Cleveland. After a replacement pair was found, Plesac came within six outs of ending the longest no-hitter drought in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fuentes, Gonzalez shine as Rockies hold off Reds 13-8 USA TODAY DENVER (AP) — Josh Fuentes homered for the second straight game to back seven shutout innings from Chi Chi Gonzalez, and the Colorado Rockies held on for a 13-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. Gonzalez (2-1) scattered four hits in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Samson: Alex Rodriguez is a limited partner with the Timberwolves, but could later have a controlling stake CBSSports.com Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore reached an agreement to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from current owner Glen Taylor for $1.5 billion. In addition, Rodriguez and Lore will also buy the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Slumping Cubs look to stop 3-game losing streak against Tigers ESPN Chicago Cubs (17-19, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (13-24, fourth in the AL Central). Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jake Arrieta (3-3, 0.00 ERA) Tigers: Tarik Skubal (0-5, 5.67 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 26 strikeouts). Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Elena Delle Donne, Liz Cambage among five most anticipated players returning to WNBA this season CBSSports.com An unprecedented 2020 WNBA season led to several high-profile names electing to opt-out of the season in the Bradenton bubble due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. A handful of teams were left without some of their best players, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Tony Fields Sits Out Rookie Minicamp With Injured Foot Sports Illustrated Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that fifth round pick Tony Fields II out of West Virginia showed up to the facility for his physical in which he informed the team of a foot injury. The injury is expected to sideline him for a few weeks but ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Yankees say Gleyber Torres could return quickly after COVID positive New York Daily News After testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19, the shortstop was quarantined and placed on the COVID injured list, but Aaron Boone indicated he could be back faster than the previously expected 10 days. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe 'Bad blood's already there' as Bruins, Capitals prepare for potentially intense, physical showdown The Boston Globe WASHINGTON — For the first time since dropping Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, the Bruins will be on the ice Saturday night for a playoff game with real live fans in the stands, and that sweet, intoxicating scent of postseason acrimony in the air. Flag as irrelevant
	Amazin' Avenue Mets kick off nine-game road trip with series against the Rays Amazin' Avenue The first place Mets (18-13) ride a seven-game winning streak in to The Sunshine State to face the Tampa Bay Rays (20-19) in a three-game series. The two clubs have played each other 27 times, with the Mets holding a 14-13 edge all-time, although they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Viva El Birdos TA 5/14/21: Cards Put DeJong on IL, Select Max Moroff from Memphis Viva El Birdos In advance of tonight's game against the Padres, the Cards announced the following transaction. 5/14/21: Placed SS Paul DeJong on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 13th (non-displaced left rib fracture). Purchased the contract of IF Max Moroff from AAA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Names to Watch as Steelers Open Rookie Minicamp Sports Illustrated PITTSBURGH -- The 2021 rookies are here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are moments away from rookie minicamp and the first on-field action this team will see this season. It's been a long and eventful offseason for the Steelers. They've lost pieces, added ... Flag as irrelevant
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