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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 26, 2021
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	ESPN 2021 NBA playoffs LA double feature shows Lakers returning to form, Clippers faltering ESPN For as long as they have shared basketball rights -- and hearts -- in Los Angeles, there have been remarkably few playoff matchups between the Lakers and Clippers over the years. Like zero, to be precise. Fifteen years ago, the Lakers were one win away ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers enjoy strong LA fan support in Houston as history with Astros 'doesn't go unnoticed' ESPN The last time Clayton Kershaw pitched at Minute Maid Park, in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series, he was decidedly unlike himself. He blew two big leads, was charged with six runs before the end of the fifth inning and generated just one whiff on 51 breaking ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Matz excels in NY return, Kluber hurt, Jays top Yanks 6-2 ESPN Bo Bichette reached on an infield single with one out in the third for the first hit off Kluber, a 35-year-old right-hander who pitched his first no-hitter at Texas last Wednesday. Guerrero followed with a drive into the right-field bullpen, giving him 41 RBI. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1 ESPN "We had a great run,"Hill said. "We'll start another one tomorrow." Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier called the stretch "incredible." "I think we ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Danielle Hunter, Jeff Gladney, and Other Remaining Offseason Questions for the Vikings Sports Illustrated Don't look now, but there are only around three and a half months left until the Vikings' season opener in Cincinnati on September 12th. The most consequential period of the offseason, at least from a roster-construction standpoint, is in the rearview mirror. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3 ESPN OAKLAND, Calif. -- — The Seattle Mariners made not one but two magnificent, game-saving catches. J.P. Crawford had three hits, Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis ran down a deep flyball to save two possible runs and Seattle beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Phoenix Suns' Monty Williams says his call to limit Chris Paul in second half of Game 2 ESPN Paul, who suffered a right shoulder contusion in the second quarter of the Suns' Game 1 win, wasn't on the injury report Tuesday but played with a thin wrap around much of the shoulder. He played 23 minutes, including just 7 minutes in the second half, when ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3 ESPN Pederson hit a solo shot in the third inning, and his two-run blast in the fifth tied it at 3. It was the 16th multihomer game of Pederson's career, and he doubled his season homer total to four. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Giolito, White Sox beat Flaherty, Cards 8-3 in HS reunion USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — Sharing the mound with an old friend, Lucas Giolito soaked it all in. And he won, too. In a major league matchup of former high school teammates, the cooler hand prevailed. Giolito pitched six effective innings, beating Jack Flaherty and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow on participating at OTA: 'Really important for me to be here' ESPN Burrow, wearing a brace on his left knee, threw passes to his teammates and participated in Tuesday's voluntary OTA. It was the first time Burrow had been on the field with the rest of the Bengals since he tore multiple ligaments in his left knee against ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY British Open hopeful for 75% capacity, without chaos of PGA USA TODAY KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Along with the coastal views at Kiawah Island for the PGA Championship, it was the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that a major championship actually sounded like one. A larger gathering could happen on the other ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Philadelphia Phillies put slumping slugger Bryce Harper on 10-day IL with bruised forearm ESPN The move was made retroactive to Sunday. The outfielder, who is in an 0-for-16 slump, was held out of the Phillies' lineup for the past two games. Manager Joe Girardi had said Harper was being given a break because of his slump. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN A history of the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau beef ESPN But if that day should ever come, the ongoing feud between the golf stars promises to make the green resemble a middle-school classroom in which you regrettably found yourself in an assigned seat next to the person who started a rumor that you ate paste in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Julio Jones trade rumors: Titans' AJ Brown posts pitch for Tennessee Sporting News Julio Jones, with the possible exception of Aaron Rodgers, is the most sought-after player on the NFL trade market. And now that he has confirmed he's out of Atlanta, there's no stopping the numerous pitches he will likely receive from players as they try to lure ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Jarry not shaken heading into Penguins Game 6 against Islanders NHL.com CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Tristan Jarry said he hasn't lost any confidence and is focused on helping the Pittsburgh Penguins extend their Stanley Cup First Round series against the New York Islanders in Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday (6:30 p.m. ET; ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Toronto blanks Montreal 4-0 for a 3-1 lead in playoff series Washington Post MONTREAL — Alex Galchenyuk had plenty of memorable nights inside the Bell Centre. His latest standout performance pushed his former team to the brink of playoff elimination. Galchenyuk set up two goals and scored into the empty net against his former ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cal Petersen makes 18 saves as US blanks Kazakhstan at IIHF world championship ESPN "We knew Kazakhstan would be a tight defensive team, and I'm proud of the way our guys were able to adjust our structure and come out with the win," coach Jack Capuano said. "This is a fun group to be around. A lot of them are playing their first time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Cleveland Indians' Rotation In Confusion Following Zach Plesac's Bizarre Injury Forbes The last thing Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona should have had to worry about this season was the ability of his pitchers to successfully remove their undershirts without injuring themselves. Flag as irrelevant
	Mavs.com Mavericks take commanding 2-0 lead with 127-121 victory over Clippers Mavs.com When Luka Dončić faded away, pushed off on one leg like another Maverick great used to, and buried a 16-foot jumper over Kawhi Leonard late in the third quarter, the Mavericks officially served notice. It put them ahead by 12 points and may have been the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Browns Player Tests Positive for COVID-19, Several Others Labeled Close Contacts Sports Illustrated As first reported by Lindsay Jones of The Athletic, on the day of Cleveland Browns offseason training activities, the team had to send multiple players home due to a positive COVID-19 test. One unidentified player tested positive and several others were ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News The Nets' defense is responsible for their 2-0 playoff series lead New York Daily News The Celtics mustered just 94 points in Game 1, then just 108 in Game 2. The Nets have held All-Star forward Jayson Tatum to a combined 9-of-32 shooting from the field so far in the playoffs, including a 3-of-12 shooting night on Tuesday night. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Twins' Jose Berrios: Strikes out seven CBSSports.com Berrios (5-2) allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Orioles. Berrios got himself into trouble in the second inning by surrendering two singles and a walk, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Why NBA fined Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis, but not Lakers' LeBron James, for violating protocols Sporting News When the NBA announced Tuesday it had fined Kristaps Porzingis $50,000 for violating health and safety protocols, it had to know one big question was coming: Why did it punish the Mavericks big man, but let Lakers star LeBron James slide? Porzingis ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As Olympics Barrel Ahead, Chorus of Critics Adds Powerful Voices The New York Times Public health specialists suggest the Games' safety plans put athletes and others at risk, and the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, an Olympic partner, calls for cancellation. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Time for Bulls forward Patrick Williams to have a summer growth spurt Chicago Sun-Times The Bulls beat a resting Bucks team in that finale without Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Williams, the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft, had 11 points. Not good enough, Young said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Brian Anderson (shoulder) out 'several weeks.' What are Marlins' third base options? Miami Herald The Miami Marlins lost more than just a game on Tuesday. Their 2-0 shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot park was the least of their concerns in the grand scheme of the season. Especially with one of their key players, one who was finally ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pats Pulpit New England Patriots links 5/25/21 - Rumor Ramrod: OTAs! Cam's arm! Jersey numbers! Julio Jones! More! Pats Pulpit Patriots announce veteran jersey numbers. Photos: Patriots kick off 2021 OTAs. Paul Perillo tackles this week's Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Julio Jones trade, breaking down the QBs and more. Paul Perillo's NFL Notes: Patrick Chung still part of the action; More. Flag as irrelevant
	Peachtree Hoops Preview: Hawks look to extend series lead to 2-0 vs. Knicks Peachtree Hoops Atlanta will again just be without Brandon Goodwin (out for season) and Cam Reddish (Achilles). New York lists Nerlens Noel (ankle) is questionable for Game 2, while Mitchell Robinson (foot) ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Why Jalen Reagor's workload will look different under Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni nj.com "The only thing that's pretty much different this year is just me being in the slot," Reagor said Tuesday. "Honestly, I think it's just going to make the whole team better -- not necessarily me being in the slot -- but every receiver being interchangeable." ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Knicks get good drawings for 2021 NBA first-round draft picks New York Post The Knicks will not be in the draft lottery after making the playoffs for the first time since 2013, but they did receive two favorable drawings Tuesday involving their two first-round selections. Teams with identical records were subject to the league's tiebreaker ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Washington, Pitt hold off UNC for 5-3 win in ACC pool play Washington Post CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ron Washington Jr. hit a two-run home run, Jordan McCrum threw two hitless innings of reliefs and No. 10 seed Pittsburgh beat North Carolina 5-3 on Tuesday night in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Louisville Outslugs Clemson in ACC Pool Play Sports Illustrated (Photo of Henry Davis, Cooper Bowman: Justin Krueger via University of Louisville Athletics). 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, R, H, E. CU. 2. 3. 1. 2. 0. 1. 0. 1. 0. 10. 11. 2. UL. 2. 2. 2. 3. 1. 4. 0. 1. X. 15. 18. 1. W: Evan Webster (2-1), L: Mack Anglin (2-6). CHARLOTTE ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Big Ten Daily: Jordan Bohannon Assaulted, Suffers 'Serious Head Injury' Sports Illustrated WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Iowa basketball's senior guard Jordan Bohannon was physically assaulted on Sunday in Iowa City and is recovering after receiving medical attention for a serious head injury. "Thankfully, Jordan is recovering well after being ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR At Home with Helio: Castroneves not ready to give up pursuit of fourth Indy 500 title WTHR INDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves is well known for his love of the Indianapolis 500 and jumping fences from time to time. But there's more to him than meets the eye. "This is what I like. When you come here, I like you to just cruise in the wind and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Rays Minority Owners Sue Stuart Sternberg, Allege Secret Montreal Negotiation Sports Illustrated A lawsuit has been filed against Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg due to an alleged plot to sell the team to Montreal investors. Sternberg was sued by a group of minority owners for the Rays, who accuse him of acquiring additional control of the Rays as ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Ohio State establishes program to help athletes maximize name, image and likeness revenue opportunities cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — While Ohio's state legislature, Congress and the NCAA continue to plod towards the legalization of name, image and likeness revenue for college athletes, Ohio State took initiative on setting up the infrastructure to help them do so. Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com NY Mets acquire Billy McKinney from Milwaukee Brewers to help depleted outfield NorthJersey.com NEW YORK — The Mets, who desperately needed outfielders, announced late Tuesday night that they acquired one. The team received outfielder Billy McKinney from the Brewers for minor-league lefty Pedro Quintana. Righty Jordan Yamamoto (right ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post USWNT roster for June friendlies offers clues about the Olympic squad Washington Post It does not, however, include veteran goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris and defender Ali Krieger, Orlando Pride teammates in the National Women's Soccer League. Mallory Pugh, a 23-year-old attacker who has fallen out of favor in the past year, was also left off the ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Dan Orlovsky picks Dallas Cowboys to finish third in NFC East 247Sports Though it may not have been the best division in the NFL last year, the NFC East was incredibly compelling and came down to the wire. That should be the case again in 2021, but ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky doesn't think the Cowboys will be in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Bird, Storm use run in OT to hand Sun their first loss WTOP EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Sue Bird scored 21 points, Jewell Loyd had 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Seattle Storm handed the Connecticut Sun their first loss of the season with a 90-87 overtime win on Tuesday night. Breanna ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Commercial Appeal How Memphis won Game 1 reminds Mike Conley of 2011 Grizzlies who upset No. 1 Spurs in first round The Commercial Appeal He added the Jazz must match the energy the Grizzlies brought but keep their composure. Utah picked up two technical fouls Sunday, including when Georges Niang talked trash after Desmond Bane made a 3-pointer to end the third quarter. Flag as irrelevant
	Rox Pile Colorado Rockies: Three players they could trade to the New York Mets Rox Pile The New York Mets are reeling with injuries as, even with Jacob deGrom coming off the IL on Tuesday to face the Colorado Rockies, they have 15 players on the injured list and two more (outfielder Johneshwy Fargas, who was injured on Monday, and pitcher ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Tarik Skubal strikes out 9 but Tigers lose to Indians again mlive.com DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning for the second consecutive night but their rally fell short again on Tuesday night. Aaron Civale pitched eight innings without allowing a run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 4-1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFLA Buccaneers start OTAs without starters WFLA TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The first organized team activity for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, oddly, did not include the majority of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "The guys that need to be here are here," stated Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians. "If you were a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Huntington Herald Dispatch Ryan Pritt: NASCAR screws it up again Huntington Herald Dispatch Martin Truex Jr. (19) slides through Turn 12 after a crash as Chris Buescher (17) and Garrett Smithley (53) drive around during the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of the Americas Sunday in Austin, Texas. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Things Simone Biles Can Do That Most Of Us Definitely Cannot Patch.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles made history during the U.S. Classic last weekend when she became the first woman in history to successfully complete a Yurchenko double pike vault — a skill so difficult it had only been ... Flag as irrelevant
	WANE Brawl breaks out in South Bend as TinCaps fall to Cubs on wild night WANE After Fort Wayne's Kelvin Melean struck out in the top of the eighth he and Cubs catcher Jake Washer got into a heated argument that turned physical and led to a bench-clearing brawl. The TinCaps and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC17News.com 'Mike Tyson: The Knockout' doesn't live up to its title, but the ABC documentary wins on points ABC17News.com As is, "The Knockout" proves most interesting in portraying the media's role in building Tyson up and tearing him down, from the Barbara Walters interview with him and his then-wife Robin Givens to the frenzy that surrounded his rape trial, after he was accused ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Decisions for Southgate, Kane as England prepares for Euros USA TODAY LONDON (AP) — Naming a 33-man provisional list, Gareth Southgate gave himself another week to deliberate on England's final European Championship squad. To keep the three newcomers or not? How fatigued will the 12 players competing in this week's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ottawa Sun CRACKS OF DON: Could the Oilers trade McDavid? Never say never, right Gretz? Ottawa Sun Two days from the 33rd anniversary of Wayne Gretzky's last game with the Edmonton Oilers, you had to wonder if Connor McDavid has worn the logo for the final time. Probably not, but so tremendous was the shock of the Oilers being swept by the Winnipeg ... Flag as irrelevant
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