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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 2, 2021
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	ESPN Zion Williamson takes over in overtime as New Orleans Pelicans stay in playoff hunt ESPN Trailing by 10 with under four minutes left, the Pelicans used a 14-4 run to force overtime and then Williamson scored seven of his game-high 37 points in the final period to lead the Pelicans to a 140-136 win. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com 2021 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick analysis for Day 3, Rounds 4-5 NFL.com The best remaining running back on many teams' boards, Carter adds some versatility to the Jets' backfield. They make a great value pick and surround their new QB with another weapon to bolster one of the NFL's worst offenses in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Doncic, Mavericks win 125-124 thriller over surging Wizards ESPN DALLAS -- — Luka Doncic ended his longest stretch without a triple-double since the Dallas sensation's rookie year in a back-and-forth thriller against Washington's Russell Westbrook, the NBA leader in that all-around category. Another career best was the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Thunder's 57-point blowout loss to Pacers is largest home defeat in NBA history ESPN The 57-point margin tops the previous mark of 56, set by the Celtics over the Bulls in 2018 and the SuperSonics over the Rockets in 1986. The Pacers led by as many as 67, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Minnesota Vikings 2021 NFL Draft Recap: Fixing the Offensive Line and Five Other Takeaways Sports Illustrated The Vikings had a strong draft in a number of areas, which should lead to some fun competition in training camp. The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Vikings came away with an 11-man haul that addressed several immediate needs while building ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Walsh, Trout power Angels to 10-5 win over Mariners ESPN SEATTLE -- — Jared Walsh homered in consecutive innings, Mike Trout hit his 28th long ball in Seattle and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Mariners 10-5 on Saturday night. Walsh followed Trout's 10th career first-inning homer in Seattle with a solo shot, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Snell gets 1st win with Padres, 6-2 over Giants ESPN SAN DIEGO -- — Blake Snell earned his first win for the San Diego Padres, backed by Manny Machado's early three-run homer in a 6-2 victory Saturday over the San Francisco Giants. Pinch-hitter Jurickson Profar connected on a solo homer in the eighth ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Kiner-Falefa, Calhoun power Rangers past Red Sox 8-6 ESPN Andriese gave up three runs and three hits in one inning. Back-to-back doubles by Calhoun and Culberson in the eighth produced Texas' eighth run. Calhoun began the season on the 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: QB Kyle Trask in great place to 'be groomed' under Tom Brady NFL.com While Trask might well be the heir apparent in Tampa, Tom Brady is still going strong at 43 years young and nobody's clamoring for the Bucs to move on from the reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. Nonetheless ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Jets Added An 'Explosive and Fun' Running Back in Michael Carter Sports Illustrated That explosiveness is a big reason why the Jets pounced on the running back out of North Carolina with the No. 107 pick. In fact, New York's head coach Robert Saleh revealed at the conclusion of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tesho Akindele scores in first minute as Orlando City rips FC Cincinnati ESPN Tesho Akindele scored the fastest goal to open a game in Orlando City SC franchise history to highlight a 3-0 victory over visiting FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Akindele needed just 31 seconds -- and a huge defensive miscue -- to give his team a 1-0 lead it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Seahawks GM: Richard Sherman's Tension with SEA 'Blown Out of Proportion' Bleacher Report The Seattle Seahawks would be open to a reunion with cornerback Richard Sherman, noting there is still a positive relationship between the two sides. General manager John Schneider said any negative reports about the 2017 split was "blown out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Saints, Colts looking to future with selection of quarterbacks on Day 3 of NFL draft Los Angeles Times The Saints drafted Notre Dame's Ian Book in the fourth round, and Indianapolis took Sam Ehlinger of Texas in the sixth. It would be a surprise if either were more than the third quarterback this season. Still, those aren't throwaway picks but likely developmental ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe The Patriots' grading process of prospects based more on nuance than any numerical metric The Boston Globe Bill Belichick called an audible. As he wrapped up his video call with reporters early Saturday morning, the Patriots coach shed some light on how the team grades and ranks the NFL prospects on their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press ESPN analysts rave over Detroit Lions' Day 3 picks; 'you're going to love' Derrick Barnes Detroit Free Press The Detroit Lions seemed to have a sense of purpose early on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL draft. They had the No. 112 pick and then traded up to get the 113rd pick, too. Here's what the ESPN NFL draft analysts said about the Lions picking USC wide receiver ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News LaMelo Ball shows Hornets exactly what they were missing in return game vs. Pistons Sporting News Only a few minutes into the contest at Spectrum Center, Ball launched a preposterous underhand pass from the free throw line to the opposite baseline, gifting Miles Bridges an easy layup. The gorgeous dime elicited a "Welcome back, LaMelo!" shriek out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Scott Dixon dominates first half of Texas doubleheader, closes in on Foyt, Andretti The Indianapolis Star FORT WORTH — After passing Alex Palou for the lead on Lap 3, nobody could overcome Scott Dixon as he won Saturday's Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway, the third race of the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series season. Dixon led 206 of the 212 laps at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) probable to play Sunday vs. Brooklyn Nets ESPN Antetokounmpo sat out the Bucks' 108-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, after he exited in the opening minute of a loss to Houston the previous night. The two-time MVP rolled his already-hurt ankle when he appeared to step on the foot of Rockets big ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bengals Take Michigan Running Back Chris Evans in Sixth Round of 2021 NFL Draft Sports Illustrated Evans tallied 1,795 yards on 320 career carries (5.6 yards-per-carry) and 15 touchdowns. He's also a capable receiver out of the backfield. He had 49 receptions for 479 yards and two more scores. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Busch uses 2nd chance to win Truck Series race at Kansas FOXSports.com KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Busch blew a restart in overtime that should have cost him a race he'd dominated at Kansas Speedway. Given a second chance, Busch corrected his mistake and earned the 61st Truck Series win of his career. The win ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Tulane in the draft: Cam Sample a fourth-round pick, Patrick Johnson waits until the seventh round NOLA.com Tulane defensive end Cameron Sample did not have to wait long on the third day of the NFL draft to hear his name called. Line mate Patrick Johnson was less fortunate, but he finally went early in the seventh round as the Green Wave produced two picks for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated LSU Linebacker Jabril Cox Drafted No. No. 115 Overall By Dallas Cowboys Sports Illustrated Former Tiger, Jabril Cox, comes off the board at No. 115 to the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft after a stellar single season in Death Valley. Cox brings a fiery playmaking ability that looks to be a steal in the fourth round. A three-time national champion ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com NFL Draft 2021: Syracuse DB Trill Williams goes undrafted, signs with New Orleans Saints syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse defensive back Trill Williams was not selected through seven rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he was still able to live out his professional dreams. Williams, a 6-foot, 208-pound safety, signed a contract with the New Orleans ... Flag as irrelevant
	BloodHorse.com Kentucky Derby Day Wagering Rebounds to $233 Million BloodHorse.com All-sources betting on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) rebounded to the near-record levels that make it a centerpiece of Churchill Downs Inc.'s business. The Louisville-based gambling company reported May 1 that all-sources ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dream Shake Third Quarter Collapse? Yes, indeed! Rockets fall to Warriors 113-87 The Dream Shake The Rockets played a lineup that could be described as "promising": Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr., JaeSean Tate, Kenyon Martin Jr. It might also be called "G-League": Amoni Brooks, Daquan Jefferies, Anthony Lamb. Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Here's what Denver Broncos are getting in Auburn WR Seth Williams in 2021 NFL draft Montgomery Advertiser He'll get that chance with the Denver Broncos, who finally ended the wide receiver's slide when they drafted him No. 219 overall in the sixth round on Saturday. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Coyotes rally in third period, but fall in overtime to Golden Knights AZCentral.com Christian Fischer and Christian Dvorak scored third-period goals to help the Arizona Coyotes rally and force overtime, but the Vegas Golden Knights scored on a 4-on-3 power play and beat Arizona 3-2 Saturday night at Gila River Arena. A penalty for too ... Flag as irrelevant
	West Virginia MetroNews Tony Fields headed to Cleveland, Darius Stills picked up by Las Vegas West Virginia MetroNews Oct 17, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Tony Fields II (1) celebrates with linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) after a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mountaineer Field at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Colts draft Texas QB Sam Ehlinger in sixth round Houston Chronicle AUSTIN – The Indianapolis Colts on Saturday used a compensatory pick to select Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft (218th overall). Ehlinger is only the seventh Texas quarterback drafted since 1950 and the first since ... Flag as irrelevant
	Acme Packing Company Packers select CB Shemar Jean-Charles with 178th pick in 2021 NFL Draft Acme Packing Company Jean-Charles is not a prototypical Packers athlete at cornerback, measuring in on the small side (5-foot-10-3/8 and 184 pounds). Nor is he a typically fluid athlete, recording a 3-cone time of 7.15 seconds and a 40 time of 4.51. Flag as irrelevant
	Riggo's Rag Washingon Football Team adds three players with seventh-round picks Riggo's Rag In the final round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team held three selections. They elected to use all of them. The end result? Washington continued to bolster their defensive line and also added another receiver that could be a steal. Here's a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Norman Transcript NFL Draft: Oklahoma's Tre Brown selected by Seattle Seahawks Norman Transcript Of all the receivers Tre Brown was most eager to compete against in the NFL, Seattle's D.K. Metcalf was the first to come to mind. "They talk all about his physical traits, how he's fast," said Brown when asked who he looks forward to lining up against following ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland Timbers fall 4-1 to FC Dallas: Live updates recap oregonlive.com FC Dallas scored early and often against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, winning 4-1 in Frisco, Texas. The Timbers rotated many of their starters in anticipation of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Club América in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPXI Pittsburgh Pitt offensive lineman drafted by Las Vegas Raiders WPXI Pittsburgh CLEVELAND — With the 230th pick in the 7th round of the NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected decorated Pitt offensive lineman Jimmy Morrissey. The Huntingdon Valley native was a two-time captain for the Pitt football team. He was named All-ACC ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Draft Wire 2021 NFL draft: Instant grades for every team The Draft Wire Rondale Moore will be fun to watch in this offense, but he was a luxury pick when there were talented prospects at bigger positions of need. Marco Wilson went a couple of rounds too early, but a couple of late-round bargains (Victor Dimukeje, James Wiggins) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fadeaway World Clippers' Patrick Beverley is close to returning to the lineup Los Angeles Times Earlier this week, Clippers guard Patrick Beverley surprised teammates by joining them in Phoenix. He had spent the previous days in Los Angeles rehabilitating his left hand, which was fractured April 8, but wanted to show up at the tail end of a three-game ... Flag as irrelevant
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