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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ May 19, 2021
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	ESPN SEC says it sent each school $23M to make up for financial losses related to COVID-19 ESPN "The extraordinary circumstances produced by the global pandemic have presented colleges and universities with an unprecedented disruption to their programs and budgets," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. "This supplemental revenue ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Ohio State Buckeyes AD Gene Smith to get multiyear contract extension ESPN Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will receive a multiyear contract extension, he confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. "It's an honor to continue to serve the flagship university in my home state," Smith said in a text message to ESPN. "I appreciate the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com NFL offseason programs prove valuable for both rookies and veteran players FOXSports.com The NFL offseason program is finally upon us. With the players' "boycott" of voluntary workouts appearing to be over for most of the league, the offseason workout programs can begin in NFL facilities. Flag as irrelevant
	SLAM Online Jeremy Lin and Anthony Yu Discuss Being Asian American in the Basketball World SLAM Online May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year, it's happening as anti-Asian hate crimes rise at an alarming rate. In response, the #StopAsianHate campaign has generated nationwide support, with NBA veteran Jeremy Lin as a leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Vaccinated Washington Nationals player tests positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez says ESPN When either player might return is unclear. Martinez thought the vaccinated player, who he said "feels fine," might be available in a few days. The unvaccinated player may need to quarantine. Washington ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sam Allardyce stepping down as West Brom manager at end of season ESPN It is the first time the much-travelled Allardyce has been in charge of a team relegated from the top-flight. "West Bromwich Albion made me a generous offer to stay at The Hawthorns that ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDucks.com 2021 Oregon Hall Of Fame Class Announced GoDucks.com The University's 30th Hall of Fame class features NCAA track and field medalists Matthew Centrowitz, Melissa Gergel and Scott McGee, forward Arianne Boyer and head coach Jody Runge from the one of the most successful eras in women's basketball history ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Duke hires Nina King as first woman of color to serve as athletic director Yahoo Sports Duke announced on Wednesday that it has promoted Nina King to vice president and director of athletics, a historic hire that makes her the first woman to hold the position at the university. She most recently held the position of senior deputy athletics director ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. eager for newfound role entering playoffs: "It's where I wanted to be" The Denver Post When Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had his coming out party in Orlando last summer, the only ones there to see it were his teammates, his coaches and his dad. In retrospect, that might've been all that mattered. Nuggets coach Michael Malone saw his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Jazz players award 30 students four-year college scholarships in heartwarming video Sporting News It just so happened that they managed to post the fifth-best winning percentage in franchise history (.722). As such, they won 55 total games, including the preseason, in a shortened season to ensure that the team would award 55 scholarships over the next two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cubs call up PJ Higgins, Tony Wolters designated for assignment Yahoo Sports "He's a phenomenal third baseman," Ross said. "They rave about his defense in the infield. I think he's a really good catcher." Ross has known Higgins dating back to his time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Set to start Thursday CBSSports.com Kelly will start Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Kelly tentatively lined up to start Wednesday's contest, but he'll instead receive an extra day of rest and take the mound in the series finale. Matt Peacock ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Heavyweight champs Fury, Joshua trade blows on social media Washington Post With their fight in the balance, world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are trading blows on social media instead of the ring. There was a back and forth between the English boxers over Twitter on Wednesday, prompted by Joshua ... Flag as irrelevant
	Amazin' Avenue Mets call up Cameron Maybin, place Taijuan Walker on injured list Amazin' Avenue The Mets got Maybin in a trade with the Cubs yesterday, sending Chicago just cash considerations. And they did not have to make a 40-man roster move just yet to add Maybin, as they played ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Gamecocks planning for full Williams-Brice Stadium during 2021 football season Charleston Post Courier COLUMBIA — The Shane Beamer Era can begin in front of a full house. South Carolina announced on May 19 that it is planning for full capacity at Williams-Brice Stadium during the 2021 football season. The move was expected after COVID-19 restrictions ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Tiger Park will be at 100% capacity for softball regional this weekend, NCAA announces The Advocate If they're so inclined, softball fans can pack Tiger Park to 100% capacity this weekend for the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional. The NCAA announced Wednesday that local and state guidelines will determine capacity limits in baseball and softball postseasons, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in New York Yankees trade speculation: 'The best option' AZCentral.com He only counts $4.8 million versus the luxury tax, so if Arizona, say, took back someone like Justin Wilson as part of the package, the Yankees still might sneak under this year's threshold. But it would take a lot (multiple top prospects) to pry Marte from Arizona. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Blackhawks Have 12th-Best Odds to Land 2021 No. 1 Overall Pick NBC Chicago After the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Wednesday to officially wrap up the regular season, the Blackhawks have secured the 12th-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft at 2.7 percent. They have a 5.2 percent ... Flag as irrelevant
	WashingtonWizards.com Preview: Wizards host Pacers Thursday in elimination Play-In game WashingtonWizards.com GAME INFO. Capital One Arena | 8:00 P.M. · PROBABLE STARTERS. Wizards: G – Russell Westbrook, G – Raul Neto, G – Bradley Beal, F – Rui Hachimura, C – Alex Len · INJURY REPORT. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Liverpool beats Burnley 3-0, into Premier League's top 4 Charlotte Observer Liverpool will head into the final round of Premier League matches with its Champions League destiny in its own hands after a 3-0 victory over Burnley that lifted Jurgen Klopp's team back into the top four on Wednesday. Liverpool moved ahead of Leicester ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stampede Blue Colts Sign Entire Rookie Draft Class, as TE Kylen Granson and QB Sam Ehlinger Ink Deals Stampede Blue Granson was selected with the 127th overall pick in the fourth round. At 6'1.5", 241 pounds, Granson caught 35 receptions for 536 receiving yards (15.3 ypr. avg.) and 5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington Nationals Set to Open Stadium at Full Capacity June 10 NBC4 Washington By Matt Weyrich ... Published 46 mins ago ... Updated 13 mins ago ... Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The Nationals announced Wednesday that they plan to open their stadium Nationals ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch the NHL Playoffs For The Win The Predators will look to even up the series in game two after taking a tough 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in the first game of the series on Monday night. As for Carolina, they played a great game behind Alex Nedeljkovic who stopped 22 of 23 shots for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Edmonton Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois: Ruled out for Game 1 CBSSports.com Dubois (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 1 versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Dubois ended the regular season bogged down in a nine-game pointless streak and hadn't scored a goal in his previous 17 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Today: Mike Trout to miss 6-8 weeks, Spencer Turnbull throws no-hitter, rankings risers CBSSports.com We know what Miguel Sano is capable of when he's on. He's one of maybe a handful of players that can has the raw power to hit 50 home runs if he ever stayed healthy. Well, he put together a three-homer game and is still available in nearly 50% of CBS ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Jayson Tatum's 50-point masterpiece absolutely proves the NBA's play-in tournament is worth it For The Win But then, Jayson Tatum dropped 50 points on my Wizards. After coming out slow and falling down early to the Wizards in the first half, Tatum absolutely put the Celtics on his back and fought for ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 11 Los Angeles Former top NBA pick Kwame Brown responds to criticism from ex-players FOX 11 Los Angeles Michael Jordan made Kwame Brown the No. 1 pick of the 2002 NBA Draft out of high school when the legendary player was running the Washington Wizards organization. Brown did not live up to the selection and quickly became a journeyman forward who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Arsenal beats Palace 3-1 in EPL, keeps European hopes alive Seattle Times LONDON (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe scored in second-half stoppage time to give Arsenal a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, keeping alive the team's outside chances of qualifying for European competition next ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fantasy Labs NBA DFS Breakdown (Wednesday, May 19): Can LeBron James Be Trusted? Fantasy Labs Wednesday features a two-game slate starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Point Guard. Stud. Steph Curry has been on a major heater recently. He's been fantastic all season — he led the league with an average of 32.0 points per game — but he increased that figure to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gulf News Premier League: Liverpool close on top 4 thanks to win at Burnley Gulf News Burnley: Liverpool moved into the Premier League top four for the first time since February with a 3-0 win at Burnley as Jurgen Klopp's men remain on course to salvage a place in next season's Champions League. Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Phillips ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Atalanta vs. Juventus: Coppa Italia final live stream, TV channel, how to watch online, news, odds CBSSports.com The 2019-20 Coppa Italia final is on Wednesday as Juventus face Atalanta in Reggio Emilia. It's been several decades since Atalanta have won a trophy, but they enter as the odds-on favorite against Cristiano Ronaldo and company after what's been a down ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yardbarker Stroman on Ohtani: He's a 'mythical legend' MLB.com Shohei Ohtani is a two-way superstar, the current MLB home run leader (14) and could end up winning the 2021 AL MVP Award if he keeps up the incredible run he's been on this season. Shohei Ohtani also is, according to one current MLB pitcher, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Steelers Wire Troy Polamalu reveals his NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame presenter Steelers Wire LeBeau came to Pittsburgh in 2004 after a year off from coaching the Cincinnati Bengals. From Polamalu's second season to his last, LeBeau had the privilege to coach one of the best to ever don a Steelers uniform. And Polamalu had the privilege to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL Sports KSL Unrivaled's Pitch For The Athletics To Come To Salt Lake City KSL Sports SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Salt Lake City and Utah sports fans really want another major pro sports franchise in order to feel like a big-time sports town. The Utah Jazz are amazing and Real Salt Lake has a great fanbase but adding a team from one of the big ... Flag as irrelevant
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