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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 16, 2021
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	ESPN NFL mandatory minicamps 2021: Derek Carr's stance, Julio Jones' debut, Tua Tagovailoa's rough day and more ESPN From quarterback · Eighteen NFL teams opened their mandatory three-day minicamps this week. · While practices were underway for half the league, much of the talk of Tuesday's camps included the players who haven't stepped foot on the field because of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif says watching Kansas City Chiefs kept him 'grounded' while working pandemic front line ESPN "Being able to watch the Chiefs on Sunday was kind of the thing that was keeping me grounded,'' Duvernay-Tardif said after Tuesday's minicamp practice, his first work with the Chiefs in more than a year. "It was fun. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Matt Nagy reiterates Andy Dalton will be Bears' starter, Justin Fields 'our No. 2' NFL.com During a recent appearance on The Cris Collinsworth Podcast, coach Matt Nagy was asked point blank if there's any possible scenario in which this wouldn't be the case come opening night. His response was just as straightforward. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (hamstring) back in action for Game 5 vs. Milwaukee Bucks ESPN It will be the first time Harden has been available to play in a game since June 5, when he injured his hamstring. Since then, he has been dealing with what the team has called hamstring tightness. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow still on track for Week 1, hopes to reach '100%' before training camp ESPN Burrow's optimism for playing in Cincinnati's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings remains intact. With the knee still around 85%, he said, the goal is for the 2020 top overall draft pick to get back to full strength ahead of training camp. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb says he wants to stay with team when NFL rookie contract ends ESPN BEREA, Ohio -- Heading into the final season of his rookie contract, Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb said Tuesday that his desire is to remain in Cleveland long-term. "It would mean a lot," said Chubb, who said that his agent and the team have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Leonard, George each score 31, Clippers tie series with Jazz ESPN LOS ANGELES -- — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George know it takes the two of them to make things go right if the Los Angeles Clippers are going to advance beyond the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time. Both responded again on Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Golfer arrested after attacking fellow player on the course during Korn Ferry Tour qualifier event, police say ESPN According to police in Newton, Kansas, Luke Smith of Covington, Tennessee, punched the victim in the face and tackled him to the ground during the qualifier at Sand Creek Station golf course. "He ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Martinez inspires Golden Knights ahead of Game 2 against Canadiens NHL.com Defenseman who's won Stanley Cup twice leads NHL in blocked shots, 'will do anything to win'. by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist. 2:28 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com NBA Playoffs: Seven teams. Three great matchups. And a whole lot of injuries. FOXSports.com By Martin Rogers FOX Sports Columnist. The NBA playoffs have three nail-biting series that are locked at 2-2, guaranteed to extend toward the cusp of the weekend if not further. Plus, one contest in the books already with its victor, the Phoenix Suns, enjoying ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN France show they are Euro 2020 favourites with tactical masterclass, dominant midfield trio, and some Mbappe magic ESPN However, some things stay the same in football, too. To start, this 2021 France side looks very much like the World Cup winning one from 2018. And this performance against Germany was a very similar display to their semi-final win against Die Mannschaft at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Former NFL and Wisconsin player Thomas Burke accused of sexually assaulting child ESPN DULUTH, Minn. -- A former NFL player and University of Wisconsin football player is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl. Thomas Allen Burke, 44, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Tua Tagovailoa on 5-INT minicamp practice: Emphasis was 'to be aggressive, push the ball downfield' NFL.com During Tuesday's opening day of Miami Dolphins minicamp practices, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled in what was described as monsoon-like weather by some beat reporters. The second-year signal-caller reportedly tossed five interceptions during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Cowboys announce return to Oxnard for training camp NFL.com After a season away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dallas Cowboys are saddling up for a return to the friendly confines of Oxnard, California. The Cowboys announced Tuesday their official return to Oxnard for 2021 training camp, which will be open for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Washington Nationals put Max Scherzer on IL with groin injury ESPN Scherzer "tweaked'' his groin in the first inning during his start on Friday. He warmed up in the outfield Monday before beginning a bullpen session, which was expected to be 31 pitches. Scherzer threw 10 pitches, then stopped, saying the groin issue prevented ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Mercy's embattled women's basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert leaves job Detroit Free Press Detroit Mercy athletic director Robert Vowels told the Free Press Tuesday afternoon that Gilbert's exit was "an HR personnel matter" and that the departure was not student-athlete related or related to the NCAA violations. Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com Drew Lock feeling 'without a doubt' more comfortable in second season in Pat Shurmur's offense DenverBroncos.com That was most clear in 2020, when, in a world turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lock didn't have the usual full offseason to learn, adapt and get comfortable in a new system under Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Former Michigan football players begin online petition defending Bo Schembechler's legacy USA TODAY Several former Michigan football players, coaches and staff members who played and worked for Bo Schembechler are coming to his defense after three men said last week the coach did nothing after they told him about sexual abuse they suffered from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com US Open 2021: Why the Brooks-Bryson pairing NOT happening is for the best GolfDigest.com This is recognizing our want—to see the boiling feud between Bryson and Brooks spill out on, and possibly over, the Pacific cliffs of Torrey Pines Thursday and Friday—was myopic. You do not put the heavyweight championship on the undercard. Billy Joel does ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Deontay Wilder goes silent, ignores questions in news conference for Tyson Fury fight ESPN LOS ANGELES -- Deontay Wilder, clad in dark sunglasses and wearing headphones with music blaring into them, stared straight ahead during Tuesday's news conference when emcee Crystina Poncher, sitting to his right, addressed him with a question. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Myles Garrett meets his new Browns teammates: 3 Quick Thoughts cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns held their first mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday in Berea. Here are three quick thoughts about what happened: 1. Defensive line up close. Pandemic protocols have restricted media access during Browns practices. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Vince Wilfork's Son Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Father's Super Bowl Rings and Jewelry Sports Illustrated Holmes-Wilfork, 23, was arrested on May 22 and charged with theft of property greater than $300,000 in Galveston County, Texas and the police released the police complaint made on Monday. Police believe he sold the jewelry before his arrest. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Baseball's disease is unchecked power, and sticky stuff is just another symptom The Washington Post The sweeping memo from Commissioner Rob Manfred was pointed in outlining how pitchers would be examined and determining the penalties for using whatever's at hand — sunscreen, pine tar, Pelican Bat Wax preferred by hitters, any and all combinations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day Testifies In Favor Of Name, Image And Likeness Legislation Sports Illustrated He expressed the importance of the bill's quick passage so that the Buckeyes, or any other program in the state, for that matter, aren't at a recruiting disadvantage starting on July 1, when legislation in other states is set to take effect. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers prospect Matt Manning to make MLB debut Thursday Detroit Free Press To find a fix, the Tigers announced Tuesday that Manning — already on the 40-man roster — has joined the taxi squad in Kansas City. He will be activated and start Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Manning, 23, is the organization's No. 3 prospect in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY White Sox sparkplug Madrigal out for year after surgery USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair tears in his right hamstring. The AL Central leaders, who have overcome significant injuries this season, said Madrigal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Wayzata Forward Camden Heide Commits to Purdue Basketball Program Sports Illustrated WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Camden Heide, a 2022 small forward from Wayzata High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, announced via Twitter his commitment to the Purdue basketball program on Tuesday. Heide will be a senior next year and is a four-star ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Lotulelei eagerly rejoins Bills after year off from football Seattle Times For someone regarded by his Buffalo Bills teammates as a man of few words, defensive tackle Star Lotulelei sure had plenty to unpack following his year away from football. Saying he had no regrets in deciding 11 months ago to opt out of last season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Red Sox Notebook: Alex Cora has clear message for players after MLB releases memo on foreign substances Boston Herald Major League Baseball released guidelines on Tuesday that will enforce rules and crack down on the use of foreign substances, and there's a clear no-tolerance message from the league. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is relaying a similar message to his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Tyler Glasnow Blames MLB Crackdown for UCL Injury: 'I Truly Believe 100% That's Why I Got Hurt' Sports Illustrated Earlier, an MRI revealed that Glasnow suffered a partial tear in his UCL along with a flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list. A timetable for his return has yet to be announced, but he said no surgery would be required. But he wasn't looking at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2021 NBA Draft combine: Evan Mobley, Jalen Green invited; Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs not participating CBSSports.com The NBA on Tuesday announced that 69 players are expected to convene in Chicago next week at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis for this year's NBA Draft combine. It marks the first time in two years the combine will be held after it was excised from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN IndyCar driver Rinus VeeKay injured in cycling accident ESPN Rinus VeeKay has been injured in a cycling accident and his status for IndyCar's race at Road America this weekend is uncertain, Ed Carpenter Racing said Tuesday. The team said VeeKay was being treated for a clavicle injury by IndyCar's medical staff. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Michael Phelps Is Not Going to the Olympics, but His Wake Is The New York Times At the U.S. swimming trials, Phelps's influence abounds in athletes he has mentored and counseled as the sport grapples with his retirement from the Games. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Nashville Superspeedway welcomes Cup debut as track reopens FOXSports.com It will be a seminal moment for Dover Motorsports, which opened the concrete oval in 2001 seeking a coveted Cup race. After a decade of hosting only NASCAR's minor leagues and eight IndyCar races, the company gave up trying for the big show. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees, Blue Jays lineups Tuesday | Aaron Judge returns; Clint Frazier benched again (6/15/21) nj.com The pitching matchup is Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery (3-1, 3.99) versus Blue Jays lefty Hyun Jin Ryu (5-4, 3.34). Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Jets' Mekhi Becton hires personal chef to help maintain weight nj.com Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton may have been sidelined during Tuesday's minicamp at the Atlantic Health Training Center in Florham Park, but said he's doing everything he can to prepare for the upcoming season while recovering from a foot injury. Becton ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Alabama basketball's James Rojas has surgery to repair torn ACL, may return during SEC slate ESPN Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said the reserve had surgery on his left knee Tuesday, but that he expects Rojas to be back during Southeastern Conference play. Rojas received a medical redshirt in the 2019-20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons signed 5 of 9 rookie draft picks Atlanta Journal Constitution The Falcons also signed fifth-round picks Ta'Quon Graham (defensive line), Ade Ogundeji (outside linebacker) and Avery Williams (cornerback), and they signed sixth-round pick Frank Darby (wide receiver). Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times 76ers, Jazz head home in tied series with ailing stars Seattle Times PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid and the 76ers barely have a leg to stand on. Embiid can't jump. He can't get any lift in his shots — notable in a blown layup that should have won Game 4 — and couldn't make any buckets in the second half. Embiid is day ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Premier League star Jamie Vardy buys stake in Rochester Rhinos ESPN The Rhinos have been out of action for four years, but are targeting a 2022 comeback. Vardy, 34, has said he will continue playing for Leicester City. The Rhinos have four national championships to its name, and won the U.S. Open Cup in 1999. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Playoffs Nuggets-Suns: Watch Nikola Jokic's Brothers React to His Altercation With Devin Booker Sports Illustrated The Phoenix Suns swept the Denver Nuggets in four games during their second-round series and won Game 4 on Sunday. During Game 4, Nikola Jokic had a hard foul on Cameron Payne; Jokic was ejected from the game with a Flagrant 2 foul. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Chauncey Billups could get his first big shot at becoming a head coach USA TODAY Four NBA head coaching vacancies with four different circumstances. It's possible there are one or two more openings, and all indications point to Atlanta removing the interim tag from Nate McMillan's title and making him the head ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Tigers call up top pitching prospect Matt Manning: 'I'm fighting to stay' The Detroit News Manning, 23 and rated the No. 3 prospect in the Tigers' system by MLBPipeline, was the last healthy starting pitcher left on the 40-man roster not already in the big leagues. And when Matthew Boyd went on the injured list Tuesday with left arm soreness, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates acquire minor league catcher Taylor Davis from Orioles Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Davis, 31, has played 20 career MLB games, all with the Cubs from 2017-19. He's hit .222 in 36 at-bats, with one home run and seven RBIs. This season, while playing for Class AAA Norfolk, Davis has hit .289 (11 for 38) with three doubles and five RBIs in 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Ravens' Dobbins still motivated after strong rookie season Seattle Times OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — It took J.K. Dobbins only about a minute to mention where Pro Football Focus ranks him, something that is clearly giving him additional motivating these days. "That chip on my shoulder is pretty big. Just little fuel like PFF ranking ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Nets' James Harden: Will be game-time call CBSSports.com Harden (hamstring) will be a game-time call for Tuesday's Game 5 against Milwaukee, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports. Speaking pregame, coach Steve Nash said Harden is undergoing physical therapy but is yet to take part in the pregame workout that's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports 76ers vs Hawks Betting Odds 6/16/2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 Moneyline, Total & Stats ESPN Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the set total in only 40 of 81 games this season (49.4%). 76ers last 10 games. 76ers Last Ten ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pats Pulpit Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower never considered retirement during his opt-out Pats Pulpit The New England Patriots saw a league-high eight of their plays exercise the Coronavirus opt-out clause last summer, but only a fraction of them will be back with the team in 2021. Among them is linebacker Dont'a Hightower, who made his practice debut last ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Breaking down Texas' bracket in the College World Series Houston Chronicle "The 37th time…we only dog pile when we win it all…Omaha!" Clemens tweeted minutes after No. 2 national seed Texas booted South Florida from the NCAA Tournament. Steamrolling through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Stanley Cup semifinals: Lightning-Islanders Game 2 live updates Tampa Bay Times Tampa Bay has bounced back from postseason losses before. But it doesn't want to have to rally from two in a row. Flag as irrelevant
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