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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 23, 2021
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	NHL.com Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Lightning eyeing return to Final NHL.com Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS): The Lightning have a chance to make it back to the Stanley Cup Final with a win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals against the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Travis Kelce on Chiefs' 2020 season: 'Last year was a failure to me' NFL.com After becoming the first tight end to earn 1,000 yards in five straight seasons, Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short of back-to-back Super Bowl wins, losing the Lombardi to Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Besides Simone Biles, who will make the US Olympic gymnastics team? ESPN The greatest gymnast in history will compete for perhaps the final time on U.S. soil this weekend. But Simone Biles isn't the only reason the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials (June 24-27) is the must-watch event of qualifying season. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated College Athletes Are Pressuring the NCAA to Take Action Against Anti-Trans Sports Laws. Why Hasn't It? Sports Illustrated Cj Johnson didn't want to quit field hockey, a sport they played for 12 years. But after they showed up 15 minutes late to practice in April and their coach chewed them out, using their deadname—a name they intentionally no longer go by after coming out as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Falcons coach Arthur Smith considers Julio Jones trade a 'win-win' NFL.com Trading Jones away doesn't make the Falcons better in 2021 but does clear some cap issues down the road. Smith's comments suggest he knew when taking over in Atlanta the rebuild might not be a one-year turnaround. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. Soccer Vlatko Andonovski Names 2020 US Olympic Women's Soccer Team U.S. Soccer Eleven Players Return from 2016 Olympics; 17 Players from 2019 Women's World Cup Are Named; USA Will Play Last Two Matches Before Olympics on July 1 and 5 Against Mexico in East Hartford, Conn. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2021 British Open odds: Open Championship picks, predictions from same model that nailed Jon Rahm's win CBSSports.com The Open Championship, also referred to as the British Open, was the only golf major cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. It will make its return this year when the 2021 Open Championship tees off from Royal St. George's in Sandwich, England on ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers now in 'tremendously valuable' NBA Draft position where there's no wrong answer: Chris Fedor cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With a wine-colored blazer draped around his shoulders, general manager Koby Altman walked into his hotel room at the Four Seasons Chicago to set up for the virtual NBA Draft Lottery -- the biggest night on the Cleveland Cavaliers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Packers.com Inbox: Perseverance never goes out of style Packers.com Minnesota has revamped its personnel on defense, while the Bears and Lions both have new QBs, and Detroit has a new head coach. I expect all three division foes will evolve quite a bit throughout the 2021 season. Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Sergio Romo Yanked His Pants Down Emphatically During a Sticky Stuff Inspection Sports Illustrated Romo pitched the seventh for the A's against the Rangers in Texas on Tuesday night. He gave up a 440-foot homer to Eli White with two outs in the inning, so he wasn't exactly in the mood to get shaken down by third base ump Dan Iassogna after he got the ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com How concerned are Mets about Marcus Stroman's injury? nj.com Marcus Stroman attempted to negotiate. He knew the injury situation surrounding the Mets' pitching staff, and he wasn't ready to bow out of his start in the second inning. But after manager Luis Rojas and a trainer jogged out to the mound to check on the right ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11th USA TODAY ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — As advertised, Wander Franco got off to a tremendous start for the Tampa Bay Rays with his production — and prediction. Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut for the Rays, who lost their seventh ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Keon Johnson 2021 NBA draft scouting report: What he'll bring to the league cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 2021 NBA Draft has a slew of young wing players to pick from to keep adding to their roster. One of the more interesting ones is the incredibly athletic Keon Johnson from Tennessee. The 6-foot-5, 186-pound Johnson needs to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Joe Biden 'proud' of courage shown by Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama in coming out Sporting News Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history on Monday by coming out as the first active NFL player to be gay. Two days earlier, Washington Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama came out as a transgender male, who uses the pronouns they/them. branding ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Three things to watch series preview: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBC Sports The Eastern Conference Finals are here… and this is not the matchup we expected. The fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks have arrived earlier than expected, with Trae Young making a leap and bringing John Collins and company along with him. They caught a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Olympics: Bryson DeChambeau headlines US men's golf roster for Tokyo The Boston Globe Although the sport was a part of the Olympic program early in the 20th century, it was dropped from 1904 until it returned for Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Read full article. Flag as irrelevant
	Bulls.com Bulls' draft pick sent to Orlando in 2021 Draft Lottery Bulls.com The odds were not in the Bulls' favor during the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night as Chicago's No. 8 pick was conveyed to the Orlando Magic. The Bulls now look towards offseason and free agency decisions. The Bulls Tuesday experienced a chill, though ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Kayla Treanor Hired as Syracuse Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Sports Illustrated Kayla Treanor was tabbed to lead Syracuse women's lacrosse the school announced Wednesday, taking over for Gary Gait who recently took the head coaching job of the Syracuse men's lacrosse program. Treanor comes to Syracuse from Boston College, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star's death The Washington Post LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died after being Tasered and kicked in the head. A jury unanimously found Constable Benjamin Monk ... Flag as irrelevant
	EMU Eagles Football Places 12 on Phil Steele's Preseason Teams EMU Eagles Complete List. YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A total of 12 Eastern Michigan University football student-athletes were named Preseason All-Mid-American Conference by Phil Steele's College Football Preview, the magazine announced this week. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Daily Herald Arkush: Is Bears' interest in Arlington Park real this time? New partnership says yes Chicago Daily Herald A-ha! Now it all is starting to make some sense. When Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips issued the surprise statement last Thursday regarding the Bears' last-minute bid to purchase the 326-acre Arlington Park property from Churchill Downs Inc., it was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters NBCUniversal to stream major Tokyo Olympics events in push for Peacock viewers Reuters June 23 (Reuters) - NBCUniversal will air some of the most anticipated Tokyo Olympics events, including gymnastics and U.S. Men's basketball, on its streaming platform Peacock, the company said Wednesday, in an effort to draw more viewers to the service. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Cade Cunningham holds plenty of promise, but Pistons are 'going to be diligent' mlive.com FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, file photo. Cade Cunningham has announced he will enter the NBA draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times 5 more things about Wander Franco's big-league debut Tampa Bay Times Franco was the seventh Ray to homer in his debut, joining Yoshi Tsutsugo last July, along with Willy Adames (2018), Brandon Guyer (2011), Elijah Dukes (2007), Delmon Young (2006) and Brent Abernathy (2001). Flag as irrelevant
	PhinPhanatic Three Reasons Why Tua Will Break Out in Year 2 PhinPhanatic The Dolphins now have an offensive weaponry of Devante Parker, Will Fuller, Jaylen Waddle, Preston Williams, Mike Gesicki, and Hunter Long. With these guys to throw to for Tua Tagovailoa's, his numbers should look significantly better than they did one year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Air Alamo San Antonio Spurs: NBA Draft combine measurements - part 1 Air Alamo Here, we'll go over some of the more interesting findings from the first couple ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Mark Madden: Playoff hockey is tense but needs more excitement to draw casual fans TribLIVE Forgive the melodrama, but the ongoing Stanley Cup semifinals are a battle for hockey's soul. Two of the teams have major talent. They play the game the right way, as I've heard it said. Their opponents are of lesser (but still considerable) talent. They do ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Cole's strikeouts, spin rate down, Royals rally past Yanks The Washington Post NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole walked off the mound slowly after the first inning, expecting to be stopped by umpires searching for banned sticky substances. "Certainly I didn't walk past him or be oblivious to the check the first couple times when there was ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Watch: Jameis Winston's new workout routine goes viral 247Sports New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is hoping to return to previous form this season and win an ongoing quarterback competition with Taysom Hill, the other signal caller in the mix to start for the NFC South franchise playing its first campaign in 15 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons to hold open practice at Mercedes-Benz Atlanta Journal Constitution After not hosting any fans during the exhibition season because of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Falcons will hold an open practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The time will be announced later with tickets to cost $5. Proceeds ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Olympic runner Allyson Felix launches shoe company for women ESPN Allyson Felix, who clinched her spot on the U.S. track & field team earlier this week for her fifth Olympic Games, announced the launch of her shoe company Saysh on Wednesday. Felix left her longtime partnership with Nike in 2019 after a dispute over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Blues defenseman Gunnarsson announces his retirement STLtoday.com Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson, who will live forever in Blues lore because of his overtime goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with Boston, announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday. Gunnarsson was one of the longest-serving members of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Mariners' Chris Flexen: Posts another quality start CBSSports.com Flexen didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies despite tossing 6.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while fanning six. Flexen has looked excellent over his last few outings and has given up one or fewer runs in three ... Flag as irrelevant
	PistonPowered Detroit Pistons: A sensible Ben Simmons NBA trade rumor PistonPowered It looks like Ben Simmons has worn out his welcome in Philadelphia. There must be a spot for a three-time All-Star, and the second highest vote-getter for Defensive Player of the Year in Detroit. Here is how to make it happen without ruining the team. Flag as irrelevant
	Air Alamo Former Spurs assistant coach may have just taken Kawhi out of playoffs Air Alamo With less than one second to go in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Liverpool Offside Liverpool Reject Egypt Request to Have Mohamed Salah Join Olympic Squad The Liverpool Offside However, that appears now to be unlikely following news that the club have rejected the request from Egypt's federation to release the player, citing the amount of football played over the past few seasons and Salah's commitment for the upcoming Africa Cup of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Slovakia vs Spain, Euro 2020 live: score, team news and latest updates Telegraph.co.uk Follow the author of this article · Follow the topics within this article · Spain struggling to win at tournaments · Here's the Spain side in black and white · Here's the Slovakia side · Spanish side in picture form · Spain name their side. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Giants visit the Angels after DeSclafani's solid performance Buffalo News BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco heads into the matchup after a strong showing by Anthony DeSclafani. DeSclafani pitched seven innings, surrendering zero runs on three hits with nine strikeouts against Los Angeles. Flag as irrelevant
	Niners Nation NFC West Preview: Breaking down the Seattle Seahawks Niners Nation "The biggest addition of the offseason isn't even a player. It's offensive coordinator Shane Waldron," Mikolas said, "He's gonna get the ball out of Russell Wilson's hands faster. He's a Sean McVay disciple. He's going to bring a lot of motion. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com California school coach fired after tortillas thrown at team Boston.com The captain of the Coronado basketball team has said players and coaches had received hate messages and death threats over the incident. By Associated Press. June 23, 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. Masters Swimming Four Storylines to Watch at the Olympics and Paralympics U.S. Masters Swimming June 22, 2021. Tweet. The coronavirus pandemic delayed the Olympics and Paralympics, but it hasn't dulled the excitement for swimming. The games we've all been waiting for are finally here. The world's best swimmers will take center stage during this ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What England need to improve on to beat Germany, Portugal, France at Euro 2020 ABC News England have reached the knockout stages of Euro 2020, topping its group after a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Wembley. However, compared to some other big-name teams at the tournament, the Three Lions have barely hit their straps. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'You play for your life' – Poland gear up for must-win game against Sweden The Guardian If someone had said to Paulo Sousa before the tournament that his Poland team would go into their last Euro 2020 group game against Sweden bottom of the table with one point he would probably have screwed up his face and said it was not good enough. Flag as irrelevant
	The Philadelphia Inquirer High school recruits are flocking to Penn State for visits. Will it pay off for the Nittany Lions? The Philadelphia Inquirer Nittany Lions coach James Franklin has welcomed dozens of recruits this month, after more than 15 months when in-person recruiting was not allowed. It's been a busy time. Flag as irrelevant
	hoopsrumors.com Alex Caruso Arrested For Marijuana Possession hoopsrumors.com Caruso, who was arrested by Texas A&M police for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, was released after posting bond, per ESPN's report. Given that marijuana has been decriminalized and/or legalized ... Flag as irrelevant
	Giants Wire Giants will celebrate 10th anniversary of Super Bowl XLVI championship in 2021 Giants Wire We look forward to recognizing that historic season with the enthusiastic support of our fans, and the players, coaches and staff who dedicated so much that season to help us reach our ultimate goal of winning a championship," said John Mara, the Giants' ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGN-TV Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley says 2021-2022 season will be his last WGN-TV "Listening to the great Lloyd Pettit fostered a love for the Chicago Blackhawks and broadcasting at an early age. To follow in his footsteps and broadcast for the team for nearly 40 years is a dream come true for a Chicago native," Foley in a statement released by ... Flag as irrelevant
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