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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 11, 2021
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	ESPN Washington Football Team to have open competition for starting QB job ESPN ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera learned a lesson last summer, one he doesn't want to repeat. That's why there will be a quarterback competition, he said, even if Ryan Fitzpatrick will enter training camp with a firm grip on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mac Jones on Patriots QB competition: 'We're all in this together' ESPN How fast Jones improves and puts himself in position to be the starter is naturally a hot topic in New England after the Patriots selected him 15th overall, the first time coach Bill Belichick has picked a quarterback in the first round. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Los Angeles Rams' Sean McVay in 'better mood' since Matthew Stafford's arrival ESPN During a news conference at SoFi Stadium conducted by the Super Bowl host committee, McVay was asked for his thoughts on Stafford. "I think I've been very happy," McVay said, smiling ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Russell Wilson denies requesting a trade from Seahawks: 'I'm here to win it all' NFL.com Ultimately, Wilson stayed in Seattle, where he and the Seahawks organization found a way to land on the same page once again and move forward as a unit. But that happy ending doesn't mean he wasn't about to be peppered with questions regarding the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Green Bay Packers sign QB Jake Dolegala after minicamp tryout ESPN In other news, the NFL announced Thursday that Packers tight end Jace Sternberger was suspended without pay for the first two games of the regular season for violating the league's policy and program on substances of abuse. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jordan Clarkson, after aiding vandalized food truck: 'Just no room' for racist attacks ESPN SALT LAKE CITY -- Jordan Clarkson saw the hateful racial slur spray-painted all over a well-known Filipino food truck in Utah on social media and was overcome with raw emotion. "F--- C----s" and an offensive image of a face with slanted eyes was sprayed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com DeSmith has surgery, to be ready for start of season with Penguins NHL.com He was sidelined with a soft tissue injury in his groin sustained during practice May 14 and did not play in the Stanley Cup First Round, a six-game loss to the New York Islanders. DeSmith ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Larsen named coach of Blue Jackets, replaces Tortorella NHL.com Columbus (18-26-12) tied the Detroit Red Wings for last place in the eight-team Discover Central Division. It was the first time the Blue Jackets missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2015-16, Tortorella's first season. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Segura's 2-run single in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3 USA TODAY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jean Segura slowly jogged around first and watched Odubel Herrera dive headfirst across the plate for the winning run before another walk-off celebration began for the Philadelphia Phillies. Segura's two-run single high off the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY White Sox 2B Madrigal sidelined by torn right hamstring USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal could miss the rest of the season after tearing his right hamstring, putting another key player on the team's injured list. Madrigal was helped off the field after he tried to beat out a grounder in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chicago White Sox place 2B Nick Madrigal on 60-day IL with hamstring tear ESPN Madrigal was helped off the field after he tried to beat out a grounder in the seventh inning of Wednesday night's 6-2 loss to Toronto. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 amateur draft had been rounding into form of late, batting .365 (27-for-74) with two homers ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN French Open final has been a long time coming for Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Barbora Krejcikova ESPN The two names might be surprising for those who haven't been watching the tournament in Paris, but for Pavlyuchenkova and Krejcikova, it is something they've long known they were capable of and the end result of years of hard work and perseverance among ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions minicamp observations: TJ Hockenson is headed for a big season in 2021 Detroit Free Press The Lions wrapped up minicamp Thursday with a spirited workout that lasted just over an hour and when they return for training camp in July, Campbell said they will be three to four weeks ahead of where they would have been had they lost the entire offseason ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Kyler Murray still 'open' to playing baseball: 'If I ever had the opportunity ... I would definitely go for it' NFL.com It has been two years since Kyler Murray pledged his full commitment to playing football. He has since grown into one of the top young talents in the NFL and a franchise quarterback. With the passing of each season, the idea of him playing baseball seems ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Pillar, McKinney each homer twice as Mets rout Orioles 14-1 USA TODAY BALTIMORE (AP) — After a blowout win fueled largely by role players, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas took stock of his division-leading team. "You couldn't be any more proud," he said. "Every single guy that's put on the Mets' uni has just helped us ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Indians send 1B Jake Bauers to Mariners for player or cash USA TODAY CLEVELAND (AP) — Jake Bauers ran out of chances with the Indians. The Mariners are giving him another one. Less than a week after Cleveland designated the first baseman/outfielder for assignment, Bauers was traded Thursday to Seattle for a player to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals rained out, will play two Saturday ESPN The game was called less than an hour before the scheduled start. The tarp remained over the infield on the night of what was supposed to be the first game at Nationals Park since the 2019 World Series without capacity limits. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN PFL 4: Live updates and results for Claressa Shields' debut, lightweights and featherweights ESPN The main event will transform one of the most decorated champions in sports into a fresh-faced neophyte. Claressa Shields, the undefeated two-division boxing champion, will make her mixed martial arts debut in the PFL main event on Thursday in Atlantic ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chicago Bulls' Coby White out at least 4 months after injuring shoulder, having surgery ESPN After the surgery, which was performed Thursday at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center, the team said White would be re-evaluated in four months. That would mean an update would come just before the mid-October start of the 2021-22 regular season. Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Cubs' Wisdom will see foes who are friends when Cardinals come to town STLtoday.com Chicago Cubs' Patrick Wisdom, right, celebrates with Anthony Rizzo after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull). Gregory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Paton: Broncos Will 'Benefit in Long Run' from Complementary QB Battle Sports Illustrated So far, so good in the Denver Broncos' Great Quarterback Battle of 2021. This, the view of Broncos general manager George Paton, who has closely monitored incumbent Drew Lock and veteran newcomer Teddy Bridgewater during Organized Team Activities ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dustin Johnson starts strong at Palmetto Championship, 1 shot back of lead ESPN Johnson appeared as if he might hold a share of the lead before Roach, a 32-year-old seeking his first PGA Tour victory, rolled in a 19-footer for a go-ahead birdie on the 16th hole. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Julio Jones: 'I'm on to a new chapter in my life' Atlanta Journal Constitution Here's what former Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had to say when met with the media on Thursday after his first practice with the Tennessee Titans: On what's it like joining a new team and what's the reception been like in Nashville: "First off I just want to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Nets vs. Bucks score: Live NBA playoff updates as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving eye commanding 3-0 series lead CBSSports.com The Brooklyn Nets are showing why so many expect them to win the 2021 NBA championship. After two games against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Nets are 2-0 in the East semifinal showdown, including a blowout victory in Game 2. Even more impressive is ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Islanders beat Bruins 6-2 in Game 6, reach Stanley Cup semis USA TODAY UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders got another big second period and ran past the Boston Bruins for a return trip to the Stanley Cup semifinals. Brock Nelson scored twice in New York's three-goal second, Semyon Varlamov stopped 23 shots ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA Playoffs: Jazz Starting Lineup Against Clippers For Game 2 Sports Illustrated The Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 on Thursday evening and own a 1-0 lead in the series. For the game, the Jazz have announced their starting lineup, and the full lineup can be seen in a post below from FantasyLabs NBA. The Jazz are ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY DeMaurice Smith: NFLPA will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccination info, but players responsible for decisions USA TODAY Washington coach Ron Rivera had a medical expert speak to the team to help educate the players on the vaccine. And for now, that's all that teams can do, NFL Players Association medical director Dr. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Kadarius Toney excused from Giants' final minicamp practice due to family emergency New York Daily News "One thing we are trying to build in is position flexibility with him," Judge said, "and he's handling that well right now from a mental standpoint. Like all of our players, the more we get them on the field, football movements and the conditioning improves, the better ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times In Jae Crowder, the Suns Have an Enforcer With Some Flair The New York Times In five straight playoff wins for the Suns, dating to the middle of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Crowder has averaged 13.8 points and 5 rebounds a game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from 3-point range. Flag as irrelevant
	Blazer's Edge Woj: Juwan Howard Has No Interest In NBA Coaching Job Blazer's Edge Among candidates expected to be considered for the Blazers opening, sources tell ESPN: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Jeff Van Gundy, Nets assistant Mike D'Antoni, and Michigan's Juwan Howard. — Adrian Wojnarowski ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZ Snake Pit Torey Lovullo and Mike Hazen Reactions to Hitting Coach Changes AZ Snake Pit As was reported earlier today and covered by James, the Diamondbacks parted ways with hitting coach Darnell Coles and assistant coach Eric Hinske and promoted Triple-A Reno hitting coach Rick Short and Run Production Coordinator Drew Hedman as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Former Oregon State coach Pat Casey unlikely to become LSU's next baseball coach The Advocate LSU's serious consideration of Casey as a candidate for the job raised concerns among many, especially those who advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Heimlich pleaded guilty as a teenager to a felony ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Third-Round Pick Andre Cisco Officially Signs Rookie Contract Sports Illustrated The Jaguars have signed their fifth rookie, with the third-round safety agreeing to terms and officially inking his four-year deal with the squad after being selected No. 65 overall. The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed one of their top picks of the 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Thrilling Women's College World Series deserves better than Thursday afternoon winner-take-all start time Sporting News "Jocelyn Alo!" yelled Beth Mowins, on the play-by-play mic, as the ball shot toward the outfield seats. "Oklahoma takes the lead!" Jocelyn Alo's 33rd ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Game 63 Gamethread: Red Sox vs. Astros Over The Monster Go Sox! Over the Monster has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Over the Monster and SB Nation may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Former Red Sox player thinks Pete Alonso's theory about MLB manipulating baseballs 'makes sense' Boston.com Speaking to CBS Sports, Middlebrooks — who said there wasn't enough evidence for him to make a firm declaration — noted that the MLB bought the rights to Rawlings baseballs for $395 million. "Now ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY NCAA Track and Field Championships: 5 key athletes and events to watch at Hayward Field USA TODAY The NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships kicked off Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the first time since the historic stadium underwent major construction in 2018. This year's meet offers athletes the opportunity for redemption ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Judge denies request to return MLB All-Star game to Atlanta Atlanta Journal Constitution Major League Baseball won't be required to return next month's All-Star game to metro Atlanta, a federal judge in New York decided late Thursday afternoon. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni denied a request for a preliminary injunction that, if granted, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Dodgers' Julio Urias: Tallies ninth win CBSSports.com Urias (9-2) picked up the win Thursday after holding the Pirates to three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over six innings. Most of his damage came via a two-run long ball to Bryan Reynolds in the third inning. It was otherwise a strong outing ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Where White Sox Go to Fill Nick Madrigal's Spot at Second Base NBC Chicago And at least initially, with another everyday position player afflicted by a months-long injury recovery, they'll utilize a similar strategy at second base in the absence of Nick Madrigal, who's torn hamstring, depending on what course of action the White Sox take, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post SRX made-for-TV racing series debuts with Indy 500 winner Washington Post Never did they expect the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner to be in the field for the inaugural race. Helio Castroneves has no full-time job this season so joining SRX was a no ... Flag as irrelevant
	BlueJackets.com Avalanche Looks to Extend Series in Game 6 at Golden Knights BlueJackets.com The Colorado Avalanche heads to Southern Nevada in a battle to keep its season alive when facing the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. Colorado fell 3-2 in overtime at home on Tuesday and is now behind 3-2 in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Micah Parsons is Standing Out in Dallas Sports Illustrated Micah Parsons has made an impressive debut with the Dallas Cowboys during OTAs and already is staking his claim to the starting spot at middle linebacker. This week, the former Penn State star made his contract official as well. Parsons signed a four-year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin Hear me out: If Chris Paul is a winner, why hasn't he won anything? Deadspin Remember Cars? Yesterday was the movie's 15-year anniversary. In the 2006 film, after a full season of third-place finishes, a racer — Chick Hicks — is asked to compete with the top two racers for a chance to win the championship. That's a plot hole that has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Packers TE Sternberger suspended 2 games under drug policy Seattle Times GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers reserve tight end Jace Sternberger has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The decision announced by the league on Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pounding The Rock Rumor: The Spurs are among teams interested in Kelly Oubre Jr. Pounding The Rock The second round of the NBA Playoffs have only just begun, but the free agency rumor mill is already churning. The latest one involving the Spurs includes Warriors small forward Kelly Oubre Jr, per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports: According to league ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin Navy won't let a Black football player go to the NFL and everyone is to blame Deadspin Here's a story that's as American as apple pie, baseball, and voter suppression. It involves naivety, racism, politics, football, the military, and faux patriotism. It checks all the boxes. Advertisement. You've probably never heard of Cameron Kinley — in full ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News UFC 263 odds, predictions, betting trends for Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2 Sporting News Adesanya and Vettori met in 2018 when they were both relative newcomers to the MMA promotion. Adesanya was widely recognized as a knockout artist but Vettori managed to go the distance and lost by a narrow split decision that he still contests to this day. Flag as irrelevant
	Sounder At Heart USWNT v. Portugal: Live stream, TV channel, how to watch Summer Series Sounder At Heart The early game sees Jamaica face off against Nigeria at 2:30 PM PT, with the USWNT taking on Portugal in the nightcap at 5:30 PM PT; that game will air on FS1. The United States is currently on a 39-game unbeaten streak, the third-longest in their history. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Asher-Smith storms to 200m Diamond League victory in Florence Reuters Britain's Dina Asher-Smith clocked her fastest time outside of a major championships as she powered to victory in the 200 metres at the third Diamond League meeting of the season in Florence on Thursday. The 25-year-old world champion laid down a ... Flag as irrelevant
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