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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ June 9, 2021
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	NFL.com Nine NFL bandwagons to hop on in 2021: Tennessee Titans, Joe Burrow and Brandon Staley top the list NFL.com In the dog days of the NFL offseason, hope springs eternal. Optimism reigns across the league. Contending teams are bullish on their prospects for 2021. Rebuilding teams are keen on the new direction of the franchise. Individual players and coaches ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic wins first NBA MVP award ESPN Nikola Jokic was a second-round pick in 2014, going 41st overall. He is the first player drafted in the second round to win MVP in the common draft era (since 1966). Moses Malone, who won three MVPs, started his career in the ABA and is technically an ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Saints' Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill supporting each other but focused on winning job as QB competition looms ESPN "One year not playing has just made me even hungrier to get back at the (helm) and lead a team," said the 27-year-old Winston, who backed up both Brees and Hill last year after spending his first five years as a starter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf 'focused on football,' lauds track and field stars after running debut ESPN In his first comments to reporters since his post-race interview, Metcalf hinted that he may give it another shot down the road. "My goal was to try to qualify for the Olympic Trials but ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Roundup: Niners OL Justin Skule, DB Tarvarius Moore suffer significant injuries NFL.com San Francisco wasn't exactly depending on Skule to be a starting offensive lineman, but his injury hurts the 49ers' depth up front. The same is true for Moore, who was slotted in behind safety Jimmie Ward in San Francisco's secondary. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Mason Rudolph wants to be with Steelers, not concerning himself with anything beyond 2021 NFL.com In 2018, when Rudolph arrived in Pittsburgh via third-round selection, it was Roethlisberger who said he wouldn't go out of his way to help the newcomer. In 2019, Roethlisberger's injury is what opened the door for Rudolph to appear in 10 games, starting eight ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Callie Brownson, chief of staff for Cleveland Browns, charged with drunken driving last month ESPN One of just a handful of female coaches in the league, Brownson was arrested last month with a blood-alcohol level twice the legal threshold for driving in Ohio. She's starting her second season with the Browns. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Lafleur impressed by Canadiens' success during playoffs NHL.com The Canadiens advanced past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets to complete a four-game sweep Monday. In the first round, Montreal rallied from 3-1 down in the series to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA teams view CJ McCollum's $100 million contract as slightly negative value for trade purposes, per report CBSSports.com The Portland Trail Blazers are at a crossroads. They've now lost in the first round in four of the past five seasons. Damian Lillard is 31 and CJ McCollum will turn 30 this offseason. If they can't put a championship-caliber roster around that duo, it might be time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Contract Impasse? Chandler Jones a Minicamp No-Show Sports Illustrated During the last four years, linebacker Chandler Jones has collected $67 million from the Cardinals after signing a five-year contract worth $82.5 million in 2017. But now, with the 2021 season remaining on that deal at a scheduled non-guaranteed salary of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes had a home run called back for missing first base ESPN See, when Hayes made contact, the home run wasn't quite a no-doubter, so he was sprinting to first while watching the flight of the ball. That might have contributed to Hayes missing first base -- which the Dodgers noticed. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS sports.com Dodgers score three in fifth to take 3-0 lead over Pirates Los Angeles Times After dropping two games in Atlanta, the Dodgers continue their road trip with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NBA playoffs 2021: What Mike Conley's Game 1 absence means for the Utah Jazz and the LA Clippers ESPN And the fact that Conley didn't even get a chance for a pregame warm-up before a decision on his status -- he was a limited participant in Monday's practice before being ruled out -- suggests he might not be back for Game 2 either. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Hawks vs. 76ers score: Live NBA playoff updates as Trae Young, Atlanta look to take Game 2 in Philadelphia CBSSports.com After stealing Game 1 on the road the Atlanta Hawks are looking to take full control of the momentum in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. While Joel Embiid was able to suit up and play in Game 1 despite the meniscus ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Toronto Blue Jays move Danny Jansen over to 10-day injured list with right hamstring issue ESPN Jansen strained his right hamstring running the bases during Sunday's 6-3 loss to Houston. "I don't want to speculate, but for sure he wasn't going to be able to probably ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sticky situation? Cole says spin rate drop due to mechanics USA TODAY MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pitches Gerrit Cole threw in his last start weren't rotating as much, and the New York Yankees ace said the spin rate dropoff was due to mechanical flaws — sidestepping a recent accusation that he cut back on tacky substances ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Foden revels in 'Gazza' comparisons with bleached Euros hair USA TODAY BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — Arriving at England's base for the European Championship with his hair bleached platinum blond, Phil Foden knew the comparisons he would be inviting — and he reveled in them. Especially when accompanying an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis frustrated next to Luka Doncic, but trade interest is minimal, per reports CBSSports.com That hasn't come close to happening. The Mavericks have lost in the first round the last two postseasons, both times to the Clippers, and while Doncic has done his part in ascending to the ranks of the most elite players in the world, Porzingis, when he's even ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Inside Allen Park: Takeaways from Day 1 of Detroit Lions Minicamp Sports Illustrated After missing organized team activities, both offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby and linebacker Jamie Collins were present for mandatory minicamp. Those who were not participating on Tuesday were defensive lineman Austin Bryant, linebacker Derrick Barnes ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Jill Ellis to lead NWSL expansion team in San Diego USA TODAY Former U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis will serve as president of a National Women's Soccer League expansion team in San Diego. The new team, owned by investor Ron Burkle, will be launched next season. The team is expected to announce a name in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated NBA News: The 2014 NBA Draft Was Supposed to Be The Draft of Andrew Wiggins, Instead It's Nuggets' Nikola Jokic's Sports Illustrated According to Shams Charania of The Atheltic, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has won the NBA's MVP award. The Tweet from Charania can be seen in a post that is embedded below. The 2014 NBA Draft was supposed to be the year of Andrew Wiggins, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated MLB Roundtable: The Biggest Disappointments After the First Third of the Season Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated's baseball writers discussed baseball's biggest bummers so far this season. Stephanie Apstein. It has to be the Twins, right? We all thought they'd be battling the White Sox for first ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Calling Triston McKenzie (again) and 5 other things about the Cleveland Indians cleveland.com ST. LOUIS -- The care, feeding and development of Triston McKenzie in the tranquil confines of the Class AAA Columbus Clippers will have to wait. Right now he's needed in the big leagues. Manager Terry Francona didn't make it official on Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Llorente is 2nd Spanish player with COVID-19 ahead of Euros USA TODAY MADRID (AP) — Diego Llorente has become the second Spain player infected with the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship. The Spanish soccer federation said Llorente tested positive on Tuesday and was put into isolation, two days after ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cardinals sign 1st-round pick LB Collins to rookie deal USA TODAY TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed first-round pick Zaven Collins to his rookie contract. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker, who was the 16th overall selection out of Tulsa, has a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth. Collins is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News MLB City Connect uniforms: Where do Cubs' uniforms rank among Nike's new jerseys? Sporting News City Connect hopes to connect to a new generation. Baseball, long stuck in its blowhard, traditionalist ways, is doing something cool alongside Nike in 2021 and in the coming years: All 30 MLB squads are getting really sick alternate uniforms, dubbed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated With Eyes On Future, Rangers Designate Khris Davis For Assignment Sports Illustrated ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have cut ties with veteran slugger Khris Davis, designating him for assignment. Taking his place on the active roster is Eli White, who was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. The move leaves a vacancy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Chicago Cubs put pitcher Adbert Alzolay on the injured list with a blister on his middle finger Chicago Tribune Shortstop Javier Báez remained out with a bruised thumb and is likely to sit out the entire Padres series as a precaution. Ross said Báez could pinch-run or play defense if needed, but with Yu Darvish throwing Wednesday, it appears unlikely Báez would play. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Today: What to do with Jarred Kelenic, Byron Buxton and Kenta Maeda nearing return CBSSports.com It's hard to argue with the Mariners' decision as Kelenic was 0 for 37 over his last 11 games, which included a 41% strikeout rate. He isn't the first high-profile prospect to struggle his first stint in the majors and he certainly won't be the last. Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Photos: LIghtning at Hurricanes in Game 5 Tampa Bay Times Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91)and center Blake Coleman (20) skate by a few Lightning fans in the stands during warmups before taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PNC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post John Desko confident Syracuse men's lacrosse in good hands Washington Post Desko, 63, announced his retirement on Monday and will be succeeded by former Orange star Gary Gait, who has spent the past 14 years as the Syracuse women's lacrosse coach. Gait becomes just the fifth men's coach in the program's 105 years. Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Joey Votto after returning from injured list, rejoining Reds lineup: 'It's about time' Cincinnati.com After six rehab games at Triple-A Louisville, which included two at first base, Joey Votto is ready to put any thoughts of his broken thumb behind him. His new focus? The Cincinnati Reds are within one game of .500 after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals last ... Flag as irrelevant
	Panthers.com Dave and Nicole Tepper, Panthers Charities donate to Rock Hill's Miracle Park project Panthers.com The grand opening of the 15-acre park is scheduled for Aug. 21. The facility will include baseball and softball fields, along with multi-purpose fields for a variety of sports including flag football and soccer. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Cincinnati LT Jonah Williams out to 'prove' Bengals' faith right NFL.com Williams entered 2020 as the starting left tackle, making 10 starts, and performed solidly. Injuries, however, forced him to miss six games, and he ended the season on IR due to a knee injury suffered in Week 14. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Giroud scores 2 after Benzema limps off in France's 3-0 win USA TODAY PARIS (AP) — Karim Benzema limped off injured late in the first half and his replacement Olivier Giroud scored twice as France completed its European Championship warmup with a 3-0 home win against Bulgaria on Tuesday. Giroud hardly played for ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com 5 observations at Bills OTAs practice (Week 3): Jon Feliciano, AJ Epenesa fight gets competitive juices flowing syracuse.com The altercation happened three plays into 11-on-11 drills after Allen completed his first two throws to Gabriel Davis and Jake Kumerow, respectively. Bills defensive tackle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Grounded and humble as ever, Ke'Bryan Hayes undaunted by expectations Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It's crystal clear that Ke'Bryan Hayes gets it. It's also pretty obvious that Hayes, the Pirates' prized rookie third baseman, has zero intention — either through his words or actions — of making a show of himself. It's simply not his style. But it's also hard to ignore ... Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Two-time major champ Cabrera extradited to Argentina on assault charges GolfDigest.com Cabrera, 51, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro in January on charges of assault, theft, illegal intimidation and repeated disrespect to authorities. He had been on Interpol's "red code" list, ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Rays-Nationals MLB 2021 live stream (6/8): How to watch online, TV info, time al.com The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals in MLB 2021 action Tuesday, June 8, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV. The Rays are 38-23 this season, while the Nationals are 24-32. Washington will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pac-12.com Pac-12 with 136 entries at 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Pac-12.com The Conference will be seeking its 48th all-time men's title and first since OREGON in 2015. Its 47 prior men's outdoor championships are the most among all leagues, 19 ahead of the SEC, which is in second with 26. On the women's side, the Pac-12 will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthJersey.com How James McCann is now thriving for the NY Mets after ignoring critics of his slow start NorthJersey.com "The thing about the boos is, as mad as someone in the stands might be, I can guarantee there's no one more upset with the outcome than myself," McCann said Tuesday on the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the first day of on-field access for reporters ... Flag as irrelevant
	Over The Monster Red Sox vs. Astros Series Preview Over The Monster The Red Sox look for revenge against the Astros at Fenway Park. By HPJoker Jun 8, 2021, 1:30pm EDT ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer NASCAR is making changes to the rules at Daytona and Talladega after Logano crash Charlotte Observer Talladega winner and Team Penske driver Brad Keselowski echoed his teammate's sentiments then, saying, "We've got to find a way to keep cars on the ground." On Tuesday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Brewers' Jace Peterson: Rejoins Brewers CBSSports.com The Brewers recalled Peterson from Triple-A Nashville prior to Tuesday's game against the Reds. Peterson was designated for assignment May 24 after he finished his rehab assignment for an injured thumb, and was ultimately outrighted to Triple-A on May ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadspin Ryan Fitzpatrick has been doing this football thing for a minute Deadspin With the 250th pick in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft, the St. Louis Rams ('memba them?) selected a quarterback out of Harvard — not exactly a football powerhouse. His name was Ryan Fitzpatrick, and of the 13 quarterbacks taken before him, only ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Steffen to miss Costa Rica-US exhibition with bruised knee USA TODAY SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — Goalkeeper Zack Steffen will miss the United States' exhibition against Costa Rica on Wednesday night with a bone bruise on his left knee. Steffen left the United States' CONCACAF Nations League final against Mexico on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Logan Paul to Floyd Mayweather knockout conspiracy theorists: 'Stop trying to discredit' fight USA TODAY Neither fighter was knocked out in the exhibition match between Floyd Mayweather and celebrity YouTube star Logan Paul, but that hasn't stopped fans on the Internet for coming up with conspiracy theories. Paul, on his most recent Instagram story, fired back. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 Seattle Times PHOENIX (AP) — In the opening minutes of Monday night's game, Chris Paul was bumped on his ailing right shoulder and grimaced for a second. His movements were a little tentative, his shots didn't look quite right. Then — seemingly almost out of nowhere ... Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Illustrated Notre Dame Offers Three More Prospects From Irish Invasion Irish Illustrated On Sunday shortly after the Irish Invasion camp concluded, Notre Dame offered seven prospects. And in the couple days afterwards, the Irish staff has extended three more scholarships to underclassmen defensive backs. The morning after Harper Woods ... Flag as irrelevant
	Black & Teal What would Urban Meyer need to appear on list of best NFL HCs? Black & Teal If you take a look at all the head coaches that the Jacksonville Jaguars have had in team history, you will find an uninspiring list. Tom Coughlin helped reach two AFC Championships but everything good he did back ... Flag as irrelevant
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