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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 4, 2021
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	ESPN NBA free agency 2021: Did the Lakers add the right pieces for their Big Three? ESPN The Chicago Bulls continued to revamp their roster with the acquisitions of DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. The Los Angeles Lakers added seven free agents to the roster in less than two days, including future Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony and Dwight ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com What to watch for in Hall of Fame Game: Cowboys-Steelers NFL.com Not since the summer of 2019 has an NFL preseason game taken place. That hiatus concludes on Thursday night. Two of the most storied franchises in NFL chronicle will kick off the NFL preseason, as the Dallas Cowboys face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Fantasy Football draft prep: Breakouts running backs you should target from the Fantasy Football Today team CBSSports.com We'll be tackling different position groups in the coming weeks, and this week we are focusing on the running back position -- arguably the one group Fantasy managers spend the most time debating. Today, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'Damn, this is elite': Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reveals details of Jordan Brand partnership USA TODAY OXNARD, Calif. – Dak Prescott told Jordan Brand designers who he is and what he stands for. He shed insight on his tattoos, a portrait of Prescott's life and times, his highs and lows. The NFL shield bearing "135" to signal his draft position. The message from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Knicks Make Measured Moves in Path Back to Relevance Sports Illustrated A familiar feeling crept over Knicks fans in the opening hours of free agency Monday evening. After approaching August with hopes of landing a marquee free agent—namely a point guard—the Knicks quickly ran up a bill totaling $186 million in total salary. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Source: New York Giants 'optimistic' on Kenny Golladay's leg injury ESPN Golladay played only five games last season because of hamstring and hip injuries. He caught 20 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns with the Detroit Lions. The previous season he led all receivers in the NFL with 11 touchdown receptions. Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Philip Rivers on NFL comeback: 'I have not completely ruled that out' NFL.com Rivers was clear he's focused on coaching high school football currently, but if there is an NFL team that needs him toward the tail end of the season, a comeback could be in the works. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Gil throws 6 scoreless in MLB debut, Yankees rout Orioles ESPN NEW YORK -- — Luis Gil pitched six scoreless innings in his major league debut, Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees routed the Baltimore Orioles 13-1 on Tuesday night. Gil (1-0) started in place of All-Star ace Gerrit ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Colts guard Quenton Nelson aiming for Week 1 return after undergoing foot surgery NFL.com The Colts open at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 12. If Nelson isn't able to go, it'll mark the first regular-season start he's missed after three ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Barcelona boosted in Lionel Messi contract saga as LaLiga announces €2.7bn deal ESPN Around 90% of the money will go directly to Spanish clubs, including women's football, semi-professional and non-professional football. It is a loan repayable over a significant number of years, but a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Olympics 2021 live updates: Allyson Felix will race for gold, Sydney McLaughlin breaks own world record ESPN On Tuesday night, the Tokyo Games rolled on at -- wait for it -- the track. Allyson Felix started Wednesday morning by booking a trip to the 400-meter final. In the much-anticipated men's 200-meter final, Canadian Andre De Grasse defeated Americans Kenneth ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Astros weather raucous crowd, blank Dodgers 3-0 USA TODAY Walker Buehler (11-2) threw a career-high 115 pitches in six innings. He was charged with one run on five hits with five strikeouts and three walks. MARINERS 4, RAYS 2. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mills, Cubs to take on Gray, Rockies ESPN Chicago Cubs (51-57, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (47-60, fourth in the NL West). Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Alec Mills (4-4, 4.55 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 47 strikeouts) Rockies: Jon Gray (7-6, 3.71 ERA, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Minnesota Vikings release CB Jeff Gladney after he is indicted on felony assault charge ESPN As we have previously said, we take these matters very seriously and condemn all forms of domestic violence. Due to the ongoing legal nature of this matter, we are unable to provide further comment," the team said in a statement. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Michigan football camp preview, Part I: Jim Harbaugh's busy offseason mlive.com Note: This is the first in a three-part series previewing the start of Michigan football's preseason camp, which formally kicks off Friday in Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When Jim Harbaugh spoke to reporters on Dec. 14, after Michigan had canceled two ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Even with Usain Bolt retired, Team USA can't crack top of elite track races -- but their future is bright CBSSports.com Remember this charming moment from the Rio Olympics in 2016? That was Usain Bolt's final go at the Games. He'd crested past his peak by that point, but the iconic 6-foot-5 Jamaican sprinter was still the greatest in the world. For an unprecedented third ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Olympics, Day 12: Great Britain increase gold medal haul, Brown becomes youngest GB medallist with bronze ESPN Elsewhere, 13-year-old skateboarder Sky Brown became Team GB's youngest Olympic medallist of all time while boxers Ben Whittaker and Frazer Clarke picked up silver and bronze medals respectively. - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Viva El Birdos Lester Struggles Early in 6-1 Loss to Braves Viva El Birdos Jon Lester was hammered in the first inning of his debut as the Cardinals offense failed to mount an effective attack against Max Fried and the Braves bullpen. By dbarthels Aug ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Kemba Walker signing with Knicks after Thunder buyout New York Post There was no trade market for Walker, who played high school ball at Rice in Harlem and starred at UConn, given his max contract — a four-year, $140 million deal signed with the Hornets that has two years and $74 million left on it. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets see ex-World Series MVP set to sign with Dodgers nj.com Hamels, 37, hopes to sign with a contender quickly, though he will need about a month to ramp up before he can return to a major-league mound. One National League executive in attendance came away impressed, noting that his fastball touched 90 mph ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Red Sox prospect Triston Casas hits 3rd Olympic homer, helps US beat Dominicans 3-1 Boston.com YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — For Triston Casas, the Olympics feel as comfortable as spring training. That's because when he stepped to the plate in the United States' elimination game against the Dominican Republic on Wedesday, he was facing Boston Red ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Polanco's 3-run blast stuns Reds in 7-5 Twins win ESPN CINCINNATI -- — Jorge Polanco delivered a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Heath Hembree (2-6) walked the first two Minnesota batters before striking out ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com USWNT vs. Australia odds, predictions: Soccer expert reveals picks for Tokyo Olympics 2020 bronze medal match CBSSports.com The USWNT played to a scoreless draw with the Aussies in the group-stage finale, which put both teams through to the knockout stage. The Americans kicked off the tournament with a humbling 3-0 loss to Sweden, and outside of a 6-1 win against New Zealand, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits 498th home run in 4-2 win over Boston Red Sox Detroit Free Press The fans at Comerica Park stood and cheered in the second inning when Cabrera smoked a solo home run to right field. The home run marked the 498th of his career, putting him two away from becoming the 28th player in MLB history with at least 500 home ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Helen Maroulis loses in 57kg semis, missing chance at second Olympic freestyle wrestling gold ESPN Being too careful cost her a chance to become the first American woman to win two Olympic gold medals in freestyle wrestling. She lost to Risako Kawai of Japan 2-1 in the 57-kilogram semifinals on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Why Dan Campbell was 'fired up' by the Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ifeati Melinfonwu practice fight mlive.com ALLEN PARK -- Most coaches discourage fighting in practice. But Dan Campbell, in case you hadn't noticed, isn't like most coaches. And he was loving the punches thrown by rookies Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ifeati Melifonwu after an aggressive rep during ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Australia faces US in bid for 1st women's soccer medal USA TODAY KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — Australia's women's soccer team has already made team history at the Tokyo Games. Now the Matildas want more. The Australians have reached the medal round for the first time ever at an Olympics. They'll face the United States in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As Biles Rests After Tokyo, Gymnastics Glimpses What Could Be The New York Times TOKYO — Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, said goodbye to the Tokyo Games on Wednesday. She packed up her sparkly red, white and blue leotards and hair ribbons, and the white grips she wears on her hands to swing on the uneven bars. Flag as irrelevant
	detroitlions.com Rookie McNeill earning reps with first-team defense detroitlions.com Tuesday, August 3 felt like a personal holiday for Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Alim McNeill. It was the first day that the Lions were allowed to practice in pads in training camp, and McNeill could not wait for it to arrive. "Oh, man ... I couldn't even sleep ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees' Anthony Rizzo takes shot at Cubs' Jed Hoyer for deadline trades nj.com According to ESPN, Hoyer said he made fair contract extension offers to all three players before sending them packing. "That will probably be my greatest source of frustration ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to four-year, $215 million contract extension USA TODAY Stephen Curry demonstrated once again his trust with the Golden State Warriors' long-term future. He agreed to a four-year, $215 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2025-26 season, two people familiar with the deal confirmed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Cease blanks Royals for 6 innings, White Sox win 7-1 ESPN CHICAGO -- — Dylan Cease allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, matching a season high with 11 strikeouts, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn homered for AL ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Yankees' Luis Severino, Luke Voit take strong steps in rehab assignments nj.com Severino, who threw 43 pitches, surrendered a first-inning homer to Orioles top catching prospect Adley Rutschman but settled down. He hadn't pitched since he suffered a groin strain with High-A Hudson Valley on June 12. Flag as irrelevant
	GolfDigest.com Heat exhaustion forces Lexi Thompson's caddie to give up her bag late in Round 1 GolfDigest.com Lexi Thompson grew up in Florida, so the LPGA Tour pro knows from hot. But what she and the rest of the field faced on Wednesday at Kasumigaseki Country Club was a different level of heat. Temperatures rose into the high 90s and the heat index reached ... Flag as irrelevant
	CougCenter Pac-12, Big 12 reportedly discussing possible partnership CougCenter George Kliavkoff has only been on the job as Pac-12 Commissioner for just over 30 days. But it has certainly been an eventful month for the former MGM executive. Shortly after Kliavkoff took over for Larry Scott, the college football world experienced a titanic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Athletes fight limits on endorsements at Tokyo Olympics The Seattle Times TOKYO (AP) — Holding up a pre-packaged vegan meal on Instagram Stories with a "paid partnership" tag and a "SummerGames" discount code, Malaika Mihambo looks just like any other athlete with a side gig as a social media influencer. What makes the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner: Claims second straight win CBSSports.com Bumgarner (6-6) allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings to pick up the win over the Giants on Tuesday. Bumgarner dominated his former team to earn his second consecutive win, throwing seven innings in each. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Springsteen Fan Takes in a Springsteen Show at the Olympics The New York Times Our writer attended Jessica Springsteen's Olympic debut, where she put on a strong performance but did not advance. Flag as irrelevant
	NASCAR Allied Esports, NASCAR announce gaming truck event tour NASCAR LAS VEGAS (August 4, 2021) – Allied Esports, a global esports entertainment company and a subsidiary of Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE), and NASCAR today announced an event tour that will bring gaming activations to racing fans in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Angels' Jo Adell: Shines in season debut CBSSports.com Adell went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, a stolen base and a walk Tuesday against the Rangers. Adell made his first major-league appearance of the season and delivered an excellent opening performance. He drew a walk in his first plate appearance ... Flag as irrelevant
	DenverBroncos.com #BroncosCamp Observations: With pads on, Denver's running game gets going on Day 6 DenverBroncos.com "I feel like the real football starts tomorrow," Williams said. The intensity certainly ramped up on Tuesday morning, as the Broncos put pads on for the first time in training camp and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Andre De Grasse Finally Gets His Gold Medal, Wins 200 Meters Sports Illustrated The United States took the next three spots in the results with Kenny Bednarek taking second in a personal best of 19.68 for silver., reigning world champion Noah Lyles running 19.74 for bronze and 17-year-old Erriyon Knighton running 19.98 for fourth place. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Belarus Olympic sprinter arrives in Vienna amid safety fears The Seattle Times VIENNA, Austria (AP) — A plane carrying a Belarusian Olympic sprinter seeking refuge landed in Austria on Wednesday after she resisted an attempt by her Olympic team's officials to send her home, where she feared reprisals from the authoritarian ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Korir and Rotich complete Kenya 1-2 in 800m final ESPN Kenya's Emmanuel Korir won the men's 800 metres gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday, extending the East African nation's dominance in an event which they have now won four times in a row. His compatriot Ferguson Rotich took silver and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Olympics 2021: Equestrian jumpers say horses might spook at life-size sumo wrestler statue ESPN The equestrian show jumpers have been raising their eyebrows at a life-size statue of a sumo wrestler on the course at the Tokyo Games, with one rider saying they believe the horses might be "taking a spook" at the poised rikishi (wrestler). The statue at ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com 2021 NBA Free Agency: Welcome to the golden age FOXSports.com 15 hours ago. share. share on facebook facebook share on twitter twitter share on reddit reddit share on link link. By Martin Rogers FOX Sports Columnist A few weeks ago, one of the NBA's younger superstars won a title, beating a Finals opponent themed ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Greek synchronized swimming team withdraws from the Games after 4 athletes test positive for the coronavirus. The New York Times The Hellenic Olympic Committee said in a statement that "there will be no Greek representation" in the duet or group events in synchronized swimming. All members of the team were transferred to a quarantine hotel, the committee said. Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Panthers receiver carted off field with concussion; player who delivered hit cut WSOC Charlotte SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, carted off the field and taken away in an ambulance. Kirkwood was hit from behind by safety J.T. Ibe, who was immediately thrown off ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPNcricinfo.com Live Report - England vs India, 1st Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day ESPNcricinfo.com Are you ready? It's time for Test cricket to take centre stage again as India and England come together for the first of a five-match series at Trent Bridge. What does day one have in store? Perhaps a Virat Kohli century? Or a James Anderson five-for? Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Allyson Felix Advances to 400-Meter Olympic Final With Her Fastest Run As a Mom Sports Illustrated In her fifth Olympics, Allyson Felix has advanced to the women's 400-meter final with a 49.89 run to take second in her respective semifinal heat. She looks to win her 10th Olympic medal, which would tie her with Carl Lewis for the most medals in history by a ... Flag as irrelevant
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