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• The best 2020 NFL free agents still available: Jadeveon Clowney, Leonard Fournette top this list

  01-09-2020 23:43 via cbssports.com
  
  A look at the best players still available as the season draws near
  
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• Roger Goodell addresses social justice, lack of fan attendance policy and safety protocols

  01-09-2020 23:34 via cbssports.com
  
  The NFL commissioner addressed the upcoming season in a conference call
  
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• Source: Fournette files $4.1M grievance vs. Jags

  01-09-2020 23:25 via espn.com
  
  Leonard Fournette, who was waived by the Jaguars on Monday, is trying to recoup the $4.167 million in base salary that was voided by the team, a source told ESPN.
  
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• Raiders place WR Williams on season-ending IR

  01-09-2020 23:25 via espn.com
  
  The Raiders placed receiver Tyrell Williams on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday due to a shoulder injury. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Williams will have surgery on the shoulder that will sideline him six months.
  
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• NFL finalizing policy for artificial crowd noise

  01-09-2020 23:25 via espn.com
  
  The NFL is finalizing policies for artificial crowd noise as most of its teams prepare to open the season without fans in their stadiums.
  
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• What we learned in baseball: MLB teams join protests; Yu Darvish, Kole Calhoun find new ways to flourish

  01-09-2020 23:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's what we learned this week across Major League Baseball
  
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• Saints are reportedly open to trading Alvin Kamara as contract negotiations linger, seeking first-round pick

  01-09-2020 23:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Kamara's time in New Orleans could be coming to an end
  
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• Jacque Vaughn interviewed for Nets coaching job, impressed ownership, per report

  01-09-2020 23:16 via cbssports.com
  
  Vaughn replaced Kenny Atkinson in March
  
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• 2020 Tour Championship payouts, purse: Prize money for each FedEx Cup Playoffs golfer from $45 million bucket

  01-09-2020 22:58 via cbssports.com
  
  There's an astonishing $45 million on the line this week at East Lake
  
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• Logos for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics revealed

  01-09-2020 22:50 via cbssports.com
  
  The logos are meant to represent the digital age
  
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• Lions, Decker reach $85M extension, agents say

  01-09-2020 22:45 via espn.com
  
  Taylor Decker, the Lions' first-round pick in 2016 who has started all 55 games that he's played in for the team, has agreed to a six-year, $85 million extension with $37.5 million fully guaranteed, his agents said.
  
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• Yankees' Gerrit Cole has allowed more homers than any MLB pitcher; why it's symptom of larger problem

  01-09-2020 22:45 via cbssports.com
  
  Cole is giving up a lot of hard contact in general in 2020
  
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• Arizona point guard James Akinjo ruled immediately eligible by NCAA after transferring from Georgetown

  01-09-2020 22:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Akinjo left Georgetown seven games into last season and can play for the Wildcats in their first game this season
  
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• NBA DFS: Marcus Smart and best FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy basketball lineups for Sept. 1, 2020

  01-09-2020 22:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice
  
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• Lions, Taylor Decker reportedly agree to six-year extension worth $85 million

  01-09-2020 22:36 via cbssports.com
  
  Detroit locks down an integral part of their offensive line ahead of the season opener
  
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• Sean McVay shuts down potential Rams interest in Leonard Fournette for 2020 season

  01-09-2020 22:25 via cbssports.com
  
  The Ram swill roll into the season with what they have at running back
  
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• Why these 10 MLB players who didn't move at 2020 trade deadline could be dealt this offseason

  01-09-2020 22:17 via cbssports.com
  
  Francisco Lindor, Joey Gallo and Kris Bryant are among the stars on this list
  
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• Fantasy Football Draft Prep: 10 questions you were too afraid to ask about the NFL offseason, COVID and more

  01-09-2020 22:14 via cbssports.com
  
  Lost track of Fantasy Football during a rocky 2020 but heading into a draft? No worries at all.
  
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• Sources: Bengals' Mixon gets $48M extension

  01-09-2020 22:12 via espn.com
  
  Joe Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a four-year, $48 million extension that will keep the star RB under contract with Cincinnati for five more seasons, according to ESPN sources and multiple reports.
  
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• Rams linebacker Howard (knee) will miss season

  01-09-2020 22:12 via espn.com
  
  Los Angeles linebacker Travin Howard, who was headed for a starting role this year, will undergo knee surgery and will be sidelined for the season, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
  
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• UFC 256 fight card: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns welterweight championship match targeted

  01-09-2020 21:56 via cbssports.com
  
  After falling out of the first meeting after testing positive for COVID-19, Burns may get his title shot in December
  
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• Chelsea sign Pernille Harder, who leaves Wolfsburg for FA Women's Super League

  01-09-2020 21:47 via cbssports.com
  
  Harder, 27, will join a lethal Chelsea attack
  
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• Samson: Why the NFL took over the investigation of the Washington Football Team

  01-09-2020 21:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Samson weighed in on the latest turmoil surrounding the Washington Football Team
  
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• Bucks vs. Heat: Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he didn't switch onto Jimmy Butler down stretch in Game 1

  01-09-2020 21:40 via cbssports.com
  
  The Bucks will likely have to make some defensive adjustments to avoid getting torched by Butler again in Game 2
  
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• Sources: Mixon, Bengals agree to extension

  01-09-2020 21:34 via espn.com
  
  Joe Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a four-year extension that will keep the running back under contract with Cincinnati for five more seasons, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  
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• Bengals, Joe Mixon agree to four-year, $48 million contract extension, per report

  01-09-2020 21:27 via cbssports.com
  
  Mixon just secured an extension that will keep him in Cincinnati for five more years
  
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• NWSL announces early Fall Series schedule, including Game of the Week on CBS

  01-09-2020 21:24 via cbssports.com
  
  The NWSL Fall Series will kick off on Sept. 5
  
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• What's next for Brock Lesnar? WWE and UFC returns, AEW move among plethora of free agency options

  01-09-2020 21:20 via cbssports.com
  
  Combat sports has a massive free agent on the market, and he's not short on options for his future
  
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• Tour Championship predictions, odds 2020: Dustin Johnson, Daniel Berger, Tony Finau picks from PGA insider

  01-09-2020 21:20 via cbssports.com
  
  PGA insider Sal Johnson was all over Rory McIlroy's victory at the Tour Championship last year.
  
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• Source: Mixon, Bengals agree to 4-year extension

  01-09-2020 21:12 via espn.com
  
  Joe Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a four-year extension that will keep the running back under contract with Cincinnati for five more seasons, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  
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• 2020 Fantasy Football: Preseason Trade Values Chart and Rest of Season Rankings

  01-09-2020 21:09 via cbssports.com
  
  You've drafted, and now it's time to make a deal. Use the Trade Values Chart to get the edge!
  
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• Red Sox roasted on Twitter for posting meme about resetting luxury tax

  01-09-2020 20:53 via cbssports.com
  
  It was a bad day to be on the Red Sox social media team
  
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• Ten players, personnel test positive in last round

  01-09-2020 20:50 via espn.com
  
  The NFL and NFLPA released the numbers from the latest testing period, from Aug. 21-29, showing that four players and six non-player personnel tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Oklahoma names Spencer Rattler starting quarterback entering 2020 college football season

  01-09-2020 20:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Redshirt freshman Rattler, a former five-star prospect, will get the first snaps for Oklahoma this season
  
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• Washington renames roads after Gibbs, Taylor

  01-09-2020 20:33 via espn.com
  
  As efforts continue by the Washington Football Team to distance itself from its former name, two roads around its stadium and practice facility were renamed in honor of Joe Gibbs and Sean Taylor.
  
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• Source: Reiff to restructure deal, stay with Vikes

  01-09-2020 20:33 via espn.com
  
  Vikings veteran left tackle Riley Reiff began the process of restructuring his deal Tuesday so he can stay in Minnesota, a league source told ESPN's Field Yates.
  
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• Big Ten playing college football in fall 2020 remains 'a long shot' despite call with President Trump

  01-09-2020 20:23 via cbssports.com
  
  Don't expect the Big Ten to suit up this fall -- and even a Thanksgiving start seems to be unlikely
  
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• 2020 Fantasy Football Running Back Preview: Leonard Fournette and Alvin Kamara shaking up the rankings

  01-09-2020 20:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The release of Leonard Fournette and a potential holdout in New Orleans has shaken up the running back rankings.
  
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• Alvin Kamara contract: Here's why Saints RB could demand at least $15M per year on new deal

  01-09-2020 20:12 via cbssports.com
  
  New Orleans may have the leverage entering 2020, but Kamara could come close to resetting the market
  
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• Eagles' Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz will be 'ready to go' for Week 1 vs. Washington

  01-09-2020 20:10 via cbssports.com
  
  The quarterback is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury
  
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• Fred VanVleet reunites with his kids in the NBA bubble: 'I love you, daddy!'

  01-09-2020 19:47 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA bubble is now allowing guests, meaning players can see their families again
  
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• Joe Judge plans on using Logan Ryan's versatility to Giants' advantage

  01-09-2020 19:32 via cbssports.com
  
  Ryan will play 'a variety of roles' in New York
  
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• John Harbaugh says J.K. Dobbins looking at 'a significant role' in Ravens offense

  01-09-2020 19:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Baltimore selected Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 draft
  
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• MLB Buy or Sell: Rays own the Yankees and AL East; Padres going for 'big cake'

  01-09-2020 19:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's what we're buying and selling as we enter the final month of the 2020 season
  
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• Fantasy Football Rankings 2020: Sleepers from simulation that nailed Derrick Henry's huge year

  01-09-2020 19:27 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine simulated the 2020 NFL season 10,000 times and identified must-draft Fantasy football sleepers.
  
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• Kentucky Derby 2020: Art Collector will miss race due to injury

  01-09-2020 19:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Art Collector had the second-best odds to win the Kentucky Derby after Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law
  
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• Athletics-Mariners series postponed after Oakland member tests positive for coronavirus

  01-09-2020 19:17 via cbssports.com
  
  The three-game series was rescheduled for later this month
  
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• 2020 Tour Championship odds: Surprising PGA picks, FedEx Cup Playoffs predictions from advanced model

  01-09-2020 19:17 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine simulated the 2020 Tour Championship 10,000 times and came up with a surprising leaderboard.
  
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• 2020 Tour Championship golf picks, odds, predictions, field grade, best bets at East Lake

  01-09-2020 19:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The last event of the longest season is finally here this week at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta
  
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• Earl Thomas free agency: Cowboys having 'discussions' but haven't reached out to All-Pro safety

  01-09-2020 19:09 via cbssports.com
  
  The front office in Dallas isn't sold yet on adding Thomas
  
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