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August 27, 2020: Bold Milwaukee: Bucks tip off sports boycott

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Amid a backdrop of nationwide social unrest, the Bucks' decision to boycott their playoff matchup set off a chain reaction around the sports world. - Will


	Bucks boycott Game 5 vs. Magic following shooting of Jacob Blake

	Bucks owners, players issue statements
	Is NBA season in 'jeopardy'?
	Lakers, Clippers voted to boycott remainder of the NBA season
	Wednesday's NBA games to be rescheduled; players discussing next steps
	NBA players meeting ended 'ugly'?
	LeBron James leads chorus of reactions from players demanding social justice
	Kenny Smith walks off 'Inside The NBA' in solidarity with players

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10	Mariners vote to not play vs. Padres amid player protests

	Brewers, Reds choose to not play amid NBA postponements
	Dodgers-Giants game postponed
	Craig Counsell thinks Brewers will play Thursday after Wednesday boycott
	MLB reportedly discussing bubble sites for playoffs, World Series
	More news: Three WNBA games postponed in protest of police shooting


9	More allegations against Snyder, Washington surface

	Among allegations: Ex-Wash. employee says lewd video made for Daniel Snyder
	Snyder denies allegations, accuses Washington Post of 'hit job'
	Could Snyder's days be numbered in D.C.?


8	Pacers fire HC Nate McMillan after first-round playoff exit

	Pacers to target Mike D'Antoni?
	Top candidates to replace McMillan
	Brad Stevens, Erik Spoelstra rip Pacers for McMillan firing
	Pacers expected Victor Oladipo?
	The '1999-2000 Indiana Pacers' quiz

"That label is not important to me right now. I have so much I need to get better at." - Cam Newton


7	Cam Newton doesn't consider himself Patriots starting QB yet

	Julian Edelman depicts himself as Batman to Newton's Superman in tweet
	Edelman: Newton 'works his tail off'
	Bill Belichick has high praise for Cam
	Best free-agent QB signings in history
	'NFL QBs with most rushing yards' quiz


6	NC State football delays opener two weeks due to outbreak

	Texas Tech football to continue practicing despite coronavirus outbreak
	Vanderbilt football resumes football practice after coronavirus cases
	Miami (FL) to allow fans at home opener
	Big Ten programs largely angry with how conference canceled season?
	Nick Saban: Players, not money, are motivation for 2020 CFB season


5	Couture: I was sucker-punched for mentioning Trump

	Logan Couture says tweets 'taken out of context,' apologizes
	Biggest all-time busts of free agency
	The 'Conference champion Sharks' quiz


4	The best current MLB player at every age

	Biggest bargain on every MLB team
	The rookie most likely to make an impact for every MLB team
	Tatis Jr. = A-Rod? Historical comparisons for MLB's young stars
	Aaron Judge at tight end? 20 MLB players with NFL potential
	25 best athletes 25 and under

"I had anxiety. A little bit of depression. Just being locked in here. I just wasn't there. I checked out." - Paul George


3	Paul George admits to mental health struggles in bubble

	George seems to shade James Harden's defense in response to his own struggles
	George addresses his Instagram message to the haters
	Charles Barkley took a jab at George for 'Playoff P' nickname
	The 25 highest-paid NBA players
	'2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz


2	Man City's contract for Messi could include MLS clause

	Manchester City serious about pursuing Lionel Messi this summer?
	Barca board member wants to sell Messi?
	Messi's patience with Barca has run out
	...as he reportedly will attempt to terminate his Barcelona contract
	The 'Golden Boot winners' quiz


1	Disappointing season leaves Sixers scrambling for answers

	Brett Brown firing 'beginning of more changes' for 76ers?
	Elton Brand: Sixers 'not looking to trade' Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons
	Five bold moves to fix the 76ers
	The top 25 NBA duos of all time
	The 'Coaches from the NBA Finals' quiz

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