Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (notable checkpoint closes in; what might team do with additional salary

@MikeReiss

One Joe Burrow-Andy Dalton stat comparison suggests big Bengals improvement

Bengals Wire

Report: Chiefs, Chris Jones have begun contract talks

@ProFootballTalk

These are candidates for multiple spots: ⚾ Chris Mazza ⚾ Jeffrey Springs ⚾ Matt Hall ⚾ Kyle Hart ⚾ Robinson Leyer

@TheAthleticBOS

ICYMI: Ten winners, losers from Patrick Mahomes' contract extension

@AroundTheNFL

Zach LaVine Q&A: 'I have bigger, better goals than being an All-Star'

@hoopshype

Is it me, or does Brendan Rodgers, the #Rockies' top prospect, look more ripped than last year

@harding_at_mlb

Doing good things at the plate and in the field.

@ChrisHalicke

There is more likely to be a cluster of high-leverage guys who are used in flexible roles

@extrabaggs

Rodions Kurucs’ outside shooting could bring added Nets dimension

New York Post

Chris Taylor made a mistake today

@jorgecastillo

To this point we're very pleased with how everyone is doing and we’ll just keep moving forward from here

@DwainPrice

These are candidates for multiple spots: ⚾ Chris Mazza ⚾ Jeffrey Springs ⚾ Matt Hall ⚾ Kyle Hart ⚾ Robinson Leyer

@TheAthleticBOS

Is it me, or does Brendan Rodgers, the #Rockies' top prospect, look more ripped than last year

@harding_at_mlb

Doing good things at the plate and in the field.

@ChrisHalicke

There is more likely to be a cluster of high-leverage guys who are used in flexible roles

@extrabaggs

Chris Taylor made a mistake today

@jorgecastillo

The shotgun-sounding cracks of Kyle Lewis' home runs were perhaps the most memorable noises made in an empty T-Mobile Park du

@SeaTimesSports

Latest On Diamondbacks, COVID-19

MLBTradeRumors

"I got to see how strong the union really is."

@ChrisCotillo

Well, you get another treat -- LHP Ryan Rolison, the team's top pitching prospect -- force a 6-4-3 double-play

@harding_at_mlb

Brandon Williamson works a scoreless first inning but didn't have crisp command

@RyanDivish

#Padres notes: Trent Grisham eager to begin working with Tommy Pham in outfield, Fernando Tatis Jr

@sdutSanders

Jonathan Lucroy is rejuvenated, no longer late on swings and seems to have a great chance to make the Opening Day roster

@ChrisCotillo

Zach LaVine Q&A: 'I have bigger, better goals than being an All-Star'

@hoopshype

Rodions Kurucs’ outside shooting could bring added Nets dimension

New York Post

To this point we're very pleased with how everyone is doing and we’ll just keep moving forward from here

@DwainPrice

More good info from @taniaganguli : Dwight Howard, Danny Green miss Lakers' practice after testing problem

@BA_Turner

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@SeanCunningham

“I would like the conversations to continue to move forward and we make positive steps in trying to create an environment w

@gachorpenning

Kings coach Luke Walton says two members of the team that were left behind have now had two negative tests and will be rejoin

@SeanCunningham

" 🎥 Head Coach Luke Walton talks on what it will take to win in Orlando and more 👇

@SacramentoKings

Kings F/C Marvin Bagley III shows off his new ink, a tattoo on his right forearm and adjusting to life in the NBA bubble in O

@SeanCunningham

After playing most of the season with a small lineup, Blazers plan on being big in Orlando with 7-footers Jusuf Nurkic, Hassa

@jwquick

Rui Hachimura on stepping up in Orlando, how he spent his quarantine, and more from after practice

@WashWizards

Plaschke: LeBron James is in Orlando with a message, and it won't be on the back of his jersey

@BA_Turner

My story for ⁦@TheAthleticEDM⁩ about Mike Green opting out of the playoffs — and what it means for the Oilers

@DNBsports

Green, Polak join list of NHL players opting out

Bruins Report

Photo #⃣4⃣ from the regular season: "Kyle Connor shows off those gorgeous Heritage Classic jerseys in front of a home cr

@NHLJets

Forwards: Patrick Brown, William Carrier, Nick Cousins, Reid Duke, William Karlsson, Keegan Kolesar, Peyton Krebs, Jonathan M

@SinBinVegas

Defensemen: Jake Bischoff, Dylan Coghlan, Deryk Engelland, Nicolas Hague, Nick Holden, Alec Martinez, Brayden McNabb, Jon Mer

@SinBinVegas

Per the Montreal Canadiens’ media relations staff, defenseman Karl Alzner will not participate in the postseason

@SethRorabaugh

Current list of NHL opt-outs: Travis Hamonic, CGY Sven Baertchi, VAN Roman Polak, DAL Mike Green, EDM Steven Kampfer, BOS Kar

@SWhyno

Karl Alzner decided not to play this summer for personal reasons

@renlavoietva

Karl Alzner has decided not to participate in the NHL Return to Play Program.

rotoworld

Karl Alzner has decided not to participate in the 2020 playoffs.Alzner

rotoworld

#Habs D Karl Alzner has opted-out of #NHL’s return to play

@frank_seravalli

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that defenseman Karl Alzner has informed the organization that he has made the decision

@CanadiensMTL