Heat's Butler swaps jersey for one with name

Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler had to change jerseys prior to the start of Saturday's seeding game against the Denver Nuggets because he originally came to the floor with a jersey that had no name on its back.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29577944/heat-jimmy-butler-changes-jersey-game-one-name

Ionescu to miss time with Grade 3 ankle sprain

The Liberty will be without star rookie Sabrina Ionescu, as she suffered a Grade 3 sprain to her left ankle.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29577760/new-york-liberty-rookie-sabrina-ionescu-suffered-grade-3-ankle-sprain

Sources: Phils optimistic tests were false positive

The Phillies, who are a week separated from games against the Marlins with no positive tests among players, are optimistic that two of the tests were false positives and are back to working out, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29577603/sources-phillies-optimistic-last-two-covid-19-tests-were-false-positive

Brees: Reaction to flag comment was 'crushing'

Saints QB Drew Brees said he "missed an opportunity" to bring attention to social injustices and systemic racism when he made his June comment about disrespecting the flag by kneeling.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29577125/saints-qb-drew-brees-says-flag-comment-was-missed-opportunity

NBA bubble intel: Lakers and Clippers prepare for second games

Welcome to NBA games in August, featuring the last teams to make their seeding-game debuts.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29573624/nba-bubble-intel-schedule-live-updates-day-3-seeding-games

Sources: More Cards test positive for coronavirus

Additional members of the Cardinals have tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN and multiple reports, putting into doubt the team's weekend series against the Brewers.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29576838/sources-more-st-louis-cardinals-test-positive-coronavirus

WR Lee becomes 7th Patriots player to opt out

Wide receiver Marqise Lee said Saturday that he has decided to opt out of the 2020 season, becoming the seventh New England Patriots player to do so.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29576708/marqise-lee-becomes-7th-patriots-player-opt-2020-season