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1. Pelicans holding out Zion for rest against Wizards

   Coming off a 22-minute outing Thursday, Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

2. Cam: 'Surreal' to find himself with the Patriots

   QB Cam Newton said he wakes up "pinching myself each and every day" now that he's a member of the Patriots and playing for coach Bill Belichick. "It's so surreal."

3. Source: Okung mulls retirement over virus worry

   Panthers lineman Russell Okung, who seriously considered opting out at Thursday's deadline due to coronavirus concerns, is comfortable walking away from the game if he feels the football environment is not safe, a source said.

4. Cubs-Cards postponed after player tests positive

   Friday's series opener between the Cubs and Cardinals has been postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19, according to Major League Baseball.

5. NYG's Baker charged; Seattle's Dunbar won't be

   Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker is being prosecuted on four counts of robbery, but Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar will not be charged in the incident dating back to May.

6. 49ers bring in DE Jordan on one-year contract

   The 49ers have signed former first-round defensive end Dion Jordan to a one-year contract. Jordan spent the 2019 season with the Raiders, recording two sacks in seven games.

7. Follow live: Manchester City face Real Madrid in second leg of Champions League round-of-16

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8. Lowe's 10 things: The champs, Devin Booker, T.J. Warren and snazzy socks

   This week's spotlight lands on a very real contender, the Suns doing things and the best socks in the bubble.

9. NBA campus intel: Memphis needs a win to stay ahead for No. 8 spot in West

   The second week of basketball continues as teams look to balance rest with cohesion.

10. Michael Porter Jr. and eight more breakout NBA players in Orlando

    Who are the emerging players in the NBA bubble? Our analysts pick their favorites.