PM Roundup: Anna Kendrick, Jim Nabors Dies, Tennessee Coaching Search Takes Another L

The Big Lead’s PM Sports Roundup, which has turned down the Tennessee job three times already.

America’s girlfriend is set to promote: The always lovely Anna Kendrick is about to set out promoting “Pitch Perfect 3” which means we should all be prepared for a ton of stories about how down-to-Earth and awkward she is.

Gomer passes: Jim Nabors, who was best known for playing Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show,” has passed away at 87.

Doeren turns Vols down: I’ve lost count of how many coaches have now turned down the Tennessee job, but add N.C. State’s Dave Doeren to the list.

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In Case You Missed It on The Big Lead: Herm Edwards Hiring Is A Huge Gamble For Arizona State; Conor McGregor Might Be Legitimately Insane; Bubba Watson and Wesley Bryan are in a Trick Shot Battle; College Football Picks Against the Spread.

Around the Sports Internet: Las Vegas Golden Knights fans and Dallas Stars fans had a Star Spangled battle; A great profile about the arrival of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers; Josh Gordon will make his return to the field this Sunday for the Browns; A nice little explainer for how the World Cup draw works.

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