Hall of Fame Game Canceled Over Field Conditions
The Hall of Fame game between Green Bay and Indianapolis was canceled due to unsafe turf. Representatives from the Hall and both teams met hours before kickoff to assess field quality. Bare spots near midfield and hard painted areas prompted concerns as players noted loose rubber pellets.
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Winds Whip Rio as Williams Duo Are Stunned in Olympic Doubles
Day two at Rio bristles with gusty conditions delaying rowing and tennis, toppling a poolside panel and closing a megastore tent. Serena and Venus Williams dropped their opening doubles match 6-3 6-4 to Safarova and Strycova ending a long Olympic gold streak.
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Reds beat Pirates to avert sweep as Hamilton stars
Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton set the tone with four stolen bases and three hits in a 7-3 win over Pittsburgh at PNC Park. He scored three times, made a leaping catch, and helped Dan Straily earn a win while Gerrit Cole struggled. Hamilton’s baserunning and defense energized the Reds, who avoided a series sweep.
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Rodriguez to play final Yankee game this Friday
Alex Rodriguez will finish his Yankees career with a Friday night game against Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium. He will then become a special adviser and instructor, staying with the organization through 2017 while continuing to earn the remaining roughly 27 million on his 275 million six year deal. Rodriguez spoke of love for the game and team and said he is at peace with the decision while leaving open the possibility of future opportunities in baseball.
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Shazier eyes big season with healthier Steelers unit
Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier targets a healthy, productive year after a 2015 in which injuries limited him to 12 starts. He inked 87 tackles and two forced fumbles while evolving as a leader and defensive signal caller for Pittsburgh.
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