Young Steelers learn lessons in defeat
Pittsburgh safety Doran Grant returned an interception for a 39 yard TD and led the defense with eight tackles in a 30 17 preseason loss to Detroit. Cornerback Davis started at first team and overcame nerves, while injury notes and progress for Coates highlight the Steelers’ ongoing receiver development.
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Jets star Revis braves heat in long gear during camp
Darrelle Revis, the Jets cornerback and former Aliquippa High and Pitt standout, trains in a dark sweatshirt and sweatpants despite 100 degree heat. He says the extreme gear is deliberate to simulate worst case conditions, helping him stay in shape for the season. Teammates joke about his attire as he briefly wore shorts with compression stockings on Sunday.
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Olympics From page Bi Street Crime Strains Rio Games
Page Bi reports a wave of security and safety issues at the Rio Olympics. Brazil deployed 85,000 personnel to secure the games amid fatal security shootings, robberies on athletes and staff, and attacks in Ipanema and Porto Alegre. Damage included stray bullets at an equestrian venue and a journalist bus hit by what locals blamed on rocks. Officials replaced green water in pools after water quality concerns. Day 9 highlights include Sumgong winning Kenya’s first gold amid security actions and a protest interruption. Brazil’s Neymar-led soccer team arrived for the semifinals, with Brazil set to face Honduras at the Maracana. Japan’s Ota defeated Iran’s Soryan in a notable Greco-Roman match. The regatta moved to a natural lagoon, raising new weather-related challenges for rowers.
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Nishikori earns Japan first Olympic tennis medal in 86 years
Kei Nishikori defeats Rafael Nadal to win bronze in men’s singles, ending Japan’s 86 year wait for an Olympic tennis medal. Rafael Nadal leaves Brazil with Olympic gold in men’s doubles for Spain.
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Rose wins Olympic golf gold in Rio after long wait
Rose becomes the first Olympic golf gold medalist since George Lyon as Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose duel for more than five hours. Bubba Watson hails his teammate's bronze as the field, many top players, abstain due to Zika and security concerns. Olympic golf marks a historic return with a sellout 12 000 crowd and a celebratory finish.
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Pirates dominate early surge fuels seventh straight Kuhl win
The Pirates extend Kuhl’s streak to six starts as the club wins again. Harrison praises his efficiency and zone attack, while Pederson hits his second homer in two games for the Dodgers who trail the Giants by one game in the NL West. Marte exits with back discomfort and Turner sits with a hand contusion as Norris nears a Dodgers return.
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