Steelers versatile secondary eyes impact with Sutton and McDonald
The Steelers build a flexible defensive backfield as Cam Sutton and Vance McDonald join a young, interchangeable group. Sutton embraces a universal DB role while McDonald aims to add speed and reliability after a 2016 season with San Francisco. Tomlin hints at a tougher, more physical defense and new mobility across the secondary to combat AFC rivals.
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Pitt secondary eyes better play in 2017 season
Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox leads a retooled secondary aiming to improve a pass defense that ranked near the bottom in 2016. Maddox enforced accountability with 10 pushups for each deep completion, pushing the unit to rebound before facing Youngstown State and high-profile opponents Penn State and Oklahoma State. Jordan Whitehead serves a suspension for three games.
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Renaldo Hill
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Mason Rudolph
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Arrieta strong in second half as Cubs top Pirates 4 1
Jake Arrieta pitched six two hit innings to win 4 1 over Pittsburgh as Chicago extended NL Central lead. Ben Zobrist homered off Chad Kuhl who struggled after five frames. Anthony Rizzo Alex Avila and Jason Heyward provided run support. Jayson Heyward added a sac fly for the Cubs while John Jaso homered for the Pirates.
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Scott sets front nine record in Wolverines win over Union
Ellwood City Lincoln High golfer Alex Scott shot a 4-under-par 32 on the Del Mar front nine, leading Ellwood City to a 209-254 victory over Union. Broc Boariu added 42, with scoring completed by Alberts 44 Hudspath 45 Rinker 46 and others.
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