Texans star J J Watt undergoes back surgery
A person familiar with J J Watt condition says the Houston Texans defensive end had back surgery and will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Watt led the NFL with 17 1 2 sacks last season and will miss Camp start but is hoped ready for the season opener.
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Steelers begin camp amid high hopes after tough finish
Ant nio Brown leads Steelers into 2016 camp at Latrobe as Pittsburgh aims to rebound from a season cut short by a concussion and a bitter division-round exit. With Martavis Bryant suspended, Darius Heyward-Bey and Sammie Coates must step up behind Brown and Wheaton. Artie Burns is Pittsburgh’s first round pick aiming for a starting role in a strengthened defense.
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Steelers cut tight end Matt Spaeth after failed physical
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran tight end Matt Spaeth after he failed a physical while recovering from knee surgery. Spaeth, 32, spent seven of nine NFL seasons with Pittsburgh and contributed 55 receptions for 420 yards and 10 touchdowns, helping the team reach the 2009 Super Bowl. The club has options at tight end with Heath Miller retired, Ladarius Green signed and Jesse James improving.
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Laurel's Long impresses in Summer tournament
Laurel High senior Evan Long tied for eighth out of 70 in the Memorial Junior presented by Ohio Christian University at Ashville Ohio. He led after day one with a 5-under 67 then shot 72 day two and 76 day three. Long plans to keep momentum as college recruitment continues with UVA Minnesota and Rutgers showing interest. He expects to decide later this year.
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NBA Moves All-Star Game From Charlotte Over HB2 Law
The NBA announces moving the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte due to HB2 anti discrimination concerns. The league says a new site will be announced soon and hopes to return to Charlotte in 2019 if the dispute is resolved.
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Liriano shines as Pirates top Brewers 5 3 in win
Francisco Liriano silenced Milwaukee with a season high 13 strikeouts over 6 2 3 innings in a 5 3 Pirates win. He walked none as Pittsburgh tightened its hold on the game behind dangerous offense from Joyce and Polanco while Brewers pitcher Matt Garza absorbed his fourth straight loss. Pittsburgh closer Mark Melancon earned his 28th save as the Pirates steady their midseason push.
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