Miller signs three year Steelers extension deal
Pittsburgh quarterback Jim Miller and the Steelers reach a three year contract extension worth at least 6.35 million dollars. The deal could increase if Miller earns starting duties this season as noted by his agent Joe Linta.
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Miller earns 11.5 million Steelers contract record
Steelers quarterback prospect miller, a sixth round pick from Michigan State in 1994, signed for 11.45 million amid post O Donnell trade changes. He played two quarters last season including a 27 yard to Ernie Mills touchdown and 210 passing yards in Miami. Miller will compete with Tomczak and Stewart for the starting job at training camp.
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Toscano Eyes Pittsburg Senior Classic Comeback
New Castle golfer Harry Toscano, with partial exemption status, seeks a breakthrough at the Pitts burgh Senior Classic starting at Quicksilver Golf Course in Midway. After a tough 1996 with only six events and $18,653 earned, Toscano stays optimistic about a chance to compete and rebuild momentum.
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Riverside Falls In Dramatic 14-13 Playoff Loss
Riverside High fell 14-13 to Portage at Butler's Pullman Park ending a spirited postseason. Riverside led late with a four-run rally but committed six errors, including four in the seventh, while Portage surged from a 9-7 deficit to seize the win. Jared Nash took the loss as Riverside finished 14-6.
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Riverside Panthers win opener in PIAA softball clash
Riverside High girls softball topped Tyrone 4-1 at Fairhaven Park Kennedy Township. The WPIAL champions erupted for all four runs in the bottom of the third while Natalie Aloi pitched a complete game. Riverside improves to 21-3 and faces Bedford next at Elderson Park with a 6 p.m. first pitch.
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Bulls take opener in NBA Finals over Sonics 107 90
Michael Jordan scored 28 as Chicago edged Seattle 107 90 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Scottie Pippen Dennis Rodman and strong depth from Toni Kukoc Ron Harper and Luc Longley powered the Bulls while Gary Payton and Seattle fought to stay competitive.
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Seattle Beats Chicago In Finals Game With 107-90 Win
In Chicago, Seattle seniors Kemp and Payton pace the Supersonics with 14 and 13 points respectively as Seattle tops Chicago 107 to 90. Michael Jordan leads Chicago with 28 points, Rodman adds 13 rebounds, while Brickowski fouls out and is ejected.
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Schott given week to cede Reds control or face ban
Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott faces a one week deadline to surrender day to day operation of the team or be suspended for more than a year. The 10 man executive council condemned her recent comments and will decide by next Wednesday. Selig and Coleman stressed the league’s intolerance for ethnic prejudice and noted lawyers will verify possible suspension if she does not comply.
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Wilkins Shines In First Start As Pirates Top Dodgers
Rookie Marc Wilkins, filling in for a sidelined Denny Neagle, pitched five scoreless innings to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3. Al Martin drove in three runs, including a homer, as Pittsburgh extended a season-high four-game win streak. Raul Mondesi went 4-for-4 for the Dodgers, while Francisco Cordova earned the save.
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