Smith-Schuster aims for bigger role after breakout season
JuJu Smith-Schuster embraces higher expectations as he enters 2018 with a stronger role for the Steelers. He notes his playoff 2017 performance and off season plans, including a visit to Madden encroaching on his time, while veteran Darrius Heyward-Bey stresses football first. Smith-Schuster remains motivated to carry the load and improve every year.
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Icing: History awaits Lady Warriors in playoffs
The Lady Warriors, led by Kaylee and Alyssa, fell 8-4 to Frazier in the WPIAL semifinals but shifted focus to the state playoffs. Coach Hruska praises the team’s growth and says great teams are led by great players, while Mohawk faces Alexis Weaver and a strong lineup as they pursue a state title.
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Pirates rally past Diamondbacks in Arizona for seventh straight save by Vazquez
Pirates hold off Diamondbacks 7 5 at Chase Field as Felipe Vazquez earns his 12th save after Jon Jay's two run single in the ninth. Taillon roots for better pitch count while Greinke struggles with four walks and seven Ks. Mercer and Bell drive in runs in four run second inning. Meadows miscue fuels Peralta's homer. Cervelli returns to lineup after concussion scare.
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Jake Lamb
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Meadows
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Josh Bell
Pittsburgh
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NCAA adopts transfer and eligibility reforms for Division I
The NCAA Division I Council approved new rules allowing athletes to transfer without coach permission and receive aid at another school effective Oct 15. Football players may play up to four games in a season without losing a year of eligibility if sidelined by injury or other factors. The reform introduces a coach notification system and a central NCAA database to aid recruiting while tightening tampering rules.
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Atlanta's World Cup bid highlights city soccer scene
Atlanta figures prominently in North America's 2026 World Cup bid. Mercedes-Benz Stadium videos showcased its retractable roof, vast video board, sellout crowds for MLS Atlanta United, and strong attendance records. The bid proposed Atlanta and Dallas as 2026 semi final hosts amid U S absence from 2018. Mexico praised hosting three World Cups as Pena Nieto voiced pride.
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