Roethlisberger sidelined indefinitely with knee injury
Steelers place star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on injured reserve after spraining the medial collateral ligament in the left knee during a 12 6 win over the Rams. Michael Vick will start at quarterback for Pittsburgh (2 1) against Baltimore (0 3) as Roethlisberger misses multiple games.
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Tokyo proposals seek baseball softball for 2020 Olympics
Tokyo organizers recommended adding five sports for the 2020 Games including baseball, softball, karate, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. The plan adds 474 athletes within a 500-athlete cap and will go to the IOC for final approval at Rio in August 2016.
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Carson gains Petty nod on flag stance at campaign stop
Ben Carson received an informal endorsement from Richard Petty after the NASCAR legend appeared with him at a Petty Foundation camp for disabled children. Carson said NASCAR fans may fly the Confederate flag on private property, a stance Petty framed as supportive of the camp and Carson's humane qualities while avoiding a formal endorsement.
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NFL official defends ref Hochuli over Newton remark
NFL VP Dean Blandino says Ed Hochuli insists he did not tell Cam Newton he was not old enough for a personal foul. He says the NFL will review whether a microphone captured any such comment and potential discipline if proven. Panthers coach Ron Rivera declined to comment on the matter.
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Stewart to retire after 2016 season
Tony Stewart is set to retire after the 2016 season with a news conference planned by Stewart-Haas Racing and co owner Gene Haas. An anonymous source told AP that the three time NASCAR champion will announce his retirement while noting he is 45 next year and has not won in over two years.
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