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Steelers’ new safety isn’t afraid to study

Mitchell takes thoughtful approach to physical game


Browns’ Kruger off to flying start

Linebacker faces his former team on Sunday


On the links | Thursday’s professional golf results

LPGA TOUR PRATTVILLE, ALA. Top-ranked Stacy Lewis birdied the last three holes and five of the


Crosby, Malkin to miss first practice

Penguins begin training camp Friday


Falcons use big plays to crush Bucs

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and high-stepping Devin Hester led the Atlanta Falcons to one of the biggest wins in franchise history.


Destiny’s darlings: Pirates win again

The Pirates got a lucky break when Boston pinch-runner Jemile Weeks was hit by a batted ball in the ninth inning.


Carrasco’s new routine works for Indians

After spending three months as a reliever, Carlos Carrasco learned how to get warm fast.


Abel to save the day: Canfield goalie blanks Howland

Her team’s scorebooks will only note that she made two saves Wednesday night, but Canfield goalkeeper Raquel Abel made them count.


Vikings owner changes his mind about Peterson

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was declared out, back in, then out again as he faces a felony child-abuse charge in Texas.


Wednesday around the NFL

Wednesday around the NFL Arizona Cardinals: Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer, 25,


Tribe’s Carrasco strikes out 12 in shutout of Astros

Carlos Carrasco (8-5) walked one in his first career complete game.


FSU’s Winston suspended over comments

ameis Winston will be a spectator in the first half of Florida State’s showdown against Clemson Saturday after making “offensive and vulgar” comments about women.


Browns are now Hoyer’s team

Brian Hoyer won’t be hanging out at LeBron James’ mansion watching NFL games anytime soon.


Former Saint Moore anxious for Steelers debut

Lance Moore played a cheerleader role when a lingering groin injury forced the Pittsburgh wide receiver to miss the first two weeks of the season.


Homers carry surging Bucs past Red Sox

Gregory Polanco, Neil Walker and Ike Davis all homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night to maintain their grip on the second National League wildcard spot.