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Le'Veon Bell ready to make impact in crowded Steelers' backfield
Category: Sports Written by Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers second round draft pick running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
by Will Graves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le'Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.
First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 May 2013 10:48
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Surging Pirates trying to enjoy the ride
Category: Sports Written by Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6), Travis Snider (23) and Andrew McCutchen celebrate a baseball game win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Pirates won 5-2. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
by Will Graves
AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Grilli gets it. Really, he does.
The angst. The dread. The perpetual waiting for it to all fall apart. The Pirates closer totally understands why Pittsburgh's tormented, long-suffering fan base treats every victory with a mix of glee and trepidation.
Last Updated on Monday, 27 May 2013 05:00
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Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge
Category: Sports Written by Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball player Kevin Durant walks past tornado-damaged homes in a neighborhood in Moore, Okla., May 22. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
by John Krawczynski
AP Basketball Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.
So as he watched the horrifying images Monday as a tornado ripped through suburban Moore, the emotions came bubbling to the surface and so did the need to help. Durant pledged $1 million for tornado relief through his foundation on Tuesday, eager to help a devastated area begin to rebuild.
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 05:19
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Alvarez's two monster blasts power Pirates over Brewers 5-2
Category: Sports Written by Associated Press

Pedro Alvarez hits a two-run shot into the right field upper deck during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
by Mark Kass
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs, Andrew McCutchen also went deep, and Jeff Locke pitched six shutout innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 May 2013 20:09
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Sergio Garcia will pay dearly for Tiger remarks
Category: Sports Written by Associated Press

Sergio Garcia grimaces during The Players Championshop golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Tiger Woods walks to the 16th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla. Woods and Garcia don't like each other, and are making no attempt to disguise their feelings. (AP Photo/File)
by Tim Dahlberg
AP Sports Columnist
Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course. He should have stopped after saying Woods is not a nice person who has been lying to the media since the first time he stepped into an interview room.
That he didn't close his mouth may end up to be Garcia's biggest regret in a career already chock full of them.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:28
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