NFL-Steelers' Batch at QB for injured Leftwich, Burress signed
Nov 20 (Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers, battling for a berth in the NFL playoffs, will likely be down to third-string quarterback Charlie Batch against the Browns but will welcome back wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Batch is poised to step up as the starting signal caller for the banged-up Steelers after coach Mike Tomlin ruled out back-up Bryan Leftwich against Cleveland (2-8), due to injuries. Leftwich, who started in place of two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger in last week’s 13-10 loss to AFC North rivals Baltimore Ravens, suffered multiple rib fractures in the game. …
England drop three players for South Africa test
Rugby-England drop three players for South Africa test
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – England have dropped wing Charlie Sharples and loose forwards Thomas Waldron and Tom Johnson from their squad for Saturday’s test against South Africa at Twickenham. The trio have paid the price for last weekend’s 20-14 loss to Australia which meant England slipped to fifth place in the International Rugby Board rankings which will determine the seedings for the 2015 World Cup. Prop Joe Marler will also miss Saturday’s match after straining medial ligaments in his knee in the game against the Wallabies. …
NHL labor talks expected to resume Wednesday
Both sides in the ongoing NHL labor fight say negotiations are expected to resume Wednesday following a one-day break in talks.
Cabrera, Blue Jays finalize $16 million deal
New Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is happy to have Melky Cabrera after the All-Star game MVP finalized a $16 million, two-year contract with Toronto.
Union to monitor Miami Marlins after payroll purge
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Steelers sign WR Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Russian organizers suggest 2017 Confed Cup venues
ZURICH (AP) — Russian organizers of the 2018 World Cup have proposed four stadiums to host the 2017 Confederations Cup.
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