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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva (78) stands outside the tunnel alone during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP)

Sports September 26, 2017

Steelers tackle Villanueva: mix up led to anthem flap

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alejandro Villanueva just wanted to get a glimpse of the American flag, the symbol he wore on his military uniform during three…

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Steelers defense turning heads, Vikings struggle without QB

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP)

Sports September 17, 2017

Romano pitches Reds to 2-1 victory over Nova, Pirates

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Romano had complete-game stuff. He settled for the best start of his rookie season. Romano pitched a career-high eight shutout innings,…

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP)

Sports September 16, 2017

Cozart leads surge with 2 homers, Reds beat Bucs 4-2

CINCINNATI (AP) — Solo home runs don’t bug Chad Kuhl. Four in one game is a problem. Cincinnati scored all of its runs on solo…

In this Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. (AP)

Sports September 15, 2017

Vikings, Steelers looking for legitimacy, 2-0 start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The memories of last season’s scorching start and inglorious fade remain fresh for the Minnesota Vikings. There’s nothing they can do about…

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' David Freese at home during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Milwaukee. Freese tried to score from third on a long fly ball hit Elias Diaz. (AP)

Sports September 14, 2017

Thames homers, Anderson solid as Brewers beat Pirates

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center fielder Brett Phillips made the highlight reel and blooper reel on the same night, not bad for a Milwaukee Brewers rookie…

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP)

Sports September 13, 2017

Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Big hits and solid pitching can keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoff hunt. Manager Craig Counsell got both of them against…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Elias Diaz scores safely past Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Milwaukee. Diaz scored on a hit by Steven Brault. (AP)

Sports September 12, 2017

Brault, four relievers toss 3 hitter in Pirates 7-0 win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — After dominating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field over three days, the Milwaukee Brewers were rendered almost lifeless by Pittsburgh rookie Steven…

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP)

Sports September 11, 2017

Steelers star RB has quiet opener after holdout

CLEVELAND (AP) — Le’Veon Bell ended his contract holdout and came back last week. He was mostly missing from the Steelers’ opener. Bell looked rusty…

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina (4) watches a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates' in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept.9, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (AP)

Sports September 10, 2017

Molina, Carpenter homer as Cardinals beat Pirates 4-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Carpenter is feeling better and it showed Saturday night. Carpenter and Yadier Molina homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat…