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Roethlisberger, 39, is dealing with an injury to a pectoral muscle. And coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are approaching it with caution. NFL POWER RANKINGS: New team climbs to No. 2 spot Tomlin said that Roethlisberger’s preparation would be affected by the injury, per NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala. He also wouldn’t commit to Roethlisberger playing against the Bengals in Week 3. “We’d better be ready to be adjustable,” Tomlin said....

All-Star and Rookie of the Year candidate Simmons has taken the NBA by storm in his first full season after his rookie campaign was delayed by a serious foot injury in 2016, having been drafted with the number one pick. The 21-year-old is averaging 16.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game for the 76ers, while he has recorded four triple-doubles and 18 double-doubles. “I want to be an All-Star honestly so if I’m an All-Star, I’d feel like rookie of the year,” Simmons said ahead of Philadelphia’s clash with the Boston Celtics in London on Thursday....

Barack Obama was at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge, La., on Thursday to hold a town hall meeting to reinforce his stance on Medicaid expansion when he spotted Simmons in the crowd. MORE: Why did Simmons choose college over pros? Obama gave the LSU star a quick, dry shout out, teasing him by calling him “an OK basketball player.” Simmons, of course, is the favorite to win this season’s Freshman of the Year award and was announced Thursday as one of the 25 finalists for the John R....

James Anderson is in line to equal Alastair Cook’s all-time appearance record for England in Tests (161) if the pacer features against New Zealand at Lord’s tomorrow. Speaking about the 38-year-old, Ben Stokes wrote in his column in The Mirror: Ben Stokes, meanwhile, is set to miss the upcoming two Tests due to a finger injury he suffered during IPL 2021. The all-rounder has resumed light training and gym work, but there is no fixed timeline on his return....

STEELE: Tate among worst free-agent RBs of 2014 Minnesota has claimed Tate off waivers a day after the running back was released by the Browns, ESPN’s Field Yates was first to report on Wednesday. Tate was expendable in Cleveland because he wasn’t playing as well as rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell in his first season with the team. For the 4-6 Vikings, with Peterson suspended for the rest of the 2014 season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, they had to move on to find an immediate opportunity to try to upgrade their backfield...

They certainly do to the Astros and Rangers, who were involved in a benches-clearing altercation in the top of the ninth with the Rangers leading 5-4 in Houston. MORE: Mike Trout vs. baseball’s legends: A comparison | Let’s open a back of baseball cards! The heated dispute began after Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor and Astros catcher Hank Conger exchanged words at the plate, with Prince Fielder sprinting from the bench to Odor’s side against the bigger Conger....

According to a recent report from DSO Gaming, which actually performed the test, when the anti-tamper software was cracked a few days ago, there was an assumption that Watch Dogs Legion would run better. After all, games like Resident Evil Village and Shadow of the Tomb Raider were seen to be running significantly better, with reduced stuttering and improved framerates. However, it turns out that the 2020 hacker action title does not follow suit....

For those unfamiliar with Bend Studio’s work, the developer has delivered a handful of strong titles. Syphon Filter is one of those games, with the studio also delivering Uncharted: Golden Abyss for PS Vita. Most recently, it released Days Gone for the PlayStation 4, an interesting open world game with a loyal following. While Bend is hard at work on its next game, which will not be a sequel to Days Gone, the developer has still shared some art starring Deacon St....

What Are Opioids? Some opioids are derived from plants, some are manufactured in a lab, and others, such as endorphins, occur naturally in the body. Opioids are very effective in the treatment of severe pain. In fact, they are frequently used to treat acute pain, such as post-surgical pain, as well as severe pain caused by diseases such as cancer. Types There are several types of opioids used to treat chronic pain, and there are some differences between them....

Both clubs enter this season with something to prove. For the Bengals, it’s time to shake off yet another playoff disappointment. For the Ravens, it’s time to show that missing the postseason in 2013 was an aberration. The Line: Ravens -2 Total: 43 Line movement: The Ravens opened -2.5 at the SuperBook in April, and while the line has bounced around a bit, they’ve been favored by less than a field goal throughout....

Bengaluru-based Aishwarya, 23, sponsored by TVS Racing, Mountain Dew, Scott Motorsports India, and Big Rock Dirt Park, will be competing in the 450cc, women and junior categories, astride a non-TVS bike. The event has attracted over 100 riders from 25 countries. Aishwarya, who was injured after a crash in the Spanish Baja last year and was out of action for nearly six months, said: “This is an exciting start to my international racing season....

Third ATP title of any kind for Sharan in 2017 This is Sharan’s second doubles Challenger title of the season and 14th overall. He had earlier triumphed at the Bordeaux Challenger alongside Purav Raja in May. This is also the southpaw’s third ATP title of any kind this year. The World No. 51 won his third ATP World Tour title at the European Open in Antwerp in tandem with Scott Lipsky....

A 0-0 Champions League draw with Valencia on Tuesday extended the Red Devils’ poor recent run to four games without a victory in all competitions. They have not won a match at home since the 2-1 victory over Leicester City on the opening day of this season’s Premier League, meaning manager Jose Mourinho is under severe pressure to stop the rot with three points against Newcastle on Saturday. Benitez was not interested in discussing Mourinho’s position but is keen for his players to aim for a second successive league win over United, something they have not achieved since October 1972....

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Christian Benteke has a crucial role to play at Crystal Palace and the club have no intention of selling him, says manager Frank de Boer, amid continuing speculation linking the Belgian striker with a move to one of their Premier League rivals. Benteke has been mentioned as a potential replacement for compatriot Romelu Lukaku at Everton following the striker’s switch to Manchester United, while Chelsea have also been credited with an interest to boost their attacking options....

Madrid romped to a 4-1 away victory and were three goals up within 29 minutes despite being without Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Alvaro Morata while resting the likes of Marcelo and Toni Kroos as part of eight changes ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League game at Napoli. Benzema stepped up in the absence of the key attacking stars, scoring twice, assisting one for James Rodriguez and playing a part in the build-up for Marco Asensio’s goal after the break....

It’s no surprise then that the governors of South Carolina and Wisconsin have a friendly bet on Wednesday’s Capitol One Bowl in Orlando. But what do you bet if you are the governor of South Carolina and a fan of Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks? Beer and barbecue, of course. MORE: Manziel in spotlight for Texas A&M | Tebow joins SEC Network | Saban gets nails painted South Carolina Gov....

Cruz was taking part in a parade on Monday afternoon celebrating the Houston Astros, who recently defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to win the World Series. At 4:44 p.m. local time, the Houston Police Department reported that a 33-year-old man had been arrested for throwing a beer can at the Texas Senator while he was passing by in a military vehicle as part of the parade. “The beer can struck the Senator in the chest/neck area,” a tweet from the department explained....

RELATED: Best Battle Royale Games For Beginners Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt can be difficult, even for those familiar with other BRs. Its mechanics reward fast reflexes as much as keen observation and good tactical sense, and the learning curve can feel daunting. With a few fundamentals under one’s belt, however, leading one’s creature of the night to victory is more than doable. Updated May 6, 2022 by Patrick Armstrong:The battle royale scene is regularly shaken up as new companies with new ideas enter the fray....

RELATED: Ghostwire: Tokyo Is Action-Adventure, Not Horror There are many players who will be able to immediately take to the game and all of its intricacies, though there are some people who will struggle a bit. There are some beginner tips for players to know before they get started on their adventure deep in the game. 7 Slow Down It may be tempting to start rushing through the game as quickly as possible - even with more interesting or difficult quests....

RELATED: Hades’ Successor Should Take Notes From A Classic PS1 Roguelike Those who are new to the game may have some trouble getting started at first. Ziggurat 2 is a rather complex experience, after all. To help new players get started, here are some beginner tips to point them in the right direction before they start playing the roguelike. 7 Brute Force Isn’t A Bad Strategy Brute forcing through Ziggurat 2 can work....