Aaron Rodgers continues to struggle with his new helmet. During Steelers training camp, the 41-year-old quarterback has made it known that he sincerely dislikes the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II, which he has been wearing throughout training camp. Rodgers used the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD last season, but it has now been banned for failing to meet …
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t a fan of the new helmet he’s been wearing at practice this year. “I don’t like it,” Rodgers said Tuesday, according to Brendan Howe of Steelers Now. “I’m trying to change. We’re in the process still. It looks like a damn spaceship out there.” Rodgers wore the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD last …
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has to find a new helmet before the start of the season. The one he wore last season with the Jets, the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD, is now banned for failing to meet new safety standards. He has been practicing with a Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II, but it’s not working for him. …
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After a tough day at practice last week, Jets quarterback Justin Fields said he wants to play in each of the team’s preseason games as he works to get the offense into shape for the regular season. Fields was on the field to start Saturday’s game against the Packers and the outing went a lot better than that practice session. …
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers isn’t going to play in the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight, and the world may have to wait until Week 1 against the New York Jets to see him make his team debut. In an interview with Bob Labriola for Steelers.com, Labriola asked Tomlin about coaches not playing their starting quarterback at …
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It was the top of the 10th, and the manager of the Yankees was caught between a rock, a hard place and Devin Williams. Unfortunately, Aaron Boone chose Williams. The all-but-inevitable outcome came quickly. The broken closer’s first pitch sailed wildly off the plate, advancing the ghost runner to third base with the right-handed heart of the Astros order waiting …
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The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of infielders Kyle Karros and Aaron Schunk. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported on those promotions prior to the official announcement. In corresponding moves, they have placed infielder Orlando Arcia on the 10-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, transferred infielder Thairo Estrada to the 60-day IL and placed right-hander Angel …
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Aaron Boone, in eight years as the New York Yankees’ manager, has typically been upbeat and optimistic about his team and its future. He almost always defends his players, even though it has made him a target of fans who argue that the manager can dabble in delusion. The approach seems to work for general manager Brian Cashman. Before signing …
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As it turns out, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will not ask quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that Rodgers is among a long list of major Steelers contributors who will not be on the field against the Jaguars on Saturday night. “I’ve identified some guys that won’t be playing in this …
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Yankees reliever David Bednar convinced manager Aaron Boone not to change pitchers with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday, then finished off a five-out, five-strikeout, 42-pitch save in a 3-2 win over the Rangers.AP ARLINGTON, Texas — With the Yankees up a run with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone’s mind was made up during …
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