Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. The club, citing Giusti's family, said he died on Sunday. Giusti led the National League with 30 saves in 1971, then added 10 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs as the Pirates beat the Giants in the NLCS and then the Baltimore Orioles in seven games in the World Series.
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Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season — albeit not the duo the Panthers expected. Jalen Coker's emergence down the stretch as the team's No. 2 receiver opposite emerging star and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate Tetairoa McMillan brings hope to the league's 26th-ranked passing game. Coker had four touchdowns in Carolina's final six regular-season games and had career highs with nine catches and 134 yards against the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday's NFC wild-card game, including a go-ahead TD reception from Young with 2 1/2 minutes left in the game.
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PFF grades from Chargers-Patriots: Bolts put up season-worst passing performance vs. NE
Check out the best and worst PFF grades given to the Chargers from their win against the Chiefs.
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