Aktuelles » 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has been playing for his hometown team

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin likes what hes seen over the last few months, even though he knows it wont matter much if the Steelers cant build on it when they report for training camp next month. The team wrapped up minicamp on Thursday, meeting with coaches before Tomlin let his players go early rather than take the field. "I just told the guys its been a great off-season," Tomlin said. "But, and I think that but is significant because legitimately, youd like to find ways to measure offseasons and feel good about it, but the reality is these types of processes are measured based on results." The results didnt meet Pittsburghs lofty standards a year ago, when the Steelers slipped to 8-8 and missed the playoffs. The roster underwent a significant makeover, with veterans like James Harrison, Max Starks, Mike Wallace and Casey Hampton leaving, replaced by younger players who need to make an impact if Pittsburgh wants to bounce back. So far, Tomlin is pleased. "As I sit here today I feel good about the foundation weve laid for 2013," he said. "I like the efforts of the guys, the messages have been received. Were just in a good place, but that doesnt assure us anything. We understand what we do moving forward is whats really significant." Veteran inside linebacker Larry Foote, entering his 13th season, is among the teams elder statesmen is prepared to become a leader in the locker room. "There are only a couple guys in here who are older than me, so its a big challenge," Foote said. "Not pressure, but I want to lead this team into the playoffs. Ive been led, and Ive been following other guys, so hopefully I can lead this team deep into the playoffs all the way to the Super Bowl." Its a role Foote is growing into, trying to do for others what his mentors did for him when he broke into the league. "Even last year, I wanted to duplicate the things that James Farrior did for years for this team, as far as being a leader on defence and never blinking at adversity and always trying to be your best," Foote said. "Were always yelling at the young guys, telling them that they might think theyve arrived, but they arent veterans yet. They have to stay in their place and keep learning." Tomlin noted that the Steelers will "play it by ear," as far as working the injured players back into the mix, but he expected all of them to be ready for training camp. That might not include linebacker Sean Spence (left knee) or tight end Heath Miller (right knee), although being ready for the season is more likely. "No, nothing miraculous," Miller said. "I feel pretty good right now. Its kind of lonely in here when youre here by yourself, so it was nice to have the other guys around. Its encouraging to watch everybody else work, and you just try to be inspired by how hard theyre working and try to get back to where theyre at." Swell Black Friday Sale .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Hydro Flask Black Friday Sale . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. http://www.waterbottleblackfriday.com/ . -- Jacksonville wide receiver Cecil Shorts will likely be a game-time decision whether hell play Sunday in the Jaguars home game against the San Diego Chargers. Hydro Flask Cyber Monday . Now, with Game 6 set for Fenway Park and an 8:07 p.m. ET first pitch, the Detroit Tigers face the unenviable task of having to beat the Boston Red Sox twice, on the road, to advance to the World Series. Swell Cyber Monday . Kuznetsov, who was selected by the Capitals in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has been playing for his hometown team Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL.KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Kei Kamara scored two goals, including the game-winner in the 80th minute, to lead Sporting Kansas City to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Claudio Bieler also scored and had the assist on Kamaras second goal for Sporting (7-5-5), which snapped a four-match winless streak and moved into a second-place tie with Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference. Jairo Arietta and Dominic Oduro scored for Columbus (5-7-5), which has lost three of its last four. Sporting led 1-0 at the half on Kamaras 34th-minutte goal, but a wild flurry in the first eight minutes of the second half saw Columbus tie the score at 2-all.dddddddddddd Arietta scored in the 40th minute to make it 1-1, Bieler put Sporting back up 2-1 in the 50th, and Oduro answered in the 53rd for the Crew after a bad back pass from Sporting defender Seth Sinovic. Kamaras game-winning goal came after Kevin Ellis -- who made his MLS debut for Sporting -- sent a long ball into the penalty area. The ball deflected to Bieler, who headed it to Sapong for the close-range shot. ' ' '