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PITTSBURGH, Pa. Fake Hurricanes Jerseys . - Ryan Shazier is ready for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take the training wheels off on Sunday against Kansas City.The rookie linebacker Shazier has been healthy the last two weeks but has only seen limited playing time, part of a cautious approach after their first-round pick missed seven of the first 12 games due to two separate leg injuries. Shazier was relegated mostly to special teams work in wins over Cincinnati and Atlanta but was productive during limited reps with the defence, making two tackles with one quarterback pressure in just four snaps.I felt pretty good out there, just getting back in the groove with everything, Shazier said Friday. So, Im just waiting for the coaches to give me the opportunity to get in there. And when I get in there, I want to take advantage of it. So, it felt good to be back out there and get my feet back under me.He was told that Steelers defensive co-ordinator Dick LeBeau believed Shazier will have a heavier workload as Pittsburgh (9-5) tries to lock down a playoff berth with a victory against the Chiefs (8-6).Im really excited about that, because its been hard for me this season with the injuries and not playing much the past couple weeks, Shazier said. So Ive been learning a lot from the guys in front of me, and Im doing whatever I can to get better and help this team.While Shaziers impact has been minimal due to a knee injury and subsequent ankle problem, LeBeau praised him.He did a great job on special teams, and wed like for him to get a few more snaps than four, LeBeau said. (But) I think, if you look at the special teams, youll see that he was very active and very effective.The Steelers also expect to get Marcus Gilbert back as the starting right tackle after a high ankle sprain sidelined him the past three weeks. Gilbert practiced successfully this week, but after expecting to play last Sunday only to be made inactive, hes taking a patient approach to this Sunday.Im ready, but I have to take it day by day, Gilbert said. Well see where Im at, but Ive been feeling pretty good and hope things continue to improve. I feel good, but it was the same thing last week. I thought I was ready to go, but the film didnt show that. So, well see where my ankle is by the end of this week, and hopefully Ill be able to play.Notes: SS Troy Polamalu (knee) and CB Taylor (shoulder, forearm) are doubtful for the Kansas City Chiefs game, while TE Matt Spaeth (elbow) is questionable. ... LB James Harrison (knee), FS Mike Mitchell (groin), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle) and WR Markus Wheaton (illness) are probable.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Carolina Hurricanes Gear . - The Mavericks built a 12-point lead with 2:50 to play, gave away all but two points of it, and still managed to hang on. Carolina Hurricanes Store .Former NBA forward Morris Peterson has been added to TSNs Toronto Raptors broadcast team. https://www.cheaphurricanes.com/ . Rodriguez, who has steadfastly denied using banned substances while with the New York Yankees, made the decision nearly four weeks after arbitrator Fredric Horowitz largely upheld the discipline issued last summer by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. "I think its a good move for him," former Commissioner Fay Vincent said.COMMERCE CITY, Colo. -- Curtis Dickson had a natural hat trick in the third quarter and added a fourth goal in the final two minutes of play as Canada rallied past the Iroquois Nationals 12-6 on Thursday to advance to the world field lacrosse championship final. Canada will play the United States in the tournaments title game on Saturday night, while the Iroquois will play Australia in the third-place game earlier in the day. Mark Matthews, Zack Greer, Adam Jones, Kevin Crowley, Geoff Snider, Jordan MacIntosh, Jordan Hall and Cam Flint also scored for Canada. Lyle Thompson and Randy Staats both had a pair of goals for the Iroquois, while Miles Thompson and Zach Miller also found the back of the net. The Iroquois -- a team that includes First Nations from Canada and the United States -- built a 4-1 lead after the first quarter, but were held without a goal in the second and third periods. It was the Iroquois first world field lacrosse championships in eight years after they were barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2010 for using unrecognized travel documents when the tournament was held in Manchester, England. Earlier, David Lawson had a team-high six points on four goals and two asssists as the United States routed Australia 22-3 in the other semifinal. Carolina Hurricanes Shirts. The U.S. improved to a perfect 6-0 in the tournament with the win and controlled play from the start. The U.S. scored the first seven goals of the game and limited Australia to just 11 shots total. Brendan Mundorf, Paul Rabil, Max Seibald and Kevin Leveille each scored three goals. Matt Diver, Nigel Morton and Anson Carter all scored for Australia. Scotlands Jimmy McBride scored in overtime in a 10-9 victory over Japan. The victory assures Scotland of its best finish ever and moves it into the top division for the 2018 world field lacrosse championship in Manchester, England. England held on to its top division spot by beating Israel 10-9 in overtime on a goal by Nicholas Watson. Other results include: Czech Republic 8, Switzerland 2; Slovakia 6, Belgium 3; Norway 11, Austria 10 (OT); Thailand 14, France 4; Spain 9, Russia 5; Uganda 11, Argentina 5; China 16, Korea 15; Turkey 9, Mexico 4; Finland 15, Netherlands 6; Italy 15, Poland 14 (2 OT); Ireland 12, New Zealand 10; Wales 16, Latvia 15 (2 OT); Hong Kong 14, Bermuda 13; Germany 13, Sweden 10; Colombia 11, Costa Rica 4 (37th place game) ' ' '