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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - 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 Hydro Flask Ombre Sale . -- Jay Haas and Peter Jacobsen took the second-round lead Saturday in the Champions Tours Legends of Golf, teaming for a 6-under 48 in windy conditions on the par-3 Top of the Rock course. Hydro Flask 32 Oz Straw Lid Sale .J. Mayo made seven three-pointers and scored 25 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 20, and the Milwaukee Bucks placed seven players in double figures in a 130-110 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost their 11th straight game on Monday night. http://www.hydroflaskaustraliasale.com/. These teams will see plenty of each other in the next few weeks as three of the Canucks next nine games are against the Wild (after today they meet February 9th in Minnesota and again February 16th at Rogers Arena). Ombre Hydro Flask 32 Oz Sale . "Im very pleased to be able to add a quarterback with Adrians experience and skill set," Calgary head coach and general manager John Hufnagel said in a statement. Hydro Flask 18 Oz Sale . -- Ben Bishop had a milestone game against one of the NHLs greatest goalies.Eddie Hearn says the chances of Anthony Joshua fighting Wladimir Klitschko this year are increasing. With Klitschkos rematch against Tyson Fury for the WBA Super, WBO and IBO versions of the title called off for the second time, unbeaten IBF champion Joshua is keen to step in against the Ukrainian.His promoter Hearn is working towards a date of November 26 for the two to meet, although he concedes it could happen in December instead. Eddie Hearn (right) says theres now a 70-30 chance Anthony Joshua (left) will face Wladimir Klitschko this year Hearn had previously said the likelihood of the fight happening had been 60-40 but said: Ill give you another 10 per cent now. Ill move it to 70-30.I was with Anthony yesterday and its definitely the fight he wants next. People say shouldnt that wait until the summer, shouldnt it be a stadium fight? Joshua: Fury will be back AJ convinced Fury will fight again You cant work like that in boxing. When an opportunity strikes, you have to take it and I feel this is the right opportunity now.Fights like this - although they sell out in minutes - deserve a big lead-up time. They deserve a big build up. There is an opportunity to push the fight into December which were looking at as well. Klitschko had been due for a rematch with Tyson Fury before the Brit was declared medically unfit for the fight Joshua won the IBF belt - stripped from Fury shortly after he dethroned Klitschko - against American Charles Martin in April before a successful first defence against Dominic Breazeale in June, with both fights taking place at Londons O2 Arena.ddddddddddddlitschko had been due to take on Fury again following his defeat to him last year but the Brit has been declared medically unfit and his licence will be discussed by the British Boxing Board of Control next week. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. The WBA and WBO are yet to reach decisions as to whether Fury will be stripped of his titles and Hearn will state his case for those championships to be on the line alongside the IBF belt should Joshua vs Klitschko be agreed.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. 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