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In Phoenix, the Suns took a significant hit Thursday as center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Williams will miss an extended period of time, and for a Suns team still searching for its identity, losing a starting-caliber big man before the season even tips off is a serious blow.
Shifting to the gridiron, Cardinals rookie running back Love is expected to suit up Sunday against the Chargers, according to a source close to the situation. Love has been working through an ankle sprain dating back to mid-August, so this is a genuine boost for Arizona heading into what shapes up as a critical early-season matchup in the AFC-NFC West clash.
And on this September eleventh, Mets legend Mike Piazza is reflecting on one of the most powerful moments in sports history. Ten days after the attacks of two thousand one, Piazza launched a go-ahead home run at Shea Stadium that stopped a grieving city cold and reminded everyone what sport can mean when the stakes go far beyond a box score.
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