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Clarke Schmidt is back in pinstripes after fourteen long months away from a big league mound. The Yankees right-hander has been activated off the injured list following elbow surgery, and New York is sliding him into a bullpen role as he works his way back. The Bronx rotation stays intact while Schmidt rebuilds his arm in relief.
Shifting to the gridiron, Emmitt Smith made some serious noise this week, openly acknowledging that Derrick Henry has the legs and the longevity to chase down his all-time rushing record. That is not a small statement from the all-time leader himself. Henry has been a force of nature in Baltimore, and now he has the blessing of the king he's hunting.
And in college football, the circus has come to Tallahassee. Moving trucks reportedly spotted outside Mike Norvell's house have the rumor mill spinning hard about his future at Florida State, and the timing could not be worse with the tenth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide coming to town. Whether Norvell is staying or going, the Noles need answers before kickoff.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
