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Along with a national title, Kansas Coach Bill Self has 30 million reasons to smile after signing an extension.
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One of the best linemen in team history, Faneca signed with the New York Jets in the offseason.
The Steelers appear to have enough talent to challenge for the AFC North title again, but only if the line doesn't become a week-to-week worry.
"I think some people look at it and are a little nervous, but I like the young attitude we have," Roethlisberger said. . . .
Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Keith Rivers was at training camp after ending his 10-day holdout. Rivers, who signed a five-year contract Tuesday night, missed 12 practices, including the club's intrasquad scrimmage.
· COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Bill Self, the Kansas men's basketball coach who guided the Jayhawks to their first NCAA championship in 20 years, signed a 10-year, $30 million contract.
The new deal had been in the works since April, when Self's Jayhawks came back from nine points down in the final minutes to beat Memphis in overtime in a thrilling title game. He subsequently turned down an offer to return to Oklahoma State, his alma mater.
· HOCKEY: The Washington Capitals have signed center David Steckel to a one-year contract extension for the 2009-10 season. Steckel already was under contract for next season, although he would have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Steckel tallied five goals and 12 points and had a team-best 56.3 percent success rate on faceoffs.
The 26-year-old is expected to start next season on the Capitals' fourth line. He will earn $725,000 in 2009-10, up from $500,000 next season.
· PRO BASKETBALL: The Charlotte Bobcats signed guard Shannon Brown to a one-year deal for the NBA minimum of about $800,000.
-- From News Services and Staff Reports
