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Big Ben takes the hint, practices despite shoulder

Nov. 12, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin provided the hint, and Ben Roethlisberger got the message, returning to practice on Wednesday instead of resting.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa