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Steelers' Golson has foot surgeryPITTSBURGH — Steelers cornerback Senquez Golson had surgery today on his Lisfranc foot injury and could be out for nearly four months.Golson, a second-round draft choice in 2015 who missed all of last season with a torn labrum in his shoulder, was injured last Monday in practice and carted from the field. The Steelers had to wait for the swelling in his foot to subside before it could be determined whether he needed surgery.The Steelers were counting on Golson to be their nickel back in a secondary that was being rebuilt with youth and high draft choices.Golson could be a candidate for the short-term injured reserve list that allows a player to return to the team after eight weeks.

Chargers’ top pick remains unsignedSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers had their seventh training camp practice and once again it didn’t include Joey Bosa.Bosa, the third overall pick, remains in a contract dispute with the Chargers.“I’m worried about the guys that are here,” coach Mike McCoy said.It’s believed the sticking points between the parties is when Bosa’s $17 million bonus is distributed and offset language in case he signed another contract if released by the Chargers.The former Ohio State star is the only unsigned player from this year’s draft.

Pro Football HOF issuing refundsUNDATED — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will issue refunds to ticket buyers who went home from the NFL’s annual preseason kickoff without having watched any football.The competitors for roster spots with the Colts and the Packers won’t get the game back, though.“I can tell you this: Every one of those young players are upset,” Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan said.

U.S. Hockey Hall announces inducteesCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Longtime high school coach Bill Belisle, forward Craig Janney and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey team are this year’s inductees into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.The class was announced by USA Hockey Executive Director Dave Ogrean on the NHL Network.The 86-year-old Belisle has won 32 state championships in 41 seasons at Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with a record of 990-183-137. Among his players were two No. 1 overall NHL draft picks, Brian Lawton in 1993 and Bryan Berard in 1995, and more than 20 of his players have been drafted, including 2015 U.S. Hockey Hall inductee Mathieu Schneider.Janney is the leader in assists per game among U.S.-born players.

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