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Pitt RB James Conner practices for first time since cancer diagnosis

Pittsburgh running back James Conner isn't letting his cancer diagnosis get in the way of playing football. Conner returned to practice Saturday morning for the first time since he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in December.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi posted a video of Conner going through team drills with a surgeon's mask covering his face.

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After his diagnosis, Conner vowed to not let cancer rule his life and to get back on the field, saying "I will be at Heinz Field again.