* Manuel Pellegrini stated he does **not consider Chelsea the favorite** in the Europa Conference League final, showing confidence in his team’s chances.
### Steelers-Pirates Schedule Coordination:
* **NFL scheduling executive Mike North** discussed the challenges of scheduling **Pittsburgh Steelers home games** when the **Pittsburgh Pirates** are also playing at **PNC Park**, due to their close proximity.
* The NFL tries to **avoid scheduling conflicts**, especially on **opening Sundays**, although it’s been done before (e.g., **2013**, when both teams played on the same day).
* A hypothetical scenario was raised where the Pirates are in the **NLCS**, possibly leading to a **1:00 p.m. Steelers game** and an **8:00 p.m. Pirates playoff game**.
* While feasible, **overlapping games are avoided** during the regular season to ensure **convenience and better logistics** for fans, teams, and broadcasters.
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