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The 2016 Little League World Series was filled with big drama: a homer that lifted an ailing moms spirits, a heartfelt father-son handoff on the mound, festive and fun-loving fans. We asked some of the folks who had front-row seats for all the action -- on and off the field -- in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to weigh in with their favorite LLWS memories.A home run for momMy favorite moment of the 2016 LLWS has to be when I interviewed Iowa first baseman JT Garcias mom, Jen, who is battling pancreatic cancer. She made the trip to Williamsport in between her chemo treatments. As I was asking her about how the team has rallied around her, JT hit a home run to give his team a 4-1 lead over California. It was a magical moment that had the entire section in tears, including me. Believe it or not, its not the first time Ive been interviewing a family member as his or her son hit a home run. This was actually the third time! That said, given the circumstances and the emotion, this was definitely the most special of them all. Its a moment I will never forget, and I hope Jen wins her battle with this horrible disease. --Jaymee SireA game that translates in any languageMy favorite part of the LLWS was seeing how the game of baseball is taught and learned in a variety of ways all over the world. We can all remember how we first learned the game, and to see the development of these boys and girls gave me a real sense of how uniquely this beautiful game is translated in all parts of the world. Yet, many of the results are the same: getting your barrel to meet the ball, throwing a pitch to the outside corner and wearing the biggest grin on your face for no real reason other than you are 11 years old and playing a game that you love. I absolutely enjoyed getting to see and experience my first LLWS! -- Jessica MendozaAn unforgettable father-son exchangeMy favorite moment came during Mondays consolation game between Oregon and Italy. The Oregon coach, Joel Jensen, came out to talk to his pitcher -- who is also his son, Isaiah. Dad started the mound visit by saying, Hey, I love you. It was a touching moment that reminded me very much of coaching my own son, Corey. It was also a great way of cutting through the pressure that goes along with playing at the LLWS on ESPN and in front of a huge crowd. Jensens comment broke through the hoopla and was just a really cool father-and-son moment that Joel and Isaiah will be able to share for the rest of their lives. -- Jay CrawfordMexicos festive fansThe spirit with which the team from Mexico plays is, in a word, fun. Yes, theyre a powerhouse, and yes, their bats have been hot. Their pitching is among the best here in Williamsport. Its clear: Beisbol courses through their veins. If they feel any pressure, it must be on the inside, because they make it look fun: from the sign the players made and hung in the dugout to remind them of how resilient they are, to the 38-hour drive half their family members took just to get to Williamsport, to the two fans who stand on the hill proudly holding the Mexican flag while their countrymen play. While there are actual brothers on the team -- Patricio and Victor Juarez -- these 14 boys and their coaches are a family. You cant not smile when youre around this team. --Marysol CastroYoure never too old to go over the hillSliding down the hill thats beyond the outfield fence at Lamade Stadium is a ritual unique to the Little League World Series. Kids grab cardboard, throw caution to the wind and slide down at warp speed. My favorite memory of this Little League World Series is not only seeing Tim Kurkjian show Jessica Mendoza how to slide -- and then watch her ignore his advice and go down headfirst twice -- but also witnessing the adventures of Dallas Braden. Dallas treated the cardboard as a skateboard and motored down before nearly meeting disaster, but then he deftly stole another kids cardboard to ride to safety and victory. This tournament is the Little League World Series, but that was a big league maneuver -- and a reminder to all of us to unleash our inner child whenever we can. --Adnan VirkThe kids are all rightMy favorite moment of the LLWS was having two kids from the Kentucky team, Devin Obee and John Guthrie, in the booth for an inning during a consolation game. The kids were remarkably poised, especially Guthrie, who explained, among other things, his interest in stock trading. 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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Linebacker Telvin Smith returned to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday after four days away, and the team says all indications are that he will be able to play in Sundays game at Detroit.Smith had been on a leave of absence since Monday after the shooting death of his brother Sunday night in his hometown of Valdosta, Georgia. Smith will attend his brothers funeral on Saturday and then rejoin the team Saturday night in Detroit.Anticipate him playing, coach Gus Bradley said. Im not saying 100 percent because its an emotional time tomorrow. I cant tell you how hes going to come out of that. How can anybody come out of that and predict that?Knowing Telvin and what hes all about, I anticipate him playing.Jaguars owner Shad Khan has provided Smith the use of his private jet for travel to Detroit.The reunion with teammates was an emotional one for Smith, who didnt conduct any interviews on Friday. Players surrounded him in the locker room and offered condolences and support -- and some congratulations, too, because Smiths girlfriend gave birth to the couples son on Wednesday morning.Safety Johnathan Cyprien said he was glad to learn that Smith plans to play on Sunday.It means a lot to have him back with us, Cyprien said. Hes a very passionate guy that you love to play with, [and] making plays and celebrating with him. Him not on the field makes it seem that things are not right. The past few years Ive been able to play with him, and hes been a great addition in the locker room and on the field.ddddddddddddes been through a lot, and this is going to be a great and emotional time for him to play on Sunday.Linebacker Paul Posluszny, who has been a mentor to Smith since the 25-year-old entered the league in 2014, said he has no doubt Smith will play well against the Lions. Smith is second on the team with 71 tackles and a team-high 10 for a loss.Hes so mentally strong he can handle anything, Posluszny said. Telvin is going to play like he can.I cant tell you how much he means to this team. Everyone was just so excited to see him and excited to have him back in this building.According to Valdosta Police Department Chief Brian Childress, 25-year-old Brian Keith Moore was shot to death shortly before 10 p.m. ET Sunday at a home on Knox Drive in Valdosta. Childress said detectives have found a couple of witnesses to the shooting and have determined a motive but did not want to release that information.Smith used an emotional Instagram post to announce the news on Monday morning, writing: Man I slept so hard last night, as hard a I could sleep hoping my Brotha really aint left this earth!! But when I woke up tears just fell .....I love you man.....I love you man!!!! ' ' '