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O-R Athlete of the Week: Gabby Dusi, Belle Vernon

Name: Gabby Dusi Grade: Senior School: Belle Vernon Sport: Tennis Dusi’s week: The Duquesne University commit won her third-straight WPIAL Class 2A singles championship in girls tennis last Thursday at North Allegheny despite playing with severe discomfort in the left side of her ...

Brees, Fitzgerald headline Hall of Fame nominees

By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees and Fitzgerald were two of the most prolific ...

Rodgers hates his helmet but is upbeat about Steelers’ offense

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers began his 21st season by begrudgingly giving up his now-outdated helmet for one that complies with NFL regulations. Three weeks into playing with the new lid, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback isn't exactly a convert. "I hate ...

Pirates win in 11, prevent Reds from gaining ground in wild-card race

CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit an run-scoring double in the 11th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati 4-3 on Wednesday night, preventing the Reds from gaining ground in the race for an NL wild card. The Reds entered Wednesday's action tied with Arizona, one game behind ...

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still ...

Dublin’s Croke Park has rich history

By Ken Maguire AP Sports Writer Croke Park will be the setting for Ireland's first regular-season NFL game when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. "Croker" is more than just a national stadium. It's the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association, which is deeply ...