September 1, 2026 4:19 am
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys waived backup quarterback Joe Milton on Monday while saying the newly acquired Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele to start at right tackle. The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott. Before the team announced the move, coach Brian Schottenheimer said the competition between Milton and Howell was still open. The Milton move was to clear a spot for running back Emari Demercado, who was claimed on waivers from Kansas City. The Cowboys got Jones in a trade with Pittsburgh on Saturday.
September 1, 2026 4:24 am
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi says on his Instagram account Monday. Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year’s final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey. He concludes his international career as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, 21 of which were in World Cups.
August 31, 2026 2:10 am
The Steelers finalized their 53 man roster. They are keeping all four quarterbacks. They also traded offensive tackle Broderick Jones and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Dallas for the Cowboys’ third- and sixth-round picks. Jones, a 2023 first-round selection is going to Dallas Jones was the 14th overall pick out of Georgia and started 38 of the 45 games he played for the Steelers over three seasons. The Steelers also sent running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers. Johnson, a former third-round pick out of Iowa, entered training camp hoping to establish himself as a key part of Pittsburgh’s running back rotation. Instead, a disappointing preseason and a lack of contributions on special teams ultimately left him on the outside looking in.
August 31, 2026 4:42 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald’s decision following several weeks of discussion, preparation and contemplation for the star defensive lineman. Donald became one of the greatest defensive players of his era during his first 10 seasons spent entirely with the Rams in St. Louis and Los Angeles. He won three AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards while earning 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl ring before he retired somewhat abruptly in March 2024.
August 31, 2026 4:33 am
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday. Braxton Ashcraft (14-5) held St. Louis without an extra-base hit over five innings to become the first Pirates pitcher since 2018 (Jameson Taillon and Trevor Williams) to reach 14 wins. He allowed two runs on six hits and had three strikeouts and one walk.
August 31, 2026 4:42 am
ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time. His victory Sunday in the Tour Championship also moves him past Tiger Woods atop the PGA Tour career earnings list. Scheffler began the final round three shots behind Viktor Hovland. He caught Hovland in four holes, took the lead for the first time on the 13th and the Norwegian couldn’t catch the No. 1 player in the world. Scheffler won for the third time this season and ended any debate about who had the best year on tour. Scheffler also won the FedEx Cup in 2024.
August 29, 2026 7:00 am
The 2026 high school football season is underway. Trinity scored twice in the final four minutes of the first half and rolled past Ringgold, beating the Rams for a 10th straight time. Canon-McMillan shut down defending WPIAL champion Peters Township in Mike Evans return to the CM sideline. McGuffey (20) and Burgettstown (8) snapped long losing streaks with Week 1 wins. Wash High beat Steel Valley, snapping a four-game skid against the Ironmen. Avella, Beth-Center, California and Fort Cherry won at home. Carmichaels’ win at Leechburg marked the debut of new head coach Ken Perkins.
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Week 1 Scores
Avella 48, Mapletown 0
McGuffey 35, Bentworth 7
Beth-Center 34, Brentwood 6
Burgettstown 42, Jeff-Morgan 7
California 40, Mohawk 6
Canon-McMillan 19, Peters Township 3 Watch/Listen Here
Carmichaels 20, Leechburg 13
Monessen 36, Charleroi 14
Fort Cherry 42, Chartiers-Houston 7
Trinity 34, Ringgold 12 Watch/Listen Here
Wash High 21, Steel Valley 6
Waynesburg 43, West Greene 0
August 30, 2026 8:03 am
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run and Brandon Lowe added a solo shot to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The Pirates entered the game, having scored only eight runs in their previous six games. Carmen Mlodzinski (7-6), the third Pirates pitcher, gave up one run and one hit in 3 1/3 innings. Six Pittsburgh pitchers held the Cardinals to just three hits.
August 30, 2026 8:13 am
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot. Preece, who violently flipped twice in recent years at Daytona, moved to the front during a green-white-checkered finish. Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric locked up the other two available spots. Wallace, Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Preece and Brad Keselowski started the night vying for the final three spots in the 10-race Chase for the championship. The playoffs begin next week at Darlington Raceway.
August 30, 2026 8:14 am
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. As sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe court at the entrance of the Hall, the 45-year-old Federer strolled up to the stage for his speech, kissed and hugged his wife, Mirka, who had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be. “Oh man,” were the first words from the first man ever to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles. “This is very high level and a tough act to follow.”
