September 8, 2026 4:32 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Judge traveled with the Yankees on their recent trip to the West Coast. The slugger took batting practice on the field multiple times last weekend in San Diego and ran the bases as he worked toward his return. The outfielder will rejoin New York’s active roster without going on a minor league rehab assignment first. Throughout his absence, Judge said he wouldn’t need a stint in the minors to get ready.
September 8, 2026 4:29 am
Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 68. The Bears confirmed Suhey died on Sunday morning. No other details were provided. Suhey played for Chicago for 10 seasons after he was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 1980 draft. He helped clear the way for Payton to become the NFL’s career leading rusher, a record Payton held until Emmitt Smith surpassed his total on Oct. 27, 2002. Suhey and Payton were close friends. Payton served as the godfather for Suhey’s youngest son, Scott.
September 7, 2026 4:22 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 and Henry Davis hit a home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Los Angeles Angels 1-0. Skenes gave up four hits, struck on two and walked one. The 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner had gone seven consecutive outings without a win since beating Cleveland in his first start after the All-Star break. Gregory Soto, Carmen Mlodzinski, Camilo Doval and Mason Montgomery finished the five-hitter. Montgomery earned his 10th save. Rookie Walbert Urena was a tough-luck loser while pitching his first career complete game and the Angels’ first of the season.
September 7, 2026 4:26 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz made getting back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open look easy, even if their paths there felt more difficult than they looked. The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles to hold serve and overpower Taylor Townsend. Alcaraz also advanced in straight sets, beating Tommy Paul. Next up for Sabalenka is Linda Noskova, who won Wimbledon earlier this year. Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen advanced to guarantee at least one American in the men’s semifinals.
September 7, 2026 4:24 am
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Australia, mostly gotten over the impact of the long flight and now are getting prepared to open their season on Friday in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams. The Niners left California last Wednesday, arrived in Australia on Friday and were set for their first practice of game week on Monday at AAMI Park in Melbourne feeling mostly refreshed after players got a day to explore the city. The Rams are still back home and won’t arrive until Thursday.
September 6, 2026 6:48 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night. Kikuchi (1-5) allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in his third start since returning Aug. 23 from left shoulder inflammation that kept him out since late April. Josh Lowe homered for the Angels and Bryan Reynolds went deep for Pittsburgh. Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft (14-6) struck out nine, but allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings.
September 6, 2026 6:52 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sophomore Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Heintschel, a true sophomore, equaled the school record set by Pete Gonzalez against Rutgers on Oct. 25, 1997. Heintschel, who won the job midway through the season last year, completed 31 of 41 passes for 453 yards. His seven touchdowns went to seven different receivers during his first season-opening start. Redshirt freshman David McComb threw a 75-yard touchdown pass and junior Damarion Witten rushed for a score for Miami.
September 6, 2026 6:50 am
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era. Becht, a transfer who followed Campbell from Iowa State to Happy Valley, was in command in his Beaver Stadium debut and secured his FBS-leading 27th win as a starter. He had plenty of help from familiar teammates who also left the Cyclones, and a host of new ones who stuck around after former coach James Franklin was fired midway through last season.
September 5, 2026 12:26 am
Trinity scored 17 points in the opening 16 minutes, then held of a Canon-McMillan rally to beat the Big Macs. Fort Cherry rolled over California, led by Eli Salvini and Ryan Huey. The running backs combined for 340 yards rushing and six touchdowns in the win. Wins by Beth-Center, Burgettstown, Fort Cherry, Trinity, Wash High and Waynesburg improved their records to 2-0. Peters Township, Jeff-Morgan and Mapletown are all 0-2. The other 10 teams in the two-county area split their first two games. Watch/Listen Here!
Week 2 Scores
Bentworth 41, Jeff-Morgan 21
Burgettstown 32, Avella 0
Charleroi 47, Carlynton 12
Fort Cherry 42, California 14 Watch/Listen Here
Ringgold 53, Valley 7
Trinity 29, Canon-McMillan 24 Watch/Listen Here
Wash High 55, South Allegheny 20
Waynesburg 27, Chartiers-Houston 14
West Greene 50, Brownsville 6
Knoch 21, McGuffey 20
South Fayette 14, Peters Township 0
Monessen 38, Carmichaels 0
East Allegheny 42, Mapletown 6
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Beth-Center 48, Riverview 32
September 5, 2026 4:25 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double in the second inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night. The MLB-worst Angels (53-88) lost for the 10th time in 11 games. The Pirates have won five of six games. Jones (3-6) blanked the Angels on three hits to win for the first time in eight starts since beating Cleveland on July 18. He struck out nine, walked one, and threw 63 of 91 pitches for strikes. Wilber Dotel pitched two innings, and Mason Montgomery worked the ninth to complete the four-hitter and the Pirates’ ninth shutout of the season. Montgomery had his ninth save. Ryan Johnson (3-8) was the hard-luck loser.
