September 9, 2026 4:19 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor had his home recently burglarized, according to multiple reports. Reports said that at least $150,000 in merchandise was stolen on Aug. 26, the day before the Steelers visited Buffalo for a preseason game. The Steelers took Iheanachor out of Arizona State with the 21st selection in this year’s NFL draft. An undisclosed injury caused him to miss a big chunk of training camp. Iheanachor is listed second at right tackle on the Steelers’ depth chart for their season opener Sunday against Atlanta.
September 9, 2026 4:21 am
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a $165 million, three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team hasn’t announced the contract extension. Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay after replacing Tom Brady in 2023. He was entering the final season of his three-year, $100 million deal. Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft by Cleveland. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons in Tampa while leading the Bucs to consecutive NFC South titles.
September 9, 2026 4:22 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history as he pulled out a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended in a match that lasted 4 hours, 28 minutes. Shelton next plays No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe who kept coming back until he had reached his third U.S. Open semifinal by beating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6. The U.S. is guaranteed to have a representative in Sunday’s final as it seeks its first men’s major title since Andy Roddick lifted the title in New York in 2003.
September 8, 2026 4:32 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win over Florida State. Jennings completed 26 of 36 passes for 430 yards and three touchdowns as SMU (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) outlasted Florida State in a game that was delayed nearly two hours due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Ousmane Kromah had 22 carries for 116 yards, including a 54-yarder and a 7-yard touchdown to lead Florida State. Ashton Daniels completed 12 of 23 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown.
September 8, 2026 4:31 am
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced the decision Monday after Tagovailoa’s monthslong competition with Michael Penix Jr. Penix started nine games for the Falcons in 2025 before a season-ending ACL injury in November. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Cooper Rush will back up Tagovailoa and Penix will be inactive. Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with the Falcons in March after a six-year stint with the Miami Dolphins.
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.
