Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The 42-year-old Rodgers guided Pittsburgh to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Now he's back for his 22nd and perhaps final season. Rodgers reunites with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, hired to lead the Steelers in January after Mike Tomlin stepped down.
Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that's up for grabs
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship. But this major remains up for grabs. Smalley made three birdies over his last four holes for a 68. That avoids what would have the largest logjam in major championship history. But he can’t shake a who’s who of stars right behind him. Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg are among five players one behind. Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Reed are two back. Scottie Scheffler had a cold putter that leaves him five behind. So wild was this day that 14 players had at least a share of the lead at one point.
Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their double comeback bout
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the iconic fighters’ mixed martial arts comeback bout. The 29-year-old Rousey ended a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA when she took the cage with the 44-year-old Carano, who hadn’t fought in 17 years since 2009. Rousey wasted absolutely no time when the cage door finally close, charging and tackling Carano an instant after the opening bell. Rousey quickly moved into position and applied her famous finishing move, wrenching Carano’s arm as the fight was stopped. This improbable double comeback bout united two of the most important fighters from MMA’s past two decades.
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1.
Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
MONTREAL (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The winner Monday night in Buffalo will face Carolina for the conference title and a chance to play for the Stanley Cup. The Sabres came back after trailing 3-1 midway through the first period. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and four assists, Jack Quinn scored twice and added an assist and Tage Thompson had three assists and an empty-net goal. Zach Benson and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist and Konsta Helenius and Zach Metsa also scored.
Blake Snell set for surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow. Dodgers expect him back this season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, and the Los Angeles Dodgers expect the two-time Cy Young Award winner to return this season. Snell made his season debut last weekend, giving up four earned runs in three innings after missing the start of the season with left shoulder fatigue and inflammation. The left-hander was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts says the team is encouraged about the possibility that Snell will recover quickly.
Weaver escapes bases-loaded jam against former team, Mets beat Yankees 6-3 to even Subway Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver escaped a seventh-inning, bases-loaded, no-outs jam when he entered to face his former team for the first time, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 to even their weekend Subway Series at one game apiece. Mark Vientos had three RBIs and Juan Soto two hits and two walks as the Mets won for the fourth time in five games. The Mets led 5-3 when Weaver entered with the bases loaded in the seventh. He struck out Amed Rosario and Trent Grisham on changeups, then got Anthony Volpe to ground into an inning-ending forceout.
Weaver's fib: Tells injured Holmes he had name written in cap because `it just felt right to say'
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees. Weaver joked that he dedicated his performance to Holmes, who left the previous game with a broken leg. Weaver admitted he made it up, saying, "Kids, don’t lie to your parents." Weaver came in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, striking out two batters and ending the inning with a forceout. Holmes is expected to be sidelined until at least August.
Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after '1 in 100' Antoine Semenyo goal
LONDON (AP) — Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final. The forward’s spectacular back-heeled goal in the 72nd minute has sealed victory for City at Wembley and kept Pep Guardiola’s team in the hunt for a domestic trophy treble. City has already won the English League Cup and is second in the Premier League, two points behind Arsenal with two rounds to go.
Who is PGA Championship leader Alex Smalley? A player with the confidence he can win
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Alex Smalley leads the PGA Championship, potentially setting up his first career PGA Tour victory. The 29-year-old from Rochester, New York, has been in top form, with seven top-25 finishes this season. On Saturday, he excelled at Aronimink Golf Club, shooting a 2-under 68 with six birdies on the back nine. Smalley, who once beat Scottie Scheffler at the NCAA Championships, is aiming to win the Wannamaker Trophy. He'll be paired with Matti Schmid in the final round. Smalley credits his parents, who have supported him throughout his career, for his success.
