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Steelers’ belief in rookies is paying dividends

PITTSBURGH — Shortly after hearing their names called in front of record-setting crowds on Pittsburgh's North Shore at the 2026 draft, the Steelers' rookie class did what some do when they find themselves thrust together by circumstance: they started a group chat. Over the past six months, the chat has helped them navigate the ups and downs of their first season in the NFL. It's also provided them with a place to vent, build relationships and dream about their collective future. “We all came in at the same time,” wide receiver Germie Bernard, a second-round pick, said. “We all ...

Rays beat Guardians in Game 5, take 3-2 ALCS lead

CLEVELAND — Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series. The Rays have won the last two games and ...

Browns rally for victory over Ravens

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have plenty of flaws in coach Todd Monken's first season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and the offense are spotty at best. The special teams, too. And while the defense has shown flashes of dominance, it's largely anonymous. One part of Monken's plan, ...

Steelers storm back to beat Bucs in OT

TAMPA, Fla. — The way Aaron Rodgers sees it, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a significant step with their first road win of the season. “These are the most important moments for us as a team to grow. This is a trajectory win,” the 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP said Sunday after throwing ...

Kaprizov, Wallstedt carry Wild past Blue Jackets

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night. Danila Yurov also scored to help the Central Division-leading Wild improve to 6-2-1. Adam ...

Raiders fall to Massillon in final home game

WARREN — Massillon scored early and often on Friday, downing Warren G. Harding, 49-16, in the Raiders' last home game of the season. Harding wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with the Raiders moving swiftly down the field on its opening drive. After a defensive pass ...