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Professional Sports

Scheffler prevails

The Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Already the best in the world, Scottie Scheffler added another layer to his legend Sunday. He became the first player to win back-to-back in 50 years of The Players Championship by matching the biggest comeback and the lowest closing round by a ...

Sports at a glance

Hamlin wins NASCAR race Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track. Hamlin also won at NASCAR’s bullring last September. This one ...

Crosby stars in victory

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby matched Wayne Gretzky for the seventh-most goals with a single franchise in NHL history, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday. “Any time you can be in (Gretzky’s) company, I think it’s definitely a good ...

Steelers don’t give up much to obtain Bears QB Fields

By Andrew Seligman The Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick — perhaps USC’s Caleb Williams. The Bears received a 2025 sixth-round ...

Pitcher Skenes sent to minor league camp

From Mirror reports BRADENTON Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, catcher Carter Bins, infielder Sergio Alcantara and outfielders Matt Gorski and Joe Perez to minor league camp on Sunday. In addition, right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas was optioned to ...

Steelers trade QB Pickett to Eagles

PITTSBURGH — The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over. The Steelers are trading the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple sources told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official. Pittsburgh will ...