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Formula 1 season finale auto race could switch to Europe

LONDON — Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races planned in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the season. Domenicali said a decision won’t be made before mid-September. “For us today, the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are confirmed,” he said in comments published by the Formula One website following last week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. “But of course, if the situation will not be cleared the way that we believe it should be, before the middle of September, we will take the ...

Aaron Rodgers emphasizes 2026 will be last NFL season

LATROBE — Aaron Rodgers says there’s “zero debate” that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback’s status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint ...

Pirates waste late-inning comeback in loss to Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — Backup catcher James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning with his fourth hit of the game and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night despite blowing a six-run lead. They did that in the final two innings ...

Lowe leads Pirates to come-from-behind win over Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Lowe finished a three-hit night by lacing a line drive off Diamondbacks reliever Taylor Clarke (2-2) that smacked ...

Steelers open up 2026 training camp today

LATROBE — The 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp will begin today with players reporting to Saint Vincent College. This will be the 59th year that Saint Vincent will be the Steelers’ summer home. The first practice open to the public will be held at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday. If fans are ...

Josh Harrison to retire as a Pirate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced plans on Monday to celebrate former infielder and beloved alumnus Josh Harrison, who will officially retire as a member of the organization on Friday, Aug. 7. The celebration will include a press conference on Friday. On Saturday, the Pirates ...