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Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums

Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. At ballparks all across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the “Tarps Off” trend that’s loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on the fun is simple: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head. Soccer-like chants or singing usually follow — injecting a jolt of energy for a sport that is occasionally chided for its lack of energy inside the stadium. After getting it’s start in ...

Philadelphia Phillies beat Paul Skenes, sweep Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Zack Wheeler pitched seven sparkling innings, and Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes on Sunday to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series. Wheeler (3-0) gave up four hits while striking out eight ...

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026 season

PITTSBURGH — 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, ending a protracted decision-making process. The people ...

Aaron Rai runs away with first major with PGA Championship victory

NEWTOWN SQUARE — Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink. There was Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele, with 10 majors among them, all ready to seize the moment on a ...

Rory McIlroy has angry exchange with fan at PGA Championship

NEWTOWN SQUARE — Rory McIlroy’s frustrating final round at the PGA Championship on Sunday boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a “U-S-A!” shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club. An errant shot out of heavy rough at the scoreable 16th hole derailed McIlroy’s ...

Denny Hamlin edges teammate Chase Briscoe in NASCAR race at Dover

DOVER, Del. — In the debut of the All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, the Monster Mile lived up to its billing as one of NASCAR’s most treacherous tracks. Even for winner Denny Hamlin, surviving Dover was a high-wire test for the $1 million prize. Rebounding from a qualifying spin to ...