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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Scheffler’s putter goes cold, forcing big comeback for shot at 2nd straight PGA Championship

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler struggles with his putting at the PGA Championship, impacting his chances to lead the tournament. Despite missing six putts inside 10 feet, he remains within three shots of the lead. Scheffler, a five-time major winner, believes he can still contend if he improves his short game. He recalls a similar challenge at last month’s Masters, where he finished just behind Rory McIlroy. Scheffler and McIlroy have dominated recent majors, winning four of the last five. Facing a tough course and enthusiastic Philly fans, Scheffler remains determined to perform well in the final round.

Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the “no shirt, no problem,” mantra. His club was boosted to a win over the Royals Friday night by a group of college baseball players in the right-field seats who took off and waved their shirts as they sang, chanted and drew others into the fray. Marmol wants the good times to continue. He announced he’d buy tickets this weekend for fans who want to sit in the “right field Loge.” And the Lumberjacks of the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team took him up on that, returning for Saturday’s win over Kansas City. They got to meet Marmol and Cardinals players after the game.

Teenage captain Celebrini scores 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at ice hockey worlds

FRIBOURG, Switzerland (AP) — Teenage captain Macklin Celebrini has scored twice and Canada has shut out Italy 6-0 at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland. Celebrini netted his first goal of the tournament with a one-timer in the opening period. He added a second early in the middle period. Canada is two wins from two in Group B where the Czechs were stunned by Slovenia 3-2 in overtime. Dylan Holloway, Fraser Minten, Evan Bouchard and Ryan O’Reilly also scored for Canada. Britain lost to Austria 5-2 in Group A where Finland also beat Hungary 4-1. Host Switzerland has defeated Latvia 4-1.

What year is this? NASCAR’s All-Star prize remains stuck at $1 million 23 years after launch

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The NASCAR All-Star race is set to be held in the Northeast for the first time. The race will be held Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway. The winner prize is still $1 million, just as it was when it was first announced in 2003. The full 36-driver field will race in the first two segments of the All-Star race before a final 200-lap segment that will consist of 26 drivers. There are 19 drivers already locked into that final segment.