Aaron Rodgers set to play in Steelers preseason games at age 42
At 42, Aaron Rodgers is set to play preseason snaps for the Steelers against the Packers and Jets after coach Mike McCarthy requested 30-40 plays.
Field of Dreams game returns to Iowa with renovated stadium, Kevin Costner set for Netflix broadcast
Twins face Phillies Thursday in the third Field of Dreams game at a renovated 8,000-seat Iowa stadium, with Kevin Costner set for Netflix’s broadcast.
Russell Westbrook Retires From NBA After 18 Seasons
Russell Westbrook retired August 12, 2026, after 18 NBA seasons, leaving as the league’s all-time triple-double leader with 209 and a 2017 MVP.
Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril islands draws Japanese protest
Putin visited the disputed Kuril island of Iturup, prompting Japan to formally protest, reviving a decades-old territorial dispute with Russia.
Surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion sought by biological parents
Surrogate McKenna West gave birth in Dallas after refusing an abortion sought by the baby’s biological parents; a court order now governs his care.
Single Illinois ticket wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
A single Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot, the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history.
Surprise suspends license plate reader program amid officer misuse probe
Surprise, Arizona suspended its license plate reader program and put an officer on leave after an audit found a possible misuse violation.
Monsoon storms bring flooding, power outages and roof damage across metro Phoenix
Monsoon storms brought flooding, power outages and roof damage to metro Phoenix and northern Arizona, with a brief Sky Harbor ground stop.
Report details behavioral changes in Litchfield Park murder suspect before parents’ remains found
Avondale police report details Matthew Flores’ behavioral changes before his parents were found buried at their Litchfield Park home.
Florida man indicted in scheme that stole $65,000 from Arizona seniors
A 22-year-old Miami man was indicted after allegedly stealing over $65,000 from Arizona seniors using fake bank calls and rideshare drivers as cash couriers.