Will Graves AP
@willgravesap.bsky.social
AP National Writer based in Pittsburgh.
My track record’s longer than a DC-20 aircraft.
My track record’s longer than a DC-20 aircraft.
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Trans athletes are under more scrutiny than ever. Some have found a safe space in gymnastics
As the rhetoric around transgender athletes grows more heated, one organization is trying to create a safe space.
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The rhetoric around trans and non-binary athlete clashes with the reality in the
@naigco.bsky.social , which has created a safe space for gymnasts who don't believe they should have to choose between their gender identity and their sport.
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@naigco.bsky.social , which has created a safe space for gymnasts who don't believe they should have to choose between their gender identity and their sport.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph knew what he was getting into. So did the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
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On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
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Mason Rudolph has turned into a pretty good backup plan for the Steelers
Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar place as the stretch drive looms, with Rudolph potentially taking over at quarterback while the team eyes the playoffs.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph knew what he was getting into. So did the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
apnews.com/article/stee...
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph knew what he was getting into. So did the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
apnews.com/article/stee...
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
apnews.com/article/stee...
Mason Rudolph has turned into a pretty good backup plan for the Steelers
Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar place as the stretch drive looms, with Rudolph potentially taking over at quarterback while the team eyes the playoffs.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph knew what he was getting into. So did the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
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On the quarterback who has never been viewed as a long-term solution keeps -- happily, he insists -- finding ways to relish being a short-term one.
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Aaron Rodgers spent the first half on Sunday trying to will the Pittsburgh Steelers into the kind of offensive rhythm that’s been elusive of late.
He spent the second half in the locker room, his 41-year-old left wrist aching and his status uncertain.
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He spent the second half in the locker room, his 41-year-old left wrist aching and his status uncertain.
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Aaron Rodgers to be evaluated after leaving Steelers' win over Bengals with left wrist injury
Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an injury to his left wrist that forced the four-time MVP to miss the second half of the Steelers' 34-12 win over Cincinnati.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Aaron Rodgers spent the first half on Sunday trying to will the Pittsburgh Steelers into the kind of offensive rhythm that’s been elusive of late.
He spent the second half in the locker room, his 41-year-old left wrist aching and his status uncertain.
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He spent the second half in the locker room, his 41-year-old left wrist aching and his status uncertain.
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Their future Hall of Fame quarterback spent the second half in the locker room. The perennial All-Pro live wire at safety joined him after being ejected.
And still the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way and steadied themselves in the process.
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And still the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way and steadied themselves in the process.
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Steelers run past Bengals 34-12 but lose Aaron Rodgers to a left wrist injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers used two defensive touchdowns to race by the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 but lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Their future Hall of Fame quarterback spent the second half in the locker room. The perennial All-Pro live wire at safety joined him after being ejected.
And still the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way and steadied themselves in the process.
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And still the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way and steadied themselves in the process.
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Maybe it was a “must win”for Pitt.
Maybe it wasn't.
Notre Dame doesn’t have that luxury.
And the Fighting Irish played like it.
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Maybe it wasn't.
Notre Dame doesn’t have that luxury.
And the Fighting Irish played like it.
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Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory
No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Maybe it was a “must win”for Pitt.
Maybe it wasn't.
Notre Dame doesn’t have that luxury.
And the Fighting Irish played like it.
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Maybe it wasn't.
Notre Dame doesn’t have that luxury.
And the Fighting Irish played like it.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Normalize understanding that knowing about abuse and failing to report it is a failure of your legal obligation if you are a mandatory reporter and a failure of your moral obligation if you are not.
November 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Normalize understanding that knowing about abuse and failing to report it is a failure of your legal obligation if you are a mandatory reporter and a failure of your moral obligation if you are not.
If I had access to documents that exonerated me from any wrongdoing of any kind and implicated others, I’m thinking I’d have that thing printed and mailed to everyone I knew and then laminate them and carry it with at all times.
I wouldn’t hold onto it.
But hey, that’s just me.
I wouldn’t hold onto it.
But hey, that’s just me.
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If I had access to documents that exonerated me from any wrongdoing of any kind and implicated others, I’m thinking I’d have that thing printed and mailed to everyone I knew and then laminate them and carry it with at all times.
I wouldn’t hold onto it.
But hey, that’s just me.
I wouldn’t hold onto it.
But hey, that’s just me.
Saying “I’m down with human trafficking as long as the child is almost old enough to test for their learner’s permit” is a hell of a hill to die on ….
November 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Saying “I’m down with human trafficking as long as the child is almost old enough to test for their learner’s permit” is a hell of a hill to die on ….
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"It will make you dizzy."
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
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"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
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'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakers
There is growing concern among college football coaches about spots in the Power Four conference title games coming down to tiebreakers instead of play on the field.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"It will make you dizzy."
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing increasingly full.
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
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The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing increasingly full.
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing increasingly full.
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing increasingly full.
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
The next step in the evolution of baseball’s two best pitchers is winning — preferably where they are.
apnews.com/article/cy-y...
"It will make you dizzy."
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakers
There is growing concern among college football coaches about spots in the Power Four conference title games coming down to tiebreakers instead of play on the field.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"It will make you dizzy."
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
"The unintended consequences are remarkable."
"It hurts my brain."
In the era of super-sized conferences, either win all your games or your fate may rest on a spreadsheet, not the field.
apnews.com/article/acc-...
“This isn’t my seat, I’m here to serve the sport and its membership and I’m certainly respectful of the tremendous progress that was made under her leadership.”
New USAGYM president/CEO Kyle Albrecht knows he has big shoes to fill when he replaces Li Li Leung on Jan. 1.
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New USAGYM president/CEO Kyle Albrecht knows he has big shoes to fill when he replaces Li Li Leung on Jan. 1.
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USA Gymnastics tabs MLS executive Kyle Albrecht to succeed Li Li Leung as president and CEO
USA Gymnastics has named Kyle Albrecht as its next president and CEO. Albrecht, an executive at Major League Soccer, will replace Li Li Leung at the end of the year.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“This isn’t my seat, I’m here to serve the sport and its membership and I’m certainly respectful of the tremendous progress that was made under her leadership.”
New USAGYM president/CEO Kyle Albrecht knows he has big shoes to fill when he replaces Li Li Leung on Jan. 1.
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New USAGYM president/CEO Kyle Albrecht knows he has big shoes to fill when he replaces Li Li Leung on Jan. 1.
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In LA, the Steelers didn't get the Aaron Rodgers of old, but an old Aaron Rodgers.
The 4-time MVP is one of the main reasons they're atop the meh AFC North.
Yet for Pittsburgh to stay there, all involved need to be better.
Perhaps Rodgers most of all.
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The 4-time MVP is one of the main reasons they're atop the meh AFC North.
Yet for Pittsburgh to stay there, all involved need to be better.
Perhaps Rodgers most of all.
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Aaron Rodgers' off night leaves Steelers clinging to AFC North lead as Ravens heat up
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are reeling after a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
In LA, the Steelers didn't get the Aaron Rodgers of old, but an old Aaron Rodgers.
The 4-time MVP is one of the main reasons they're atop the meh AFC North.
Yet for Pittsburgh to stay there, all involved need to be better.
Perhaps Rodgers most of all.
apnews.com/article/stee...
The 4-time MVP is one of the main reasons they're atop the meh AFC North.
Yet for Pittsburgh to stay there, all involved need to be better.
Perhaps Rodgers most of all.
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No, the Steelers didn’t go out and get a No. 2 receiver at the deadline.
Aaron Rodgers isn’t sure they had to.
“We like our guys.”
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Aaron Rodgers isn’t sure they had to.
“We like our guys.”
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Aaron Rodgers and first-place Steelers confident in their passing game options after quiet deadline
The Pittsburgh Steelers opted to stand pat rather than make a move for another veteran wide receiver at the trade deadline.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
No, the Steelers didn’t go out and get a No. 2 receiver at the deadline.
Aaron Rodgers isn’t sure they had to.
“We like our guys.”
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Aaron Rodgers isn’t sure they had to.
“We like our guys.”
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Reposted by Will Graves AP
Reposted by Will Graves AP
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers tuned out the noise and turned back the clock.
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
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Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
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Embattled Steelers defense forces 6 turnovers as Pittsburgh tops AFC-leading Indianapolis 27-20
Jaylen Warren ran for two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced six turnovers in a 27-20 victory over Indianapolis.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers tuned out the noise and turned back the clock.
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
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Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers tuned out the noise and turned back the clock.
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
apnews.com/article/colt...
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
apnews.com/article/colt...
Embattled Steelers defense forces 6 turnovers as Pittsburgh tops AFC-leading Indianapolis 27-20
Jaylen Warren ran for two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced six turnovers in a 27-20 victory over Indianapolis.
apnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers tuned out the noise and turned back the clock.
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
apnews.com/article/colt...
Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, so did Daniel Jones.
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