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 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. He seemed to embrace playing for a team whose football roots run deep, much as he did in Green Bay earlier in his career, and now he'll be a Steeler 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 following 19 seasons.Rodgers and McCarthy spent 13 years together in Green Bay, where Rodgers blossomed into one of the games biggest stars after becoming the starting quarterback in 2008. Green Bay won its fourth Super Bowl and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.The arrangement will be much the same with the Steelers, though both player and coach are in different phases of their respective careers. This figures to be Rodgers last ride, and the 64-year-old McCarthy is almost certainly ending his coaching journey a few miles from the Greenfield neighborhood where he grew up.The Steelers made it clear they would welcome Rodgers back, though a couple of artificial deadlines first the start of free agency in March, then the NFL draft last month in Pittsburgh came and went with Rodgers unsigned.The club made the somewhat unusual decision to place an unrestricted free agent tender on Rodgers, a paperwork move that gave the Steelers a bit of protection should Rodgers have opted to sign with another team before training camp opened in late July.Its uncertain if a market for Rodgers existed, not that it matters. A year ago, he waited until early June to join the Steelers, then spent the next seven-plus months embracing the experience, earning raves from his teammates for his buy-in and his leadership.Rodgers joins a quarterback room that expanded while he made up his mind. The Steelers selected Penn States Drew Allar in the third round of the draft. He joins veteran Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, a sixth-round choice in 2025.Howard and Allar figure to be longer-term projects, and Rodgers presence will give them time to develop while also gleaning whatever lessons they can from a quarterback who spent three seasons backing up Hall of Famer Brett Favre in Green Bay before becoming the starter.Pittsburgh also added receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard in the offseason. The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.While it seemed the question surrounding Rodgers wasnt if he would re-sign, but when, its still uncertain when he might actually take the field with his teammates. Pittsburgh begins organized team activities on May 18.Though OTAs are typically voluntary in name only in most places particularly with a first-year coach Rodgers familiarity with McCarthys offense and the opportunity for Pittsburgh to use OTAs as a chance to give Allar and Howard plenty of reps mean Rodgers could stay home in Malibu, California, until mandatory minicamp from June 2-4.Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchises first postseason victory in a decade.___AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

One of the Texans biggest initiatives for youth sports was on display Saturday at the Methodist Training Center.The Texans held their regional girls flag football championship tournament with four teams advancing to the state championships June 13 and June 14 at North Texas in Denton.That included Memorial and South Houston along with Texans squads from El Paso and Austin.The Memorial Mustangs defeated Lamar and were led by Most Valuable Player receiver Daniella Valle.Its everything, Valle said. These girls really mean a lot to me, especially since its the first season. Memorial is kind of breaking the barrier for women around the world,and girls for flag football. So its really meaningful.Ive been kind of shy, but, now, being MVP, it means a lot that I feel like people are speaking loud and really have an influence on these girls on the team. All of us, from freshmen to seniors, football brings us together, all of us, and we just bond on that. Its amazing.#Texans host regional girls flag football championships, and Memorial, led by MVP receiver Daniella Valle, and South Houston advance to state championship at North Texas in June @KPRC2 Four teams from the Texans girls flag program (two from Houston, one from Austin,one from El pic.twitter.com/1R2T2OkOvy Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 16, 2026The Texans, led by chief community officer Hannah McNair, along with support from the Dallas Cowboys, want girls flag football to be voted in by the University Interscholastic League as an official statewide varsity sport in Texas.June 10 is a key date as far as next steps for the initiative. Thats when the UIL legislative council will meet to try to promote a voting process.We really need all schools to kind of get behind this, Texans foundation executive director Amanda Grosdidier told KPRC 2. This is an opportunity for all schools. Weve done surveys and 99 percent of the schools participating support sanctioning it as a sport. We did a survey through all superintendents in the state and currently were at 80 percent of those saying that they do support sanctioning for flag football.Its awesome to watch and I love seeing these girls have this field to play on, to play where the Texans are and to see all of us embracing this wonderful sport. You can see all the families that are out here, the cheerleaders, the fans.Although the measure didnt pass last year, there will be another vote this summer. Theres still a chance girls flag football will be voted in as an officially sanctioned sport in Texas.That would be amazing, Valle said. Its just awesome. Thats really huge, having the Texans sponsor us girls.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC2 and click2houston.com

The Prince of Wales shared a secret message with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola yesterday, after his side beat Chelsea to lift the FA Cup.Prince William, celebrating his 20th anniversary as President of the Football Association (FA), watched on as City clinched their second title of the campaign.What had been a relatively subdued match exploded into life when January signing Antoine Semenyo produced an astonishing flick from Erling Haaland's delivery to find the bottom corner and put City ahead.Chelsea came away with their heads held high, dominating the ball for much of the game but failing to meaningfully test Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, registering just one shot on goal.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayReferee Darren England waved away multiple penalty shouts from the Blues, with both Joao Pedro and Jorrel Hato hitting the deck. Neither was seen as a clear error.But ultimately, it was Guardiola's juggernaut that cantered to yet another victory, winning his 21st trophy in Manchester and his third FA Cup.As his side triumphantly walked the infamous Wembley steps to receive the trophy, the Spaniard was handed his winners' medal by the prince, who had some choice words of admiration for the iconic manager."Another one, hey", William quipped as he put the medal around Guardiola's neck, adding: "Congratulations Pep, well done."Similarly, His Royal Highness congratulated John Stones, who is leaving this summer, although he did not play any part in yesterday's victory, on "another one".William then handed the trophy over to departing legends Stones and Bernardo Silva in a heartwarming moment as the pair shared the trophy lift in front of the 30,000 Manchester City fans at Wembley.LATEST ROYAL NEWSMeghan Markle shares adorable new photograph with 'mama's little helper' Princess LilibetZara Tindall stuns with husband Mike as she celebrates 45th birthdayKing comforts crowds with Windsor visit 24 hours after fatal tragedyBefore picking up the trophy, Silva, who will leave the Cityzens after nine years of service and 19 trophies, told the BBC: "It's really nice to finish this way."Hopefully, we can still have a small dream that we can still fight for the Premier League, we're going to try against Bournemouth to keep those hopes alive."The Prince of Wales this week celebrated 20 years since he started in his role as President of the FA, when he took over from his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who himself had held the role for five years.To commemorate his anniversary, the prince visited England boss Thomas Tuchel and his backroom staff at St George's Park to meet the "team behind the team" supporting Englands World Cup campaign.William met coaches, analysts and medical teams as he saw how Mr Tuchel shaped his tactics and looked after players ahead of the major tournament.He was then presented with an England shirt with the number 20 on the back, commemorating his 20 years of dedication to the institution.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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As U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old, travelers are searching for the brightest motels, most unique attractions and tastiest diners to celebrate its centennial.The things Route 66 travelers seek today are the same ones that drew people out during the roads heyday."[The] trucking industry increased like, 700% between 1939 and 1964. In 1964, 80% of people vacationed by automobile," Route 66 author, Jim Hinckley, told Fox News.Historic Route 66 runs through dozens of towns some have grown into larger cities, while others are now the bones of what once was."Think 1939. Youve got a million cars coming through your town in a year. And after the war, that increases, and all of a sudden its like someone turned off the tap," Hinckley said.That vision becomes clear as travelers pass rundown businesses in dozens of small towns across the eight states.During that stretch is the Texas town of Adrian, which is coined as the "geographical midpoint" of Route 66, according to Gary Daggett, president of the Old Route 66 Association of Texas."It's the nostalgia, ya know. There's so much of American history here at Route 66," Daggett said.ROUTE 66 HIGHLIGHTS COSMIC SITES ACROSS ARIZONADaggett is also the gift shop manager at Midpoint Caf in Adrian, which is hard to miss as it is marked by a sign that soars to the skies.The owner, Brenda Hammit Bradley, bought the caf in 2018 and is still known for her endless pie flavors, like green Chile apple pie and Elvis, which is chocolate, peanut butter and banana.ROUTE 66: AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION, ALONG WITH AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY"Dont get me wrong, its not that its not hard, because its a job, but its just fun. I get to meet awesome people," Bradley told Fox News, adding that more than 70% of her customers come from overseas.Bradley said The Midpoint Caf inspired Flo's V8 Restaurant in the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars."Just 15 minutes east, is Vega, Texas a small country town with sprinkles of Route 66 memorabilia. One block off the historic route is Dot's Mini Museum. FOX'S STEVE DOOCY VISITS TULSA'S OUTSIDERS HOUSE MUSEUM"Our town was bypassed by I-40, but you know, there are a lot of people who travel, who love to go into the town, meet the people, see the places," said Keila Bain, Dot's granddaughter.Bain said her grandmother's small museum of antiques is free to enter, and the door is never locked.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"The thing that's mostly missing about Dot's mini museum is Dot herself, because she was a lot of life and a lot of fun," Bain said, adding that her grandmother inspired one of the characters in Cars, which allowed her to attend some movie events.Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries. These small books are in several Route 66 attractions around the town, tallying the thousands of people who stop by."From its inception, what it's about is the people. It has always been about the people," Hinckley said. "That's what gives it that infectious magic and enthusiasm."

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