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Aaron Rodgers emerged from his annual offseason darkness retreat over the weekend and confirmed what we expected all along: He will be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Perhaps head coach Mike McCarthy can turn back the hands of time and help Rodgers rediscover the magic that helped him become a four-time MVP and first-ballot Hall of Famer. The second marriage between the one-time Super Bowl champion coach and his former franchise quarterback is a last-ditch effort by the AFC North reigning champions to make another run at a title with a veteran-laden roster featuring former All-Pros and Pro Bowlers. While the 2020 version of Rodgers with this roster would undoubtedly rank as a Super Bowl front-runner, this current iteration faces long odds of knocking off the NFL’s heavyweights with a 42-year-old quarterback directing a redesigned offense with a respected quarterback whisperer at the helm. Say what you will about McCarthy, but he is coming off a successful run with Dak Prescott that saw the four-time Pro Bowler play the best ball of his career while guiding the Cowboys to three straight 12-win seasons within a five-year span. Considering McCarthy also led the Green Bay Packers to eight double-digit win seasons in a 13-year period with Rodgers and Brett Favre leading the way, the grizzled veteran coach will give his former pupil the best chance to end his career (on a high note). From Gunslinger To Game Manager The quarterback he inherits in Pittsburgh is drastically different from the one who helped him win his only Super Bowl win. The Rodgers who dazzled as an improvisational wizard in the 2010s has become a stationary pea shooter who peppers opponents with quick-rhythm throws at short range. Last season, Rodgers led the NFL in the percentage of throws that did not travel beyond the line of scrimmage (32.5%), per Next Gen Stats. Additionally, the 22-year pro finished with the fastest time-to-throw average (2.59 seconds), using a variety of screens, swings and quick routes to counter heavy pressure from defensive coordinators intent on disrupting his passing rhythm. Rodgers’ extensive utilization of “tags” (attaching a quick game concept to a running play) and audibles led to a bunch of “catch it and rip it” throws to the perimeter. With Rodgers excelling at small ball at this stage of his career, McCarthy must tweak his playbook to accentuate his QB1’s strengths (football intelligence, diagnostic skills, and experience) while minimizing his weaknesses (athleticism, mobility and fear of being hit ) in the pocket. In addition, he must fix the Steelers’ offensive line woes and upgrade the personnel to close the gap on their opponents. Adjusting the playbook to maximize Rodgers’ talent will be an ongoing process that extends to the regular season, with McCarthy routinely bouncing schematic ideas off the veteran to determine which plays should remain on the call sheet. Despite their extensive history and collective success in Green Bay, the duo cannot rely on nostalgia to spark a change in Pittsburgh. The veteran offensive architect must rework the playbook to feature more than the shotgun and spread concepts that were staples in the Packers’ playbook. Although Rodgers’ lack of mobility limits the Steelers’ under-center options, particularly the bootleg and naked package, the utilization of play-action could open up the field for the four-time MVP and create more big-play opportunities for the offense. Souped-Up Supporting Cast As Rodgers settles into his role as a game manager, the Steelers’ supporting cast must handle the heavy lifting for the offense to play at a top-10 level. The playcaller, playmakers and protectors must grade out as honors students for their work to help the veteran close the gap on the elite quarterbacks throughout the AFC. To their credit, the Steelers have upgraded the talent around Rodgers with wideouts Michael Pittman (acquired via trade) and Germie Bernard (selected No. 47 overall in the 2026 draft) to add a pair of dependable “chain movers” to the lineup. With an ultra-physical receiver (Pittman) and a polished route runner (Bernard) joining DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, the Steelers have surrounded Rodgers with a diverse collection of rugged playmakers who can consistently win on short and intermediate routes within a 10-yard box to build out an efficient, ball-control passing game. The combination of size, strength and skill should enable Rodgers to throw the slants, stick routes, and screens that are staples of the quick-rhythm aerial attack that he prefers. Additionally, the aggressiveness and physicality of the Steelers’ perimeter players should bolster the team’s running game, as the unit becomes a bigger part of a blocking scheme that pits wideouts and tight ends on linebackers and safeties. If the Steelers can get buy-in from their pass-catchers to make strong contributions as blockers in the running game, McCarthy can establish the punishing ground attack he needs to alleviate pressure on his quarterback. Pittsburgh invested heavily in the running game this offseason, with offensive lineman Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker coming aboard as key picks in the 2026 draft. The young duo is slated to play on the right side at right tackle and right guard, respectively, with Troy Fautanu potentially moving to left tackle if Broderick Jones is unable to play early in the season. The reshuffled lineup should enable the Steelers to put their “best five” on the field and control the line of scrimmage. Moreover, the team can throw in Freiermuth and Washington to create a robust “12” personnel package (one running back, two tight ends and two wide receivers) to maul opponents with a downhill running game. The Steelers’ running back corps (Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson) is built to grind it out on various downhill runs behind a massive offensive line that should be able to generate a consistent push at the point of attack. The three-headed monster in the backfield features a trio of runners with complementary skills, which should lead to more continuity and consistency in the running game. Although Rodgers will retain his veto power at the line, the Steelers’ upgraded front line and backfield should lead to a greater commitment to a “ground-and-pound” approach that yields better performance and production from a unit that wants to dominate time of possession and protect a quarterback in the twilight of his career. While Rodgers is no longer the dazzling playmaker who could single-handedly tilt the game in his team’s direction with his spectacular play, the Steelers’ upgraded supporting cast should enable the fading superstar to lead another playoff run in a managerial role.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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The cars, drivers and teams are still getting ready and are now in a time crunch, but the 2026 Indianapolis 500 field is set. Alex Palou will lead the 33-car field to green for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing on Sunday (12:30 p.m. ET on FOX). Palou won the pole during qualifying this past Sunday, posting a four-lap average of 232.248 miles per hour at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He edged out Alexander Rossi and David Malukas, who will join him with a front-row starting position for the 110th Indy 500. This is his second Indy 500 pole (2023), and he’s also the first defending Indy 500 champion to win the pole for the following year’s race since Hélio Castroneves did it in 2010. But, as we’ve seen many times throughout past Indy 500s, no one is guaranteed anything, and a little luck is necessary to winning, along with a speedy car, of course. Experience matters too, and there are nine previous Indy 500 winners in the field: Alex Palou (2025), Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024), Marcus Ericsson (2022), Hélio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021), Takuma Sato (2017, 2020), Will Power (2018), Alexander Rossi (2016), Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) and Scott Dixon (2008). Here’s a look at the full starting grid for the 2026 Indy 500 on Sunday on FOX. Note: The qualifying runs for Caio Collet, who was 10th, and Jack Harvey, who was 29th, were disallowed after technical violations were found on their cars. They will start at the back of the field. Row 1 1. Alex Palou, No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (232.248 mph) 2. Alexander Rossi, No. 20 ECR Chevrolet (231.990 mph) 3. David Malukas, No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet (231.877 mph) Row 2 4. Felix Rosenqvist, No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (231.375 mph) 5. Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet (230.846 mph) 6. Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.442 mph) Row 3 7. Kyffin Simpson, No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (230.883 mph) 8. Conor Daly, No. 23 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet (230.712 mph) 9. Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet (230.577 mph) Row 4 10. Scott Dixon, No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda (230.347 mph) 11. Rinus Veekay, No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet (229.585 mph) 12. Takuma Sato, No. 75 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda (230.995 mph) Row 5 13. Ed Carpenter, No. 33 ECR Chevrolet (230.829 mph) 14. Hélio Castroneves, No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (230.811 mph) 15. Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 ECR Chevrolet (230.705 mph) Row 6 16. Marcus Armstrong, No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda (230.701 mph) 17. Marcus Ericsson, No. 28 Andretti Global Honda (230.667 mph) 18. Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.661 mph) Row 7 19. Will Power, No. 26 Andretti Global Honda (230.279 mph) 20. Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.213 mph) 21. Louis Foster, No. 45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda (230.212 mph) Row 8 22. Ryan Hunter-Reay, No. 31 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (230.202 mph) 23. Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet (230.165 mph) 24. Romain Grosjean, No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda (229.791 mph) Row 9 25. Kyle Kirkwood, No. 27 Andretti Global Honda (229.607 mph) 26. Katherine Legge, No. 11 HMD Motorsports w/ A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet (229.456 mph) 27. Mick Schumacher, No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda (229.450 mph) Row 10 28. Graham Rahal, No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda (229.017 mph) 29. Dennis Hauger, No. 19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda (228.982 mph) 30. Jacob Abel, No. 51 Abel Motorsports Chevrolet (228.169 mph) Row 11 31. Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet (226.572 mph) 32. Caio Collet, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet 33. Jack Harvey, No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing ChevroletLatest Sports News from FOX Sports
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As you’re probably aware, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the US last week.
The royal couple met with Donald and Melania Trump, and Charles even delivered a speech to Congress.
We may never know exactly what the president and the king talked about behind closed doors, but according to one report, Charles and Donald dedicated some time to discussing the Prince Harry problem.
“The king and the president have become good friends at this point and routinely share private conversations about matters that are close to their hearts,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.
“This trip provided them with the opportunity to do just that about a number of matters, including Charles’ difficult situation with Harry,” the insider continued, adding:
“They talked about it, agreeing it’s the elephant in the room that needs to be addressed before things slide any further out of hand. Charles laid it all on the table.”
And what exactly did Charles lay on the table? Well, according to Radar, the possibility of having Harry deported from the US was discussed at one point.
“If he were to be deported… it would actually be the ideal situation from the royals’ point of view,” said the source.
“If it happens this way nobody, even Prince William, can argue because it’s a solution that’s been forced on the family. Plus, if it gets Harry away from Meghan, that’s the ultimate win.”
The source claims that Prince William and Kate Middleton prefer having Harry and Meghan Markle overseas. And apparently, that’s one of the reasons Charles is a fan of the deportation option — that way, Wiliam can’t object!
Trump has bashed Harry and Meghan on numerous occasions, and he’s publicly discussed the possibility of deporting them at least twice.
“Harry is whipped like no person I think I’ve ever seen,” Trump once told Piers Morgan in an interview, adding:
“I’m not a fan of Meghan, I’m not a fan, and I wasn’t right from the beginning. I think poor Harry is being led around by his nose.”
Trump then predicted that the marriage would “end, and it’ll end bad,” adding:
“I wonder if Harry’s going to go back on his hands and knees.”
When he was most recently asked about the likelihood of deporting the Duke of Sussex, Tump demurred, saying:
“I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Of course, he might have made those remarks in order to curry good favor with the royals. If Charles is actually pro-deportation, that might change everything.
Did King Charles Really Ask Donald Trump to Deport Prince Harry? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Sydney Sweeney’s love life and professional life have both been taking off.
Just one month ago, she went Instagram official with Scooter Braun.
All eyes are on her every Euphoria Sunday as Season 3 continues to court controversy.
Are these “spicy,” NSFW scenes on screen driving a wedge into her real-life romance?
How does he feel about her ‘Euphoria’ scenes?
A new report from Page Six offers to shed light about how Scooter Braun feels about his girlfriend’s spicier scenes on Euphoria.
Season 3 of the HBO drama — no longer a “teen drama” after a real-life filming hiatus and an in-universe time skip — has doubled down upon Sydney Sweeney’s nude and sexually charged scenes.
“Scooter has absolutely no issue with Sydney’s more provocative scenes in ‘Euphoria,’” an insider reported.
The source continued: “or any of the work she does as an actress.”
According to the insider: “He fully understands that it’s part of her job and respects how dedicated she is to her craft.”
“Their relationship is very secure,” reported the source.
“And,” the insider affirmed, “there’s a strong level of trust between them.”
The insider characterized: “Scooter isn’t the type to feel threatened by her work or try to control what roles she takes on.”
According to the source: “He’s incredibly supportive of her career and proud of everything she’s accomplished.”
Despite substantial — albeit partially manufactured — controversy in 2025, her career has soared to new heights.
Sydney Sweeney and controversial music mogul Scooter Braun went ‘Instagram Official’ this week.
— fanana hammock (@fananahammock.bsky.social) April 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
How is the relationship overall?
According to this same inside source, Sweeney and Braun are still going strong.
“They’re both very happy together,” the insider characterized.
“And,” the source assessed, “things between them have been going really well.”
There was considerable backlash when word of their entanglement first came out last year.
Sweeney had, as we mentioned, a series of controversies — or, arguably, one controversy that she did not handle in a reassuring way, ignoring for too long. Braun is already a controversial figure.
✈️ Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun board a private jet in Australia. https://t.co/7LKTCJmuUq pic.twitter.com/FbCBnFuQks
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 8, 2026
Sydney Sweeney has been portraying Cassie Howard on Euphoria since the series premiered in 2019.
The role has involved dramatic acting and more from the start. A disproportionate focus has fallen upon her nude scenes, however.
Arguably, Euphoria has doubled down on courting controversy and attempting to “shock” viewers with kinks, suggestive content, and slurs on Season 3. Some suggest that it’s to keep the show relevant after such a lengthy hiatus.
There might be a lot of very valid criticism to level against Braun, but it’s good to hear that he’s not one of those weird men who dates a woman only to seek to sabotage her work and control her.
It may even be reassuring that the tone of Page Six‘s source sounds an awful lot like what a publicist for Braun might say. If he were unhappy and wanted it known, perhaps this report would sound very different.
Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun: Facing Relationship Tension Over NSFW … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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