Packers barely beat Lions 23-20 to earn first-round bye
DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was on the money when Green Bay needed him most, overcoming one of his worst games this season. Rodgers threw a short and accurate pass […]
Bears edge Vikings 21-19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Already sunk by midseason, the Chicago Bears were happy to wrap up a frustrating year with a late-game push for the win. As far as feeling good […]
Division champion Packers proud of another not-so-pretty win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first time the Green Bay Packers formally gathered in the spring, new coach Matt LaFleur presented the goal of reclaiming the NFC North. Division titles are […]
Humbled Vikings have plenty of work to do before playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Their spot in the playoffs conveniently clinched, the Minnesota Vikings were humbled by rival Green Bay in a way that suggested a short postseason stay. As well […]
Embiid bests Antetokounmpo, as 76ers blowout Bucks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid was unyielding under the basket, arms extended sky high as Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to plow through the All-Star center for a bucket. Embiid absorbed the […]
Woods’ comeback at Masters named AP Sports Story of the Year
A green jacket. A heart-melting embrace. A stirring return to the top of golf by one of the sport’s all-time greats. In choosing Tiger Woods’ victory at the Masters as […]
Bucks back on Christmas, led by more complete Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo had become such an attraction after just a few seasons in the league that ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy said a couple years ago he wanted to see […]
Packers clinch NFC North with 23-10 win over Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sporting fresh division title shirts that few expected them to wear this year, the Green Bay Packers had the message printed across their chests in the jubilant […]
CHRISTMAS: Bucks take on the 76ers, seek 4th straight win
Milwaukee Bucks (27-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-10, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: […]
Minnesota temporarily bans movement of farmed deer over CWD
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday temporarily banned the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer within the state to try to limit the spread of […]