HOLY YELICH. Can you say MVP?
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Christian Yelich homered and drove in six runs, and the surging Milwaukee Brewers hurt St. Louis’ playoff chances with a 12-4 victory over the Cardinals on […]
Vikings DE Griffen remains out with mental health trouble
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Last week, the Minnesota Vikings were concerned enough about Everson Griffen’s state of mind that they barred the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end from practice until […]
Brewers top Cardinals, open three-game lead for wildcard
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A chuckling Eric Thames said it felt so good he almost ripped third base out of the ground and hoisted it above his head. A lot […]
With new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was all smiles but had no jokes. The Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star forward was more business this time around: While he didn’t indulge reporters by opening […]
Humbled Vikings seek to move forward from annual dud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a boost from an illegal block penalty by the Buffalo Bills during a punt, the Minnesota Vikings finally crossed midfield with 9:36 left in the third […]
ICYMI in NFL Week 3: When is a sack legal? Hard to know now
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Sure does seem as if “When is a sack just a sack?” is quickly becoming the NFL’s new “Did that player lower his helmet too much?” […]
Packers lose DL Wilkerson for season after surgery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson underwent surgery on his left ankle after the Green Bay Packers’ loss at Washington on Sunday and will be lost for […]
Towns getting $190 million extension from Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns is getting a new deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy Butler is still waiting to get a new address. Towns announced Saturday night that he is recommitting to […]
Brewers cruise past Pirates, move closer to playoff berth
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers used their power to put the Pittsburgh Pirates on the ropes. Some heads-up baserunning — and more than a little help from the mistake-prone […]
Clay Matthews on latest roughing call: NFL is ‘getting soft’
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews does not understand why he was flagged — yet again — for roughing the passer, this time while sacking Washington’s Alex Smith […]