How the schedule was made: NBA taking hard look at metrics
MIAMI — Larry Bird made his plea years ago. His request to the NBA was not unique: Bird wanted the league to eliminate the dreaded stretches of four games in […]
Seahawks’ Bennett plans to sit for anthem, expects backlash
CARSON, California — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett plans to sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice — and expects a backlash over an issue […]
Long snapper Brett Goode feels at home with Packers again
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Goode had quite an eventful week. Returning to the Green Bay Packers was only part of it. Last Monday morning, the veteran long snapper — […]
Wedding crashers: Donald Driver edition
CADOTT, Wis. — Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame receiver Donald Driver has surprised another newlywed couple by crashing their wedding reception. This time it was in western Wisconsin where […]
Newly acquired Walker makes immediate impact for Brewers
MILWAUKEE — When Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell found out the Brewers had traded for Neil Walker, he immediately wanted to know if he could get the veteran infielder into the […]
Vikings coach Zimmer on Keenum’s performance: “Fine.”
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If quarterback Teddy Bridgewater can’t make it back from injury, the Minnesota Vikings might be OK with Case Keenum. The quarterback showed glimpses of being a […]
Packers win, but Eagles’ Wentz perfect in only series
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Quarterback Carson Wentz had a perfect preseason debut for the Philadelphia Eagles under less than ideal conditions against the Green Bay Packers. The ball was a […]
Twin Cities look to regulate Airbnbs as Super Bowl nears
MINNEAPOLIS — Officials in the Twin Cities are trying to decide how best to deal with Airbnb short-term home rentals as the Super Bowl approaches. St. Paul has a proposed […]
St. Louis Cardinals ask for help in finding the rally cat
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are looking for their rally cat. The feisty feline became an internet sensation Wednesday night, sprinting onto the field at Busch Stadium with […]
Jack Cichy’s injury puts Wisconsin’s LB depth to quick test
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s once-enviable depth at inside linebacker will quickly be tested. The loss of Jack Cichy to a season-ending right knee injury deals a defensive blow to a […]