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Rivalry for Packers-49ers dates back 25 years

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brett Favre vs. Steve Young. Aaron Rodgers dueling with Colin Kaepernick. The catch by Terrell Owens, electrifying returns from Desmond Howard and breathtaking runs by Kaepernick. Few franchises have been as intertwined over the last quarter-century as the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, with coaches getting groomed in […]

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AP source: Twins, 3B Donaldson agree to $92M, 4-year deal

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a $92 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal had not been announced. The contract includes a club option for […]

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Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in his six years with the Minnesota Vikings, coach Mike Zimmer told his assistants to take a break right after the end of the season before the staff reconvenes in a week or so to assess the roster. The extra time, Zimmer theorized, will minimize the personal sentiment […]

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49ers expect different Packers team in NFC title game

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Rodgers greeted Jimmy Garoppolo following the least productive start of his sterling career he had a simple message for the San Francisco 49ers quarterback: “We’ll see you later on.” Less than two months after that lopsided loss, the Green Bay Packers quarterback has proven prophetic. For the eighth […]

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Column: LSU makes a persuasive case as the best team ever

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A year ago, Clemson made a pretty good case as the greatest team in college football history. It didn’t take long for another group of felines to take the standard even higher. Take a bow, LSU. The top spot on that mythical pedestal belongs to these Tigers now. With a Heisman […]

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Rodgers-to-Adams connection has Packers one win from Super Bowl

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has spoken on several occasions about the chemistry he had with former longtime teammate Jordy Nelson. Rodgers says he didn’t have to tell Nelson where to be or where he was going to put the ball. Nelson just knew. Rodgers has developed that same connection with two-time Pro […]

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Patients push limits for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome

January 13, 2020 Associated Press

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BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Researchers hooked Zach Ault to medical monitors as he slowly climbed onto a gym bike. An invisible disease is sidelining this once avid athlete and he knew the simple exercise would wipe him out — but Ault was pedaling for science. Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of medicine’s most vexing mysteries. […]

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Chiefs, Packers join 49ers, Titans in NFL championship round

January 12, 2020 Associated Press

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The conference championships will be all about rematches, including a classic rivalry in the NFC. San Francisco will host Green Bay after the Packers held on to edge undermanned Seattle 28-23 at Lambeau Field on Sunday. These teams met in November, a 37-8 romp for the Niners, but their postseason history includes some tight games. […]

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Packers hold off Seahawks 28-23 to reach NFC title game

January 12, 2020 Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers connected with Davante Adams eight times for 160 yards and two touchdowns, Green Bay’s spruced-up defense fended off a spirited Seattle rally, and the Packers held on for a 28-23 victory Sunday night to reach the NFC championship game for the third time in six years. Aaron Jones […]

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January warm spell causes danger for ice fishermen

January 12, 2020 Drew Kelly

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The warm spell that has hit the La Crosse area lately is nice for those who hate the cold, but not so great for ice fishermen. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources heard several reports of spotty ice on bodies of water as people were fishing. “When we have these warm spells, that’s when you […]

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