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Injury-riddled Packers look to boost ground game

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs' season debut showed that he couldn't instantly solve all of the problems with the NFL's lowest-ranked rushing attack. Now that he has a game under his belt, Jacobs is confident that he has shaken off the rust that came ...

Seniors lead Nordics past BR-H

North Dickinson closed out the regular season at home Tuesday and earned a Senior Night volleyball win over Bark River-Harris, 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-15, 25-16). Seniors Dalaney Steinbrecher, Alle Brown, Aunika Lindholm, and Ella Rossi all played key roles in the team victory, said coach Taylor Johnson. "Defensively, we looked sharp and were able to put together a balanced offensive attack. After last week’s tough loss to Forest Park, it was good to see us shake off the rust and get back to playing our style of volleyball," she said. North Dickinson stats: Carli Jungwirth - 9 ...

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Chiefs sign Justin Tucker KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to a person familiar with the move. This gives the five-time All-Pro kicker his first chance in the NFL after a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Chiefs hadn't announced the signing. Kicker Harrison Butker has struggled the last two seasons, missing two kicks in Sunday's loss in Seattle. Tucker spent 13 seasons with the ...

Knicks hand Pistons their first loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson shook free of ...