GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay's Keisean Nixon has heard the criticism about how the Packers' pass coverage could struggle without departed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. Nixon takes those words in stride. He notes that he's been doubted ever since arriving in the NFL in ...

HOUGHTON — With the start of the college football season only about a week away, Michigan Tech Huskies coach Dan Mettlach has a challenge in front of him this season that he has not had in a few years — getting offense out of a group that does not feature a senior quarterback like Alex ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader on Tuesday. Willi Castro also went deep as Chicago won for the third time in four games. Four Cubs relievers combined for 3 2/3 ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein's status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday's preseason loss. Coach Dan Campbell said that Hassanein, the first Egyptian drafted into the NFL, will be down for "a ...

KINGSFORD — Growing up in the Kingsford community, Jack Kriegl admits the sight is surreal – and a dream. Just before walking out Aug. 11 during the first day of high school football practice across the state, Kriegl and others could only beam at the community’s new addition: a gleaming ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a Monday doubleheader. All-Star pitcher Peralta (15-5, 2.78 ERA) shut Chicago out over six innings to help Milwaukee advance to an MLB-best ...