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Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is off the physically unable to perform list and excited to be back practicing — even without a contract extension that would give him financial security in the event of another injury. "Absolutely not," Kraft said when ...

Pacheco adds 'Pop' to Lions' backfield

DETROIT (AP) — "Knuckles" already punched his ticket out of town. "Sonic" has temporarily come to a halt. Enter "Pop." For now, Isiah Pacheco is providing the power and speed to the Detroit Lions' backfield. The former Kansas City Chiefs running back, nicknamed "Pop," signed a ...

Wisconsin fisheries project receives top national honor

MADISON, Wis. – A fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These annual national awards recognize research projects ...

Hunter safety field days offered; Florence students explore

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Week will take place Aug. 10-16. To purchase a hunting license in Michigan, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1960, is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course. “Right now, ...

Tigers call up outfield prospect Max Clark

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline Friday. The 21-year-old Clark was in the starting lineup ...

Sports briefs

WPBL launches its season SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League begins this weekend. Denae Benites and the New York Heights face Mo'ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens on Saturday. The other two teams in the league — the Boston Hunters and ...