Tampa Bay to start rookie QB against Packers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield received some good news after dislocating his right thumb on Sunday in Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota, but the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is expected to miss at least three weeks. "It's consistent with everything we thought it was, a dislocation," ...
Lions get by Jets, 31-24
DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs had a go-ahead 11-yard reception with 2:25 left for his third touchdown of the game and the Detroit Lions held on to beat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday. The Lions (2-1) leaned on Gibbs a lot — on the ground and through the air — and he delivered ...
Misiorowski continues Cy Young push
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski allowed two hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings to cap his brilliant season as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday. The Brewers improved to 103-59 and closed the regular season with five straight victories, matching their ...
Verlander bids farewell in 2nd start of season
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers' 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Eduardo Valencia hit a game-ending, two-run homer off ...
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Injuries in Tampa TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16. It was a costly game for both teams. Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb on a ...