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Eagles won't be punished NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are not being punished for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills offered a passionate defense of how the Eagles treated Hurts at the NFL owners' meetings on Tuesday. That followed a statement from the league that said officials had been in contact with Philadelphia's medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout the process. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood ...

Pistons spoil Paul George's debut with Celtics

DETROIT (AP) — Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday. The NBA picked the matinee matchup to tip off the season ...

Rays beat Guardians 7-3, advance to Series against Brewers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz’s bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American ...

1,000 digs for Steinbrecher

LadyCats to open tourney season Thursday at home

Florence will enter the WIAA Division 5 volleyball tournament as the top seed in its 11-team region, opening at home Thursday against the winner of tonight's match between No. 8 Goodman-Pembine and No. 9 White Lake. Game time Thursday in Florence is 7 p.m. with a $6 admission for all. The LadyCats finished third in the Northern Lakes Conference behind Three Lakes and Laona-Wabeno, but those teams will compete in WIAA Division 4. Traveling to play bigger schools throughout the regular season, Florence compiled an impressive 33-8 record. On Thursday, the LadyCats swept conference foe ...

Return of Josh Jacobs should help Packers boost rushing attack

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Josh Jacobs' arrival should help the Green Bay Packers address their biggest weakness, but how much the three-time Pro Bowl running back will contribute right away remains uncertain. Lloyd will return to practice Wednesday now that the NFL is removing him from ...