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Vikings and Lions collide in NFC North showdown

DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's only unbeaten team thanks to their stingy defense and stellar special teams. If their low-scoring offense doesn't get in gear in the Motor City on Sunday, it might be tough for the NFC North leaders to keep up with the high-octane ...

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WNBA title game tonight ATLANTA (AP) — There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency. Then again, that's what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was ...

Simmons slated to make his Bears debut Monday

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The trade that sent Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans to the Chicago Bears told the All-Pro defensive tackle everything he needed to know about his new home. The Bears have big plans. "This team believes in what they have here, and they want it right ...

Trojans, Knights get victories

Forest Park collected its fifth straight Skyline Conference volleyball championship Thursday with a 3-0 sweep (25-14, 25-10, 25-14) over Bark River-Harris. Forest Park's conference winning streak has now reached 43 games. "The girls played really well and are continuing to come together ...

Dominant defense keeps Packers on winning track

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As long as the Green Bay Packers remain unable to establish a rushing attack, they're going to lean heavily on their defense to carry them. That defense seems quite capable of handling that responsibility. Green Bay has won four of its last five games and has ...

Milwaukee to close schools for Brewers’ Series parade

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers’ first World Series title. Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets for a victory parade today, forcing the state’s largest school district in Milwaukee to close because of operational and ...