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Bears cruise without Caleb CHICAGO (AP) — Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory. Stepping in for the injured Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 ...

Packers add veterans to help out struggling offensive line

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Amid struggles across their offensive line, the Green Bay Packers have added a pair of veteran linemen they hope will steady the unit: Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. The Packers (1-2) announced the signings of both players Monday as they returned to work after ...

Brewers' Ortiz hopes to stay healthy

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz believes he's healthy enough to play in Milwaukee's NL Division Series opener Saturday, but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy limited Ortiz's ...

One big play proves enough for Lions' win

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games. Jahmyr Gibbs is a constant threat as a runner and receiver, and Jared Goff has plenty of other weapons in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta. On Sunday, though, ...

Kingsford's Murvich breaks 20-minute mark at Bay meet

FLAT ROCK — Kingsford junior Maria Murvich reached an important milestone here Saturday as she held off Superior Central freshman Edye Burdett for top individual honors in the Bay College High School Invitational cross county meet. Murvich broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time, ...

Mountaineers, Trojans chalk up grid victories

Forest Park took a 45-26 lead into the fourth quarter and held off a North Dickinson rally for a wild 59-52 eight-player win Friday at Dick Mettlach Field. The Nordics scored 20 unanswered points in the second half before the Trojans responded with a 45-yard scoring pass from Vic Giuliani to ...