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GB’s run defense shines in win over Lions

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Colby Wooden had heard the speculation that the Packers' run defense might struggle without Kenny Clark, who was traded in the deal that brought star pass rusher Micah Parsons to Green Bay. All that talk even got back to the Packers defensive tackle's father. "My dad ...

Packers whip Lions 27-13 in NFC North opener

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes and Micah Parsons produced a sack in his Green Bay debut as the Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Opening a season at home for the first time since ...

Misiorowski cruises as Brewers crush Pirates 10-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Vaughn had four hits and Jacob Misiorowski cruised through seven innings as the Milwaukee Brewers scored nine runs off top prospect Bubba Chandler to complete a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-2 win Sunday. Vaughn's three singles and a double ...

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Alcaraz beats rival Sinner at US Open NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has reasserted his superiority over Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in the U.S. Open final. Sunday's showdown was the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion. Alcaraz claimed his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall at a major. Sabalenka becomes repeat champion NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aryna Sabalenka could win the U.S. Open again, she needed to understand why she lost two Grand Slam finals this year. Why she couldn't ...

Helman’s grand slam pushes playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Monday night. The Rangers (75-70) moved within 3 1/2 games of idle ...

Week 1 showdown: Parsons debuts for Packers, Lions welcome Hutchinson

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons hasn't suited up for the Green Bay Packers yet, but the two-time All-Pro edge rusher knows how he's supposed to feel about the Detroit Lions. "I never liked Detroit," Parsons said. "I never liked them. Even when I was in Dallas, It's just always, it's ...