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Former NFL player convicted in large-scale dogfighting operation

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former NFL player from Oklahoma has been convicted for his role in a large-scale dogfighting operation, federal prosecutors announced. Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow was convicted of six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He was acquitted of 17 other similar counts. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count when he's formally sentenced at a later date. "The FBI will not stand for those who perpetuate the despicable crime of dogfighting," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a ...

Priester stifles Braves in Brewers’ 3-1 win

ATLANTA (AP) — Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer, Quinn Priester allowed just one more hit over seven innings after surrendering a first-pitch home run, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Monday night. Priester (11-2) struck out four and walked two while throwing 90 ...

Badgers hoping a new culture will help them bounce back

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin‘s players only need to go through their phones to provide evidence they‘re fixing the culture issues that led to the end of the Badgers‘ 22-year bowl streak last season. Strength coach Brady Collins organized an offseason contest in which he asked ...

A 56-hit weekend

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brice Turang hit two two-run homers, and the Milwaukee Brewers completed their first season sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 14-3 victory on Sunday. Milwaukee set a club record for a three-game series with 56 hits. The Brewers scored 60 runs in their six wins over ...

Sterling Sharpe gives fellow Hall of Fame brother Shannon his gold jacket

Sterling Sharpe stood at the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother. Shannon Sharpe had given Sterling his first Super Bowl ring and now big brother was returning the favor on stage after the crowning ...

Major league-leading Brewers beat the Nationals 8-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Yelich homered, Brandon Woodruff pitched six effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 on Saturday. With the majors' best record at 66-44, Milwaukee is 22 games over .500 for the first time this season. It also has a two-game ...