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Rodgers’ 50th TD pass vs. Bears puts him in exclusive group

Published on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:00am
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Aaron Rodgers picked apart Chicago’s defense once again last week, throwing four TD passes to give him 51 for his career against the Bears.

Women’s team, US Soccer settle part of lawsuit

Published on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:00am

U.S. women’s national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions compared with the men’s team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.

Utah high school to replace Braves mascot

Published on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:00am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) A mostly white high school near Salt Lake City will replace its contentious Braves mascot after nearly 70 years, the principal said Monday, as school and professional sports teams face increasing backlash about using Native American names and symbols.

Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles

Published on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:00am
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn’t even need.

Denver Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire

Published on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:00am

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos could have avoided the quarterback quagmire they got stuck in over the weekend had they only embraced the notion of a “quarantined QB” that was championed by the likes of the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles last summer.

Packers roll over Bears 41-25

Published on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:00am

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers helped the Green Bay Packers get another big win against the rival Chicago Bears and move closer to their second straight NFC North title.

Kendall Hinton crushed as Denver Broncos’ emergency quarterback

Published on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:00am
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DENVER (AP) — A month ago, Kendall Hinton was the guy you’d contact if you wanted some candy bars or merchandise for a high school fundraiser.

Minnesota Vikings top Panthers 28-27

Published on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:00am
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Chad Beebe seized the chance to make up for the glaring mistake still fresh in his mind, one of many gaffes that nearly cost Minnesota the game.

UN: Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky

Published on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:00am

GENEVA (AP) — As several European countries have suspended access to the ski slopes to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal.

Bears seek to end 4-game skid as they visit Green Bay

Published on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 3:26pm
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By STEVE MEGARGE
AP Sports Writer

 

As poorly as things have gone for the Chicago Bears over the last month, they have a chance to close November by getting right back in the thick of the NFC North race.

If the Bears don’t capitalize on the opportunity, the Green Bay Packers will head into December well on their way to clinching a second straight division title.

Chicago (5-5) has lost four straight and trails the Packers (7-3) by two games as the teams renew the NFL’s oldest rivalry Sunday night at Green Bay.