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Green Bay needs to establish a more consistent pass rush to have a chance of making a deep postseason run as a likely NFC wild-card team. The Packers’ 30-13 victory at Seattle on Sunday represented a major step in the right direction. Green Bay (10-4) constantly pressured Geno Smith, who left with an injured right…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When the Milwaukee Bucks clinched their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, plenty of the team’s younger and lesser-paid players were exuberant in the locker room. LISTEN: Pregame for Bucks-Thunder on WKTY begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tune in on 96.7 FM / 580 AM Yes, they have a chance…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a smothering performance by the Minnesota defense, and the Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North on Monday night by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory. Justin Jefferson had…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton missed practice Monday because of illness, leaving his status for the NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder somewhat unclear. The Bucks and Thunder play for the Cup on Tuesday night. Middleton has played in only four games so far this season, averaging 7.0 points,…

SEATTLE (AP) — Romeo Doubs improbably pulled in his second touchdown catch of the night from Jordan Love, sealing a decisive victory for the Packers and moving them closer to the postseason. Love threw for 229 yards and the two TDs to Doubs, and Green Bay ended the Seattle Seahawks’ four-game winning streak with a…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 on Saturday to earn a spot in the NBA Cup championship game. The Bucks will meet Oklahoma City, which beat Houston in the other semifinal,…

The University of Wisconsin volleyball team’s season ended Sunday in the Elite Eight. For the third time this season, the No. 7 and second-seeded Badgers were swept by No. 3 and top seed, Nebraska. The Badgers (21-6) went to the Final Four last year, losing to Texas in the semifinals. The Longhorns won the National…

The University of Wisconsin volleyball team is a win away from getting back to the Final Four for a second consecutive season. To do that, however, the No. 7-ranked Badgers are going to have to take down a Nebraska team that’s swept them twice already this season. Wisconsin (26-6) beat Texas A&M 3-2 on Friday…

One team is trying to get back to the Final Four, while another looks for its first-ever trip to the Elite Eight. Both the Wisconsin and Marquette volleyball teams play in Friday’s Sweet 16. NCAA SWEET 16FRIDAY2:30 p.m.: No. 2 Penn State (31-2) vs. Marquette (25-8), ESPN26:30 p.m.: No. 7 Wisconsin (25-6) vs. Texas A&M…

Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn’t have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. “I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gained from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it as blocking or…