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Prairie du Chien heads into 2016 coming off their first conference championship since 1988.

Yordano Ventura won consecutive starts for the first time in two months, Kendrys Morales homered in his return from a one-game suspension and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 Friday night.

Even without Aaron Rodgers and several other key players, the Green Bay Packers started their delayed preseason schedule with a 17-11 win over the Cleveland Browns on Friday night.

Andy Dalton was sharp in his return, leading the Cincinnati Bengals into field-goal range on his only drive during the Minnesota Vikings' 17-16 preseason victory Friday night.

Homer Bailey struck out 11 in six scoreless innings in his third game back from Tommy John surgery in the Cincinnati Reds' 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

The transition in head coaches at Minnesota from Jerry Kill to Tracy Claeys has been subtle, save for a contrast in personality and size.

Wisconsin could have a better team than it did in 2015. And a worse record.

Chris Maragos can't imagine an NFL without kickoffs.

The goal for 2016 is to make the playoffs for the 15th straight season. Head coach Eric Auel says his team's strength lies in the trenches.

The Tigers are assured to have at least nine opportunities to make a name for themselves in 2016.

Trae Waynes gets a chance to show how far he's come in the year since the Minnesota Vikings made him their top pick.

The Houston Astros found their offense against the Minnesota Twins.

Just before the start of the ninth inning, Braves first base coach Eddie Perez made Chris Carter aware that Milwaukee had accomplished a rare feat.

Zach Johnson made himself right at home in the John Deere Classic — again.

Here's the surest sign the Minnesota Timberwolves are an up-and-coming team: They'll play this year on Christmas Day.

A look at Friday's NFL preseason matchups:

Despite a sparse group of returning starters, Ithaca eyes a third consecutive Ridge and Valley championship.

Minus the Hoesley brothers and Aaron Benson Arcadia looks to a new crop of skill players to carry the Raiders back atop the Coulee.

Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment by the Houston Astros, ending a disappointing stint with the team that traded four prospects in a midseason deal last year for the two-time All-Star center fielder.

Mike Zimmer was home in the place where his NFL coaching career was resurrected.