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Packers looking to improve defense
The Packers had given up 496 yards, including 235 yards rushing, dropping them to 26th in the 32-team league in defense (390.0 yards per game) and last in rushing defense.
Ex-Twins manager Tom Kelly suffers stroke
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins say former manager Tom Kelly is recovering after suffering what the team calls a minor stroke last week.
Packers 38, Bears 17: Reason to relax
Aaron Rodgers knew what he was doing.
Bridgewater better; Vikes aim for QB to play Pack
The sprained left ankle for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not serious, and the Minnesota Vikings are hopeful he'll play against Green Bay.
AP source: Twins fire Gardenhire after 13 seasons
A person with knowledge of decision tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have fired manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons.
Brewers' Braun to have surgery for nerve issue
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is scheduled to have surgery this week to fix a nagging nerve problem near his right thumb.
Rizzo homers, Cubs finish by beating Brewers 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The young Chicago Cubs finished 2014 with a flourish.
Twins fall 3-0 to division champion Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Another 90-loss season for the Minnesota Twins has left the status of manager Ron Gardenhire and his coaching staff in question.
Landisch making big plays for No. 17 Badgers' D
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Derek Landisch is developing a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Rodgers throws for 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 38-17
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers urged Packers fans to relax. Maybe they will after this one — the 700th regular-season victory in team history.
Bridgewater hurt, but Vikings beat Falcons 41-28
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — That sprained left ankle was not about to spoil Teddy Bridgewater's first career start for the Minnesota Vikings.
Saunders returns to bench in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Flip Saunders spent the entire summer with his executive hat on, banging his head against a wall for a full month thanks to an arcane NBA rule that forced his Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers to wait 30 days before completing a trade for Kevin Love.
Brewers strikeout 16, beat Cubs 2-1
Wily Peralta struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings, and the Brewers beat the Cubs 2-1 on Saturday night.
Twins tee off on Tigers again in 12-3 win
The last-place Minnesota Twins have certainly done their part to keep the AL Central race going.
No. 20 Winona State falls to visiting No. 4 Minnesota Duluth, 28-21
The No. 20 Winona State football team had the fourth-ranked Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs right where it wanted them for most of the game, but UMD mounted a comeback to come away with a 28-21 victory.
Minnesota beats Michigan 30-14
Mitch Leidner ran for a touchdown and passed for another in Minnesota's 30-14 win against Michigan on Saturday.
No. 19 Badgers hold off South Florida 27-10
Melvin Gordon rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 19 Wisconsin overcame a sluggish start to hold off South Florida 27-10 on Saturday.
No. 19 Wisconsin looks to run past South Florida
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — South Florida offensive lineman Darrell Williams views Wisconsin as a model for the future for his own school's offense.
Michigan, Minnesota both with QB uncertainty
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Amid all the big-picture issues facing Michigan's football program right now — empty seats, fan frustration and the future of coach Brady Hoke — the Wolverines have a more immediate question to resolve.
Brewers to retire No 1 in honor of Selig
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Retiring Commissioner Bud Selig will have a number retired in his honor by the Brewers, the team brought to Milwaukee 44 years ago.