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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's first prime-time game broadcast on Twitter reached an audience of 2.1 million on the social media site Thursday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Liam Smith kept things respectful in the traditional stare down with Canelo Alvarez, ending it with a handshake in less than 10 seconds.

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero homered in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs celebrated the NL Central title with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

TORONTO (AP) — Every day over the summer, Johnny Gaudreau thought about not having a contract.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff will be the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback in their home opener Sunday against Seattle.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have listed Sam Shields as doubtful for Sunday's game against Minnesota after the team's top cornerback was evaluated this week for a concussion.

When the Rams kickoff the first NFL regular season game in Los Angeles since 1994, No. 1 overall pick quarterback Jared Goff will backup starter Case Keenum.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have moved into U.S. Bank Stadium, where they'll host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in the first regular-season game at the $1.1 billion venue. Here's a look back at a dozen of…

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been fined $21,269 by the NFL for his actions that led to his ejection in the team's season opener against San Francisco on Monday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom will return to the New York Mets' rotation Sunday following a two-week absence caused by right forearm soreness, and Lucas Duda will come off the disabled list this weekend after recovering from a back…

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders are likely to be without starting right tackle Menelik Watson and a key backup for their home opener.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians catcher Yan Gomes has a broken right wrist, an injury that will likely end his season.

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued a charge Friday to members of the UW Athletic Board to support the school's sports teams but to be a critical eye on the department's activities.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed center fielder Billy Hamilton and left-handed pitcher on the 15-day disabled list.

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler has left their game against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness on his right side.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's not the kind of shutout the Pittsburgh Steelers defense had in mind to start the season.

TORONTO (AP) — Patrick Kane looks at 2010 Sochi Olympic final loss to Canada as the United States being one goal away from gold. Jonathan Quick looks at the 2014 Vancouver Olympic semifinal loss as the U.S. being one goal…

They get downgraded in the draft and told their NFL lifespan rarely goes beyond their 30th birthdays.

CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee center fielder Keon Broxton has left the Brewers' game against the Chicago Cubs with a right arm injury.