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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit while the national anthem is being played in protest of what he considers police brutality has sparked strong reaction across the sports world. Here's what some…

The University of Wisconsin football team added Monona Grove kicker/punter Collin Larsh as a preferred walk-on Monday.

Terrance Knighton, Brandon Browner, Paul Kruger handed pink slips Monday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke, Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance. Miguel Montero finished them off.

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DALLAS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts played mostly without Andrew Luck when they missed the playoffs in 2015 after winning their division a year earlier.

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero hit a game-ending RBI single in the 13th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a wild 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

The Group of Five is making the most of its inclusion in the New Year's Six bowl lineup.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout and Albert Pujols are having milestone seasons, even if the Los Angeles Angels are having a forgettable one.

DENVER (AP) — When Corey Seager began grasping his hand in excruciating pain, the Los Angeles Dodgers held their breath.

NEW YORK (AP) — No matter how good Jose Fernandez is, the Miami Marlins aren't going anywhere this season if they don't start scoring.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Sam Tidaback drove in Kevonte Mitchell with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, leading the Eugene Emeralds to a 4-2 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils on Monday.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Carlos Rivero hit a two-run home run and had three hits, driving in four, and Matt Koch threw six scoreless innings as the Reno Aces topped the Sacramento River Cats 6-1 on Monday.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Charles Leblanc tripled and singled twice, driving home three runs as the Spokane Indians topped the Hillsboro Hops 12-1 on Monday.

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- Nolan Fontana had three hits and scored two runs as the Fresno Grizzlies beat the Tacoma Rainiers 5-1 on Monday.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Zack Bowers hit a two-run home run and had three hits, driving in three as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes defeated the Vancouver Canadians 13-4 on Monday.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — From CC Sabathia to Yu Darvish, the Seattle Mariners are in a tough stretch of opposing pitchers that won't get any easier after their sixth loss in seven games.

HOUSTON (AP) — Sean Manaea left in the fourth inning with another injury, and things went downhill after that for the Oakland Athletics.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda retired 15 straight against perhaps baseball's hottest team.