La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Nelson played his first meaningful game in 20 months Sunday, finishing with six catches for 32 yards and a touchdown in a victory at Jacksonville.

It was a good start to the season, but Green Bay has much work to do.

NFL

Bruce Bochy and Dave Roberts manage rival teams in the NL West, but they can probably agree on one thing: A no-hitter is no easy spot for a manager.

They stood bravely in the pocket, stared down defenders, and made precise throws.

The New England Patriots without Tom Brady looked very much like the New England Patriots with him.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The New England Patriots came to Arizona without Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Rob Ninkovich and two starters on the defensive line.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Even as one of the best defensemen in the NHL, Victor Hedman is in awe of Sweden's blue line for the World Cup of Hockey.

NEW YORK (AP) — With one week left in the WNBA season, the playoff picture has become a bit clearer. At least as far as who will be playing in the postseason.

CHICAGO (AP) — Soccer injuries are sending soaring numbers of U.S. kids to emergency rooms, a trend driven in part by young players with concussions seeking urgent medical care, a study has found.

HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Fiers did not have his best stuff Sunday night, and the Chicago Cubs jumped on him quickly.

Megan Rapinoe locked arms with her teammates and stood during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign beat the Washington Spirit 2-0 to stay alive in the National Women's Soccer League playoff picture.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo, starting in place of suspended Tom Brady, threw for 264 yards and a touchdown, leading the severely depleted New England Patriots to a 23-21 victory over the favored Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night.

ADELANTO, Calif. (AP) -- Scott Heineman, Juremi Profar, Jose Trevino and Eric Jenkins recorded three hits each, as High Desert beat the Lancaster JetHawks 15-7 on Sunday.

VISALIA, Calif. (AP) -- Nick Baker got Drew Jackson to hit into a double play in the seventh inning, leading the Visalia Rawhide to a 3-2 win over the Bakersfield Blaze on Sunday.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo, starting in place of suspended Tom Brady, threw for 264 yards and a touchdown, leading the severely depleted New England Patriots to a 23-21 victory over the favored Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jacob Rhame got Renato Nunez to fly out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the Oklahoma City Dodgers to a 10-9 win over the Nashville Sounds on Sunday.

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Yeiler Peguero hit a solo home run in the first inning, leading the Eugene Emeralds to a 3-1 win over the Everett AquaSox on Sunday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Jorge Soler and Addison Russell homered to lead Chicago to a 9-5 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night, moving the Cubs closer to clinching the NL Central.

Say what you want about its quality of opponents.