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Russian Missiles Blast Ukrainian Military Academy And Hospital, Killing More Than 50, Officials Say

September 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

POLTAVA, Ukraine (AP) — Two ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital Tuesday in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others, Ukrainian officials said, in one of the deadliest Russian strikes since the war began. The missiles tore into the heart of the Poltava Military Institute of Communication’s main building, causing several stories to collapse. It didn’t…

Larnach Hits a 3-Run Homer as the Twins Beat the Rays 5-4

The Twins earned a second straight victory for the first time since they won three in a row from Aug. 15-17.

September 2, 2024

The Associated Press,

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Monday night. The Twins earned a second straight victory for the first time since they won three in a row from Aug. 15-17. They remained 3 1/2 games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland and moved a game ahead…

Adames Goes Deep on 29th Birthday, 13th 3-Run Homer Leads Brewers Over Cardinals 9-3

Adams homered for the fifth consecutive game, matching the Brewers record shared by Jeromy Burnitz (1997) and Eric Thames (2017).

September 2, 2024

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames tied the major league record with his 13th three-run homer of the season, going deep on his 29th birthday to lift the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 Monday for their sixth win in seven games. Adams homered for the fifth consecutive game, matching the Brewers record shared by Jeromy Burnitz…

Packers Claim Rookie Brayden Narveson Off Waivers and Make Him Their Kicker

After having Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph compete for their placekicking job throughout training camp, the Green Bay Packers decided their best option was finding someone else.

August 28, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After having Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph compete for their placekicking job throughout training camp, the Green Bay Packers decided their best option was finding someone else. The Packers claimed Brayden Narveson off waivers from the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday and released Joseph. Those moves came one day after Green Bay cut Carlson, a 2023…

Packers Acquire QB Malik Willis From Titans, Cut K Anders Carlson and Place RB AJ Dillon on IR

The moves leave starter Jordan Love and Willis as the only quarterbacks on Green Bay's roster.

August 27, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis.- (AP) The Green Bay Packers got a new backup quarterback, lost their No. 2 running back to a season-ending injury and cut their incumbent kicker as they released their 53-man roster on Tuesday. Green Bay acquired quarterback Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick and followed that up by cutting quarterbacks Sean…

George Santos Due In Court, Expected To Plead Guilty In Fraud Case, AP Source Says

August 19, 2024

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is due in court Monday afternoon, and a person familiar with the matter has said the New York Republican is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case. The person could not publicly discuss details of the plea and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Santos and his attorneys…

Minnesota Vikings Agree to 1-Year Contract With Veteran Cornerback Stephon Gilmore

Five-time Pro Bowler, former DPOY winner

August 18, 2024

The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn.- The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 million guaranteed on a deal that could be worth as much as $10…

Perdue Recalls 167K Pounds Of Chicken Nuggets

August 18, 2024

The Associated Press,

(AP) ASSOCIATED PRESS: Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall covers select lots of three products: Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken…

Thousands Of Activists Expected In Chicago For DNC

August 18, 2024

The Associated Press,

(AP) CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same….

Brewers’ Outfielder Christian Yelich to Have Season-Ending Back Surgery

Yelich was leading the NL in batting average (.315) and on-base percentage (.406) when he went on the injured list in late July.

August 15, 2024

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers will have to continue their playoff push without Christian Yelich. Yelich is undergoing season-ending back surgery Friday, putting an end to the 2018 NL MVP’s resurgent season. Yelich was leading the NL in batting average (.315) and on-base percentage (.406) when he went on the injured list in late July. But,…

Vikings Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to Miss Season Following Right Knee Surgery to Repair Torn Meniscus

The former Michigan standout had a solid training camp and had been expected to back up starter Sam Darnold.

August 14, 2024

The Associated Press,

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. McCarthy had an operation on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus suffered at some point during his preseason debut last weekend against Las Vegas. The former Michigan standout had a solid training camp and had been expected to back…

Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP-Written Ballot Measures, US Senate Race Set With Hovde’s Primary Win

August 14, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the…

Vikings QB McCarthy Needs Surgery on Meniscus Tear in Right Knee

McCarthy was hurt at some point Saturday during his preseason debut.

August 13, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday. McCarthy was hurt at some point Saturday during his preseason debut, when he went 11 for 17 for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against Las Vegas. McCarthy reported persistent soreness to the…

Wisconsin Capitol Police Decline To Investigate Leak Of State Supreme Court Abortion Order

August 12, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June citing a conflict of interest, but the court’s chief justice told The Associated Press she is pursuing other options. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler told AP via email on Thursday that she continues “to pursue other means in an…

Walz ‘Misspoke’ In 2018 Reference To ‘Weapons of War, That I Carried In War,’ Harris Campaign Says

August 11, 2024

The Associated Press,

PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, “misspoke” in a 2018 video about “weapons of war that I carried in war,” a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson said Saturday. Republicans, including the vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, began questioning Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, named the…

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray To Treat Dangerous Allergic Reactions

August 9, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. The spray is…

Harris, Trump Agree To Presidential Debate Sept. 10

August 8, 2024

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: AP PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out, holding a lengthy news conference Thursday in which he taunted his new rival, boasted of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, and lashed out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign has been generating. As the Republican presidential nominee addressed…

Samsung Is Recalling More Than 1 Million Electric Ranges After Numerous Fire And Injury Reports

August 8, 2024

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in ranges have front-mounted knobs that can be activated by accident if humans or pets unintentionally contact or bump into them. That…

Organizers Cancel Taylor Swift Concerts In Vienna Over Fears Of An Attack

August 7, 2024

The Associated Press,

VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part…

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As Her Running Mate, AP Sources Say

August 6, 2024

The Associated Press,

(AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states, AP sources say. She will introduce Walz at a rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. Harris was the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qualified by a deadline last week. She officially claimed the nomination Monday night when…

Vikings Sign Veteran Cornerback Fabian Moreau in Latest Move to Shore Up Secondary

The native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has started 56 of 106 career games.

July 31, 2024

The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau on Wednesday, the fourth defensive back they’ve added since the beginning of training camp as they try to address gaps in depth and experience. Moreau, who was a primary starter for Denver last season with 46 tackles, one interception and seven passes defensed, will join his fifth…

BREAKING: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Iran

July 31, 2024

The Associated Press,

BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risks escalating the conflict even as the U.S. and other nations were scrambling to prevent an all-out regional war. Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel. There was no…

Twins Add Bullpen Help with Right-Hander Trevor Richards in Deadline Trade with Blue Jays

The 31-year-old has a 4.64 ERA in 52 1/3 innings with 24 walks, 49 strikeouts and a .189 opponent batting average.

July 30, 2024

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday before the major league non-waiver trade deadline, a boost for the bullpen in their quest to catch Cleveland and defend their AL Central title. The Twins sent minor league infielder Jay Harry to the non-contending Blue Jays, who entered their game…

Trump Agrees To Be Interviewed As Part Of An Investigation Into His Assassination Attempt, FBI Says

July 29, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, a special agent said on Monday in disclosing how the gunman prior to the shooting had researched mass attacks and explosive devices. The expected interview with the 2024 Republican presidential nominee is part…

Biden Unveils A Proposal To Establish Term Limits For The Supreme Court

July 29, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices. He’s also pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity. The White House on Monday detailed the contours of Biden’s court proposal, one that appears to…

Packers QB Love Agrees to Terms on 4-Year Contract Extension Worth $220 Million, AP Source Says

The new deal comes after Love led the NFL’s youngest team to a 10-9 record and playoff berth last season in his first year as a starter.

July 26, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis.- (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Love’s new deal includes a $75 million signing bonus and $155…

Arson Attacks Paralyze French High-Speed Rail Network Hours Before Start Of Olympics

July 26, 2024

The Associated Press,

PARIS (AP) — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe, and thwarting Olympic athletes from travel, only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Games. French officials condemned the attacks as “criminal actions,” though they said there was no…

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

July 26, 2024

The Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris builds momentum as…

Biden Delivers Solemn Call To Defend Democracy As He Lays Out Reasons For Quitting Race

July 24, 2024

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: AP WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden…

Vikings Agree to 4-Year Extension with LT Christian Darrisaw to Put Him Under Contract Through 2029

Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season.

July 23, 2024

The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, their latest big-money deal for a core player. Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season. He has two years remaining on his rookie deal. According to Pro Football…

Secret Service Director Resigns after Assassination Attempt Against Donald Trump

July 23, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she’s resigning following the assassination attempt against ex-President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign and…

Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Former Wild Coach Dean Evason as their Next Coach

Evason spent parts of the past five seasons coaching the Minnesota Wild.

July 22, 2024

The Associated Press,

COLUMBUS, Ohio. (AP)- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Dean Evason as coach. This is his second head coaching job in the NHL. Evason spent parts of the past five seasons coaching the Minnesota Wild. New Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell fired Pascal Vincent not long after taking over control of the organization’s hockey operations department. Evason will be…

QB Jordan Love Won’t Be Practicing with Packers with Contract Situation Unsettled

Love, 25, completed 64.2% of his passes for 4,159 yards with 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last year.

July 22, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love won’t be practicing with the Green Bay Packers as long as the quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension remain unresolved, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Monday. Gutekunst said Love reported to camp last week but wouldn’t be working out until a deal is reached. Love’s contract is set to expire at the end…

Kenny Clark and the Packers agree on a $64 million, 3-year contract extension, AP source says

34 sacks in 109 career starts

July 21, 2024

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis.- Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and the Green Bay Packers have agreed on a $64 million, three-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been signed, said Clark will make $29 million this…

Beltré, Helton, Mauer and Leyland inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Mauer received 76.1% of the BBWAA vote in his first year

July 21, 2024

The Associated Press,

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers were so sold on Beltré early on that they broke MLB rules to sign him before he turned…

President Joe Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Race

July 21, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate, in which…

How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world

July 20, 2024

The Associated Press,

The Associated Press.,– Airlines, banks, hospitals and other risk-averse organizations around the world chose cybersecurity company CrowdStrike to protect their computer systems from hackers and data breaches. But all it took was one faulty CrowdStrike software update to cause global disruptions Friday that grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, retailers and other services. “This is a function…

Widespread Global Tech Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, and Hospitals

July 19, 2024

The Associated Press, KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport posting on their Facebook page Friday that “system outages” are affecting flights there. They let customers know to check the status of their flights before arriving to the airport and to call their airline directly for assistance. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks…

Out-of-State Officers Shot and Killed a Man Wielding Two Knives Blocks Away From the RNC, Police Say

July 17, 2024

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man who was wielding two knives near the convention, Milwaukee’s police chief said Tuesday. Five members of the Columbus, Ohio, police department fired on the man, who had a knife in each hand, refused police commands and charged at an unarmed man before police fired,…

Trump Announces Vance as VP Pick

July 15, 2024

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick. He says on his Truth Social Network that, “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance…

The Secret Service is Investigating How a Man Who Shot and Injured Trump Was Able to Get so Close

July 14, 2024

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one of the agency’s core duties. The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple shots at the stage from an “elevated…

Trump Whisked From Stage Following Apparent Gunfire at Rally, Says He is Fine

July 13, 2024

The Associated Press,

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said…

Twins Utilityman Willi Castro Added to American League Roster for All-Star Game

Castro is a first-time all-star.

July 11, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Marcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houston’s Jose Altuve as the American League’s starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball says Altuve will rest his left hand, which has been sore since he was hit by a 94.3 mph slider from Minnesota’s Josh Winder on July 5. Minnesota infielder/outfielder…

Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 Former College Football Players Killed in Car Crash in Maryland

Jackson selected by Minnesota in 2024 NFL Draft

July 6, 2024

The Associated Press,

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed Saturday morning in a car crash in Maryland, police and the team said. Jackson, 24, was one of three people who died in an overnight three-car crash in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police. The Vikings released a statement saying the team spoke to Jackson’s family,…

Wisconsin Republicans are Improperly Blocking Conservation Work, Court Says

July 5, 2024

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee can’t legally block conservation projects initiated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The decision marks a victory for Evers, whose relationship with Republican lawmakers has deteriorated since he took office in 2019, as well as environmentalists across the state. “I’ve spent years working against near-constant Republican…

Brewers’ Contreras & Yelich Named All-Star Starters for National League

The game will take place July 16th in Arlington, Texas.

July 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers in the lineups announced Wednesday for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas. Philadelphia could have three of the four National League infielders after fans voted shortstop…

Twins Place Third Baseman Royce Lewis on the Injured List, Call Up Prospect Brooks Lee

Lee, who was the No. 8 overall pick by Minnesota in the 2022 draft, is rated as the No. 13 overall prospect in baseball

July 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder’s young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place. Lewis, 25, is on the injured list for the second time this season after he missed 58 games with…

Worsening Floods and Deterioration Pose Threats to US Dam Safety

July 3, 2024

The Associated Press,

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, intense rain damaged a dam that holds drinking water for Houston, forcing officials to issue a potential…

Giuliani is disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss

July 2, 2024

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss. A New York appeals court in Manhattan ruled that Giuliani, who had already had his New York law license suspended in 2021…

Wild Add Grit with Trenin as Dead Cap Space for Parise-Suter Buyouts Keeps Them on Bargain Hunt

The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Trenin was traded from Nashville to Colorado before the deadline last season.

July 1, 2024

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight. They have one more summer to serve in salary cap jail. With the upper limit of the 2024-25 salary cap set at $88 million per club, the Wild carried a charge of more than $14.7 million into the beginning of free agency on Monday for…

Author: The Associated Press

The Twins earned a second straight victory for the first time since they won three in a row from Aug. 15-17.

Adams homered for the fifth consecutive game, matching the Brewers record shared by Jeromy Burnitz (1997) and Eric Thames (2017).

After having Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph compete for their placekicking job throughout training camp, the Green Bay Packers decided their best option was finding someone else.

The moves leave starter Jordan Love and Willis as the only quarterbacks on Green Bay's roster.

Five-time Pro Bowler, former DPOY winner

Yelich was leading the NL in batting average (.315) and on-base percentage (.406) when he went on the injured list in late July.

The former Michigan standout had a solid training camp and had been expected to back up starter Sam Darnold.

McCarthy was hurt at some point Saturday during his preseason debut.

The native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has started 56 of 106 career games.

The 31-year-old has a 4.64 ERA in 52 1/3 innings with 24 walks, 49 strikeouts and a .189 opponent batting average.

The new deal comes after Love led the NFL’s youngest team to a 10-9 record and playoff berth last season in his first year as a starter.

Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season.

Evason spent parts of the past five seasons coaching the Minnesota Wild.

Love, 25, completed 64.2% of his passes for 4,159 yards with 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last year.

34 sacks in 109 career starts

Mauer received 76.1% of the BBWAA vote in his first year

Castro is a first-time all-star.

Jackson selected by Minnesota in 2024 NFL Draft

The game will take place July 16th in Arlington, Texas.

Lee, who was the No. 8 overall pick by Minnesota in the 2022 draft, is rated as the No. 13 overall prospect in baseball

The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Trenin was traded from Nashville to Colorado before the deadline last season.

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