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Packers’ Rodgers-LaFleur continue to build relationship and it’s showing
Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur relationship strengthening and it’s showing after rout of Raiders

The 49ers have bark and bite this season … literally, with their emotional support dog
The San Fransisco 49ers have an emotional support dog for the 2019-2020

Detroit’s defensive front falling short of expectations
Detroit’s much-anticipated defensive front has looked flat so far this season

Embarrassing loss leaves Eagles looking for accountability
The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t show up for their biggest game of the season after their coach had promised a victory

Pacers sign Sabonis to long-term extension
The Indiana Pacers announced the signing of forward Domas Sabonis to a long-term contract extension on Monday.

Sacramento Kings give guard Buddy Hield contract extension
Fourth-year guard Buddy Hield has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Sacramento Kings

Confident Ravens roll into bye week with 3-game win streak
Ravens charge into bye with three-game winning streak and healthy lead in the AFC North

Hot Cole, Astros face Scherzer, Nats in World Series opener
Hot Gerrit Cole, Houston Astros, face Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals in World Series opener

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out 6-8 weeks after knee scope
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson to miss start of season after knee scope

Falcons may face tough decisions following 5 straight losses
Reeling Falcons could face difficult decisions as they move closer to NFL trade deadline

NBA ’19-20: Suspense returns; LA teams seek Hollywood ending
NBA ’19-20: Suspense returns, LA teams seek Hollywood ending

Fiorentina extends its unbeaten run to 6 matches
Fiorentina extended its unbeaten run to six matches with a 0-0 draw at Brescia in Serie A on Monday

Cardinals’ defense clicking through 7 games
The Arizona Cardinals are riding a three-game winning streak for the first time in four years behind a dominating defense

Grizzlies exercise options on Jaren Jackson, Grayson Allen
Memphis Grizzlies exercise 3rd-year options on contracts for Jaren Jackson Jr. and guard Grayson Allen

Switch from Mariota to Tannehill gives Titans hope
Titans build confidence, hope as Tannehill boosts offense

Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar for Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk as rivals for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award

Shiffrin embracing more pressure after record-setting season
Mikaela Shiffrin will be counted on to carry her sport even more with the retirements of big names like Lindsey Vonn, Marcel Hirscher and Aksel Lund Svindal

Mike Schmidt: Why can’t I just accept it’s all about power?
Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt says it’s clear that baseball these days is all about home runs

Florida moves up to No. 7 in AP Top 25 poll after rainy win over South Carolina
The Florida Gators move up to No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after a rainy win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2014 US Open runner-up Nishikori to have right elbow surgery
2014 US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori will have season-ending elbow surgery