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Craig helped fuel 49er dynasty

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers' dynasty had launched even before Roger Craig arrived in 1983 as a fullback out of Nebraska. Craig's versatility as a runner, receiver and blocker helped elevate Bill Walsh's offense to an even higher level as a perfect fit in a ...

Cubs trade for pitcher Gausman

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs bolstered their rotation on Sunday night, acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The addition of Gausman is likely only the beginning for Chicago as it looks for pitching ahead of Monday's trade deadline. The Cubs have ...

Big Ten taking a wait-and-see approach

CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn't require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power Four member each year. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said this week at the Big Ten ...

CLASH OF THE TITANS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday. There was a rally outside the Target Center that ...

Yankees edge Cubs at Wrigley in pitchers’ duel

CHICAGO (AP) — José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday. New York got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from relievers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar to take two of three ...

Important season ahead for Chicago’s Johnson

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson knows the stakes are higher for veteran players even when they still have a full two seasons left on their contracts. It's especially high when they're trying to come back from a disappointing season brought ...