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Packers tight end Tucker Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL

National Sports August 1, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is coming off the physically unable to perform list as he continues his comeback from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The move clears Kraft to return to practice, though Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the 2023 third-round draft pick wouldn't be participating in team drills for now. "We're just going to kind of get him back ingrained into the process and into individual," LaFleur said before the Packers' practice Friday. "What's great is when they do come off PUP, then now he can partake in some of the walk-through ...

Lions' Gibbs, Falcons' Robinson remain sidelined at training camp as contract talks continue

Michigan Sports August 1, 2026

Two of the NFL's most productive running backs haven't gotten off to the races quite yet at training camp. The Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs and Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson have been just mere spectators as they play their hands in an apparent contract "hold-in " as their teams get to ...

Tigers trade Rogers to Baltimore as Orioles try to solve catcher woes

Michigan Sports August 1, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. The Tigers designated Rogers for assignment earlier in the week, and it wasn't a huge surprise Baltimore was interested. The Orioles' top two ...

Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL

National Sports July 31, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons. Whether Hill — the only player in the NFL's Super Bowl ...

Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this season, but Dodgers in no rush

National Sports July 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season, but they're not rushing the two-way superstar back to the mound because of concern about him overcompensating while his left knee heals. Andrew Friedman downplayed Ohtani's right biceps soreness, ...

Arraez and Susac help the Giants rout the Brewers 16-3

National Sports July 31, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Luis Arraez had four of San Francisco's 17 hits, Daniel Susac hit his first two homers in the majors and the Giants routed the Brewers 16-3 on Wednesday. Arraez had four singles in five at-bats, raising his batting average to a majors-leading .331. The three-time batting ...