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NFL bans low-performing helmets in battle against ongoing concussion problem

The NFL, with the cooperation of the NFL Players Association, has prohibited players from wearing 10 models of helmets that performed poorly in laboratory testing of impact absorption, the league said. “This is the first time we will be prohibiting helmets,” Jeff Miller, the NFL’s executive

5-year analysis: Grading the 2013 Packers draft class

FOX Sports Wisconsin dissects the Green Bay Packers’ draft picks from 2013

Determined cancer survivor completes Boston Marathon

BOSTON (AP) Cancer survivor Mary Shertenlieb wasn’t about to let rain, wind or cold stop her.

Under threat of relegation, Greek club settling Essien debt

ATHENS, Greece (AP) Panathinaikos says long-delayed payments have been made to Michael Essien and two others in an effort to avoid losing nine points as the Greek club struggles with mounting debts and the threat of relegation.

Eagles center Jason Kelce gets married, sequins not included

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce had another excuse to get dressed up this weekend- however not in outlandish sequins like he wore in the Super Bowl parade – when he and his girlfriend tied the knot.

German train rape suspect was awaiting prison for prior rape

BERLIN (AP) German prosecutors say a man accused of raping a 19-year-old woman on a train full of soccer fans was convicted of another rape in November, but had not yet started serving his sentence.

Rosen is the most NFL-ready QB in this class

There are a few high-level quarterback prospects in this year’s NFL draft, but UCLA’s Josh Rosen is the most refined and, perhaps, the best.

Colin Kaepernick Arrives at NFL Headquarters for Roger Goodell Deposition

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrived at the NFL’s New York City headquarters Tuesday morning for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s deposition. TMZ Sports reported the news, noting Goodell is being deposed as part of Kaepernick’s collusion case against the league

Troubled Cologne hires coach Markus Anfang for next season

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) Relegation-troubled Cologne has signed Markus Anfang as coach for next season, when the club will most likely be playing in Germany’s second division.

Russian prosecutors reveal plot to disrupt World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Russia’s chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have thwarted an alleged plot by right-wing soccer fans to derail events at the World Cup.

FOX Sports Wisconsin – Tuesday, April 17

How to watch Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers games on FOX Sports Wisconsin, FOX Sports Wisconsin PLUS and FOX Sports GO

Cormier thinks not having to cut weight helps for UFC 226

Daniel Cormier believes not having to cut weight will serve him well when he returns to the octagon to meet heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in July’s UFC 226 pay-per-view headliner.

Stephen Jackson on Philly’s Joel Embiid: ‘Put the mask on, go out there and be a superhero!’

In his reaction to Joel Embiid’s Twitter comments last night that he’s tired of being ‘babied’ due to his orbital fracture injury, Stephen Jackson explains to Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe why the Sixers’ big man needs to overrule his trainers, strap on his mask and go help his team out on the court because a face injury, as Jax says, does not affect one’s ability to run and shoot.

Ex-Jet Nick Mangold, one of NFL's best centers, retires

NEW YORK (AP) Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold has retired after an 11-year career in which he established himself as one of the NFL’s best at his position.

Thiem saves match point and reaches 3rd round at Monte Carlo

MONACO (AP) Dominic Thiem saved a match point and beat Andrey Rublev of Russia 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

Cris Carter previews Cavs – Pacers Game 2: LeBron needs to be more like Kobe and MJ

In his conversation surrounding game two between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers in round one of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs, Cris Carter explains to Nick Wright, Stephen Jackson and Jenna Wolfe what LeBron James must do to propel his squad to victory. Will Cleveland bounce back in Game 2?

Red Sox-Angels Preview (Apr 17, 2018)

The two teams with the best records in the American League will open a three-game series on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Angels host the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium.

Donaldson fined 5,000 euros ($6,200) for ranting at umpire

MONACO (AP) Jared Donaldson has been fined 5,000 euros ($6,200) for unsportsmanlike conduct after angrily ranting at the chair umpire during his first-round loss to Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Nick Wright on Dwyane Wade’s impressive, 28-PT night in Heat’s win over 76ers: ‘That was an awesome story’

Turning back time, thirty-six year-old Dwyane Wade delivered a stellar, 28-point performance in 26 minutes off the bench to boost the Heat to a 113-103 win and snap Philadelphia’s 17-game win streak. In his discussion with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe, Nick Wright reveals what was so impressive about Wade’s throwback night, going as far to cement him as one of the four best players to ever play the position.

Animal rights groups slam bear use at Russian soccer match

MOSCOW (AP) Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match.

Staying hot: If weather holds in Chicago, Cards hope Waino can extend win streak

St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs

Ice, ice, maybe? Royals hope weather troubles are behind them as they attempt to play Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals-Toronto Blue Jays

FIFA charges World Cup host Russia for fan racism

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA has charged World Cup host Russia with fan racism less than two months before the tournament begins.

Heat snap 76ers 17-game winning streak, even up series

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Dwyane Wade turned in a vintage performance, scoring 28 points to end the 76ers’ 17-game winning streak and lead the Miami Heat to a 113-103 Game 2 win over Philadelphia on Monday night and even the first-round playoff series.

Sharks use 2nd period barrage to beat Ducks 8-1 for 3-0 lead

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joonas Donskoi scored one goal and set up another to start a four-goal barrage in the second period and the San Jose Sharks raced past Anaheim for the third straight game, beating the Ducks 8-1 on Monday night for a 3-0 series lead.

Durant, Thompson lead Warriors to a 2-0 series lead on Spurs

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant sparked a decisive third-quarter run on the way to 32 points, Klay Thompson added 31 points and five assists in another superb playoff performance and the Golden State Warriors rallied in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-101 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Grandal's slam, Kemp's 3-run HR send Dodgers past Pads 10-3 (Apr 17, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Yasmani Grandal hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp had a three-run homer and Hyun-Jin Ryu struck out nine in six strong innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-3 Monday night.

Mengden goes 8 crisp innings in A's 8-1 win over White Sox (Apr 17, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Daniel Mengden carried a shutout into the ninth inning in his best start of the season and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1 before another sparse crowd at the Coliseum on Monday night.

Where things between Rodgers, Packers get icy

Aaron Rodgers might want a bigger hand in some of the roster-shaping decisions, but his leverage with the Packers’ new GM is in question.

Nationals hope to build on comeback against Mets (Apr 17, 2018)

NEW YORK — The Washington Nationals hope Monday night proved it’s never too early in the baseball season for a turning-point game to take place. The New York Mets will take the field Tuesday night aiming to show it’s never too early for a team to display its resiliency.