• The Canadian Press

    Packers' Jordan Love stays mum on contract talks while focusing on how he can build off his success

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love isn’t letting the unsettled nature of his contract negotiations prevent him from joining his teammates for organized team activities this week. Love is preparing to enter the final year of his contract after improving his stock exponentially by leading the NFL’s youngest team to the playoffs in his first season as a starter. “That’s just something that I’ve always done, trying to be here, get the reps in, get the work in with the g

  • The Canadian Press

    Saints open voluntary practice without Marshon Lattimore or Alvin Kamara

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The absences of cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints' opening set of voluntary offseason practices had coach Dennis Allen toeing a fine line as he spoke about the two star players. “Look, I'd always love 100% participation,” Allen said Tuesday. “I'm aware of why everybody that's not here is not here — some of them personal reasons, some of them personal choice. “When they get here, we're going to welcome them with open arms,”

  • The Canadian Press

    Brewers right-hander Joe Ross placed on injured list due to low back strain

    MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Joe Ross was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a low back strain. Ross lasted just one inning in the NL Central-leading Brewers' series-opening game against the Miami Marlins on Monday night. The Brewers ended up using seven relievers and lost 3-2 in 10 innings. “Definitely frustrating – I felt I was throwing well,” Ross said Tuesday. “Frustrating because I want to go out there and pitch when my name is called.” The 31-year-old Ro