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Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers' 27-18 victory over Commanders GREEN BAY, Wis.

(AP) Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18.

Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2020.

Love and Kraft connected for an 8-yard touchdown with 8:57 left to thwart the Commanders comeback attempt.

Loves other touchdown pass was a 5-yarder to Romeo Doubs in the first quarter.

Washington gained just 11 yards in the first quarter and lost running back Austin Ekeler to an Achilles tendon injury late in the game.

Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge has hit his 361st career home run, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in New York Yankees history.

The two-time AL MVP went deep twice in the first three innings against the Detroit Tigers, with President Donald Trump in attendance at Yankee Stadium on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Judge launched homer No.

360 in the first inning, a 413-foot drive off Tyler Holton that put New York up 1-0.

Judge matched DiMaggio in the third by driving a fastball from Sawyer Gipson-Long to the back of the Tigers bullpen in left-center field for his second homer of the game.

Trump draws cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a New York Yankees game NEW YORK (AP) President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees victory over the Detroit Tigers in the Bronx, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd.

The visit marks the 24th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks.

Earlier Thursday, Trump honored victims at the Pentagon.

Security was heightened at the stadium, with metal detectors and Secret Service agents present at every entrance.

Trump greeted players before the game and predicted a Yankees win, recalling past games with late owner George Steinbrenner.

Trump, who was born in Queens, has attended a series of major sporting events since returning to the White House in January.

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler suffers Achilles tendon injury in fourth quarter vs.

Packers GREEN BAY, Wis.

(AP) Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was carted to the locker room late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers after injuring his right Achilles tendon on a non-contact play.

Ekeler had lined up wide and was running upfield when he suddenly fell to the turf.

He was helped off the field without putting any weight on his right leg and sat on the bench for a few minutes before he was driven away.

This is the 30-year-old Ekelers second season with Washington after seven with the Los Angeles Chargers.

He had 367 yards rushing and 366 yards receiving last season.

NHL makes 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges eligible to sign contract, play this season NEW YORK (AP) The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct.

15 and play Dec.

1.

The league announced the decision Thursday to reinstate Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod a little over a month since a judge in London, Ontario, found them not guilty.

They were members of Canadas 2018 world junior team at the time and not yet in the NHL.

The NHL Players' Association in a statement said it was pleased Dube, Foote, Formention, Hart and McLeod will get a chance to resume their careers.

Mackenzie Hughes leads in Napa as Ryder Cup teams gets mixed results NAPA, Calif.

(AP) Mackenzie Hughes is in Napa trying to get into a pair of $20 million tournaments.

Scottie Scheffler and nine other Ryder Cup players are at the Procore Championship trying to get sharp for matches without prize money.

Hughes shot a 63 and leads by one over Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin and Matt McCarty.

Russell Henley was another shot back and U.S.

Open champion J.J.

Spaun shot a 65.

Scheffler had a 70.

That ends his streak of 21 consecutive rounds in the 60s.

Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley was at Silverado to watch most of his team playing together.

Luzardo's 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead PHILADELPHIA (AP) Jesus Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets.

He strikes out 10 batters, reaching 200 strikeouts for the season, despite giving up four runs in the first inning.

The Phillies win 6-4 on Thursday night, sweeping the four-game series.

Otto Kemp and Bryce Harper provide run support, and Jhoan Duran closes in the ninth.

The Phillies extend their NL East lead to 11 games with 15 to play.

Harrison Bader and Duran, recent acquisitions, have made significant impacts.

The Phillies are 26-13 since the July 31 trade deadline, boasting the best winning percentage in baseball during that stretch.

Canelo vs.

Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history? LAS VEGAS (AP) The Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight is set to make history at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The Saturday night showdown is the first boxing match at the venue and carries significant implications for both fighters.

Alvarez, a favorite with a 63-2-2 record, defends his unified super middleweight championship.

Crawford, undefeated at 41-0, moves up two weight classes, aiming for a third unified division title.

The event is expected to draw a massive crowd, highlighting its importance in boxing history.

Fans can watch it on Netflix, marking a shift from traditional pay-per-view.

49ers' Brock Purdy 'week to week' with toe injury; Mac Jones expected to start Sunday SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered "week to week." General manager John Lynch shared Thursday that the team consulted with specialists to reach this diagnosis.

Purdy's return remains uncertain, and Mac Jones will start against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Purdy injured his toe and shoulder in the season opener against Seattle but stayed in the game to secure a win.

Jones, who joined San Francisco in March, was previously linked to the team during the 2021 draft.

Coach Kyle Shanahan says Purdy's recovery is progressing, but his return date is still unknown.

Jacob deGrom going back to where career began to face Mets for 1st time since leaving for Texas ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rangers All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began.

He is set to pitch Friday night in the the home stadium where he made 109 of his 245 starts in the big leagues and had back-to-back Cy Young Award-winning seasons with the New York Mets.

He will be pitching against the Mets for the first time since leaving them in free agency for Texas after the 2022 season.

The 37-year-old deGrom this season is 11-7 in 27 starts, his most since 2019 when he won his second Cy Young Award..

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