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NFL: Matthews due back for Pack vs. Bears

The Packers expect to have linebacker Clay Matthews, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, back in the lineup tomorrow against the Bears. Chicago expects quarterback Jay Cutler (knee, neck) to play.

ETC.: Sanchez gets $80 million to stay in Detroit

Right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract with the Tigers.

Free-agent infielder Ty Wigginton and the Cardinals agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract.

Daniel Popovic maintained a share of the lead after the second day of the Australian PGA in Coolum, Australia.

Popovic followed his opening-round 64 with a 2-under 70 and is tied with tied with Zhang Xinjun (67) at 10 under.

In Johor, Malaysia, Spain’s Sergio Garcia birdied five of his first 12 holes in the Johor Open for a share of the lead with American David Lipsky in the suspended second round.

In Malelane, South Africa, South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel shot a 8-under 64 for a share of the second-round lead with Gregory Bourdy at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.