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Monken hired by Browns CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as the franchise's 19th full-time head coach, wrapping up a three-week search. He replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired on Jan. 5, the day after Cleveland finished a 5-12 season. T his is Monken's first NFL ...

Michigan State women beat Purdue 86-65

Michigan Sports

G WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 17 points, Kennedy Blair had 15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals, and No. 13 Michigan State beat Purdue 86-65 on Thursday night. Michigan State took control during a 12-0 run late in the first quarter to build a ...

Knights tame Mustangs in Top 5 matchup

Local Sports

NORWAY – One of Monday’s top girls basketball games, at least on paper, was the matchup between host Norway and Munising. However, the game turned out to be one-sided as the UPSSA Division 4 fourth-ranked Knights handled the fifth-ranked Mustangs 51-32 in Skyline Central Conference ...

Flivvers stave off Wykons for 9th win

Local Sports

IRON RIVER – Kingsford head coach Mike Cross had a unique perspective heading into his team’s contest with West Iron County on Monday night. A few years ago, the Flivvers’ head coach worked for West Iron County Public Schools and coached middle school basketball. And several of those ...

Florence battles past Cards 88-78

Local Sports

Florence evened its Northern Lakes Conference boys basketball record at 2-2 with an 88-78 win at home Monday over Crandon. Carson Chrisman led Florence with 25 points — one of four Bobcats to hit double figures. Truth Setner added 22 points, Promice Setner netted 19 and Bowen Spears scored ...