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Izzo says he had serious talks with NBA’s Suns

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team. "We talked seriously about it," Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show," ...

Brewers climb to 5-1 with 8th-inning surge

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Wednesday. Garrett Mitchell added a two-run double during the decisive rally, Blake Perkins drove in a run with a groundout and David ...

Mara makes the most of his UM opportunity

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan's Big Ten championship. The 7-foot-3 Spaniard looked around and lamented that he and German center Malick ...

Packers’ Tailgate Tour set for April 14-18

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers fans are reminded of the "Packers Tailgate Tour," set for April 14-18, which will visit with fans statewide and in Iowa and thank them in person for their support. Limited tickets are still available for several public events The event will feature ...

Gallen outduels Tigers’ Skubal

PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series. Carroll homered to left-center in the first to give the D-backs a 1-0 lead. It was ...

UConn again headlines women’s final four

The women's Final Four is on repeat. No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second straight season, just the second time the same teams have reached the sport's final weekend in consecutive years. Only the matchups and location will be different ...