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UConn’s Mullins joins March Madness lore

WASHINGTON (AP) — A couple of days ago, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards — college basketball junkies and Indiana high school hoops enthusiasts. Now he's a part of NCAA Tournament lore. That's what can happen at this time of ...

Pistons clinch first division title in 18 years

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title on Tuesday night. Duren is averaging 23.4 points and 10.5 rebounds in seven games since Cade Cunningham sustained a lung injury on ...

Niagara jumps to 2-0 softball start

Niagara got an early start on the softball season and picked up victories against Bowler and Elcho in the Rhinelander Dome on Thursday. "It was a great start to the season," said Niagara coach Emily Payette. "The games went really well for us despite not getting a practice on a field prior ...

ASA Midwest Tour returns June 6 to Norway

Norway Speedway has announced its schedule for the summer of 2026 and it’s nothing short of epic. The Auto Moxie Season Opener on May 29 is a traditional Friday night. Then, on Saturday, June 6, the American Speed Association Midwest Tour will be coming back to the Speedway. The Midwest ...

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 on Tuesday night after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 innings in his first appearance since 2023. Jonathan Aranda and Nick Fortes ...

NFL approves 1-year rule allowing replay center to correct mistakes

PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL's competition committee approved a one-year rule for the upcoming season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct "clear and obvious mistakes made by on-field officials that impact the game" in case of a work stoppage involving the NFL Referees ...