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Breslin battle: Dragons hold off Flivvers in D2 state semifinal

EAST LANSING — When head coach Ben Olsen took over the Kingsford boys varsity basketball program at the beginning of the season, he had one goal in mind — making it to the Breslin Center. The Flivvers (22-4, 7-1) accomplished that goal, but ran into a loaded Romulus Summit Academy North ...

Checkers or Wreckers: Memories from Daytona; Coleman’s milestone

NORWAY — It’s that time of year again! I just got home from Daytona International Speedway and the RPM Racing Promoters Workshop. The racing promoter’s workshop has been going on for many years. It’s where the small racetrack operator or operating board can go and learn things ...

Spartans, Badgers to meet in Big 10 semifinal

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Tonje matched his career high with six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points, and No. 18 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten Tournament single-game record by making 19 3s in an 86-70 victory over fourth-seeded UCLA on Friday. Tonje also had nine rebounds and four assists. He was ...

Richardson leads Michigan State past Oregon

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jase Richardson scored 17 points and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 11 points and five assists to lead No. 7 Michigan State past No. 23 Oregon 74-64 in the first of Friday’s four Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal games. The Spartans (27-5) have now won eight straight, ...

Division 4 powerhouse tames Trojans

EAST LANSING — Making its first appearance in the MHSAA Division 4 state semifinals since 2004, the Forest Park boys varsity basketball team had one goal in mind — bringing home a state championship. However, the Trojans (25-3, 8-0) ran into a stacked Tri-unity Christian squad on Thursday ...

Panthers end Norway’s season

MARQUETTE — A late surge made the difference for the Ewen-Trout Creek girls in a 54-44 basketball triumph over Norway in a Division 4 regional final here Wednesday night. This marked the first regional title in two decades for the No. 2 Panthers, who face No. 1 St. Ignace in a state ...