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Cardinals hire Mike LaFleur TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as head coach, turning to a division rival's offensive coordinator to try to pull the franchise out of the bottom of the NFC West. The Cardinals made the announcement on Sunday, bringing an end ...

Pistons rout Nets 130-77 in most-lopsided victory in franchise history

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history. The 53-point margin topped the mark ...

Flivvers snap skid, 2-1 over Miners

IRON MOUNTAIN – Behind a pair of goals from sophomore Casey Clisch and the return of senior goaltender Nate Scullon, Kingsford finally found the win column Thursday evening at Mountain View Ice Arena, holding off Negaunee 2-1 in a Great Lakes Hockey Conference action. “It was good to ...

ND girls get 3rd straight win

HARRIS – The North Dickinson Nordics turned a two-point deficit after the first quarter into a 10-point lead at halftime and a 21-point advantage after three quarters in their 53-42 victory over host Bark River-Harris in a Skyline Central Conference contest Thursday. The Nordics trailed ...

KHS girls check Forest Park

Kingsford held Forest Park to 4 of 22 shooting on 3-point attempts and posted a 44-27 nonconference basketball win at home Thursday. "I thought our girls played outstanding defense," said Flivvers coach Mike Cross. "We've got to hang our hat on that end of the court and hope we get a little ...

Rebels storm past Bobcats

Florence dropped to 2-3 in the Northern Lakes Conference, falling on the road to conference leader Wabeno-Laona 77-47 on Thursday. Florence trailed just 36-26 at halftime, but gave up 41 second-half points. "First, credit the Rebels," said Florence coach Bryan Bomberg. "I thought they ...