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MSU receives $401M gift from Greg and Dawn Williams

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history. "Their investment ...

Badgers bounce Coleman in M&O boys opener

Brayden Bartels and Zane Phillips combined for 30 points as Niagara held off Coleman for a 48-47 win in an M&O Conference boys hoops opener Thursday at home. Bartels scored 12 of his 16 points in the first half as Niagara carried a 30-27 lead into halftime. Noah Wheeler added seven ...

Nordics defeat Wolves with strong 2nd half

North Dickinson opened its Skyline Central Conference boys basketball season Thursday with a 65-43 win over Carney-Nadeau. The Nordics, 2-0 overall, led 33-28 at halftime. Trenton Kramer fueled North Dickinson’s second-half surge, scoring 15 of his 21 points after the break. Brady Jungwirth ...

Kingsford swim team adds more UP qualifiers

RUDYARD – Kingsford added five more U.P. qualifiers and overpowered Rudyard in a varsity swim meet Thursday afternoon. Kingsford’s girls won 157-66, while the boys took an 87-19 victory – with Rudyard only having three boys on its roster. “The pool was really warm so it hampered ...

Bears’ Odunze to miss game at Green Bay

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The NFC North-leading Chicago Bears will be without top receiver Rome Odunze for Sunday's game at Green Bay because of a lingering foot injury. Chicago (9-3) ruled him out on Friday. It's a tough blow for a team trying to maintain a slim lead in the division over the ...