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Bucks expected to hire Jenkins as coach

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal with Taylor Jenkins to fill their head-coaching position that became vacant after Doc Rivers' departure, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of ...

Registration opens for youth football

Player registration is now open for the Central UP Youth Football League. Fifth through eighth graders for the 2026-2027 school year may register. Any child can play in any of the following areas: Bark River, Escanaba (fifth and sixth only), Forest Park (fifth and sixth only), Iron ...

Pistons end playoff drought by echoing the Bad Boys

DETROIT (AP) — Ben Wallace and Rick Mahorn, like proud uncles, watched the Detroit Pistons pound the Orlando Magic in the paint and meet them at the rim in a 98-83 win that tied their first-round series at a game apiece. "I'm sure they appreciated it," Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart ...

Braves ground NC Jets in baseball action

GLADSTONE — A big third inning made a huge difference as the Gladstone Braves defeated Powers North Central 14-2 in five innings. The Braves, taking advantage of four fielding errors, scored 11 times in the third in Monday's contest. “They gave us a game, then suddenly a couple hits ...

Bickerstaff tries again to figure out Magic

DETROIT (AP) — The NBA playoffs become chess matches for coaches. After wins and losses, they work on adjustments during practices to address problems from the previous game and attempt to predict counter moves opponents will make in the next matchup. In the Orlando-Detroit series, ...

Mize and Torkelson power Tigers to a 5-2 win over Brewers

DETROIT (AP) — Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Mize (2-1) extended his strong start to the season, allowing just three hits. ...