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Detroit tries to avoid going from first to worst

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — After soaring to the NFC's top playoff seed last season, the Detroit Lions won't be returning to the postseason this year, and they could end up at the bottom of the NFC North. This was not the expected outcome for a team that won 15 games last season and started ...

ECHL postpones 13 games after players go on strike

The ECHL postponed 13 games Friday after players went on strike, causing a work stoppage in the North American development minor hockey league two tiers below the NHL. The Professional Hockey Players' Association announced it "commenced job action" and cited travel for back-to-back games, ...

Northwestern has 4 takeaways in 34-7 win over Central Michigan

DETROIT (AP) — Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes, and Northwestern turned four turnovers into touchdowns and beat Central Michigan 34-7 in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Friday. The Wildcats (7-6) extended their bowl game winning streak to six. They haven't lost in ...

Flivvers stun Marquette, 2-1

IRON MOUNTAIN – Call it the Miracle at Mountain View. With a go-ahead power play goal by senior captain Will Murvich and by far the best game of senior goaltender Nate Scullon’s high school career, the fearless Flivvers performed the unimaginable Tuesday evening, shocking Division 3 ...

Vikings force 6 turnovers, eliminate Lions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory on Thursday. Harrison Smith, the ...

QBs Jackson doubtful, Love questionable for Ravens-Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend. The two-time MVP quarterback hasn't ...