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Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12

The Detroit Lions are hosting the Buffalo Bills in what’s potentially a Super Bowl preview. The Lions are the odds-on favorite to win the NFL title, according to BetMGM. The Bills are among the top contenders. Detroit is favored by 2 1/2 points at home on Sunday. The game features MVP ...

Milwaukee defeats UWGB

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jamichael Stillwell had 24 points in Milwaukee’s 88-67 victory over Green Bay on Wednesday night. Stillwell also contributed 19 rebounds for the Panthers (7-4, 2-0 Horizon League). Kentrell Pullian scored 18 points and added eight rebounds. The Phoenix (2-9, 0-3) ...

NFL legend Belichick ready to lead Tar Heels

Bill Belichick had just been introduced Thursday as North Carolina’s next football coach when chancellor Lee Roberts came armed with a gift: a short-sleeved gray hoodie — a bit of a trademark from Belichick’s NFL coaching days — bearing a blue interlocking “NC” logo. It was the ...

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup

The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak entering their game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings are 11-2 and favored by seven points according to BetMGM odds. The Bears are 4-9 and have seven consecutive losses. That includes a 30-27 defeat in overtime at home against ...

Norway picks up big win over Escanaba

ESCANABA — Three days removed from a loss to Kingsford, Escanaba boys’ basketball had another crack at a Dickinson County team. This time, it was against Norway. And once again, the Dickinson County team emerged victorious as Esky fell to the Knights 61-51 on Monday. “Feels like we got ...

IM continues hot streak against Braves

GLADSTONE — Iron Mountain continued its red hot start to the 2024-25 campaign with a 75-34 win over Gladstone Tuesday night. “It’s our first road game of the year, and we know Gladstone is young trying to feel its way through the early part of the season,” Mountaineers coach Bucky ...