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Michigan Sports

Lions look for solutions to stabilize season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway point of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season. Detroit (5-3) was expected to have a tough time matching last year's franchise-record 15-2 ...

McCarthy throws for 2 TDs as Vikings beat Lions

DETROIT (AP) — J.J. McCarthy was hailed by teammates in a jubilant locker room after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a much-needed, 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. "It was awesome," McCarthy said, choking up. "When you're hurt, being on IR last year, and being out for five ...

Lions aim to stay among NFC contenders

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC. Detroit (5-2) is a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North and a game ahead of Chicago in the division, and in a logjam ...

J.J. McCarthy, Vikings hit ‘reset button’

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As J.J. McCarthy worked toward completion of his recovery from a severely sprained ankle, Carson Wentz was enduring even more agony with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. The quarterback situation, the most conspicuous part of this unexpectedly frustrating and ...

Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain, three of his former staff members and the Chippewas program will face NCAA penalties for their roles in allowing former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions to be on the sidelines during a 2023 game against Michigan ...