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Referees may be replaced PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated ...

Michigan roars into Final Four

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CHICAGO (AP) — It was Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara. Morez Johnson Jr., Trey McKenney and Nimari Burnett, too. The list goes on and on. Michigan got it done together, just like it has all season long. "The biggest focus is playing team basketball," Lendeborg said. "We ...

Grand Valley repeats as Division 2 women’s champs

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paige Vanstee totaled 25 points and nine rebounds to help Grand Valley State beat Indiana (PA) 72-49 on Saturday and win a second straight Division II championship. Grand Valley State, the top seed, finishes 36-1 in snagging its third overall championship in three trips to ...

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Padres blank Tigers 3-0 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single and his stolen base led to another run as the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 Saturday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Vásquez ...

Replacement officials on NFL’s agenda

National Sports

Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated ...

UP Sports Hall of Fame to honor Sparpana, Angeli

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Reservations are now being taken for the 54th-annual Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet. The ceremony will be Saturday, May 9, at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris, 15 miles west of Escanaba. Banquet reservations are $40 per person. The evening begins with a social ...