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Caufield eyes NHL goal lead NEW YORK (AP) — Of course Cole Caufield has thought about it. After scoring his 48th and 49th goals of the season, he acknowledged as much. The gravity is not lost on him that in the storied history of the Montreal Canadiens. No player has gotten to the 50-goal ...

Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ will reunite on truTV

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NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four. Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson will be part of an alternate broadcast on truTV and HBO Max when the Wolverines face Arizona in the second national semifinal. The winner ...

Izzo says he had serious talks with NBA’s Suns

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team. "We talked seriously about it," Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show," ...

Taylor Adams earns spot with Albion track and field

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ALBION — Taylor Adams of Vulcan has been selected as a member of Albion College's 2026 track and field team. Adams is competing in mid-distance running events for a third season with the Britons. The first outdoor contest for the Britons took place Friday at home against Alma and ...

NMU, Michigan Tech skaters sign pro hockey contracts

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Since their respective 2025-26 seasons have concluded a number of Central Collegiate Hockey Association student-athletes have signed professional contracts with National Hockey League teams and their minor league affiliates. According to the CCHA, players from Michigan Tech and Northern ...

UConn’s Strong named AP Player of the Year

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PHOENIX (AP) — Sarah Strong of UConn was named The Associated Press women's basketball Player of the Year on Thursday after leading the Huskies to an undefeated season, setting the stage for a run to the Final Four. Strong became just the fifth player to win the award in her sophomore ...