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Fever, Aces square off INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces have gotten well acquainted after playing 13 times over the past two seasons. They understand better than most how to contend with these two star-studded lineups led by four-time league MVP A'ja Wilson and ...

Panthers place starting CBs on IR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve ahead of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions. Horn injured his quadriceps during a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns last weekend while Jackson left ...

Packers add guard Zeitler, lose WR Reed for season

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers' struggling offense underwent more upheaval Wednesday with the arrival of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler and the announcement that wide receiver Jayden Reed won't play again this season. Zeitler becomes the third experienced guard to join the ...

Flivvers, Knights look to UP's after tennis finale

Kingsford defeated Norway 6-2 to wrap up its girls tennis regular season at home Monday, posting three wins in singles and three in doubles. "We had our exchange student, Laura (Pfiefer), who is from Germany play No. 1 singles," said Kingsford coach Tracy Rutter. "Laura has been playing tennis for 12-plus years and got the job done. She has been a joy to have on the team and played hard for her win today." The Flivvers will compete in the MHSAA Upper Peninsula D1 finals today in Negaunee. "As we look ahead to U.P.'s the girls can definitely place if they are in the right mindset ...

LadyCats go 5-0 at Wisconsin tournament

Florence, the smallest school in attendance, swept through the Valders Invitational on Saturday, posting five volleyball wins without dropping a set. "The play all around was steady and consistent," said Florence coach Teresa Chrisman. "Something we have been preaching and trying to improve ...

Axford connection helps Lakes spill Jets

LAKE LINDEN — There were opportunities in this game for the North Central Jets in their 44-27 loss to the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes here Saturday afternoon. The first opportunity came when they had the Lakes pinned near their goal line and forced a punt that led to a turnover on downs ...