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Makar signs richest deal DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The terms of the deal were confirmed by his agency, Bartlett Hockey. Makar's extension ...

Niagara volleyball takes first at Gillett

Niagara went 3-0 to win a quadrangular volleyball match at Gillett on Thursday. The Lady Badgers defeated Bowler 25-17, 25-12, 25-18 and followed that with a 25-14, 25-18, 27-25 sweep against Wausaukee. Against the hosts, Niagara prevailed 3-2 by scores of 25-14, 14-25, 25-19, 22-25, 15-12. “The seniors settled into their roles as seniors and challenged the team to fight through fatigue as this was a long week for us,” said Niagara coach Maryellen Allred. “I was very impressed with our aggressive serving. Our offense finally came to life, being led at the net by Bristol ...

Packers sign TE Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have addressed their depth issues at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract. Rosenhaus Sports, which represents Smith, announced the signing in a social media post on Thursday. Smith, 31, caught 38 passes for 222 ...

DABA's doubles tourney draws 16 bocce teams

IRON MOUNTAIN — Lucas Cavalieri and Dave Antonetti took first place among 16 teams that competed in a doubles tournament hosted by the Dickinson Area Bocce Association. Cavalieri and Antonetti prevailed over Jo Ellison and Sheldon Ellison in the championship match at Iron Mountain City ...

Campbell likes what he sees in Lions secondary

DETROIT (AP) — With training camp wrapping up, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary. "We feel like we have some guys who can swing between nickel, safety, corner. There are some candidates there,'' Campbell said on Thursday. "The more you ...