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NASCAR lawsuit trial opens CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The federal antitrust trial against NASCAR has opened with Michael Jordan in attendance. The retired NBA star co-owns the 23XI Racing team, which, along with Front Row Motorsports, is suing NASCAR. They allege the stock car series is ...

Vikings waive wide receiver Adam Thielen

National Sports

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday, allowing the 13-year veteran an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere down the stretch of his expected final NFL season and ending a disappointing return to his original team. Thielen had just eight ...

Red Wings edge Bruins 5-4

Michigan Sports

DETROIT (AP) — Moritz Seider had a goal and two assists, and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Boston Bruins for a 5-4 victory on Tuesday night. Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, helping the Red Wings avenge a 3-2 ...

Menominee brings home state title

Local Sports

DETROIT – Menominee’s football program has been known a long time for its single-wing offensive scheme, which certainly has served the Maroons well over the years.The secret to their success goes way deeper than that, however, and it has nothing to do with X’s and O’s. Call it grit, ...

Bucks fall short against struggling Wizards

Local Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 28 points, including a 3-pointer with 14.4 seconds remaining that helped the Washington Wizards outlast the Milwaukee Bucks 129-126 on Monday night. The Wizards (3-16) have won two of three following a 14-game losing streak, and Milwaukee only managed a ...

At 7-5, Lions have tough slate ahead

Local Sports

DETROIT (AP) — Last year, the Detroit Lions went 15-2 and locked up the top seed in the NFC. This season, they are lucky to be above .500. After a 5-2 start, coach Dan Campbell's Lions have lost three of five and needed a 59-yard field goal from Jake Bates to avoid a home loss to the ...