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Lara builds reputation for spectacular defense

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Luis Lara has made a season's worth of spectacular plays in two months since getting called up to the big leagues. And he's made most of them while playing a position that's new to him. The latest one came Monday afternoon and ...

Twins beat slumping Tigers 3-2

DETROIT (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota had lost four of five, while the Tigers are 6-18 since Aug. 14. Detroit needs a win in Wednesday's series finale to ...

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MAC appeals Michigan win KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The Mid-American Conference has appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, asking the NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to recognize the Broncos as the actual winner. Michigan won 13-12 on a Hail Mary ...

Van Vooren replaced on Dallas practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys last week signed tight end James Mitchell to their practice squad and waived tight end Mitch Van Vooren. Mitchell took the spot that Peshtigo, Wis., native Van Vooren had held for two days, according to Dallas Sports Journal. The Carolina Panthers waived Mitchell on Aug. ...

Hematites outlast Jets with ground game

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Hematites unleashed a potent ground attack while handing Powers North Central a 50-22 eight-player football loss here Friday night. Ishpeming, traditionally a run-oriented team, rushed for 284 yards. The Hematites were led by junior running back Derek Meyer, who gained 230 on 26 carries. "That comes from the Jeff Olson era," Ishpeming coach Mike Lyman said. "I played for him 20 years ago. We can enjoy this for now, then we have to come back to work." The Jets, who were trailing 16-0, chopped their deficit in half on a 10-yard pass from senior quarterback ...