MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota took a seven-point deficit into halftime after two costly interceptions fed Michigan touchdowns, the type of mistakes that can be hard to overcome against upper-level Big Ten teams. The Gophers weren't fazed. And maybe the Wolverines don't belong in the top tier ...
The Professional Women's Hockey League's addition of four new teams is translating into more games, an expanded playoff format and the introduction of two six-team conferences entering its fourth season. The PWHL unveiled major adaptations on Friday in releasing its 180-game regular-season schedule running from Dec. 5 to April 18, and includes the league's previously announced first All-Star event on March 7. The PWHL's popular "Takeover Tour" series is back and expanding from 16 to 24 outings, with the neutral site locations yet to be revealed. "The schedule reflects the PWHL's ...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — College football coaches have one thing off their overflowing plates. In an era that has added revenue sharing, NIL and the transfer portal to day-to-day duties, coaches no longer need to decide if seldom-used players — usually, freshmen — should appear in four or ...
DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs took a toss sweep to the right, reversed field and raced to the left side of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. He was just getting warmed up. Gibbs ran for another touchdown in the second half and had a go-ahead 11-yard reception with 2:25 left for his third ...
DETROIT — Justin Verlander had just retired the leadoff batter in the sixth inning of his major league finale when Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walked from the dugout toward home plate. The pitcher's 7-year-old daughter suddenly sprinted to the mound. "That completely blindsided me, ...
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Vincent Genatone scored twice for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0) while Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. Kwazi Gilmer caught three passes for 63 yards, including a 44-yard score. "Really fired up for the guys," Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said. "It's a great first step." The Cornhuskers' defense held the Spartans to 252 total yards, recorded six sacks ...
