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In the Big Ten, the most important job this weekend might be QB2

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than ever this season, the backup quarterback spot has become the most important position in the Big Ten. Half of the conference's 18 teams could have their second-string QB under center this weekend. That includes second-ranked Ohio State and No. 7 UCLA, who are dealing with injuries. Michigan and Rutgers, who meet on Saturday, could also be a battle of backups. The other teams wrestling with QB decisions are Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Oregon and Washington. While most of the changes have been because of injuries, Ohio State coach Ryan Day didn't have ...

Raymond scores in shootout to lift Red Wings to 4-3 decision over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored the only goal of the shootout and had a pair of assists in regulation as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Monday night. Viktor Arvidsson, Emmitt Finnie and Dylan Larkin scored in regulation for the Red Wings, who went 2-1-1 on a four-game road trip. Michal Postava made 25 stops in regulation and three more in the shootout to earn the win in his first career start. The 24-year-old undrafted netminder from Czechia was appearing in his second career game, after replacing John Gibson in the third period of a 5-2 win ...

Michigan's national title defense represents a second chance for new Wolverines coach Mike Boynton. Boynton coached Oklahoma State to a 119-109 record and one NCAA Tournament berth over seven seasons but got fired after a 12-20 finish in 2023-24. He spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach on Dusty May's staff at Michigan. When May left to coach the NBA's Dallas Mavericks after the Wolverines' national championship season, Michigan initially made Boynton interim head coach and then signed him to a two-year contract. Boynton says his experience working with May has made him ...