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Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s ...

Love, Packers survive rally by Panthers, win 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s still early, but Jordan Love is beginning to show the poise and big-play capability that seem to be prerequisites for a Green Bay Packers quarterback. The first-year starter turned in an effort reminiscent of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, helping the ...

Gabe Vilardi has goal and 2 assists, Jets beat Red Wings 5-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabe Vilardi had a goal and two assists, Laurent Brossoit made 26 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of the Central Division lead. Vilardi has has five goals and five assists in his last four games. ...

Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard’s fast start ensured that the Detroit Pistons couldn’t get any ideas they might end their lengthy skid against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the ...