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Badgers beat Gophers to take back Paul Bunyan’s Axe

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wisconsin’s offense underwent a major makeover this season under new coach Luke Fickell and his staff, and the process of becoming a faster-paced, pass-friendly team wasn’t pretty. Braelon Allen and the blockers in front of him helped the Badgers return to their roots ...

Alex Lyon makes 16 saves for his 2nd NHL shutout, Red Wings beat Devils 4-0

DETROIT — Alex Lyon made 16 saves for his second career shutout, Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Wednesday night. Lyon was making his second start of the season. Last April with Florida, he shut out Columbus. Lyon is ...

Jordan Love’s late TD pass lifts Packers to 23-20 victory over Chargers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — With Green Bay down to one healthy running back, Jordan Love realized the Packers’ hopes likely rested on his right arm. The first-year starting quarterback responded with the best performance of his young career. Love threw for 322 yards and found Romeo Doubs for ...

NFC North-leading Lions beat Bears 31-26

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David ...