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Pirates beat up Tigers’ bullpen to split doubleheader

DETROIT (AP) — Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split Wednesday’s doubleheader. The Tigers won the first game 3-2 with the help of two key errors by the Pirates. “We pitched well enough to win two games ...

Huskies senior White named to BCAM Academic Athletic team

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech senior Owen White was named to the 2021-22 Men’s College Academic-Athletic Team by Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan this week. White averaged 17.6 points and six rebounds per game for the Huskies and was GLIAC Player of the Year for the second straight ...

Brown scores 30 points, Celtics beat Bucks 109-86

BOSTON (AP) — There was a moment during the Celtics’ series-opening loss to the Bucks when it seemed as if Jaylen Brown would never make a shot. Early in Game 2, it felt like he might not miss. Brown scored 25 of his 30 points in the first half, and Boston beat Milwaukee 109-86 on ...

Packers, Giants to compete at London Stadium

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay will play the New York Giants in the Packers’ first international regular-season game. It’s an early start at London’s Tottenham soccer stadium on Oct. 9. Kickoff is set for 8:30 a.m. Central Time. That makes it 2:30 p.m. in London. The Packers say ...

Perron’s hat trick helps Blues beat Wild 4-0, seize home ice

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — David Perron was quarantined in his basement last year, listening to his kids run around upstairs and watching the St. Louis Blues get swept out of the first round. The 15-year veteran right wing sure showed his appreciation for being back in the playoffs. Perron ...

Cardinals WR Hopkins suspended 6 games for violating PED policy

The Arizona Cardinals are going to have to figure out a way to score points and win games without their top receiver. Three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins has been suspended without pay for six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced ...