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Democrats defend Michigan's open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan voters are deciding between Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in a tight U.S. Senate battleground contest that could sway the balance of federal power. Slotkin had a clear head start, but as Republicans became...
Democratic-backed justices look to defend control of Michigan's Supreme Court
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats and their allies were defending their majority on the state's Supreme Court on Tuesday after a campaign marked by exorbitant spending. Court races are nonpartisan but candidates are nominated at party conventions. Democratic-backed justices...
Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House
DETROIT (AP) — Between redistricting and incumbents forgoing reelection, four congressional seats in Michigan are key targets as the parties vie for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans are seeking to flip two open congressional seats in central Michigan as the...
Gumbs scores 15 in Texas State's 64-44 win against Eastern Michigan
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Kaden Gumbs had 15 points in Texas State's 64-44 victory over Eastern Michigan on Monday night in a season opener. Gumbs shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bobcats. Tylan Pope added 12 points while going 4 of 8 from the...
Vanderjagt scores 16 off the bench, Central Michigan downs South Alabama 74-70
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Kyler Vanderjagt scored 16 points off of the bench to lead Central Michigan over South Alabama 74-70 on Monday. Vanderjagt shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Chippewas. Jakobi...
Jones scores 15 as Coastal Carolina knocks off Western Michigan 60-56
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Rasheed Jones scored 15 points as Coastal Carolina beat Western Michigan 60-56 on Monday night. Jones shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Chanticleers. Noah Amenhauser scored 10...
Wolf has 19 and 13 rebounds, Donaldson scores 16 as Michigan beats Cleveland State 101-53
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Danny Wolf scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Tre Donaldson added 16 points and seven assists and Michigan never trailed Monday night in its 101-53 season-opening win over Cleveland State in coach Dusty May's debut for the Wolverines. May — who set...
No. 1 South Carolina avoids major upset in 68-62 win over Michigan
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chloe Kitts had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Tessa Johnson scored 15 points as top-ranked South Carolina defeated scrappy Michigan 68-62 on Monday night in the Hall of Fame Series. Joyce Edwards added 10 points for South Carolina, which won the national...
Jaden Akins scores 23 points, Michigan State opens with 81-57 victory over Monmouth
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaden Akins scored 23 points and Michigan State pulled away in the second half to defeat Monmouth 81-57 in a season opener on Monday night. Akins also had nine rebounds and five assists. On a night when 10 Michigan State players logged at...
US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance. State...
