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Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011 when the NCAA passed a new rule that allowed athletes in all sports to transfer and gain immediate eligibility without a waiver as long as they were enrolled in graduate school. Needing...
Today in History: October 8, the Great Chicago Fire breaks out
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2024. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day blaze. ...
Michigan gun owner gets more than 3 years in prison for accidental death of grandson
DETROIT (AP) — A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan's new gun storage law. “This tragedy was 100% avoidable,” Judge Robert Springstead...
A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — As canvassers for U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers navigate the manicured lawns and gated communities of some of Detroit's wealthiest suburbs, they walk a fine line in their efforts to convince Republicans disillusioned with Donald Trump to back other GOP candidates next...
Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical
WASHINGTON (AP) — Turning Point’s representatives have made two things clear in meetings with state and local Republican leaders — Donald Trump has blessed their conservative organization to help lead his get-out-the-vote effort, and local party officials ought to use the group's new voter...
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63
Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died. He was 63. Ciccone died Friday in Michigan, his representative Brad Taylor told The Associated Press Sunday. He had cancer. Madonna posted a tribute to him on...
Washington pulls away in 4th quarter to beat No. 10 Michigan 27-17 in title game rematch
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington quarterback Will Rogers watched the final seconds tick away and wondered if the field at Husky Stadium was about to be flooded with purple. The Huskies earning the slightest bit of redemption against the team that topped them in last season's championship...
Wolff throws for 3 TDs, Nixon runs for 3 more and Western Michigan tops Ball State 45-42
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Hayden Wolff threw three touchdown passes, Jaden Nixon scored three times on the ground, and Western Michigan rallied in the second half to defeat Ball State 45-42 on Saturday. The Broncos (2-3, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) led 21-14 after one quarter but...
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the last day of August, President Joe Biden was asked about his fall campaign plans. He promised a Labor Day appearance in Pittsburgh and said he would be “on the road from there on.” Biden did campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris on Labor Day, but he...
Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan State
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — With another win in hand, sixth-ranked Oregon can now look toward Ohio State and one of the most anticipated games of the Ducks' first season in the Big Ten. Dillon Gabriel threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another to help Oregon remain undefeated...
