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Former Michigan hockey players sue over alleged abuse

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DETROIT — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago. "The abuse was ritualized, meticulously planned, and sadistic. ... Enduring sexual abuse was required to be a member of the Michigan Men's Ice Hockey team," attorney Michael Pitt said in a sex discrimination lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Detroit. The plaintiffs are 16 men who played at Michigan between 1984 and 2001. The lawsuit ...

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Marquis Navarre is an MCC Tiger again. A former team captain for the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team, Navarre has rejoined the Tigers as an assistant coach. The Oceanside, Calif., native, Navarre’s collegiate career began as a guard for MCC, where he was one of the ...

Hockey player, coach, analyst Melrose dies at 70

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Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared lapels of his trademark long suit coats, Barry Melrose cut an unmistakable figure whenever you were fortunate enough to run into him at a rink or catch him on your television screen,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “You were even more fortunate if you ...

World Cup a ‘pinch-me moment’ for Clark

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BERLIN — Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women’s FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the “craziness” of the WNBA season. In an interview with The Associated Press, Clark talked about her ...

Iowa's Carnegie named to USA 3x3 U23 National Team

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IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball player Dani Carnegie has been named to the 2026 USA Basketball 3x3 U23 Women’s National Team roster, USA Basketball announced Wednesday. Carnegie will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, set for Sept. 15-19 in ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Mustangs claim another tourney title

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NORTH ENGLISH — The East Marshall volleyball team won its second weekend tournament of the season, storming to the top of the heap at the English Valleys Invitational on Saturday. The Mustangs improved to 9-2 with wins over Sigourney (21-11, 21-15), Hillcrest Academy (21-15, 21-19), WACO ...