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-Minnesota star forward Dawson Garcia—who began his career at Marquette for one year, then North Carolina for a year, and then to the Gophers for 3 years---entered the transfer portal yesterday, after averaging 19+ ppg this year-If you thought he would be graduating and moving on, that's probably proper thinking. But no, he'll play somewhere else for a year. Make fun of it all you want…but Nebraska would take him in a heartbeatShow sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Henry talks with University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben Johnson about their win over Nebraska, playing better on the road, Brennan Rigsby's emergence, why Dawson Garcia is his leader, blocking out the noise, getting Seth Davis endorsement and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers men's basketball team's stunning comeback in at UCLA late Tuesday. The Bruins missed their free throws and Minnesota capitalized, getting a huge performance from Dawson Garcia and three tremendous plays from Lu'Cye Patterson down the stretch. And UCLA coach Mick Cronin, denied his 500th career win, blamed ... the fans? 8:00: Kent Youngblood joins the show to talk about the Gophers women's basketball team, which desperately needs a win over Purdue to bolster its NCAA tournament case. Plus they look at the offseason work done by the Lynx and wonder who the five best players are in franchise history. 29:00: Why don't the Twins steal bases?

Henry Lake on the hoop heard round Minnesota. Dawson Garcia's buzzer beater lifts the Gopher men to their first Big Ten Conference win in overtime against Michigan. Photo: David Berding/Getty Images

Henry Lake on the hoop heard round Minnesota. Dawson Garcia's buzzer beater lifts the Gopher men to their first Big Ten Conference win in overtime against Michigan. Photo: David Berding/Getty Images

Colts win at Denver Sunday - playoffs are likely. Colts lose, any hope of going to the playoffs vanishes. THIS is the season! Hoosiers just 11 days from a chance to validate their programs quality at Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoff. IU Basketball with its first Big 10 test tonight against Minnesota - and AARP member Dawson Garcia! Pacers lose to yet another bad team! Dick Allen is a worthy Baseball Hall of Fame selection. https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT Buying or selling a home in Indy - text "value" to Sean Hartwick - (317) 373-3724. InstaGram - https://www.instagram.com/the317agent/ Here is the link for my book: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 hours and 10 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where we recorded this. 1. Basketball After TCU Starts at 1:00 Gee golly willickers that was a lot of turnovers. Michigan's team of point guards has none, unless you want to call Danny Wolf the point. Weird game where they turned the ball over 16 times, most of those steals, and still led at the half because when they do get a shot it's always at the rim or an open look from three. How to get Goldin involved? He's not really into the game, not just on his teammates not seeing him, but it's that as well. Walters is the most efficient offensive player in CBB but he's playing the same position as Wolf. Trying to figure out how the lineup shakes out because we're not going to have an eleven-man rotation all year. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Basketball Preview: The Bottom Nine to Kenpom Starts at 29:14 Washington: Great Osobor was a great portal pickup but they can't keep C Franck Kepnang healthy. Rice transfer Mekhi Mason and NoDak transfer Tyree Ihenacho are uptransfers who had high usage at the 3 and 2, Butler transfer DJ Davis doesn't really do to for us either. Injuries already. Predicted finish: 18th. USC: They got Terrance Williams and they're all Terrance Williamses: 6'7” guys who can shoot save for “PG” Desmond Claude. Already injured. Projected finish: 16th. Minnesota: Speaking of injuries already; Year 4 for Johnson is another Year Zero after the guy they spent on in the portal got hurt. Seth likes (and pronounces) Lu'Cye Patterson at PG, and we all respect Dawson Garcia, but with their only other returner being carried off the court it could be rough. Predicted finish: 17th. Nebrasketball: Welcome to The Great Mid: Every basketball team from here on save Purdue is ranked closely together. Close loss to St Mary's in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Injury to stretch 5 Rienk Mast really hurts them. We like Brice Williams and Juwan Gary, think Rollie Worster from Utah is a decent PG, but lost too much to make the tournament. Predicted finish: 15th. Rutgers: This is where I'm mad about the Kenpom format. Two top-5 freshmen join a very good backcourt of Williams and Derkack, but the loss of their center looms large. Problem is spacing. Predicted finish: 5th. Northwestern: Respectable loss at Dayton (71-66) and nonrespectable OT win vs #324 Eastern Illinois. No more Boo, and you can't make Ty Berry into that guy. Matthew Nicholson is a truck driver, Brooks Barnhizer has a bad stache, Nick Martinelli will have to drive the team. True freshman PG? Ew. Predicted finish: 12th. Iowa: Payton Sandfort is going to have to shoot, and shoot he shall. Josh Dix is going to have to take on a lot more usage unless Brock Harding can learn to score. Will be bad on defense but mid their way to wins with Owen Freeman the latest yucky C. Predicted finish: 13th. Michigan State: What are they doing in this section? It's a very Izzo team, with no idea what they're doing at C because nobody gets developed, and nobody making threes. But they do have athletes and Izzo will make them play defense. Frankie Fidler from Neb-Omaha was the top transfer in the conference, Jaden Akins and Jeremy Fears have talent. They'll be…MSU. Predicted finish: 5th, deservedly 8th. Maryland: I don't know any of these guys –Brian. Julian Reese at center you know. They're heavily reliant on a #12 overall Derik Queen, a one-and-done at the wing, but that's working so far, got a 4-point loss to Marquette out of him. Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Selton Miguel are a decent backcourt. Very mid. Predicted finish: 11th. 3. Big Ten Basketball Preview: The Top Nine to Kenpom Starts at 1:01:27 Penn State Way high at #34 due to a win over (very bad, no PG) Virginia Tech. Ace Baldwin is the latest PG who carries them, though there's some upside in Tennessee transfer Freddie Dilione. Predicted finish: 14th. Oregon is also rated too highly. Altman gets the kinds of guys who get rated for NBA purposes but makes decent teams out of them. C Nate Bittle and SF TJ Bamba are good enough to carry them, got an efficient PF from Stanford and upgraded PG Jackson Shelstad to a sophomore, so they're mid. Predicted finish: 10th. Indiana got some decent portal pickups but let's say it again: no shooting! We like former 5-star Stanford transfer Kanaan Carlyle and PG Myles Rice from P12, Oumar Ballo is 5-star from Zona to rim protect. So athletic, so little shooting. Predicted finish: 9th. Michigan 6th. Wisconsin: Back to being extremely Wisconsin including a 103-88 win vs Zona that featured a parade of whistles. Steven Crowl is now a point center extraordinaire, Nolan Winter is the next 6'11” shooter and rebounder, John Blackwell, Max Klesmit, and former CSU guard John Tonje can all play but not well enough to go to the NBA. PG Camren Hunter injury could set them back. Predicted finish: 4th. Ohio State: Led the year off with a win over Texas and a closs loss at A&M. Kept Bruce Thornton out of the draft and got back Meechie Johnson from a two-year lease to South Carolina. Added bigs from UK and Duke so maybe they can defense their way through the season. Predicted finish: 7th. Illinois: Only returning starter is burlyguard Ty Rodgers but they picked up two internationals who are Working Out: see threeing the hell out of Bama in a surprising road win. Ivisic is a 5-star little bro of the UK/Arkansas one, Kasparas Jakucionis is a lottery pick, Evansville transfer ben Humrichous is a stretch 4 with range, and backup PG from Zona Kylan Boswell and L'vile transfer Tre White have evident talent. Upgraded to predicted finish: 2nd. UCLA: Have a loss to New Mexico (not too bad and UCLA shot 5/23). Might be a defensive nightmare. Got Eric Dailey who we wanted, also Tyler Bilodeau, an Iggy like PF. Skyy Clark is not a good basketball player but Mick Cronin manages to win in ways Brian hates. Predicted finish: 3rd. Purdue: Matt Painter is the best coach in CBB. Braden Smith it turns out is much better than “guy who lobs it to Edey.” They found three more huge centers, though none are 7'4”, and the new freshman Gicarri Harris fits right in, looks like a find. Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn round out the most complete roster in the league. Predicted finish: distant 1st. 4. Hot Takes and Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:36:13 Guys I want to get this out: you know the scores. Northwestern shot themselves in the foot, MSU has no pass rush, Purdue is dead as a door nail, Washington-UCLA is how we learned UCLA lost their 4th eligible year of a starting quarterback to being the holder in 2021.  MUSIC: "Moving Without Touching”—Rubblebucket "Old School"—2Pac "Water Underground"—Real Estate    “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Minnesota United's hopes of improving during this transfer window, a concerning injury to Dawson Garcia and an update from the Wolves in Summer League action. 7:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand for a look at the Twins at the All-Star break. With a 54-42 record, they are in good shape to compete for a playoff spot. Whether they can catch Cleveland or secure a Wild Card berth largely will depend on position player health and the return to form of Pablo Lopez. Will they add anything at the trade deadline? And is anything new on the TV front after updates from Commissioner Rob Manfred? 30:00: Speaking of the Twins on TV, a listener sounds off on the whole situation.

On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses how the Minnesota Gophers MBB team could be sitting with a better outlook now that Dawson Garcia is returning! We then discuss possible portal options for Ben Johnson. Finally we discuss the Gophers WBB team that is ready to win the "not-so neutral" WNIT Championship game. Follow Us on Twitter:  Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRobLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers  Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVLinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEfor $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses how the Minnesota Gophers latest departures of Pharrel Payne, Braeden Carrington, and Isaiah Ihnen. Is it time to panic for Gophers Men's Basketball or could there be big plans in the making? Finally if Minnesota loses Dawson Garcia and Cam Christie, would Mark Coyle pull the plug on the whole darn thing?Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRobLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ManscapedGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code LOCKEDON at Manscaped.com.Bettor TogetherDownload the Bettor Together DFS app now from the app store, and sign-up using promocode LOCKEDON for a chance to win your share of over $1,000 in cash prizes. Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Kel'el Ware vs. Dawson Garcia is the matchup that will determine the IU vs. Minnesota winner, and the winner will get a first round bye in next week's Big 10 Tournament! Michael Pittman is a non-exclusive franchise tag recipient, which is no different from being exclusive - except he won't earn as much. Braden Smith is straight nuts as the Big 10's best point guard. Purdue got the win at Illinois - sealed by a Smith three from 25 with :19 left. Luka Doncic over/under against the Pacers is 34 1/2! I love thge OVER! https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT TO CLAIM YOUR DEPOSIT BONUS UP TO $1,000! Here is the link for my book: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kane Rob of Locked On Gophers joins for a crossover show to talk all things Minnesota and Michigan State football and basketball. We talk about the recent MSU defensive coordinator swipe as Joe Rossi was hired on by Jonathan Smith off of Minnesota's staff. What will he bring to the table, and was his success a byproduct of playing Big Ten West offenses?We then chat about the MSU basketball game vs. Minnesota. What's been going well for Ben Johnson's Gophers and is this team just Dawson Garcia and Co., or do they bring more fire power to Breslin Center?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.Jase MedicalEmpower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kane Rob of Locked On Gophers joins for a crossover show to talk all things Minnesota and Michigan State football and basketball. We talk about the recent MSU defensive coordinator swipe as Joe Rossi was hired on by Jonathan Smith off of Minnesota's staff. What will he bring to the table, and was his success a byproduct of playing Big Ten West offenses? We then chat about the MSU basketball game vs. Minnesota. What's been going well for Ben Johnson's Gophers and is this team just Dawson Garcia and Co., or do they bring more fire power to Breslin Center? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply. Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introduction: Host Michael Rand was almost ready to believe the Timberwolves were true championship contenders before they faltered down the stretch of a wonderful game at Boston. It doesn't mean they won't get there, nor does it mean we can't give the credit for a great short-handed effort. But they still have things to prove. 10:00: The Wolves are feeling some of the same shift in expectations that the Gophers men's basketball team is experiencing. Head coach Ben Johnson and standout big man Dawson Garcia weigh in on that idea. 20:00: Gophers women's hockey senior Madeline Wethington joins the show for a look at her extended hockey family, the PWHL, and a big weekend against Ohio State. 33:00: Hockey teams going in opposite directions; a seismic shift in big-time football.

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #91 features Gopher basketball coach Ben Johnson and forward Dawson Garcia from Big Ten Media Day at the Target Center Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers), & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund (https://www.champlininsurance.com/). Cub Foods (https://www.cub.com/) Headflyer Brewing https://www.headflyerbrewing.com/)

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On today's episode of the Locked On Golden Gophers podcast we dive in on the what we learned from the Men's portion of Big Ten Media days. The Minnesota Gophers had some great insights from head coach Ben Johnson and players Dawson Garcia and Pharrel Payne. Then we hop into an interview with 2024 football commit Drake Lindsey to learn more about the young gopher on and off the field.Follow Us on Twitter:Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRobTristyn Spann-Ford: @TSpannFord22Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophersEmail: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Athletic BrewingGo to AthleticBrewing.com and enter code LOCKEDON to get 15% off your first online order or find a store near you! Athletic Brewing. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.eBay MotorsKeep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Locked On Golden Gophers podcast we dive in on the what we learned from the Men's portion of Big Ten Media days. The Minnesota Gophers had some great insights from head coach Ben Johnson and players Dawson Garcia and Pharrel Payne. Then we hop into an interview with 2024 football commit Drake Lindsey to learn more about the young gopher on and off the field. Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRob Tristyn Spann-Ford: @TSpannFord22 Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  Athletic Brewing Go to AthleticBrewing.com and enter code LOCKEDON to get 15% off your first online order or find a store near you! Athletic Brewing. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors Keep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 4, 2023: Head coach Ben Johnson and the Minnesota Gophers are coming off of a statistically historically poor season. Out of 351 division-1 teams, the Gophers rated 235 in KenPom which was easily the worst in Big Ten. This is following a relatively successful year for a team that was cobbled together by Johnson with mostly transfers. Unfortunately for the Gophers, their weak roster was plagued by injuries to their star players - Dawson Garcia and Jameson Battle. The mild magic that occurred the year before (although Minnesota still didn't win a lot of conference games) was now gone and they only managed two wins in the league. Toughest yet is that Johnson and the Gophers continue to struggle to keep Minnesota talent from escaping the state and heading to other programs. Michigan State got Tre Holloman, Duke got Paulo Banchero, and the list goes on. So this year Minnesota is again faced with a challenging roster that has some unknown potential. Unfortunately for them, they will be without Jameson Battle and Ta'lon Cooper who have transferred out. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There's only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can't keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you're anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

September 4, 2023: Head coach Ben Johnson and the Minnesota Gophers are coming off of a statistically historically poor season. Out of 351 division-1 teams, the Gophers rated 235 in KenPom which was easily the worst in Big Ten. This is following a relatively successful year for a team that was cobbled together by Johnson with mostly transfers. Unfortunately for the Gophers, their weak roster was plagued by injuries to their star players - Dawson Garcia and Jameson Battle. The mild magic that occurred the year before (although Minnesota still didn't win a lot of conference games) was now gone and they only managed two wins in the league. Toughest yet is that Johnson and the Gophers continue to struggle to keep Minnesota talent from escaping the state and heading to other programs. Michigan State got Tre Holloman, Duke got Paulo Banchero, and the list goes on. So this year Minnesota is again faced with a challenging roster that has some unknown potential. Unfortunately for them, they will be without Jameson Battle and Ta'lon Cooper who have transferred out. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There's only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can't keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you're anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

Today we discuss why Dawson Garcia is the key for Minnesota to take the next step in the Big Ten and get out of the bottom ranks. We then discuss potential portal prospect Elijah Hawkins from Howard who is visiting this weekend. How could the former HBCU guard fit into the Minnesota lineup?On today's Locked On Golden Gophers podcast, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Gophers hoops talking Dawson Garcia and a potential transfer option in Elijah Hawkins.Follow Us on Twitter:Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRobLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophersEmail: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss why Dawson Garcia is the key for Minnesota to take the next step in the Big Ten and get out of the bottom ranks. We then discuss potential portal prospect Elijah Hawkins from Howard who is visiting this weekend. How could the former HBCU guard fit into the Minnesota lineup? On today's Locked On Golden Gophers podcast, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Gophers hoops talking Dawson Garcia and a potential transfer option in Elijah Hawkins. Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @GophersKaneRob Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk Minnesota Gophers Basketball and the future at store. Could Jamison Battle and Dawson Garcia be back next season? Is their a worry about coaching?We talk about the Gophers season thus far and how it is too far gone to have hope in a positive result. That said there are some expectations fans should have on how the Minnesota Gophers team should show on the floor this year.We dive into why it isn't time to hit the panic button on coaching for the Gophers program and why patience could be rewarding for Coach Ben Johnson moving forward.Who could be back on the roster in the 2023-24 season. An outlook based on what we have seen through the 2023 season as a whole.On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Men's Basketball and the disappointment we have gone through in the 2023 season.Follow Us on Twitter:Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideoLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk Minnesota Gophers Basketball and the future at store. Could Jamison Battle and Dawson Garcia be back next season? Is their a worry about coaching? We talk about the Gophers season thus far and how it is too far gone to have hope in a positive result. That said there are some expectations fans should have on how the Minnesota Gophers team should show on the floor this year. We dive into why it isn't time to hit the panic button on coaching for the Gophers program and why patience could be rewarding for Coach Ben Johnson moving forward. Who could be back on the roster in the 2023-24 season. An outlook based on what we have seen through the 2023 season as a whole. On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Men's Basketball and the disappointment we have gone through in the 2023 season. Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideo Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers   Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Hoosiers basketball team will look to extend its win streak to four games on Wednesday when they travel to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. With Trayce Jackson-Davis playing at an elite level, Race Thompson returning to the lineup and a poor Minnesota team awaiting them, things are primed for IU to move above .500 in Big Ten Conference play.On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) previews the Hoosiers game on Wednesday in their easiest remaining conference game on paper this season. The Golden Gophers have struggled as a team and the Hoosiers are riding high entering the contest.Minnesota ranks not just at the bottom of many categories in the Big Ten, but in the nation as a whole and could be without Dawson Garcia, their top player. As a result, it's perfect time to try to reintegrate Thompson to the lineup and continue the hot streak for the Hoosiers.The show wraps by looking at the latest bracketology updates and how the Hoosiers jumped back up the seed lines after their three-game win streak. The women's team also jumped up after their win over the Michigan Wolverines this week and are the No. 2 overall seed in the latest ESPN bracketology.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Hoosiers basketball team will look to extend its win streak to four games on Wednesday when they travel to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. With Trayce Jackson-Davis playing at an elite level, Race Thompson returning to the lineup and a poor Minnesota team awaiting them, things are primed for IU to move above .500 in Big Ten Conference play. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) previews the Hoosiers game on Wednesday in their easiest remaining conference game on paper this season. The Golden Gophers have struggled as a team and the Hoosiers are riding high entering the contest. Minnesota ranks not just at the bottom of many categories in the Big Ten, but in the nation as a whole and could be without Dawson Garcia, their top player. As a result, it's perfect time to try to reintegrate Thompson to the lineup and continue the hot streak for the Hoosiers. The show wraps by looking at the latest bracketology updates and how the Hoosiers jumped back up the seed lines after their three-game win streak. The women's team also jumped up after their win over the Michigan Wolverines this week and are the No. 2 overall seed in the latest ESPN bracketology. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 – Jackson-Davis powers Indiana past Michigan State 82-69 Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 31 points and 15 rebounds for his 40th career double-double and Indiana pulled away in the second half to beat Michigan State 82-69. Jackson-Davis sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Hoosiers (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten Conference). He jumped two spots on Indiana's all-time scoring list into sixth place. Jackson-Davis finished with five blocked shots to tie Jeff Newton's school-record career total of 227. Joey Hauser was hot early, scoring 11 points to help the Spartans (13-7, 5-4) build a 17-8 lead six minutes into the game. Jackson-Davis scored all 13 of his first-half points in the final 11:09 to give the Hoosiers a 37-32 lead at halftime. Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 – Dickinson scores 28, Michigan holds off Minnesota 60-56 Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Michigan overcame an injury to Jett Howard to defeat Minnesota 60-56. Howard, who averages 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return to the game. After the Wolverines led for most of the second half, Pharrel Payne's layup drew the Golden Gophers within 55-51 and a free throw by Ta'lon Cooper made it 55-52 with 35 seconds left. But Minnesota's Jamison Battle was called for a technical foul, Will Tschetter converted the free throws, and Michigan led by five, still with 35 seconds remaining. Michigan added 3 of 4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to preserve the win. NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round Saturday Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7 Sunday Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10 San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12 Bengals 27, Bills 10 – Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin's inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC championship games for the first time in franchise history and will again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Niners 19, Cowboys 12 – 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth Super Bowl title following the 1995 season. Sunday Conference Championships San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. NFL – Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game. He waved to fans from a suite at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium during the first half of their AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium erupted when an image of the recovering Hamlin filled the massive end zone screens and fans turned toward the glass-enclosed suite and cheered. The 24-year-old safety had not been seen in public since he needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, but he has been making regular visits to the stadium to see teammates.NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 Michigan State 85, Rutgers 63 (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 – Citron helps No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54 Sonia Citron scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54. Lauren Ebo added 15 points and a career-high four steals, while Olivia Miles had 12 points and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (16-2, 7-1 ACC). Notre Dame lost starter Dara Mabrey to a knee injury in the game's second minute and her Irish teammates picked up the slack. Mabrey went down on a fast break at 8:01 of the first quarter and did not return.  Camryn Taylor produced 13 points before fouling out for Virginia (14-6, 3-6). Tonight (6) Indiana at (14) Michigan, 8:15 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Los Angeles Kings 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 – Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Kevin Fiala had two assists and Pheonix Copley stopped 18 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game losing streak. Defenseman Ian Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for Chicago, spoiling Copley's shutout bid with 3:15 remaining. Petr Mrazek finished with 25 saves. The Blackhawks had won three straight and six of their previous seven. NHL – Talks With Kane, Toews Expected Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he expects to sit down with star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each of whom have no-trade contracts, and agent Pat Brisson within the next two weeks, and no later than mid-February. The trade deadline is March 3.  “To get a sense of where everyone's at, what they're feeling, as we approach the (trade) deadline,” Davidson said on NBC Sports Chicago. “We their thoughts on what they intend to do. They're in full control of their destinies. We'll get a better sense of that in short order.”  Davidson said mid-February was necessary “as a buffer” if either player wants to be moved. Both Kane and Toews are in their last contract year and have a $10.5-million cap hit. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBAGL – NBA “G”-League Tonight Wisconsin Herd at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Boys Basketball Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m. Brandywine at River Valley, 7:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Decatur, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 7:00 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m. Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 1:45 p.m.   at Little Caesars Arena Girls Basketball Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. Buchanan at Bronson, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 5:30 p.m. Allegan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m. Howardsville Christian at White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. Calhoun Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 12:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena Competitive Cheer SMAC #2 at Portage Central, 6:00 p.mMichigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a shot against Indiana’s Miller Kopp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots on Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 – Jackson-Davis powers Indiana past Michigan State 82-69 Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 31 points and 15 rebounds for his 40th career double-double and Indiana pulled away in the second half to beat Michigan State 82-69. Jackson-Davis sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Hoosiers (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten Conference). He jumped two spots on Indiana's all-time scoring list into sixth place. Jackson-Davis finished with five blocked shots to tie Jeff Newton's school-record career total of 227. Joey Hauser was hot early, scoring 11 points to help the Spartans (13-7, 5-4) build a 17-8 lead six minutes into the game. Jackson-Davis scored all 13 of his first-half points in the final 11:09 to give the Hoosiers a 37-32 lead at halftime. Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 – Dickinson scores 28, Michigan holds off Minnesota 60-56 Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Michigan overcame an injury to Jett Howard to defeat Minnesota 60-56. Howard, who averages 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return to the game. After the Wolverines led for most of the second half, Pharrel Payne's layup drew the Golden Gophers within 55-51 and a free throw by Ta'lon Cooper made it 55-52 with 35 seconds left. But Minnesota's Jamison Battle was called for a technical foul, Will Tschetter converted the free throws, and Michigan led by five, still with 35 seconds remaining. Michigan added 3 of 4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to preserve the win. NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round Saturday Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7 Sunday Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10 San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12 Bengals 27, Bills 10 – Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin's inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC championship games for the first time in franchise history and will again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Niners 19, Cowboys 12 – 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth Super Bowl title following the 1995 season. Sunday Conference Championships San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. NFL – Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game. He waved to fans from a suite at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium during the first half of their AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium erupted when an image of the recovering Hamlin filled the massive end zone screens and fans turned toward the glass-enclosed suite and cheered. The 24-year-old safety had not been seen in public since he needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, but he has been making regular visits to the stadium to see teammates.NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 Michigan State 85, Rutgers 63 (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 – Citron helps No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54 Sonia Citron scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54. Lauren Ebo added 15 points and a career-high four steals, while Olivia Miles had 12 points and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (16-2, 7-1 ACC). Notre Dame lost starter Dara Mabrey to a knee injury in the game's second minute and her Irish teammates picked up the slack. Mabrey went down on a fast break at 8:01 of the first quarter and did not return.  Camryn Taylor produced 13 points before fouling out for Virginia (14-6, 3-6). Tonight (6) Indiana at (14) Michigan, 8:15 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Los Angeles Kings 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 – Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Kevin Fiala had two assists and Pheonix Copley stopped 18 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game losing streak. Defenseman Ian Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for Chicago, spoiling Copley's shutout bid with 3:15 remaining. Petr Mrazek finished with 25 saves. The Blackhawks had won three straight and six of their previous seven. NHL – Talks With Kane, Toews Expected Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he expects to sit down with star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each of whom have no-trade contracts, and agent Pat Brisson within the next two weeks, and no later than mid-February. The trade deadline is March 3.  “To get a sense of where everyone's at, what they're feeling, as we approach the (trade) deadline,” Davidson said on NBC Sports Chicago. “We their thoughts on what they intend to do. They're in full control of their destinies. We'll get a better sense of that in short order.”  Davidson said mid-February was necessary “as a buffer” if either player wants to be moved. Both Kane and Toews are in their last contract year and have a $10.5-million cap hit. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBAGL – NBA “G”-League Tonight Wisconsin Herd at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Boys Basketball Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m. Brandywine at River Valley, 7:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Decatur, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 7:00 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m. Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 1:45 p.m.   at Little Caesars Arena Girls Basketball Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. Buchanan at Bronson, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 5:30 p.m. Allegan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m. Howardsville Christian at White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. Calhoun Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 12:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena Competitive Cheer SMAC #2 at Portage Central, 6:00 p.mMichigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a shot against Indiana’s Miller Kopp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots on Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 – Jackson-Davis powers Indiana past Michigan State 82-69 Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 31 points and 15 rebounds for his 40th career double-double and Indiana pulled away in the second half to beat Michigan State 82-69. Jackson-Davis sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Hoosiers (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten Conference). He jumped two spots on Indiana's all-time scoring list into sixth place. Jackson-Davis finished with five blocked shots to tie Jeff Newton's school-record career total of 227. Joey Hauser was hot early, scoring 11 points to help the Spartans (13-7, 5-4) build a 17-8 lead six minutes into the game. Jackson-Davis scored all 13 of his first-half points in the final 11:09 to give the Hoosiers a 37-32 lead at halftime. Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 – Dickinson scores 28, Michigan holds off Minnesota 60-56 Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Michigan overcame an injury to Jett Howard to defeat Minnesota 60-56. Howard, who averages 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return to the game. After the Wolverines led for most of the second half, Pharrel Payne's layup drew the Golden Gophers within 55-51 and a free throw by Ta'lon Cooper made it 55-52 with 35 seconds left. But Minnesota's Jamison Battle was called for a technical foul, Will Tschetter converted the free throws, and Michigan led by five, still with 35 seconds remaining. Michigan added 3 of 4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to preserve the win. NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round Saturday Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7 Sunday Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10 San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12 Bengals 27, Bills 10 – Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin's inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC championship games for the first time in franchise history and will again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Niners 19, Cowboys 12 – 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth Super Bowl title following the 1995 season. Sunday Conference Championships San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. NFL – Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game. He waved to fans from a suite at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium during the first half of their AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium erupted when an image of the recovering Hamlin filled the massive end zone screens and fans turned toward the glass-enclosed suite and cheered. The 24-year-old safety had not been seen in public since he needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, but he has been making regular visits to the stadium to see teammates.NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 Michigan State 85, Rutgers 63 (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 – Citron helps No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54 Sonia Citron scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54. Lauren Ebo added 15 points and a career-high four steals, while Olivia Miles had 12 points and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (16-2, 7-1 ACC). Notre Dame lost starter Dara Mabrey to a knee injury in the game's second minute and her Irish teammates picked up the slack. Mabrey went down on a fast break at 8:01 of the first quarter and did not return.  Camryn Taylor produced 13 points before fouling out for Virginia (14-6, 3-6). Tonight (6) Indiana at (14) Michigan, 8:15 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Los Angeles Kings 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 – Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Kevin Fiala had two assists and Pheonix Copley stopped 18 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game losing streak. Defenseman Ian Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for Chicago, spoiling Copley's shutout bid with 3:15 remaining. Petr Mrazek finished with 25 saves. The Blackhawks had won three straight and six of their previous seven. NHL – Talks With Kane, Toews Expected Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he expects to sit down with star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each of whom have no-trade contracts, and agent Pat Brisson within the next two weeks, and no later than mid-February. The trade deadline is March 3.  “To get a sense of where everyone's at, what they're feeling, as we approach the (trade) deadline,” Davidson said on NBC Sports Chicago. “We their thoughts on what they intend to do. They're in full control of their destinies. We'll get a better sense of that in short order.”  Davidson said mid-February was necessary “as a buffer” if either player wants to be moved. Both Kane and Toews are in their last contract year and have a $10.5-million cap hit. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBAGL – NBA “G”-League Tonight Wisconsin Herd at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Boys Basketball Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m. Brandywine at River Valley, 7:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Decatur, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 7:00 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m. Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 1:45 p.m.   at Little Caesars Arena Girls Basketball Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. Buchanan at Bronson, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 5:30 p.m. Allegan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m. Howardsville Christian at White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. Calhoun Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 12:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena Competitive Cheer SMAC #2 at Portage Central, 6:00 p.mMichigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a shot against Indiana’s Miller Kopp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots on Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 – Jackson-Davis powers Indiana past Michigan State 82-69 Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 31 points and 15 rebounds for his 40th career double-double and Indiana pulled away in the second half to beat Michigan State 82-69. Jackson-Davis sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Hoosiers (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten Conference). He jumped two spots on Indiana's all-time scoring list into sixth place. Jackson-Davis finished with five blocked shots to tie Jeff Newton's school-record career total of 227. Joey Hauser was hot early, scoring 11 points to help the Spartans (13-7, 5-4) build a 17-8 lead six minutes into the game. Jackson-Davis scored all 13 of his first-half points in the final 11:09 to give the Hoosiers a 37-32 lead at halftime. Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 – Dickinson scores 28, Michigan holds off Minnesota 60-56 Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Michigan overcame an injury to Jett Howard to defeat Minnesota 60-56. Howard, who averages 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return to the game. After the Wolverines led for most of the second half, Pharrel Payne's layup drew the Golden Gophers within 55-51 and a free throw by Ta'lon Cooper made it 55-52 with 35 seconds left. But Minnesota's Jamison Battle was called for a technical foul, Will Tschetter converted the free throws, and Michigan led by five, still with 35 seconds remaining. Michigan added 3 of 4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to preserve the win. NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round Saturday Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7 Sunday Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10 San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12 Bengals 27, Bills 10 – Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin's inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC championship games for the first time in franchise history and will again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Niners 19, Cowboys 12 – 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth Super Bowl title following the 1995 season. Sunday Conference Championships San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. NFL – Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game. He waved to fans from a suite at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium during the first half of their AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium erupted when an image of the recovering Hamlin filled the massive end zone screens and fans turned toward the glass-enclosed suite and cheered. The 24-year-old safety had not been seen in public since he needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, but he has been making regular visits to the stadium to see teammates.NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 Michigan State 85, Rutgers 63 (7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 – Citron helps No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54 Sonia Citron scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54. Lauren Ebo added 15 points and a career-high four steals, while Olivia Miles had 12 points and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (16-2, 7-1 ACC). Notre Dame lost starter Dara Mabrey to a knee injury in the game's second minute and her Irish teammates picked up the slack. Mabrey went down on a fast break at 8:01 of the first quarter and did not return.  Camryn Taylor produced 13 points before fouling out for Virginia (14-6, 3-6). Tonight (6) Indiana at (14) Michigan, 8:15 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Los Angeles Kings 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 – Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Kevin Fiala had two assists and Pheonix Copley stopped 18 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game losing streak. Defenseman Ian Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for Chicago, spoiling Copley's shutout bid with 3:15 remaining. Petr Mrazek finished with 25 saves. The Blackhawks had won three straight and six of their previous seven. NHL – Talks With Kane, Toews Expected Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he expects to sit down with star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each of whom have no-trade contracts, and agent Pat Brisson within the next two weeks, and no later than mid-February. The trade deadline is March 3.  “To get a sense of where everyone's at, what they're feeling, as we approach the (trade) deadline,” Davidson said on NBC Sports Chicago. “We their thoughts on what they intend to do. They're in full control of their destinies. We'll get a better sense of that in short order.”  Davidson said mid-February was necessary “as a buffer” if either player wants to be moved. Both Kane and Toews are in their last contract year and have a $10.5-million cap hit. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBAGL – NBA “G”-League Tonight Wisconsin Herd at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Boys Basketball Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m. Brandywine at River Valley, 7:00 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta at Decatur, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 7:00 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m. Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 1:45 p.m.   at Little Caesars Arena Girls Basketball Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. Buchanan at Bronson, 7:00 p.m. Watervliet at Hartford, 5:30 p.m. Allegan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m. Howardsville Christian at White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m. Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m. Calhoun Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 12:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena Competitive Cheer SMAC #2 at Portage Central, 6:00 p.mMichigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a shot against Indiana’s Miller Kopp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots on Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Lake talks with Gopher Men's Basketball Beat Reporter Marcus Fuller from the Star Tribune about his early impressions, their game plan vs. Purdue, Jamison Battle's health, Dawson Garcia being in a tough spot and more.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who reached the championship game by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes of a 63-59 victory Wednesday night over VCU. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and Jett Howard had 12 for Michigan, which routed Pittsburgh 91-60 on Wednesday but shot just 34% against ASU. It was the most lopsided championship game in the 16-year history of the Legends Classic and Arizona State’s largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent. Minnesota 68, CMU 60 – Dawson leads Minnesota over Central Michigan 68-60 Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela added 15 points and Reggie Bass 10. Central Michigan shot only 31% and made 6 of 25 from 3-point range. Tonight Western Michigan vs. Houston Christian, 8:00 p.m.         at Houston, TX Lipscomb at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m. Villanova at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.                          Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00 Saturday Eastern Michigan at Oakland, 3:00 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Rice, 6:00 p.m.                            at Houston, TX Sunday Western Michigan vs. Georgia Southern, 1:00 p.m.          at Houston, TX Ohio at (20) Michigan, 7:30 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 109, Florida A&M 44 Saturday Florida A&M at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Detroit Mercy at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m. Sunday (23) Michigan at Fairfield, 2:00 p.m. Ball State at (9) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 96, Detroit Pistons 91 Clippers 96, Pistons 91 – Clippers rally to beat Pistons 96-91 in Leonard’s return Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 in Kawhi Leonard’s return to the starting lineup this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each to complete the comeback. Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. Leonard had missed 12 straight games since coming off the bench in two of the first three games of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 18. Tonight Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NCAAFB – College Football – Week 12 Saturday Illinois at (3) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.                    News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 Indiana at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.                  Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30 Boston College at (18) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who are 10-0 for the first time since 2006 and boast the nation’s best defense, are aiming to keep their record perfect before the showdown next week at second-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten East title. Illinois, which has the No.2-rated defense, has lost its past two games against unranked Purdue and Michigan State. The Illini need to win their last two games and hope Purdue loses one to earn the Big Ten West title. NCAA – UC Board of Regents delays decision on UCLA move to Big Ten The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a decision on UCLA’s planned move to the Big Ten Conference. Regents set the date during a meeting in San Francisco, the second public session where the move was debated. UCLA announced on June 30 that it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is also moving to the Big Ten, but it’s a private institution and not part of the UC system. NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Last Night Tennessee Titans 27, Green Bay Packers 17 Titans 27, Packers 17 – Tannehill leads Titans to 27-17 victory over Packers Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22 of 27 and had one interception as the Titans won for the seventh time in eight games. Rodgers went 24 of 39 for 227 yards with two touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson. Green Bay has lost six of seven. Sunday Detroit Lions at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.                   Rock 107 WIRX 12:00 Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. NFL – NFL shifts Bills’ game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm The NFL is relocating the Bills’ home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region. The move to relocate the game comes before the storm even began. The forecast is for between 1 to 3 feet of snow in the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit. They’re scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving.  This will be the third time that Ford Field has hosted a relocated game because of snow.  The Bills also played the Jets in Detroit in the 2014 season.   The Lions home also hosted a Minnesota Vikings game against the New York Giants in 2010 after heavy snow caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse the morning of the game. NFL – Lions go for third straight win, seek to slow down Giants The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet Sunday. The Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 at home. The Lions are improving under second-year coach Dan Campbell. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2017. NFL – Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and replace them with grass. The outpouring comes a week after NFL Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their field types, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums was resulting in higher injury rates. Players are concerned about non-contact and lower extremity injuries. The NFL has said its data shows injury rates are similar on grass and artificial turf. Rodgers says owners could be "putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.”  One of the fields mentioned is Ford Field in Detroit, which is a dome and grass cannot be grown inside. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 7, San Jose Sharks 4 Red Wings 7, Sharks 4 – Red Wings beat Sharks 7-4 to snap 4-game losing streak Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his third assist and then the tying goal in a span of less than three minutes. But then the NHL’s reigning Rookie of the Year Seider answered 2:23 later when he took a pass from David Perron and beat James Reimer for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak. MLB – Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize. After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close. The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points. Goldschmidt won the NL award for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career. Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in second. MLB – Texas Rangers to host MLB’s 2024 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game. Manfred announced the game will be held July 16, 2024 at Globe Life Field, which opened during the 2020 pandemic season. The retractable roof stadium hosted the neutral site World Series and NL Championship Series that season. Manfred made the announcement at the conclusion of this week’s owners’ meetings in New York. Next year’s game will take place in Seattle, which last hosted in 2001 in Ichiro’s rookie year and Cal Ripken Jr.’s final season. The 2026 game will take place in Philadelphia to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. WNBA – Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony. That’s according to statements from her lawyers and agent on Thursday. Her lawyers say they visited her last week at a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow. They say, “Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment.” The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at San Diego Gulls, 10:00 p.m. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College 90, Andrews University 46 Men’s Basketball Andrews University 68, Lake Michigan College 66 MHSAA – High School Sports Saturday Football – 11 Man Semifinals Division 4 at Battle Creek Harper Creek Edwardsburg (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (12-0), 1:00 p.m. Football – 8 Man State Championships Division 1 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Martin (10-2) vs. Merrill (12-0), 11:00 a.m. Division 2 at Northern Michigan University, Superior Dome Mendon (10-2) vs. Powers North Central (12-0), 2:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Setting the tone for the Minnesota Men's Basketball program. Let this team grow to start and watch them finish better down the line. In depth insights on the Men's Basketball Program and takeaways from the home opener. Thoughts on the transfers of Ta'Lon Cooper & Dawson Garcia. Plus what coach Ben Johnson had to say. The Women's team blew this thing out of the water and the Gophers basketball team showed they have something cooking up. Definitely tune in to them. On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses the openers for basketball for both the Men's & Women's Basketball programs. Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideo Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers   Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock If you or someone you love is experiencing embarrassing sweat or odor try Sweatblock. Save 20% with promo codeLocked On at sweatblock.com. Also available on Amazon. LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Marquette star and key contributor to the North Carolina, prior to his departure for family, is now officially a Golden Gopher. But he may not be getting enough attention from the national media on the impact he can make.Why the boxscore didn't tell the full story with Dawson Garcia at the University of North Carolina and saying he "struggled" would be doing a true disservice. In fact he could have been a potential final hurdle into winning that championship game last year.Why Dawson Garcia is set to thrive in Minnesota and 3 keys on why he will take the Big Ten Conference by storm.On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Dawson Garcia and the impact that he will have for Gophers Basketball in his first season!Follow Us on Twitter:Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideoLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SweatBlockIf you or someone you love is experiencing embarrassing sweat or odor try Sweatblock. Save 20% with promo codeLocked On at sweatblock.com. Also available on Amazon.LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Marquette star and key contributor to the North Carolina, prior to his departure for family, is now officially a Golden Gopher. But he may not be getting enough attention from the national media on the impact he can make. Why the boxscore didn't tell the full story with Dawson Garcia at the University of North Carolina and saying he "struggled" would be doing a true disservice. In fact he could have been a potential final hurdle into winning that championship game last year. Why Dawson Garcia is set to thrive in Minnesota and 3 keys on why he will take the Big Ten Conference by storm. On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Dawson Garcia and the impact that he will have for Gophers Basketball in his first season! Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideo Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers   Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock If you or someone you love is experiencing embarrassing sweat or odor try Sweatblock. Save 20% with promo codeLocked On at sweatblock.com. Also available on Amazon. LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad Hartman talks with University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben Johnson and asks how he feels this year compared to last, why is having a "brand" so important, Dawson Garcia, why he's not worried about Williams Arena, NLI issues and more.

Hubert Davis' first team at UNC averaged 77.9 points per game, which would have been 12th amongst teams in the Roy Williams era. Armando Bacot led the way for the Tar Heels with 16.3 points per game. Three other Tar Heels averaged double-digit scoring, Caleb Love (15.9), Brady Manek (15.1), and RJ Davis (13.5). Carolina held a +6.6 scoring margin over their opponents, a mark that would have only bested three Roy Williams era teams – 2009-10, 2019-20, and 2020-21. The Heels return 71.2% of their scoring including four of their top five in terms of points scored last season. Along with Manek, the other players the Tar Heels will be without are transfers Dawson Garcia, Anthony Harris, and Kerwin Walton. Given the fact that five different players led the team in scoring and five different players had at least one 20-point game, this is a “pick your poison” type team that opposing defenses will have trouble game-planning for. Can Pete Nance step in and make up for Brady Manek's scoring production? Can any of the freshmen chip in buckets here and there? Will Leaky Black, Puff Johnson, or Dontrez Styles increase their scoring? Can the Tar Heels as a unit boost their scoring average north of 80? We'll find out soon enough! Follow the show: Locked On Tar Heels (YouTube) Locked On Tar Heels (LinkTree) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hubert Davis' first team at UNC averaged 77.9 points per game, which would have been 12th amongst teams in the Roy Williams era. Armando Bacot led the way for the Tar Heels with 16.3 points per game. Three other Tar Heels averaged double-digit scoring, Caleb Love (15.9), Brady Manek (15.1), and RJ Davis (13.5). Carolina held a +6.6 scoring margin over their opponents, a mark that would have only bested three Roy Williams era teams – 2009-10, 2019-20, and 2020-21.The Heels return 71.2% of their scoring including four of their top five in terms of points scored last season. Along with Manek, the other players the Tar Heels will be without are transfers Dawson Garcia, Anthony Harris, and Kerwin Walton. Given the fact that five different players led the team in scoring and five different players had at least one 20-point game, this is a “pick your poison” type team that opposing defenses will have trouble game-planning for.Can Pete Nance step in and make up for Brady Manek's scoring production? Can any of the freshmen chip in buckets here and there? Will Leaky Black, Puff Johnson, or Dontrez Styles increase their scoring? Can the Tar Heels as a unit boost their scoring average north of 80? We'll find out soon enough!Follow the show: Locked On Tar Heels (YouTube) Locked On Tar Heels (LinkTree) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021-22 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team ushered in a new era as brand new head coach Hubert Davis took over the reins from three-time national champion Roy Williams. Along with Davis, the second-leading three-point shooter in NBA history, came a higher reliance upon the three-point shot. His first UNC team was led from beyond the arc by Brady Manek (40.3%), RJ Davis (36.7%), and Caleb Love (36.0%). As a team, Carolina, shot 35.8% while attempting the most threes by a team in program history (916). The Heels lose three of their top five three-point percentage shooters, including Manek, Kerwin Walton, and Dawson Garcia. Can Davis and Love build on what they accomplished last year? Can Pete Nance step in and once again shoot north of 40%? Will returners like Puff Johnson or D'Marco Dunn be able to find a more consistent shooting stroke? Will any of the freshmen contribute from beyond the arc? Follow the show: Locked On Tar Heels (YouTube) Locked On Tar Heels (LinkTree) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021-22 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team ushered in a new era as brand new head coach Hubert Davis took over the reins from three-time national champion Roy Williams. Along with Davis, the second-leading three-point shooter in NBA history, came a higher reliance upon the three-point shot. His first UNC team was led from beyond the arc by Brady Manek (40.3%), RJ Davis (36.7%), and Caleb Love (36.0%). As a team, Carolina, shot 35.8% while attempting the most threes by a team in program history (916).The Heels lose three of their top five three-point percentage shooters, including Manek, Kerwin Walton, and Dawson Garcia. Can Davis and Love build on what they accomplished last year? Can Pete Nance step in and once again shoot north of 40%? Will returners like Puff Johnson or D'Marco Dunn be able to find a more consistent shooting stroke? Will any of the freshmen contribute from beyond the arc?Follow the show: Locked On Tar Heels (YouTube) Locked On Tar Heels (LinkTree) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three scholarships available, head coach Ben Johnson speaks on what type of players the Gophers basketball team may be looking to fill before the summer begins.Ben Johnson, head coach for the Minnesota Gophers basketball team, discusses the addition of Dawson Garcia and what he brings to the program. How Isaiah Ihnen is the most interesting player heading in to the upcoming season. What will take Jamison Battle to the next level. Lastly how each of the true freshman need to grow from the jump to strengthen the team as a whole.Ben Johnson's thoughts on what steps and progress need to be made in the 2022-23 season. Goals for the new season and how do we reach them.On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Ben Johnson's outlook on the use of Minnesota's available scholarships, how players new and old will contribute, and what the goals for the new season are. Plus what will be needed to attain those goals and consistency.Follow Us:Kane RobLocked On Golden Gophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three scholarships available, head coach Ben Johnson speaks on what type of players the Gophers basketball team may be looking to fill before the summer begins. Ben Johnson, head coach for the Minnesota Gophers basketball team, discusses the addition of Dawson Garcia and what he brings to the program. How Isaiah Ihnen is the most interesting player heading in to the upcoming season. What will take Jamison Battle to the next level. Lastly how each of the true freshman need to grow from the jump to strengthen the team as a whole. Ben Johnson's thoughts on what steps and progress need to be made in the 2022-23 season. Goals for the new season and how do we reach them. On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses Ben Johnson's outlook on the use of Minnesota's available scholarships, how players new and old will contribute, and what the goals for the new season are. Plus what will be needed to attain those goals and consistency. Follow Us: Kane Rob Locked On Golden Gophers   Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lets talk about where my top 25 transfers have chosen to go that have committed thus far. Players discussed in this episode, Nijel Pack, Kendric Davis, Terrance Shannon, Jake Stephens, Tristen Newton, Tyreke Key, Mark Sears, Tanner Holden, Dawson Garcia, and Kevin Samuel.

Some notes from Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson on the NFL draft and local basketball players before getting to interviews. Guests include ESPN's Brian Windhorst on the Wolves (5:04), Hall of Famer Jim Kaat on his new book and more (33:05), Dawson Garcia on coming to play for Gophers (1:12:17), Ta'Lon Cooper on coming to the Gophers (1:19:44), and DT Kyler Baugh on joining Gophers through transfer portal (1:32:00).

Introduction: The Wolves' 124-96 loss to Memphis on Tuesday was predictable and unwatchable on multiple levels. Memphis had far more urgency than Minnesota after losing Game 1 at home, and the Grizzlies played to their strengths with depth, defensive tenacity and offensive rebounding. The Wolves, meanwhile, tried to generate too much offense in isolation and suffered through a night with Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble. It was a grinding game early, making it hard to watch -- if you could watch at all. Problems with blackouts and streaming services left many fans angry. 7:00: Marcus Fuller joins host Michael Rand for a breakdown of the Gophers men's basketball team's efforts in the transfer portal. After landing Dawson Garcia early in the week, Ben Johnson has turned his attention to bolstering the backcourt. 27:00: Kevin Fiala, Matt Boldy and Cam Talbot continued to shine for the Wild in an important 2-0 over Montreal, while the Twins bullpen blew another lead and misses Taylor Rogers more than ever.

Dawson Garcia comes home committing to the Minnesota Gophers Basketball program. After transferring from the North Carolina basketball team Garcia chooses the Gophers as his new team. What does his commit bring to the Gophers team and how will his game translate with others already on the rosterWith the addition of Dawson Garcia, which other transfer portal prospects can fill out the remainder of this roster as the Gopher head into the offseason. Players the Gophers have met with include Josiah Strong, Hunter McIntosh, Ta'Lon Cooper, Parker Stewart, Isaiah Thomspson, and Michael Jones. What each of these players bring to the current roster.Guess that Gopher. A trivia, clue based game loosely based off of the Power Trip Morning Show's "Initials Game". A game where we will review legendary Gophers of the past!On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses the addition of Dawson Garcia and how that contributes to the current roster. Then how will we fill out the remaining spaces on our roster? Finally we close with a games called "Guess that Gopher" where the host gives clue based trivia on Gophers legends past, present, and future.Follow Us:Kane RobLocked On Golden Gophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices