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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Other than the people inside the Iowa football building and the team’s most optimistic fans, few expect the Hawkeyes to pose much of a challenge to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game. Doubts that the No. 18 Hawkeyes can upset the second-ranked Wolverines are illustrated by the point spread. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Iowa as a 22 1/2-point underdog for Saturday night’s game in Indianapolis. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says his team has won as a long shot before and that anything is possible in sports.

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense.

A grade card on Ohio State’s 30-24 loss to Michigan, which was the third consecutive loss by the Buckeyes in their annual rivalry game.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It wasn’t the start Ohio State was looking for and definitely wasn’t the finish it wanted.

ELIDA – Elida girls basketball coach Elise Jenkins is looking to fill voids from the graduation of four players from last year’s squad.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – After Ohio State’s 30-24 loss to Michigan on Saturday, coach Ryan Day said, “I do believe this team can play with anybody in the country.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL

CLEVELAND — Anthony Davis scored 23 of his season-high 32 points in the second half and grabbed 13 rebounds, LeBron James had 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-115 on Saturday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Christian Ramírez scored three minutes into the first half of two 15-minute extra periods and the Columbus Crew advanced to the Eastern Conference Final with a 2-0 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.