DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions’ home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV. » Full Story

By ANNE M. PETERSON

AP Sports Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Andre Miller had no excuses for Portland’s near slip Wednesday night against the Pistons. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — The Dallas Stars weren’t spectacular, just effective. » Full Story

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No. 13 Penn State (9-2) at Michigan State (6-5), 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

Line: Penn State by 3.

Series Record: Penn State leads 13-12-. » Full Story

By LARRY LAGE

AP Sports Writer

ANN ARBOR, Mic. » Full Story

By GREG BEACHAM

AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he... » Full Story

By LARRY LAGE

AP Sports Writer

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s winning streak at home against nonconference teams was in jeopardy. » Full Story

By IRA PODELL

AP Hockey Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career. » Full Story

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A sixth win made Michigan State bowl eligible. Coach Mark Dantonio thinks a seventh victory would validate the Spartans’ season in many eye. » Full Story

By RUSTY MILLER

AP Sports Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In these parts, people don’t change sides easily. You’re either born a Michigan fan or your bassinet has scarlet and gray trim. » Full Story