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Michigan basketball spreads the love with four in double digits in 67-63 win over TCU

Coach Dusty May’s announced plan for Michigan basketball to rely on a rotating cast of leading scorers this seasongot a vote of confidence Friday, Nov. 14, in Fort Worth, Texas, as the No. 5 Wolverines got double-digit scoring from a quartet of players from different origins in a 67-61 victory over TCU. Yaxel Lendeborg, the expected star after transferring from UAB, posted 14 points; Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr. had 10 points; holdover Roddy Gayle Jr. chipped in 10 more; and true freshman Trey McKenney — Michigan Mr. Basketball and a McDonald’s All-American — kept pace with 11 in just his third college game. NEXT YEAR'S CREW: Michigan basketball officially inks 2026 class, which sits just outside top 10 in nation Add in dominant work in the paint from Lendeborg — 10 rebounds and three blocks — and Johnson, who chipped in 12 boards and two blocks, and it was a winning recipe for May’s crew, which improved to 3-0. Turnovers an issue early Lendeborg was the story early, leading the Wolverines in the first half with eight points and five rebounds in 13 minutes before the break. He was also one of the few Wolverines without a turnover over the first 20 minutes, as U-M gave it away 11 times. That included three from point guard Elliott Cadeau, a transfer from North Carolina who had three points, five rebounds and one assist to go with his three giveaways in the opening period. Another culprit: Sophomore guard L.J. Cason, who had three turnovers while shooting 2-for-5 en route to five points. Still, the Wolverines made up for their giveaways by outrebounding the Horned Frogs, 21-11, in the first half, though their points in the paint were even, at 12 apiece. More from Morez Johnson Jr. The Illinois transfer turned it on in the second half, hitting four of six shots for eight points and pulling down nine rebounds as the Wolverines found their shot after halftime. After shooting just 38.5% over the first 20 minutes, the Wolverines hit 13 of 27 — 48.1% — from the floor in the second half. Next up for Michigan basketball The Wolverines return to Ann Arbor to host Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday (6:30 p.m., Big Ten Network). The Blue Raiders are 3-0 after a 77-72 victory over Evansville on Nov. 12, though their first two wins came against non-Division I teams. After that, it’s off to Las Vegas for a trio of games in the Players Era Championship tournament during Thanksgiving week before starting the Big Ten schedule in December.

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Mega Millions winning numbers, results for Friday, November 14, 2025

Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, Nov. 14 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $980 million ($452.2 million cash option). Mega Millions winning numbers The winning numbers for Friday's Mega Millions drawing are: 1, 8, 11, 12, and 57. The Mega Ball is 7. Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot? Check back to see if anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot. When is the next Mega Millions drawing? The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, Nov. 18. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. How late can you buy a Mega Millions ticket? In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw. How much does a Mega Millions ticket cost? Mega Millions costs $5 to play. How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall). Players can also select the Easy Pick/Quick pick option. What's the multiplier? Mega Millions retired its Megaplier feature and now has a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. The multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase. What are the Mega Millions prizes? Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: JackpotMatch 5 White Balls: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, $5 million or $10 millionMatch 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 or $100,000Match 4 White Balls: $1,000, $1,500 $2,000, $2,500 or $5,000Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $400, $600, $800, $1,000 or $2,000Match 3 White Balls: $20, $30, $40, $50 or $100Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $20, $30, $40, $50 or $100Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $14, $21, $28, $35 or $70Match Mega Ball: $10, $15, $20, $25 or $50 What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot? The odds of matching the five white balls and Mega Ball to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336. How do I find the Mega Millions winning numbers? You can watch Mega Millions drawing on YouTube. The winning numbers are also posted to the Mega Millions website and on the Michigan Lottery website. What happens if I win the jackpot? A jackpot winner has the option of taking an annuity or cash payment. The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website. Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one. "This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation," according to the Mega Millions website. The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool. If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets. Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), Twitter/X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress).

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Is it too late to get deer hunting license? How to get a tag before opener

Michigan hunters can still get a deer hunting license before the start of firearm season, but they'll need to purchase it in person; licenses purchased online will not arrive in time for Saturday's opener. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to stop by their local retail sales location soon as stores that issue licenses can print kill tags on the spot. What to know. How much do deer hunting licenses cost? Deer license costs vary based on age and residency. Youth 9-and-under licenses range from no cost to $7.50.Youth 10-to-16 licenses range from no cost to $40 for a combo license.Resident 16-to-64 licenses range from $11 to $76, plus other fees.Resident 65-plus licenses $5 to $48, plus other fees.Nonresident 17-and-older licenses are $151 to $266, plus other fees. Where can I find hunting lands near me? Generally, you can hunt on land you own if it meets safety regulations. You also can hunt on other private land, with permission. You can find places to hunt by going to Michigan.gov/MiHunt. Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted. When does rifle season open in Michigan? Dates for upcoming 2025-26 deer hunting seasons in Michigan: Archery: Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 2026Extended Archery: Through Jan. 31, 2026, for select counties: Huron, Kent, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair (except DMU 174), Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne.Regular firearm: Nov. 15-30Muzzleloading: Dec. 5-14Late antlerless firearm: Dec. 15 to Jan. 1, 2026, on private and public lands in Lower Peninsula DMUs (excluding 115, 145 and 245).Extended late antlerless firearm: Jan. 2-11, 2026 Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.