Western Kentucky’s volleyball team swept Kennesaw State on Saturday in Miami, powering its way into a seventh consecutive Conference USA Tournament championship match. With a .430 hitting percentage, dominant net defense, and three players reaching double-digit kills, the Hilltoppers improved to 26-5 overall.

The Detroit Lions head into a pivotal NFL contest with renewed offensive firepower, reminiscent of last season’s top-scoring unit. But the Cleveland Browns bring a stingy defense that has surprised many, setting the stage for a clash of opposites.