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Flivvers, Knights look to UP's after tennis finale

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Kingsford defeated Norway 6-2 to wrap up its girls tennis regular season at home Monday, posting three wins in singles and three in doubles. "We had our exchange student, Laura (Pfiefer), who is from Germany play No. 1 singles," said Kingsford coach Tracy Rutter. "Laura has been playing tennis for 12-plus years and got the job done. She has been a joy to have on the team and played hard for her win today." The Flivvers will compete in the MHSAA Upper Peninsula D1 finals today in Negaunee. "As we look ahead to U.P.'s the girls can definitely place if they are in the right mindset ...

LadyCats go 5-0 at Wisconsin tournament

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Florence, the smallest school in attendance, swept through the Valders Invitational on Saturday, posting five volleyball wins without dropping a set. "The play all around was steady and consistent," said Florence coach Teresa Chrisman. "Something we have been preaching and trying to improve ...

Axford connection helps Lakes spill Jets

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LAKE LINDEN — There were opportunities in this game for the North Central Jets in their 44-27 loss to the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes here Saturday afternoon. The first opportunity came when they had the Lakes pinned near their goal line and forced a punt that led to a turnover on downs ...

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Bears cruise without Caleb CHICAGO (AP) — Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory. Stepping in for the injured Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 ...

Packers add veterans to help out struggling offensive line

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Amid struggles across their offensive line, the Green Bay Packers have added a pair of veteran linemen they hope will steady the unit: Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. The Packers (1-2) announced the signings of both players Monday as they returned to work after ...

Brewers' Ortiz hopes to stay healthy

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz believes he's healthy enough to play in Milwaukee's NL Division Series opener Saturday, but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy limited Ortiz's ...