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Finishing strong: William Kelley shines in final prep season

FLORENCE, Wis. — Many prep athletes entering their senior seasons inspire to leave a mark at their schools. Or at least to make lasting memories. Florence High School senior William Kelley has done both. And how. In the fall, the son of Rebecca and Andy Kelley scored three touchdowns, ...

Nordics sweep Superior Central in doubleheader

FELCH TOWNSHIP — It was a day of celebration for the North Dickinson varsity baseball team on Thursday as it picked up two wins over Superior Central. The Nordics topped the Cougars, 10-7, in the opener and then held on for a 14-13 victory to end the day. Game One Neither team could ...

Mystik Dan looks like the horse to beat

BALTIMORE (AP) — His father was a mudder. His mother was a mudder. Yes, this horse loves the slop. No, Mystik Dan doesn’t need a sloppy track — or “Seinfeld” character Cosmo Kramer’s comedic endorsement — in the Preakness on Saturday because the Kentucky Derby winner has raced ...

Gabby Douglas’ comeback takes important step

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Olympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas’ comeback following an eight-year layoff will take another important step on Saturday at the U.S. Classic. Douglas, who became the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title when she soared to gold at the 2012 ...