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West Iron volleyball takes Eskymos in four sets

ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair wasn't the only entertainment in town here Wednesday as the Escanaba Eskymos played host to West Iron. The Wykons got the best of the Eskymos in the coaching debut of Madelyn Schmutzler as they defeated Escanaba 25-20, 25-12, 12-25, 25-21. "I was able to see the girls in practice and get an idea of what they could do," Schmutzler said. "We have made a lot of progress from the start of last week." Bristol Shamion was on fire for the Wykons as she posted a total of 15 kills on the night. The Wykons and Eskymos kept things close early as Esky held a 12-10 ...

Brewers nip Braves 2-1 as Misiorowski gets 13th win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings to outduel Chris Sale and William Contreras went 4 for 4 as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday. Misiorowski (13-5) struck out six while allowing four hits and two walks to win this matchup of Cy ...

Lions rest LaPorta after hip injury

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is out with a hip injury and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw might be sidelined as well with a lower-leg injury. Detroit coach Dan Campbell is hopeful LaPorta's injury won't linger into the season. "I feel like we'll be OK, but I ...

Island Resort to host college golf Sept. 6-7

HARRIS — What has become an annual Upper Peninsula tradition to kick off the school year will return for the seventh time during the Labor Day weekend at Sage Run Golf Course. The Island Resort Intercollegiate tournament will be held on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6-7, at one of now three ...

Despite best record, Murphy says Brewers ‘haven’t really jelled’

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pat Murphy doesn't sound like the manager of a team with the best record in the major leagues as he discusses what the Milwaukee Brewers have accomplished thus far. "I don't think we've played great," the two-time reigning NL manager of the year said Wednesday, one day ...

Brewers strike early, beat Mariners 7-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday. Mitchell also homered in the eighth, finishing 3 for 4 with three RBIs as Milwaukee took two of ...