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Melton allows one hit as Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

Local Sports

DETROIT (AP) — Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing ...

Alex Freeman scores for US

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SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international ...

Albies hits 2 homers to lift Braves past Brewers 4-3

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ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. After Matt Olson singled off Aaron Ashby (10-1) with one out, Albies delivered the decisive shot ...

FHS recognized in softball, golf

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Florence High School athletes received recognition in softball and golf in awards announced by the Northern Lakes Conference. Named to the All-Conference first team in softball were Ashley Peterson, Miley VanDenHeuvel and Sami DeMuri. Quinn Cassidy landed a spot on the second team while ...

Marquette hosts 18th annual UP football showcase

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MARQUETTE — The 18th annual Upper Peninsula Football All-Star Game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern time today at the Superior Dome in Marquette. Tickets are $12 for those walking up to the Northern Michigan University facility, with doors opening at noon. Children ages 6 years and under ...

Still waiting to see if loon nest yields chicks

Outdoors

The watch continues on whether Six Mile Lake’s loon pair will successfully hatch chicks this summer. A loon was still on nest Friday, roughly two weeks since I’d spotted one among the tall grasses and other vegetation in a narrow side pool where the lake flows into Six Mile Creek. While ...