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Softball today and Sunday in Kingsford, Quinnesec

KINGSFORD — The Northwoods Knockout youth softball tournament continues this weekend at Lodal Park in Kingsford and the Quinnesec softball field. In all, 27 teams from across Michigan and Wisconsin are competing. Games are scheduled today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A highlight will be tonight's games under the brand-new lights at the Quinnesec softball field. The tournament is hosted by Kingsford Fastpitch. "Everyone is encouraged to come out, support the athletes, and enjoy a weekend of competitive fastpitch softball," the organization said in a ...

Pacheco adds ‘Pop’ to Lions’ backfield

DETROIT (AP) — "Knuckles" already punched his ticket out of town. "Sonic" has temporarily come to a halt. Enter "Pop." For now, Isiah Pacheco is providing the power and speed to the Detroit Lions' backfield. The former Kansas City Chiefs running back, nicknamed "Pop," signed a ...

Whittingham and Fitzgerald take over programs in turmoil

CHICAGO (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald fought his way back to coaching in the Big Ten. Kyle Whittingham practically fell into it after 21 years at Utah. Now, they share similar missions in one of the fiercest rivalries in college sports. Fitzgerald is Michigan State's fourth coach in seven ...

Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson’s disease

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson's disease. The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne's "Go Long" podcast. "I ...

Stateline Challenge on tap at Norway Speedway

Norway Speedway announced this morning that tonight's racing schedule has been canceled, due to weather. The Stateline Challenge has been rescheduled to Aug. 14. On July 24, Norway Speedway hosted Fan Appreciation Night, featuring the 141 Auto Sportsman Special, the Ed Hedlund Memorial ...

Skubal is the big prize, but MLB buyers have other options, too

A trio of powerful pitching arms — including two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller — highlight the intriguing candidates who could switch teams as Major League Baseball's trade deadline approaches. The deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. EDT. Skubal ...