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KHS softball falls to Peshtigo

PESHTIGO, Wis. – Kingsford’s varsity softball team, led by new head coach Amy Brunswick, opened the season with a 10-3 setback at Peshtigo Thursday afternoon. Senior Grace Rice smashed a solo home run in the third inning and junior Kailey Matuszewski also drove in a run for the Flivvers, ...

Denver ousts Michigan in Frozen Four thriller

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks' 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan on Thursday night in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five ...

Lady Badgers edged 12-11

Coleman scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning and defeated Niagara 12-11 in an M & O Conference softball opener Thursday. The visiting Badgers (1-1) totaled 22 hits but didn't score after building an 11-7 lead in the top of the fifth. Zowie Loukus collected five singles to ...

Twins finish 4-game sweep of Tigers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Mick Abel pitched six scoreless innings and Josh Bell went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Twins, ...

Wisconsin faces Denver for NCAA hockey title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruno Mars Day was celebrated outside T-Mobile Arena on Friday, the recording artist honored for the musical impact he has had on Las Vegas. Another celebration will occur inside the building Saturday when Wisconsin meets Denver for college hockey's national ...

McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy delivered a dynamic finish to the Masters on Friday, looking every bit like someone who has done this before. Six birdies over the last seven holes gave him a 7-under 65 and a six-shot lead that set a Masters record through 36 holes. Maybe he should start ...