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Flivvers fall just short against Panthers

OCONTO FALLS, Wis. – Kingsford was one out away from finally snagging its first victory of the season Friday afternoon, but Oconto Falls landed a gut punch with a walk-off two-run single to steal a 6-5 decision. The Flivvers, now 0-9, rallied for two runs in the top half of the seventh to ...

Lions draft ‘gritty’ players

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The sting of missing the playoffs didn't just linger in Detroit. It sharpened the edge inside the Lions' draft room. General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year's preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling ...

Niagara edges LadyCats

Elesia Sweig limited Florence to four hits as Niagara earned a 3-1 softball win at home Friday. Sweig struck out six, walked none, and helped her cause at the plate with a single. The Badgers broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run rally in the bottom of the fifth. Grace Payette led the offense ...

Harrison’s gem enables Brewers to avoid sweep

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison collected a career-high 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and one walk in six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday. The Pirates were attempting to complete a sweep in Milwaukee for ...

Packers boost defense in NFL draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst lived up to his word and boosted the Packers' cornerback depth by selecting South Carolina's Brandon Cisse with their opening pick in the NFL draft Friday. The Packers, who didn't have a first-round pick, chose Cisse in the ...

Bobcats take Patriots in five

Mason Koski collected three hits as Florence defeated Pembine-Goodman 18-3 in Northern Lakes Conference baseball Thursday. Koski stroked two singles and a double in the five-inning game. Getting two singles apiece for the host Bobcats were Bradly Steber, Kade Larson and Kolton ...