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Some teams have an easier path than others in knockout stage

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either. Lionel ...

Walker’s homer lifts Astros past Tigers 7-5

DETROIT (AP) — Christian Walker's three-run homer highlighted a four-run 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Sunday. Tigers closer Kenley Jansen (1-4), pitching his second inning, started the 10th by walking Yordan Alvarez. Isaac Paredes, who tied ...

UP junior golfers to challenge TimberStone

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Junior Golf Tour has already started its summer season with the third stop coming up this week in Iron Mountain and the fourth a few days later at a Marquette course. Sponsored by the U.P. Golf Association and its member courses, the U.P. juniors have already had dates at Wawonowin Country Club in Champion on June 8 and at Riverside Country Club in Menominee this past Thursday. They’re in the thick of their season with at least two stops every week for the next four weeks, with the season wrapping up in early August. This week includes a Tuesday ...

Misiorowski throws 105.5 mph pitch, Brewers top Cubs 6-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski threw a 105.5 mph pitch, tying for the third-fastest since tracking began in 2008, winning for the eighth time in nine decisions to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The 24-year-old ...

South girls and North boys prevail at UP hoops event

ESCANABA — Athletes from all across the Upper Peninsula put their talents on display at Bay College as the 40th annual Upper Peninsula All-Star Basketball Classic returned. Gladstone's Lillie Johnson was victorious in the free throw competition as she defeated Emma Besonen in a ...

Niagara hosts youth soccer tourneys today

NIAGARA, Wis. — Youth soccer teams will decide championships today at Niagara’s Riverside complex. Tournament action in the SAY Northern Michigan League begins at 8:30 a.m. today in the Minors (ages 14-15) division. Semifinal matches in the Seniors (ages 16-18) division will get underway at noon. The Seniors tournament championship game is at 4:15 p.m. The Minors title match is set for 5:45 p.m.