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New turf greets Kingsford football for 2025 season

KINGSFORD — Growing up in the Kingsford community, Jack Kriegl admits the sight is surreal – and a dream. Just before walking out Aug. 11 during the first day of high school football practice across the state, Kriegl and others could only beam at the community’s new addition: a gleaming ...

Peralta shuts down Cubs as Brewers triumph 7-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a Monday doubleheader. All-Star pitcher Peralta (15-5, 2.78 ERA) shut Chicago out over six innings to help Milwaukee advance to an MLB-best ...

Florence, Niagara to launch 8-player seasons

Florence will open its 8-player varsity football season Thursday, hosting Wausau Newman Catholic at 7 p.m. Newman Catholic finished 8-2 last season, bowing in the opening round of the state playoffs. The Bobcats, coached by Kent Walstrom, went 7-3, one season removed from an undefeated state ...

Stanchina earns softball honors at Carroll University

Norway’s Kali Stanchina is entering her senior year at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., following a junior season in which she was named to the Academic All-District softball team. The recognition program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on ...

Mason edges Mercier for UP men’s golf title

MARQUETTE — Last year, it was understandable that a member of Wawonowin Country Club might win the Upper Peninsula Golf Association annual championship tournament. That was because the tournament was held at that Ely Township course. And maybe it wouldn’t even be surprising if Wawonowin ...

Michigan QB Underwood tops list of freshmen who could make immediate impact

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, the nation's No. 1 recruit in his class, has spent months getting ready in hopes of starting the 14th-ranked Wolverines' season opener against New Mexico. If follows an outstanding high school career in which Underwood threw for 11,488 yards and 152 ...