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Knights hammer softball doubleheader sweep

Norway cracked 24 hits across seven innings in a pair of softball victories Wednesday at Bark River-Harris. The Knights won 19-3 in four innings in the opener and took the second game 21-4 in three innings. "It's not only the hitting," said Norway coach Bob (Kuba) Bal. "The kids are doing ...

Kingsford student-athlete named to MHSAA council

EAST LANSING — Kingsford High School sophomore Avery Edwards is one of eight student-athletes selected to serve a two-year term on the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Student Advisory Council. The council is a 16-member group that provides feedback on issues impacting ...

Norway defeats Mountaineers 8-2

Four Norway pitchers limited Iron Mountain to six singles in an 8-2 six-inning win Wednesday at LIUNA Field. "Pretty tough baseball weather for both teams," said Norway coach Tony Adams. "We were able to put some runs together early and late, but we were too quiet in the middle on offense." The Knights scored three runs in the first inning and waited until the fifth to tack on four more. Iron Mountain plated a run in the second and fifth innings. Connor Pickett pitched a complete game for the Mountaineers, allowing eight singles, walking two and fanning two. Norway pitchers Hunter ...

Pistons take 2-0 lead on Cavs

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Game 3 is Saturday in Cleveland, where the Cavs were 4-0 in the ...

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Sixers play host PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters. The Sixers need Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, who missed Game 2 against the Knicks due to injuries. The Knicks lead the series 2-0, with Games 3 and 4 in ...

Cubs pitcher Boyd has surgery on knee

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. "It's kind of the minor meniscus surgery ...