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Blazers nip LadyCats in sectional final

Florence's WIAA Division 5 volleyball playoff run came to an end Saturday at the hands of a senior-laden Green Bay NEW Lutheran squad. Seeking a return trip to the state tournament, the LadyCats fell 3-1 in the sectional final Saturday at Wabeno. Florence won the opening set 25-14, but ...

Volleyball districts start Monday

MHSAA girls volleyball tournament action gets underway Monday, with Iron Mountain and West Iron in action in Division 3, along with North Central in Division 4. North Central will host Carney-Nadeau at 5 p.m. Monday in a District 99 opener. Forest Park will host the winner at 5 p.m. Wednesday. North Dickinson also has a bye into the district semifinal, and will host either Hannahville or Stephenson at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The district championship will be decided at 5 p.m. Thursday at North Dickinson. In Division 3, Menominee is the District 66 host and will play Iron Mountain at 6 ...

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Valkyries rule WNBA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In just their second year of existence, Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes and the Golden State Valkyries won an improbable championship even owner Joe Lacob is amazed by. The Valkyries claimed the second seed out of the regular ...

Lions pin first defeat on Vikings; Campbell injured

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season and had a muted celebration because All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell was taken to a hospital with a neck injury. "It's a little bittersweet," Detroit coach Dan Campbell said after a 19-15 win on ...