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Negaunee rides Robar past Esky, KHS

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KINGSFORD – WestPAC Pitcher of the Year Alyse Robar proved nearly untouchable Friday afternoon in the MHSAA Division 2 District 33 softball tournament. The Negaunee sophomore pitched two complete game shutouts, including a one-hit masterpiece against Kingsford in the final as the Miners ...

Mountaineers earn softball honors

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Negaunee swept the Mid-Peninsula Conference's top softball awards while Iron Mountain landed three players on the second team. Mountaineers named second team All-Conference were juniors Ava Sardina and Alicia Wood and freshman Audrinna Rey. Iron Mountain senior Vivian Petrusch received ...

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Knicks to face Spurs GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks declined to hang a banner after beating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup. They were waiting to celebrate something bigger. That wait is at 53 years and it can only end now by beating the Spurs again. Nearly a ...

Florence, Niagara advance in WIAA baseball tourney

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Florence and Niagara will play in WIAA Division 4 baseball regional semifinals Tuesday following convincing wins Thursday. Niagara hosted Pembine-Goodman and came away with a 12-0 win in five innings. The Badgers will travel to face Laona-Wabeno at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Rebels advanced ...

Lions shift All-Pro Sewell to left tackle

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are asking perhaps their best player, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, to change positions this season and fully expect a seamless transition. "It'll be like riding a bike for him," Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday before the team's workout. ...