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Gladstone tops KHS in GNC title clash

Local Sports

Gladstone wrapped up the Great Northern Conference girls basketball crown with a 42-35 win Monday at Kingsford. The Braves (16-3, 8-0) took a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter. Kingsford (14-3, 5-2) pulled to within four with 2-plus minutes remaining, but got no closer. Entering the ...

‘Balanced’ LadyCats conquer Forest Park

Local Sports

Florence put three players in double figures and defeated Forest Park 51-42 in a nonconference girls basketball game Monday. Kelsi Chrisman led the LadyCats with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six steals. CeCe Mills added 13 points and Ashley Peterson scored 11. Miley VanDenHeuvel contributed ...

YMCA swim team sees standout efforts

Local Sports

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Northern Lights YMCA Swim Team delivered an impressive performance at its home Polar Plunge meet, showcasing dominant wins, dramatic time drops, and continued growth across all age groups. “I couldn’t be more proud of how our swimmers performed at home,” said head ...

Japanese pair upstage ‘Blade Angels’

National Sports

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the "Blade Angels" from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday. Nakai rode her ...

Pistons enter post-All-Star play with NBA’s best record

Local Sports

The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff ...

Sports briefs

Michigan Sports

Spartans rout Bruins EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears Jr. had 16 points and 10 assists, leading No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-59 victory over UCLA on Tuesday night. The Spartans (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) bounced back with a strong performance after losing three of four games and falling ...