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Badgers fall to Athens in 8-player opener

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Niagara held an 8-6 lead at halftime but couldn't find the end zone after that, falling 30-8 to Athens in eight-player non-conference football action Friday. "Athens is an outstanding team," said Niagara coach Ben Laarman. "They are very strong and physical, and they have more depth than we do. They wore us down over the course of the game." After falling behind 6-0 in the second quarter, the host Badgers responded with a 41-yard touchdown heave from Sawyer Rouse to Abain Patterson. Rouse's two-point conversion run gave Niagara the lead going into halftime. Three turnovers ...

Flivvers soccer to host Sentinels

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Kingsford boys soccer will have its home opener at Flivver Field on Tuesday, following a sweep of three games at Grayling over the weekend. MHSAA.com reports Kingsford with victories of 6-2 over Grayling, 7-3 over Standish-Sterling and 7-1 over Sault Ste. Marie. The Flivvers (3-0) will host Marquette (1-3-1) at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Packers plan watch party for Sept. 13 opener

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With the Green Bay Packers opening the 2026 season on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 13, the team will host a free Season Kickoff Watch Party at Titletown. The festivities will include live music starting at 11:25 a.m. at the base of Ariens Hill, with Shotgun Jane set to ...

Brewers' Woodruff says he won't need shoulder surgery

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff says his latest shoulder injury won't require surgery, a notable change of plans for a two-time All-Star who has dealt with multiple arm issues. This development creates at least a slight chance Woodruff could pitch again this ...

Royals beat Tigers 11-7 for 8th straight win

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin and John Rave homered, Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to eight games with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Royals' winning streak is their longest since May 2024. Kansas ...

Freedom 250 win goes to Kirkwood

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington in a dominant performance Sunday. In a race set up as part of the country's 250th birthday celebration, President Donald Trump ...