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Brewers up 2-0 as Ashby approaches MLB record

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aaron Ashby's playoff struggles in previous years taught him how important it was to avoid getting caught up in the pressure of the moment. The mindset shift has helped the Milwaukee Brewers left-hander deliver one of the great runs by any reliever in postseason ...

Flivvers ready for VB postseason

MARQUETTE — Kingsford now has a week to prepare for the MHSAA Division 2 volleyball tournament after wrapping up an undefeated Great Northern Conference season. The Flivvers captured their fourth straight GNC title in a 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-15) triumph over the Marquette Sentinels here ...

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Wisconsin upsets USC MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Southern California transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help Wisconsin surprise the No. 16 Trojans 24-7 on Saturday night. Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) had its second victory of the season over a ...

KHS falls in district soccer final

Playing at home, Elk Rapids defeated Kingsford 5-0 on Saturday to claim the MHSAA Division 3 District 33 title. Kingsford ended its season at 11-5-2 while Elk Rapids improved to 19-1-3. The Elks defeated the Flivvers 4-0 in the district final a year ago and 4-0 in a regional final in 2024 when they were the state runner-up. The Flivvers did get the best of Elk Rapids in 2023, winning a district semifinal 3-2 in a shootout.

Flivvers, Mountaineers to host MHSAA grid playoff openers

Kingsford and Iron Mountain will host MHSAA football playoff games this weekend while North Central will be on the road. Kingsford (9-0) hosts Howard City Tri County (5-4) at noon Saturday in a Division 5 district opener. In Division 8, East Jordan (7-2) will travel to Iron Mountain (7-2). ...

Lions outlast Packers, 20-17

DETROIT (AP) — Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Lions (4-2) have won two straight for the first time this season, putting them in third place in the NFC North behind Minnesota (6-0) and ...