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Melton allows one hit as Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

DETROIT (AP) — Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing ...

Albies hits 2 homers to lift Braves past Brewers 4-3

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. After Matt Olson singled off Aaron Ashby (10-1) with one out, Albies delivered the decisive shot ...

Alex Freeman scores for US

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international ...

FHS recognized in softball, golf

Florence High School athletes received recognition in softball and golf in awards announced by the Northern Lakes Conference. Named to the All-Conference first team in softball were Ashley Peterson, Miley VanDenHeuvel and Sami DeMuri. Quinn Cassidy landed a spot on the second team while Ashlyn VanDenHeuvel and Leah Baker received honorable mention. Florence shared the conference softball championship with Three Lakes-Phelps. The NLC Player of the Year was Kassidy Williams of Three Lakes-Phelps. Elcho's Jamie Robrecht was Coach of the Year. In golf, Florence's Colt Atwell was ...

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season. Athletic director Josh Moon announced the extension Friday. The school did not release financial details of the extension. Moon, who hired Gottlieb in ...

Outdoors report: Vilas County creel survey dates back 80 years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today is marking the 80th anniversary of the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area, one of the longest-running fisheries research projects in the world. Located in Vilas County and including the Northwoods lakes of Escanaba, Nebish, Pallette, ...