MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes didn’t need to throw as many as 80 pitches to set new standards for velocity on Wednesday in the first matchup between these 23-year-old flamethrowers. Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes’ Pirates 4-2. According to Sportradar,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Since the PWHL began in 2023, 13 UMD women’s hockey standouts have heard their name called at the league’s draft. On Tuesday, ten more were hoping to add themselves to that list. The first Bulldog off the board was forward Olivia Mobley who was taken by the Boston Fleet at pick number 18 in the 3rd round. Mobley…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up their 2nd straight win over the Rochester Honkers on Tuesday night, 12 to 5. After trailing 3-1 heading into the bottom of the 5th, Duluth responded with seven runs to go ahead and take the eventual victory. Noah Furcht and Ethan Surowiec each had three runs batted in for the Huskies. The Honkers…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- a Grand Rapids native is set to make his UFC debut this upcoming Saturday. Alvin “Goozie” Hines will fight Jhonata Diniz at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 317. So far, Hines has posted a unbeaten 7-0 pro MMA record with his most recent win coming on April 11th against Billy Ray Valdez via the knockout….
DULUTH, Minn.- Two more local boys hockey standouts will be heading to New York next month to take part in the USA Hockey Boys National Festival. Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith and Hermantown goaltender Bryce Francisco were both recently named to the Minnesota roster. The festival is a District team-based tournament format, with the priority to improve and showcase the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached. The ownership transfer that Taylor tried to stop last year received an unanimous vote from the board…
Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be his last in the NFL, the 41-year-old quarterback said Tuesday. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers’ base salary is $13.65 million and he could earn up to $19.5 million with incentives, according…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened up their series with the Rochester Honkers on Monday night at Wade Stadium. The bats were hot for the Huskies on Monday night as they took game one against the Honkers 12 to 2. The series continues between the Huskies and the Honkers on Tuesday, June 24th at Wade Stadium. First pitch is at…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Duluth FC returned to the win column on Monday night, defeating 1826 Academy 5 to 0. With the victory, the BlueGreens improve to 1-0-1 in Minnesota Super Cup play and clinch a spot in the semifinals. Duluth FC is next in action on June 28th at the Iowa Demon Hawks. Categories: College, Sports
ESKO, Minn.- Esko native Noah Furcht has been enjoying some time close to home this summer with the Duluth Huskies. But once the school year starts, he’s set to join a new college team. Late on Friday night, Furcht announced his commitment to Ohio State. He previously spent the last two years playing at Charlotte. During that reign, he clubbed…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The season hasn’t even started yet but Esko native Koi Perich is already earning some recognition before his sophomore year. Perich was named to the preseason All-Big Ten and All-American teams by Phil Steele. In his freshman year with the Golden Gophers, Perich tallied 46 tackles and 5 interceptions earning him FWAA Freshman All-American honors. Perich is coming…
DULUTH, Minn.- Six locals will head to New York in July to participate in the 15 Boys U.S. National Camp. Paxson Madill, Jax Hardy, Zane Medlin, Liam Brooks, Dylan Knox, and lastly Nikolai Zhukov will all take part in the camp. It’s put on so that players can experience an extremely competitive atmosphere with a grueling week of training and…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all season was the best team at the end, bringing the NBA title…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the pitch, Duluth FC welcomed in the Sioux Falls Thunder on Saturday. It was a defensive battle between the BlueGreens and the Thunder ending in a 0-0 tie. The BlueGreens are back in action on Monday, June 23rd, against 1826 Academy. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back home on Sunday against the Eau Claire Express. The Express started the game out hot scoring six runs in the third inning. Unfortunately, the Express defeated the Huskies 10-2. The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Monday, June 23rd, against the Rochester Honkers. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Categories: Northwoods League,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners from all across the world laced-up for the 49th Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. In the women’s full marathon race, Lilian Chebii took home the first place with a time of 2:25:14 in her first Grandma’s Marathon appearance. Chebii has only raced in two full marathons during her running career. Grandma’s was her first marathon she has won…
DULUTH, Minn.- Race day for the 49th annual Grandma’s Marathon was officially underway on Saturday. It was a historic day in the men’s race as Joel Reichow took home the full marathon title with a time of 2:11:58, becoming the first runner to win Grandma’s half and full marathon. Reichow won the half marathon back in 2023. Reichow is the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, Luis Francisco Sanclemente was able to claim the Grandma’s Marathon male wheelchair title. He held off five-time champion Aaron Pike by just 48 seconds. Sanclemente finished with a time of 1:26:02. Over on the women’s side, there was a new champion as Vanessa Cristina de Souza took top honors with a time of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The friendly rivalry between Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Popehn added another chapter on Saturday at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. For the 2nd straight year, Frisbie was able to get the best of Popehn, winning for the women with a time of 1:09:05, which was eight seconds ahead of Popehn. Over on the men’s side, quite the debut…
DULUTH, Minn.- By now, the elite runners are probably resting up for the big race that is the Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. But earlier Friday, they had a chance to take questions from the media and even some fans as the annual Elite Athlete Media conference took place at the DECC. One of the runners taking part was Dakotah Popehn,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The first ever Juneteenth Charity basketball game took place at Denfeld high school on Friday night. The team captains for the event were Duluth Denfeld boys head coach Phill Homere and Minnesota Vikings Fullback CJ Ham. Teams competing in the charity game were constructed from players that have made an impact of the community. The event was an…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been the official start to the Grandma’s Marathon for the past 32 years. The William A. Irvin 5k opened up Grandma’s Marathon weekend on Friday. In the men’s race, Mason Shea from River Falls Wisconsin won the race with a time of 15:32 to claim his third William A. Irvin 5k title. For the women’s race, a…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Another Minnesota Frost player is departing the team via free agency. Former UMD defender Maggie Flaherty is joining Montreal Victoire on a one-year contract. Flaherty spent the first two years of her PWHL career in Minnesota. In 46 games played, she tallied two goals and six assists. Flaherty also played a big part in the team’s two…
MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The Washburn girls soccer team made history on Thursday night, competing in their first-ever state tournament. In a contest against Ozaukee/Random Lake, the two teams were tied at one after two overtime periods. Finally in a shootout, the Warriors were able to outlast the Castle Guards, taking the shootout 7-6. Washburn finishes the season with a 16-2-1 overall…
BOSTON, Mass.- Former Duluth Husky Kristian Campbell is heading back to triple A. On Thursday, the Red Sox sent down the infielder. Recently, Campbell has struggled offensively as he’s hit .159/.243/.222. Up until his demotion, Campbell was the Red Sox’s everyday 2nd baseman. He’ll look to recoup some of that early season magic as he clubbed .301/.407/.495. Categories: Northwoods League,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native will soon get to don the red, white, and blue. Current UCLA guard and former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Gianna Kneepkens has been named to the 2025 AmeriCup Team. Kneepkens, who is one of 12 players on the roster, will head to Chile on June 28th to face the host team in Group B play. She…
DULUTH, Minn.- It takes many months of training to prepare for Grandma’s Half or Full Marathon. Being a part of a team can help push runners to achieve their very best. Right here in the Twin Ports, a running club brings that team aspect to athletes. Lake Effect is a running club composed of collegiate athletes who want to compete…
OTTAWA, CA.- A former Bulldog has found a new home in the PWHL. Elizabeth Giguere signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Charge. Giguere played the last two seasons out on the East Coast for the New York Sirens. The last time she suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season. Giguere recorded 22 goals, and 40 assists…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s squad had the change chance to pick up some ground in the standings on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Beacons ran into a tough NOSC Blast squad that was able to get the best of them, 3 to 0. Superior City FC falls to 5-2 on the season and will next face the Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- All eyes are on the elite runners at the Grandma’s Marathon. And once again this year, there’s no shortage of big names that are looking to take the top prize. We begin in the men’s full marathon as a couple of former champions will once again run. Six-time champion Elisha Barno is vying for the three-peat this year…
DULUTH, Minn.- New CSS men’s basketball coach Jared Drake has added two to his coaching staff. Larry McKenzie and Matt Long have both joined the team as assistants. McKenzie won four state titles in the prep ranks, coaching for both Minneapolis Patrick Henry and Minneapolis North. Long on the other hand, most recently served as the head coach at Kishwaukee…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Lake Superior Zoo Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear will become a ground breaker. Tundra, an Alaskan Coastal brown bear, will become the first bear in the world to have a metal crown placement. Dr. Grace Brown, board certified veterinary dentist, recently repaired a tooth for Tundra. Dr. Brown will be installing a talladium crown made by Scott…
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens less than two weeks after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was released by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens posted video Wednesday of star quarterback Lamar Jackson enthusiastically greeting Alexander after he signed with the two-time defending AFC North champions. The Packers released Alexander on June 9, ending a…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney is staying in the state of Minnesota. On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medalist re-signed with the Minnesota Frost on a three-year contract extension. Since her PWHL debut in the 2023 season, Rooney has posted 13 wins, four shutouts, a 2.08 goals against average, and lastly a .910 saves percentage. Her contract runs…
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to get that many…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC men’s team was able to snap a two-game losing skid on Tuesday night, defeating Granite City FC 4 to 2. The Navy had four different goal scorers in the contest. Superior will next be in action on June 25th at home against Bateaux FC. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s safe to say that Jeff Cottrell’s life revolves around running. He’s been on the cross country and track and field coaching staff at CSS for the past seven years. Before that, he ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota. Now when he laces them up, it’s all about keeping the pace for others. For the 2nd straight…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s already been a busy week for Duluth Marshall senior pitcher Owen Marsolek. On Sunday, he was named Mr. Baseball, earning the highest honor in prep baseball for Minnesota. Fast forward to Tuesday and Marsolek is looking for a new college home. He announced on his personal Twitter page that he is decommiting from Western Kentucky due to…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defensive coordinator Trey Dill is typically preparing the Bulldogs to tackle their opponents each fall. But on this upcoming Saturday, Dill himself will tackle 13.1 miles, as he is set to run his first Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. The origins of Dill running his first half marathon goes back to UMD’s Week of Giving. The UMD coaching…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in 2014, Dominic Ondoro broke Dick Beardsley’s record for the fastest time in the men’s event at the Grandma’s Marathon. 11 years later, he’s going to take his rightful place in the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame. Ondoro and longtime board member Dave Malban make up this year’s class. Malban was one of the original board…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Defender Sidney Morin has signed a new deal with the team that originally drafted her in 2023, the Minnesota Frost. Back then, Morin was one of the final cuts in training camp. She then found a home in Boston with the Fleet, where she had 12 points over the course of two seasons. Back in the 2016-2017…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- It appears another member of the Minnesota Frost will be calling Vancouver home next year. According to Ian Kennedy of The Hockey News, Former Bulldog forward Michela Cava is close to a deal with PWHL Vancouver on Day 1 of the Free Agency period. Cava is coming off her best season yet with the Frost. In 30…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former Mirage forward Hailey Jussila has found her next college home. After spending last year with the Quinnipiac Bobcats, Jussila is now a member of the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Pioneers play out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. It’s a fresh start for Jussila, who last appeared in a game for the Mirage in 2024. She…
WASHBURN, Wis.-The Washburn girls soccer team made history on Saturday night. The Castle Guards punched their ticket to the programs first state tournament after defeating Assumption 1-0 in the Division 4 Sectional Championship game. On Monday, it was revealed that the 16-1-1 Castle Guards earned the two seed and will face Ozaukee/ Random Lake in the State Semifinal round on…
DULUTH, Minn.- A local standout has earned the highest honor in prep baseball in the state of Minnesota. Duluth Marshall’s pitcher Owen Marsolek was named 2025 Mr. Baseball on Sunday afternoon. The senior pitcher lead the Hilltoppers to a 22-3 record. Marsolek and the Hilltoppers punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2022 after defeating…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters look to remain undefeated as they welcomed in the Hot Springs Wiseguys on Saturday night. In their first meeting with the Wiseguys, it didn’t go the way of the Harbor Monsters as they suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Wiseguys 43 to 31. The Harbor Monsters will hit the road…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their home series against the Rochester Honkers on Sunday afternoon. The Honkers held a 3-0 lead through the first six innings. However, the Huskies scored four unanswered runs to take down the Honkers 4 to 3. The Huskies next game is on Monday, June 16th, against the Minot Hot Tots. First pitch is…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team was back at home on Saturday night, welcoming in Vlora FC. The Beacons defend their home turf defeating Vlora FC 4-1. Superior City FC is back in action on Wednesday, June 18th against NOSC Blast. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior City FC II team welcomed in the New Richmond Cyclones on Saturday. It was a defensive battle between Superior City FC II and New Richmond as they settled for a 1-1 tie. With the tie, Superior City FC II punched their ticket to the State Championships, on June 21st. Superior City FC II will be back…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their home series with the Waterloo Bucks with their eyes on the series sweep. Unfortunately, the Bucks snap the Huskies’ six-game win streak with an 8 to 5 win. The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Saturday, June 14, as they open up their series with the Rochester Honkers. First pitch is…
