DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys lacrosse team hosted Moorhead on Saturday afternoon. The Spuds defeated the Wolfpack 10-4 to hand Duluth their first loss of the year. The Wolfpack are back in action on Thursday, April 24th, against Chisago Lakes. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- Pascal Siakam kept it simple Saturday. He got to his spots, hit his shots and made the plays. The three-time All-Star finished with 25 points and seven rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton added 10 points and 12 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 for a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference best-of-seven first-round series. “It’s just…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team held a doubleheader on Friday against UMAC foe Minnesota Morris. The Yellowjackets remain perfect in conference play as they defeated the Cougars 8 to 4 in game one and 12 to 0 in game two. UWS wraps up their series with Minnesota Morris on Saturday, April 19th. First pitch is at 11 a.m. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team continues to inch closer to the .500 mark. On Friday, the Bulldogs took the first two games of their four-game series with Minot State. Gabe Richardson went three for four and had four runs batted in to lead UMD to a 9-2 game one win. Then in game two, Garrett Stauffacher had five runs…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s tennis team continues to have a strong season. On Friday, the Yellowjackets swept Northwestern 7-0 on their home court. For a look at the box score, click here. UWS improves to 16-5 and will next play at UW-Stout on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown-Proctor boys lacrosse team welcomed in Moorhead for their home opener on Friday night. However, it was a night to forget as the Stealth fell to the Spuds 7-1, dropping to 1-2 on the season. The Stealth’s next game is on Monday, April 28th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the softball diamond. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Sami Ernst flashes the leather out in center to prevent a St. Catherine Wildcat from scoring. CSS went on to win the game 3-2. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team sent out their seniors in style on Friday, sweeping NSIC foe Northern State in a doubleheader. After trailing 3-2 in the 6th inning of game one, UMD put up four unanswered runs to go on to win 6 to 3. Then in game two, it was all Bulldogs as they once again came away…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has announced their four captains for this upcoming season. They are quarterback Kyle Walljasper, wide receiver Dashaun Ames, defensive lineman Matt Weerts, and lastly defensive back Alex Sylvester. Walljasper is the only mainstay captain from last year as he shared that duty with five others. The four players will lead UMD into its 92nd…
HOUSTON, Texas.- It’s been a memorable week for former Duluth Huskies pitcher Logan VanWey. The right hander made his major league debut back on April 11th for the Houston Astros. He proceeded to throw two shutout innings against the Angels, striking out one batter and not allowing a hit. VanWey has since appeared in two games for H-Town and currently…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team was back at home on Thursday, as the Spartans hosted the Cloquet Lumberjacks. Superior extends their winning streak to two as they defeat the Lumberjacks 7 to 0. The Spartans next game is on Friday, April 18th, against Rice Lake. First pitch is at 11 a.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back in action on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team hosted their first home games against St. Catherine on Kenwood Field on Thursday. The Saints began the day with a 3 to 1 victory over the Wildcats. Then in game two, after trailing by two heading into the bottom of the 7th, CSS scored three unanswered to earn the walk-off win, 3 to…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is off blood-thinning medication and has been cleared for full basketball activity, a major step forward in his return from the deep vein thrombosis that has kept him out for the last month. The Bucks still aren’t indicating exactly when the seven-time all-NBA performer might play again, though he has been ruled…
DULUTH, Minn.- Neal Pionk wasn’t the only former Bulldog to re-up with the Jets this week. On Wednesday, forward Alex Iafallo and Winnipeg agreed to a three-year, 11 million dollar contract extension. So far this season, Iafallo has registered 31 points, 15 of which were goals and 16 were assists. He’s also spent time with the Los Angeles Kings during…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A former Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey standout is on the search for her next team. Hailey Jussila is in the transfer portal after spending last season with Quinnipiac. The Hermantown native didn’t skate in a game for the Bobcats in her lone year with the team. She was last with the Mirage in the 2023-2024 season and tallied a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown native Neal Pionk has made the most of his opportunity in the NHL. He’s currently in his 7th season as a pro and with the current deal he just signed, there’s plenty more of hockey in his future. On Thursday, Pionk and the Winnipeg Jets agreed on a six-year, 42 million dollar contract extension. So far this…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has dreamed of this moment his whole life. No, it wasn’t when he scored a touchdown this past September against Southwest Minnesota State. It’s the upcoming NFL Draft in Green Bay. “Just kind of looking forward to what’s next. I’ve just been working out and lifting every day, doing drills, stuff like that,…
MINOT, N.D.- Grand Rapids native Taryn Hamling has found her next team. Hamling signed with Minot State on Wednesday after spending the last two seasons at NDSU. The guard only played in one season for the Bison, electing to redshirt this past year. In 30 games of action, Hamling averaged almost three points per game. Categories: College, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team held their first game at the newly renovated Fichtner Field on Wednesday. Quite the celebration as they came away with a four to nothing shutout victory against Duluth Denfeld. The Hawks were led by River Freeman, who went all seven innings on the mound and only gave up a hit. Jacob Evanson went two…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7AA championship rematch didn’t disappoint as the Esko and Duluth Marshall baseball teams met up for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday. After holding a 3-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th, the Hilltoppers gave up a two-run triple to Jackson Peterson, making it a one-run contest. That was the only blemish Owen…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMD baseball team held their first game in the Twin Ports on Wednesday, facing St. Cloud State for two games in Superior. After dropping game one 4 to 3, the Bulldogs battled back in game two with the 11 to 1 victory. UMD was led by Ryan Wattermann as he went seven innings and struck out seven….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation, and Matt Boldy got the winner with 17.9 seconds remaining in overtime to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday. The crowd erupted again when the Wild sent retiring goalie Marc-Andre…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team hosted Saint Mary’s in a MIAC conference doubleheader on Tuesday. After trailing 1-0 through the first four innings of game one, the Saints put up a four spot in the bottom of the 5th and never looked back, winning the first contest 4-1. Payton Jeffries went six innings and struck out five to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a nearly three week break since their last game, the Superior boys lacrosse team hosted Duluth Marshall on Tuesday night. The two teams exchanged the lead multiple times throughout the contest, with the Spartans eventually distancing themselves, winning 11 to 9. Superior improves to 1-1 and will next play at Duluth on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks said Damian Lillard has made “significant improvement” in his recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, but they haven’t indicated when the seven-time all-NBA guard might start playing again. The update comes as the Bucks get ready to begin their postseason. Milwaukee, the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, has its first playoff game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team continues to make additions to their roster. On Tuesday, they received a commitment from Brooks Bandits forward Luke Bibby. The Bandits play out of the BCHL conference. Just last year, Bibby tallied 23 goals and 20 assists in 56 games, while splitting time with the Bandits and the Vernon Vipers. Bibby also won…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team hosted Duluth East on Monday. The Greyhounds defeated their cross-town rivals 8 to 4 to pick up their first win of the season. Duluth East is back in action on Tuesday, April 15th against Superior. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Duluth Denfeld, their next game is on Thursday, April 17th, against…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team hosted the Duluth Wolfpack on Monday in hopes of securing their first win. However, the Wolfpack remained unbeaten in their 2025 season as they defeated the Lumberjacks 16 to 7. Duluth is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, their next game…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team hosted Washburn on Monday night. After the game was tied at one at the half, the Spartans scored the lone goal of the second half to defeat the Castle Guards 2 to 1 Superior is back in action on Thursday, April 17th, against Chippewa Falls. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. For Washburn, they’re…
NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick Monday night in the WNBA draft. The versatile UConn star is the latest Huskies standout to go No. 1, joining former greats Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart. “Dallas I’m so excited, a new city, a new start,” Bueckers said. “A fresh start,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has added another goaltender to their roster. Miami’s Ethan Dahlmeir transferred to UMD on Monday morning after spending the last season with the RedHawks. He started 13 games for Miami, posting a .870 saves percentage and a 4.04 goals against average. Dahlmeir is set to fill the void left by Klayton Knapp. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former forward Jack Smith has found a new home after entering the transfer portal. Smith is continuing his hockey career with Minnesota State-Mankato next season. In his three seasons with the Bulldogs, he played in 92 games and recorded 7 goals and 19 assists. UMD finished 13-20- 3 in the 2024-25 season. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- After suspending and then parting ways with Kevin Gregory, the Duluth Harbor Monsters have named two offensive coordinators for this upcoming season. Dominick Hobdy is set to serve as the lead offensive coordinator and Dan Renfroe will serve under him as an offensive coordinator. Hobdy has played professionally indoors for the last 13 seasons. As for Renfroe, he’s…
SAN DIEGO, C.A.- The comeback story of former UMD defenseman Will Francis continues to get better and better. On Sunday, the three-time cancer survivor suited up for the San Diego Gulls, making his AHL pro debut in a game against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Francis wrapped up his Bulldog career over a month ago and just a week after the…
ANAHEIM, C.A.- It was a memorable weekend for Hermantown native and current Colorado Avalance defenseman Wyatt Aamodt. Aamodt made his NHL debut on Saturday when the Avs took on the Los Angeles Kings. Then just a day later, he found the scoring column, netting his first career goal in the 3rd period of a 4 to 2 win over the Anaheim…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior City FC announced at their fundraiser event that Cole Gewerth will lead the Beacons in the upcoming season. Gewerth was a former Superior City FC player. He played back in 2018 for Superior City FC. After his playing career Gewerth was the content and graphics coordinator for the club. Gewerth is excited for his new role within the…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness welcomed in the Jr. Blues to close the regular season with their playoff hopes on the line. To secure the final playoff spot in the Midwest Division the Wilderness needed to defeat the Jr. Blues and the Chippewa Steel needed a regulation loss against the Anchorage Wolverines. The Wilderness earn the win 3 to 1…
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS softball team welcomed in Carleton College on Sunday for a doubleheader. The Saints picked up one win in the doubleheader as CSS took game two 6 to 4. CSS will travel to St. Pual, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 16th, to play Hamline University in a doubleheader. First pitch for game one is at 3:30 p.m. Categories:…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team held their home opener on Saturday against Grand Rapids. The Lumberjacks jumped out to an early lead over the Thunderhawks. However, Grand Rapids battled back to defeat the Lumberjacks 9 to 7 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. The Thunderhawks are back in action on Tuesday, April 15th, against Moorhead….
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team welcomed in Carleton College for a doubleheader on Saturday. The Saints and the Knights split the doubleheader as CSS took game one 10 to 0 and Carleton took game two 2 to 1. CSS is back in action on Tuesday, April 15th, against Saint Mary’s in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness hosted the Jr. Blues on Friday with their playoff hopes on the line. The Wilderness and the Jr. Blues went back and forth all game. But in the end, the Wilderness won 5 to 2. With the Chippewa Steel shootout loss to the Anchorage Wolverines on Friday, the Wilderness still has a chance to make…
DULUTH, Minn.- In just 13 days from now, 257 players will hear their name called at the NFL Draft in Green Bay. UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is hoping he will be one of those who’s picked. The tackle now turned guard has spent the last couple months training in both Florida and Minnesota. Recently, he took part at the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS softball team held their 2025 home opener on Friday. Yellowjackets opened up their three-game series with North Central. UWS defended their home field as they went on to defeat the Rams 17 to 3. The Yellowjackets wrap up their series with North Central on Saturday, April 12th, in a doubleheader. First pitch is at noon. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team opened up their season on Friday, hosting Big Lake. The Wolfpack left no doubt as they came away with the 15 to 2 victory. They’ll next play at Anoka on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play comes from on the diamond. At number one, UW-Superior’s Trey Sybrant puts his body on the line as he lays out to rob a Crown batter of extra bases. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS baseball team hosted MIAC conference foe St. Olaf on Friday. The Saints fell short in both games of the doubleheader. The Oles took game one 4 to 0 and game two 5 to 4. A quick turnaround for CSS, as they’re back in action on Saturday, April 12th against Carleton College. First pitch is at 1…
MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN — Spring turkey season is approaching fast, with both Wisconsin and Minnesota seasons starting on April 16. Historically, it would have been odd to see a turkey this far north in Minnesota as they’re usually more accustomed to agricultural land in the southern side of the state. With the uprise in turkeys in the north, the spring and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Just four days after he entered the transfer portal, former UMD forward Anthony Menghini has found his new team. On Friday, Menghini officially transferred to North Dakota. The Baxter, Minnesota native spent two seasons playing for the Dogs. In 71 games played, Menghini scored 20 goals and added nine assists for a total of 29 points. It’s somewhat…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team opened up their season with a rematch of last year’s section 7AAA championship game as the Hunters squared off against the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks on Thursday. The Thunderhawks went on to defeat the Hunters 2 to 1 to earn their first win of the season. Grand Rapids is back in action on Monday,…
ESKO, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team opened up their season on the road against Esko on Thursday. The Lumberjacks dominated at the plate as they defeated Esko 15 to 4 to earn their first win of the 2025 season. Cloquet’s next game is on Monday, April 14th against Hibbing. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. For Esko, they’re back in…
