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Hermantown’s Neal Pionk Invited to U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp

The camp takes place August 26th-27th in Plymouth, Michigan.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…

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Packers Football on FOX21: Packers host Seahawks

Matt McConico,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – You can watch the last Green Bay Packers Preseason game on FOX21. The Packers host the Seattle Seahawks. The Pregame shows starts at 2:30pm and kickoff is at 3pm. You’ll see Packer players fight for the last roster spots before cutdown day. Former Packer Marquez Valdes-Scantling is reportedly on the roster bubble for the Seahawks.  He may…

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Greg Anderson Picks Up 4th Career Win at Brainerd International Raceway

Anderson ran a time of 6.551, traveling at 206.86 miles per hour.
Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for Duluth native Greg Anderson. Racing at the Lucas Oil Nationals at the Brainerd International Raceway, Anderson bested his teammate Dallas Glenn in the championship run to pick up his 4th career victory at the B-I-R. Anderson ran a time of 6.551, traveling at 206.86 miles per hour. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

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Ravens Waive Former UMD Tight End Sam Pitz

Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…

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Duluth Native Greg Anderson Set to Race at Brainerd International Raceway Once Again

Anderson is chasing his 4th win at the B-I-R.
Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- For the 3rd straight year, Duluth native Greg Anderson is set to compete at the Brainerd International Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Anderson achieved a bit of history earlier this season when he became the 2nd NHRA driver ever to reach 1,000 round wins. Currently, he sits 2nd in the standings and is chasing his teammate…

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Pohlads not selling Minnesota Twins

Matt McConico,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale after a 10-month exploratory process, according to executive chair Joe Pohlad. Pohlad announced that his family will remain the principal owner and add two new investment groups instead. His grandfather, Carl Pohlad, bought the Twins in 1984. Pohlad in his announcement said the family was “fully open to all…

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Packers Quarterback Jordan Love Out for at Least a Week After Having Procedure on Left Thumb

The decision for Love to have the procedure came after he took part in practice Monday.
The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least a week after having a procedure to repair a ligament issue in his left thumb, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday. Love was spotted with his thumb wrapped on the sideline during the Packers’ 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. Love started the…

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Harbor Monsters Dominate in ArenaMania II, Capturing Back-to-Back Titles

The Harbor Monsters finished the season 8-2. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters’ quest for back-to-back ArenaMania titles continued on Saturday night. The Harbor Monsters hosted the ArenaMania II championship game, welcoming in the Hot Springs Wiseguys. A back-and-forth battle between the Harbor Monsters and the Wiseguys in the first half, with Duluth holding a 25 to 13 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Harbor…

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Harbor Monster Just One Win Away from Back-to-Back ArenaMania Titles

The defending champions welcome in the Hot Springs Wiseguys on Saturday, August 9th.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last weekend, the Duluth Harbor Monsters defeated the Ozarks Lunkers 69-26 in the semifinal round of the 2025 postseason. Now the Harbor Monsters are just one win away from back-to-back titles. The Duluth Harbor Monsters gear up for the ArenaMania II championship game this Saturday. The defending champions welcome the Hot Springs Wiseguys. These two teams met back…
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Napheesa Collier Out for a Few Weeks with Sprained Right Ankle

Collier will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier will be sidelined for a few weeks after spraining her right ankle against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, the team announced Monday. Collier will be reevaluated in the coming weeks. The MVP frontrunner appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith’s left foot and immediately went down near Las Vegas’ bench with the Lynx holding a 92-49 lead late…

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NFL Suspends Vikings’ Jordan Addison for 3 Games Over DUI case

Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last month, after facing two misdemeanor DUIs for his arrest on July 12, 2024, when a California Highway Patrol officer found him…

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Teddy Bridgewater Set to Return to the NFL with the Buccaneers to Back Up Baker Mayfield

Bridgewater, a first-round pick by Minnesota in 2014, is 33-32 as a starter and made the Pro Bowl after his second season when he led the Vikings to an 11-5 record.
The Associated Press,

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is nearing a return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Bridgewater is visiting the team and the Bucs plan to sign him. The Buccaneers will be the eighth team in 12 seasons for the 32-year-old Bridgewater. Bridgewater coached his former high school in Miami to a…

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Harbor Monsters Punch Their Ticket Back to ArenaMania Championship Game

Duluth is set to face the Hot Springs Wiseguys in the title game on Saturday, August 9th.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters began their push for back-to-back ArenaMania titles on Saturday night. The top-seeded Harbor Monsters faced off against the Ozarks Lunkers for the second consecutive week. Duluth showed why they were the top seed in the postseason, defeating the Lunkers 69-26 in the ArenaMania semifinal round. The Harbor Monster will host the ArenaMania championship game…

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Harbor Monsters Begin Playoff Push for Back-to-Back ArenaMania Championships

The Harbor Monsters will host the Lunkers in the ArenaMania semifinal round on Saturday.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- A little bit of Deja Vu for the Duluth Harbor Monsters as they will face the Ozarks Lunkers for the second consecutive week, but this time its win or go home. The Harbor Monsters will host the Lunkers in the ArenaMania semifinal round on Saturday. Last weekend Duluth wrapped up their regular season with a dominate win against…

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Carlos Correa is Reuniting with the Astros After a Trade with the Twins, AP Source Says

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston.
The Associated Press,

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge — and familiar — boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday’s trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. Additional terms…

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Phillies Add Gold Glove OF Harrison Bader from Twins for Two Prospects

The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games.
The Associated Press,

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader for two minor leaguers Thursday, their second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran. The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games….

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Phillies Acquire Hard-Throwing Reliever Jhoan Duran in Trade with Twins, AP Source Says

Duran has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA in 49 appearances this season, striking out 53 in 49 1/3 innings.
The Associated Press,

CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jhoan Duran on Wednesday, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing reliever. A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a review of medical records. Duran has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA in 49…

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Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Avoid Arbitration, Agree on New Contract

Samberg is now signed through the 2027-2028 season.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It went down to the wire but former Hermantown Hawk Dylan Samberg and the Winnipeg Jets have avoided arbitration after all. Early Wednesday morning, just hours before the hearing was set to begin, Samberg and the team agreed to a three-year, 17.25 million dollar contract extension. The former UMD Bulldog was originally asking for six million while the…

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Green Bay Packers Family Night on TV in Northwest Wisconsin

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – You will be able to watch the Green Bay Packers Family Night festivities live on Antenna TV in the Duluth-Superior Television Market. Antenna TV channel 21.2, will have the broadcast from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Host Drew Smith will presents on-field football drills plus and an intra-squad scrimmage between the Packers’ Offense and…

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Twins Place All-Star Center Fielder Byron Buxton on 10-Day Injured List with Rib Injury

Buxton spent 15 days on the IL in late May with a concussion and rebounded to earn his second All-Star Game nod.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a rib injury. The move, retroactive to Sunday, comes after Buxton was removed from the Twins’ game against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning on Saturday with soreness in his side. An MRI on Sunday revealed irritation in the cartilage in…

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O’Brien & Hughes Invited to 2025 USA Hockey National Festival

The annual evaluation camp takes place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York and will run from August 3rd to the 9th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Later this week, two players with ties to UMD women’s hockey will look to impress USA hockey in hopes of making the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team. On Monday, current UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien and former Bulldog forward Gabbie Hughes were invited to the 2025 USA Hockey National Festival. The annual evaluation camp takes place at…

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Rays Trade Catcher Danny Jansen to his Hometown Brewers for Minor League Infielder

Brewers catcher Eric Haase was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Jansen.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran catcher Danny Jansen was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to his hometown Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night for minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo. Jansen was in Tampa Bay’s original lineup against the New York Yankees but got pulled about 45 minutes before the first pitch. The trade was announced shortly after the Rays ended…

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Tigers Acquire Paddack from Division Rival Twins to Plug Rotation Hole from Olson’s Injury

Paddack will make his debut for Detroit on Wednesday against Arizona. Dobnak was sent to Triple-A Toledo.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the flagging division rival Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade on Monday to plug another injury-created vacancy in their rotation. The Tigers announced right-hander Reese Olson will miss the remainder of the regular season with a strained shoulder suffered during his most recent bullpen session, joining…

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Former Brewers Pitcher CC Sabathia Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Sabathia, second to Suzuki in 2001 AL Rookie of the Year voting, was a six-time All-Star who won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and a World Series title in 2009.
The Associated Press,

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki could be your guy. Mixing sneaky humor with heartfelt messages, the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame stole the show Sunday in Cooperstown. Morning showers and gloomy skies delayed the ceremonies by an hour, but the moisture gave way…

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Perkins Delivers Winning Hit as Brewers Rally to Beat Marlins 3-2 and Avoid Sweep

The Brewers remain tied for first in the NL Central with the Chicago Cubs, who come to Milwaukee for a three-game series beginning Monday.
The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Perkins singled home the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Sunday. Milwaukee erased a 2-1 deficit by scoring in each of the final two innings to avoid the sweep. The Brewers have been swept just once, in their opening series of the season at…

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CJ Abrams Hits a Leadoff Homer and Steals 3 Bases as the Nationals Beat the Twins 7-2

Matt Wallner homered and Harrison Bader had two hits for Minnesota, which has lost six of nine since the All-Star break.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, stole three bases and scored three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Sunday. Nationals starter Jake Irvin (8-5), a Twin Cities native pitching at Target Field for the first time, gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. Josh Bell went 3 for 4…

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Harbor Monsters Reel In Lunkers to Clinch 1st Seed in Arena League Playoffs

The Harbor Monsters were led by Kevin Felder Jr. and Jamal Couch, who each had three touchdowns in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The road to ArenaMania officially runs through Duluth. On Saturday, the Duluth Harbor Monsters closed out the regular season by defeating the Ozarks Lunkers 72 to 38. With the win, Duluth secures homefield advantange throughout the postseason. The Harbor Monsters were led by Kevin Felder Jr. and Jamal Couch, who each had three touchdowns in the victory. Duluth…

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Vikings & Versatile Safety Josh Metellus Agree to 3-Year, $36M Extension, AP Source Says

The 27-year-old Metellus has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles, 2 1/2 sacks and nearly 300 combined tackles in five NFL seasons.
The Associated Press,

The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal. Metellus, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan, is a key piece of coordinator Brian Flores’ defense and has started 27 games the past two seasons while playing in multiple spots. The…

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Former Vikings Linebacker Jordan Hicks Retires

Hicks was a third-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. He also played for Arizona and Minnesota before signing as an unrestricted free agent with Cleveland last year.
The Associated Press,

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns situation at linebacker became a bigger concern on Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement. Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team called a personal matter. The 33-year-old Hicks posted his retirement announcement on Instagram after 10 years in the league. “Football has given me more than…

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Vikings Sideline Justin Jefferson With ‘Very Mild’ Hamstring Strain

Jefferson suffered a significant strain of his right hamstring in 2023 that caused him to miss seven games.
The Associated Press,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for awhile because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said before practice on Friday that Jefferson would be re-evaluated next week. The two-time All-Pro, who has the most receiving yards in NFL history through a player’s first five years, felt some tightness in…

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Former UMD Captain Mannon McMahon Re-Signs with Ottawa Charge

The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD captain Mannon McMahon will stay put with her current PWHL team. On Thursday, McMahon and the Ottawa Charge agreed on a one-year contract extension. The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season. During that time, she had four goals and five assists. Ottawa drafted McMahon in the 5th round of…
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Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Heading to Arbitration on July 30th

Samberg is coming off his best year as a pro as he tallied six goals and 17 assists in 73 games total.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former UMD defenseman and Hermantown native Dylan Samberg can expect to have some answers in regards to his contract with the Jets. Samberg’s arbitration trial with Winnipeg is now set for July 30th. That means if he and the team can’t come to an agreement before then, a third party will decide what he will make. Samberg is…

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Two Former Duluth Huskies Sign with the Athletics

Outfielder Bobby Blandford and infielder Michael Brooks signed with the A's earlier this week.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- In Major League Baseball, two former Duluth Huskies put pen to paper on major league contracts. Outfielder Bobby Blandford and infielder Michael Brooks signed with the A’s earlier this week. Brooks played for the Huskies in 2021, where he recorded a batting average of .256. Blandford just wrapped up his college career with Fresno State this season. Blandford…

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Coffee Conversation: Duluth Harbor Monsters

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor Monsters Arena Football Team is preparing for one last showdown at home this weekend on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Head Coach Tony O’Neil,  Quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson and Defensive Back “Sosa” Maxwell joined Maria Vollom to talk about their upcoming home finale. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Features, Professional Sports, Sports

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Two Former UMD Football Players Gear up for Their First NFL Training Camp

Tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD Bulldogs are set to begin their NFL journey this week. Tight end Sam Pitz and Offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week. The UMD duo signed undrafted free agent contracts back in April. Pitz signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and Williams signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens…

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Vikings’ Jordan Addison Resolves DUI Case by Pleading No Contest to a Lesser Charge

Addison who has 133 catches for 1,786 yards and 19 touchdowns in two seasons, agreed to what is known as a “wet reckless” in California.
The Associated Press,

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Last July, the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane, and Addison was found asleep in the driver’s seat of his white Rolls-Royce and was arrested. Addison who has 133…

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Damian Lillard Returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-Year Deal Worth $42 Million, AP Source Says

This past season with the Bucks, Lillard ranked 10th in the league in scoring (24.9) and assists (7.1) while earning his ninth All-Star Game selection.
The Associated Press,

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard is back where he started. Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been officially announced. ESPN first…

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Megan Gustafson Heading to Turkey Following WNBA Season

This will mark the 7th straight year that the Las Vegas Ace has played in a foreign country.
Neil Vierzba,

PORT WING, Wis.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson will once again make her way overseas this off-season. Gustafson announced on her own personal Twitter page that she has signed with Fenerbahçe S.K., a team based out of Turkey. This will mark the 7th straight year that the Las Vegas Ace has played in a foreign country. She’s had stints in…

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John Landsteiner Steps Away from Team Shuster

During his time on Team Shuster, Landsteiner played a part in six national titles, seven world appearances, and three Olympic games.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- As Team Shuster gears up for a run towards the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’ll be doing so without one of their mainstays. John Landsteiner, who serves as the lead of the team, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from the team. The reason being is he wants to spend more time with his family. During his…
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Lynx Beat the Mercury 79-66 to Improve to 12-0 at Home Heading Into the All-Star break

Minnesota, which led 37-33 at the break, made a 3-pointer on three straight possessions in the third quarter to extend its lead to 57-44.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 on Wednesday to improve to 12-0 at home this season heading into the All-Star break. Minnesota, which led 37-33 at the break, made a 3-pointer on three straight possessions in the third quarter…

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NHL Releases the 2025-26 Schedule, the Last 82-Game Season Before New CBA Increases it to 84

The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84. The league’s 32 teams will combine to play 1,312 games between Oct. 7 and April 16 with the playoffs to run from the following weekend through much of June. Beginning in 2026-27, there will…

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Kyle Schwarber’s 3 Homers in All-Star Game’s First Tiebreaking Swing-Off Lift NL Over AL

In baseball’s equivalent of soccer’s penalty-kicks shootout, the game was decided by having three batters from each league take three swings each off coaches.
The Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night. In baseball’s equivalent of soccer’s penalty-kicks shootout, the game was decided by having three batters from each league take…

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Six Former Huskies Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

First off the board was former Huskies outfielder Brandon Compton.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In recent years, the Duluth Huskies have helped a number of players make the jump to the big leagues. Take Kristian Campbell for example, he spent the 2022 summer in the Twin Ports and then was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Earlier this week, that trend continued with…

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Over $15,000 Raised at 6th Annual CJ Ham Youth Football Camp for Local Scholarships

The proceeds from the camp go towards the Ham Family Scholarship fund presented by Essentia Health, which was established in 2022.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- This past weekend, Minnesota Vikings Fullback CJ Ham returned home for his annual youth football camp. At the camp, 350 kid’s grades 1st-9th participated in the 6th annual football camp. The proceeds from the camp go towards the Ham Family Scholarship fund presented by Essentia Health, which was established in 2022. The Scholarship fund provides financial support for…

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Vikings Fullback CJ Ham Returns to Duluth for 6th Annual Youth Football Camp

Hundreds of kids participated in the 6th annual CJ Ham youth football camp at Duluth Denfeld high school.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Before beginning his tenth season with the Minnesota Vikings, fullback CJ Ham returned to Duluth for his annual football camp on Saturday. “It’s always a blessing to be back, to be able to bring this back to the community that has served me for so long. We just love being here. This is obviously home. This field is…

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Harbor Monsters Axe Eau Claire 54-26, Improving to 5-2

The Harbor Monsters next game in on Saturday, July 26th against the Ozarks Lunkers. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters were back at the DECC Arena on Saturday night as they took on Eau Claire. The Harbor Monster dominated in all four quarters, defeating the Axemen 54 to 26. Duluth enters its bye week with a 5-2 record. The Harbor Monsters next game is on Saturday, July 26th, against the Ozarks Lunkers. Game time…

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Oilers Acquire Hobey Baker Winner Isaac Howard from Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly

Howard spent the 2022-2023 season with UMD.
The Associated Press,

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers acquired 21-year-old forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2024 draft. Howard finished with 52 points (26 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games while helping Michigan State win the Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament titles and earning…
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Clark Takes Indiana Teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game Draft, Collier Picks Stewart

When the draft was over, the captains traded coaches to put Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx back with her players, Collier and Williams.
The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark picked her Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft on Tuesday. Clark, who had the first overall pick by being No. 1 in the fan vote, had said Monday there was “a high chance” that Boston and Kelsey…