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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Williams sticks with Lynx after standout season

The Minnesota Lynx locked down their point guard for two more years after agreeing to a top-tier contract with Courtney Williams. Last season she proved why teams chase versatile players like her, putting up 13. 6 points per game while also handing out 6. 2 assists and pulling down 4. 9 rebounds. At

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Stefan Vaaks Joins Illinois, Shaking Up the Big Ten

Stefan Vaaks, a 6‑foot‑7 Estonian guard who surprised many as a freshman at Providence, has committed to play for Illinois, according to his agents. He arrived in the Big Ten as a top‑10 transfer on ESPN’s list, bringing a rare blend of height and ball‑handling. During his single season with t

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Monday, April 13

The day starts early with tennis action as the Tennis Channel broadcasts opening rounds from Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart and Rouen in both ATP and WTA categories. By mid‑morning, college baseball is back on the scene with a game between Houston and Seattle. At 6:30 p. m. , viewers can catch the Chi

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Celtic looks to bounce back before the league split

Today’s match against St Mirren isn’t just another game for Celtic. It’s the last chance before the season splits into two groups, and slipping up now could make the title race even tougher. The team has been struggling to secure wins comfortably, often needing comebacks or narrow margins to stay ah

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

April’s Mixed Headlines: Sports, Politics, and Legal Battles Dominate the Week

Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Marta Suarez: From Spanish Courts to Texas Dreams

Marta Suarez Rodriguez grew up in Oviedo, a town in Spain’s northern region of Asturias. Her early love for sports started with soccer, but the flat fields pushed her toward basketball instead. At age seven she decided to chase that dream, inspired by the stories of NBA stars. After high school in

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Yankees Aim to Revive Their Offense in Upcoming Duel with Rays

The Yankees are ready to change their batting approach after a disappointing Friday night. They have struggled at the plate, striking out 12 times and hitting only . 112 in their last three games. The team lost 5-3 to the Rays, scoring only a few runs early and relying on a pinch‑hit homer in the ei

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