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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

High School Game Night: November 13th Recap

Boy's hockey saw exciting wins with Little Falls crushing Rock Ridge 4-1 and Morris-Benson falling to River Lakes 3-2 in overtime. Girls' hockey had a thrilling game where Sartell-Sauk Rapids lost to North Shore 2-1 in OT. In boys' basketball, North Branch and Big Lake had a high-scoring game with N

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

A Coach's Voice: Doc Rivers' Health Scare Returns

Coaching is a tough job, especially in the NBA. Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, knows this all too well. Recently, he's been dealing with a health issue that's been bothering him for a while. Back in 2008, when he was coaching the Boston Celtics, he had a polyp removed from his vo

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Dec 12 2024SPORTS

Local Schools' Sports Scores for Tuesday: What You Need to Know!

Tuesday was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's dive into the hockey and basketball action that unfolded. Starting with boys' hockey, Sauk Rapids-Rice had a great showing, defeating Fergus Falls 6-1. Cathedral also had a solid win over Alexandria, with Joey Gillespie scoring the gam

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

High School Hoops & Pucks: A Sports Roundup

Monday's girls' basketball games saw Bemidji and Becker dominate with 80-33 and 80-24 victories over ROCORI and Chisago Lakes, respectively. On the boys' side, Royalton edged out Foley 58-47. Looking ahead to Tuesday, the ice will be busy with both boys' and girls' hockey games. Sauk Rapids-Rice wi

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Dec 10 2024SPORTS

How Does Flywheel Training Stack Up Against Traditional Weightlifting for Female Basketball Players?

Ever wondered how different training methods can impact the strength of female basketball players? Let's dive into a study that compared two approaches: Flywheel Resistance Squat Training (FRST) and Traditional Resistance Squat Training (TRST). This research focused on how these methods affect the l

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Dec 09 2024SPORTS

Kentucky’s New Faces Lead to Stunning Overtime Win

Ever heard of a college basketball team turning from scraps into champs in a single season? Well, Kentucky is making a strong case for it. This year, the Wildcats have a totally new roster, thanks to nine transfer players stepping up. None of last season’s players under John Calipari returned, so co

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

The Day Army Had a Tough Season

In the world of sports, some days are memorable for the wrong reasons. One such day was December 6, 2003. On this day, the Army football team made history by finishing the season with a record of 0-13. This was the first time any major college team had ended a season without a single win. It was a t

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Creighton Stuns Top-Ranked Kansas: A Major Upset in College Basketball

Imagine the excitement of an underdog story! Creighton, an unranked team, shocked the sports world by defeating No. 1 Kansas 76-63 in a stunner of a game. Pop Isaacs, the star of the night, scored an impressive 27 points, while the towering Ryan Kalkbrenner, at 7 feet 1 inch, added 17 points and 10

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Dec 05 2024SPORTS

Isaiah Evans: Duke's Freshman Star Defies Expectations

You might know Isaiah Evans as a high school basketball sensation, but college ball can be a different game. Many players struggle with this change, but not Isaiah. This Duke freshman showed patience and hard work pay off. After Duke beat Auburn, Cooper Flagg praised Evans. "It's not everyday you s

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

UConn's Rough Stretch in Maui Ends with Loss to Dayton

The UConn Huskies men's basketball team faced a challenging week at the Maui Invitational. They ended their trip with a third straight loss, this time to Dayton, with a final score of 85-67. Senior player Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points but unfortunately had to go to the hospital after a

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