Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Stepfan Taylor aced his first test. Exactly what you expect from a Stanford kid. Taylor ran for 64 yards in his NFL debut, and the Arizona Cardinals exposed several trouble spots for the Green Bay Packers in a 17-0 preseason win Friday night. Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton each threw for a touchdown against a Packers secondary that had trouble containing anybody, and Arizona’s aggressive new defense had three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. “You just try to... Full story
HURLEY — Ben Schneider’s third straight Paavo Nurmi Marathon win back in 2008 was one of his toughest as he didn’t pass Wakefield’s Ryan Holm until late in the race. His wife, Candice, 28, shoots for her third consecutive title in Saturday’s 45th Paavo, which starts at 7:30 a.m. along Wisconsin 77 in Upson, Wis. It could be her toughest as she recovers from an injury. Only two women have ever won three straight Paavos, Ann Heaslett (eight, 2001-08) and Mary Bange (seven, 1978-84). No male has... Full story
HURLEY – There always seems to be feel-good stories that come out of each Paavo Nurmi Marathon. One of the best ones in the 2013 Paavo, set for Saturday in Iron County, belongs to Amanda Koivisto-Niemi of Bessemer. And sometime around noon on Saturday, Koivisto-Niemi will be standing on Silver Street feeling very good about herself after she finishes running with her five-person relay team. It will have nothing to do with the time she ran. It will have everything to do with the simple i... Full story
CLEVELAND (AP) — Prince Fielder hit a two-run double in the 14th inning as the Detroit Tigers won their 11th straight, 6-5 on Wednesday night over the Cleveland Indians, who fell six games out of first place in the AL Central and maybe left rookie Danny Salazar in for one too many pitches. After the Tigers put two on against Bryan Shaw (2-3), Fielder lined his double off Marc Rzepczynski into the gap as the Tigers beat the Indians for the 11th time in 12 games and improved to 12-3 against t... Full story
CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Verlander recently watched videotape of his 2011 season, when he was the AL’s MVP and noticed he wasn’t pitching the way he had back then — dominating, overpowering, nearly unhittable. Verlander made an adjustment. And made the Indians look silly. Verlander toyed with Cleveland’s lineup for eight innings and Don Kelly hit a three-run homer off Justin Masterson, leading the Detroit Tigers to their 10th straight win, 5-1 over the Indians, who can’t seem to beat the one tea... Full story
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers All-Star shortstop Jhonny Peralta said he shouldn’t be on the list of players linked to the Biogenesis case. “It’s wrong,” Peralta said Wednesday after hitting a double in Detroit’s 11-1 win over the Washington Nationals. “But whatever happens, I need to fight and try to move on.” Before and after the game, which might end up being his last one for a while, Peralta insisted he didn’t not know whether Major League Baseball planned to suspend him. “I don’t hear not... Full story
ALLEN PARK (AP) — Havard Rugland has not missed a kick in game-like conditions during Detroit Lions training camp, including a 58-yard field goal that got everyone’s attention that saw or heard it. “That big boot? He’s legit,” teammate Nate Burleson said. “Kickalicious is for real. He isn’t just an Internet sensation.” Even though the Norwegian made all 11 of his field goals in 11-on-11 situations in a three-day period, he still seems like a longshot to beat out David Akers. “He’s done an i... Full story
ROCHESTER HILLS — As Upper Peninsula Little League teams compete in state tournaments, some of them have some company from above the Mackinac Bridge. Umpire Sam Fontecchio of Ironwood is making the rounds across the Midwest, with his traveling partner, umpire Steve Ritenour of Marquette. Fontecchio worked the 11-12-year-old boys Michigan state event in Ishpeming earlier this month. That included Portage Lake from the Houghton area, which won the district tournament in Ironwood. He figured he w... Full story
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers added some help for their shaky bullpen Monday, acquiring reliever Jose Veras from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez and a player to be named. Veras is 0-4 with a 2.93 ERA and 19 saves this season, and the 32-year-old right-hander has struck out 44 in 43 innings with only 14 walks. “We are pleased to add an experienced arm to our bullpen,” Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski said. “Jose can pitch in a variety of roles, provide... Full story
HURLEY – A very diverse group of athletes from the Class of 2013 were inducted into the 16th annual Hurley High School Athletic Hall of Fame at the Hurley K-12 School on Saturday. The new inductees included Johnny Allice (Class of 1932), Kyle Elsemore (Class of 2002), Sarah Tarasewicz (Class of 2001) and the 1987-88 Hurley girls’ basketball team. Sarah Tarasewicz Class of 2001 Sarah Tarasewicz received the Danielle Ladwig Memorial Outstanding Senior Athlete Award at the conclusion of her high school career in Hurley. When an award has a tit... Full story
HURLEY — Brothers Cory Wicklund, of Montreal, and Jeremy Wicklund, of Appleton, overcame a strong field of 76 teams and miserable weather conditions to win their first Hurley Quarterback Club golf tournament at the Eagle Bluff Golf Club on Friday. They shot a 64. Tim Steiger, of Bessemer, and Jack Croci, of Hurley, who have won this event four times, were runners-up this time with a 65. The Wicklunds were ecstatic with their low round in the foggy, rainy, cold weather. “We were hoping for bad... Full story
The 21st running of the Festival Ironwood Walk, Run and Roll held on July 20 was met with a record turnout. “We had 230 entrants which tops all past 20 years,” said Chris Bergquist, race director. “It really helped that our two mile female winner, Carolyn (Andresen), was getting married later in the day. I think most of her wedding party and guests participated in our race prior to the wedding celebrations.” Jason Smith from Milwaukee, Wis., was the top male finisher in the 2-mile event in a ti... Full story
IRONWOOD — It took two full days of golf and three extra playoff holes, but Zack and Cody Langdon finally emerged as winners in the championship flight of the Milakovich Memorial Tournament at the Gogebic Country Club on Sunday. After Pete Barbera sank his par putt on the 553-yard 18th hole, Zack Langdon made a hard-breaking 2-1/2-footer for a birdie 4 (and the win) on the third playoff hole. Zack Langdon is from Ironwood, while his brother is from Marquette. "It was nerve-wracking," Zack Langdo... Full story
BESSEMER — According to Gogebic Country Club golf professional, Tyler Leskela, it is the largest golf tournament in the U.P. and northern Wisconsin with 100 two-person teams and a waiting list to get in. And it’s been like that for two decades. It’s the Milakovich Memorial Tournament and it will be played this weekend at the Gogebic Country Club with golfers teeing off at 7 a.m. on Saturday. But it’s more like a golf reunion or homecoming than just a golf tournament. That’s because people come... Full story
CRYSTAL FALLS — Forest Park girls basketball star Lexi Gussert verbally committed Thursday to play for the Michigan State Spartans in the 2014-15 season. Gussert, who will be a senior at Forest Park this fall, had also drawn recruiting interest from such basketball powerhouses as Connecticut and Tennessee. “Proud and blessed to say I will be a Michigan State Spartan next year! Thanks to everyone who has recruited me, and everyone for the support,” Gussert tweeted. The 6-foot Gussert was Michi... Full story
ANN ARBOR (AP) — Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Athletic director Dave Brandon told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Beilein has signed a three-year extension that replaces his previous contract and keeps him with the Wolverines through the 2018-19 season. The 60-year-old Beilein will make $2.45 million a year in total compensation. “I am very excited to have this opportunity to coach at the University of Mic... Full story
BESSEMER — The Lakeland Outlaws swept the Gogebic Rangers 7-1 and 7-2 in sultry 90-degree weather and high humidity on Tuesday. Game 1 — Lakeland 7, Gogebic 1 The Gogebic Rangers’ inability to string together hits and score runs was their nemesis again at Massie Field on Tuesday night as they fell to the Lakeland Outlaws 7-1 in the first game of the doubleheader. “It’s the same old, same old,” Gogebic manager Eric Peterson said. “We ran into the same thing last year. We scatter hits and you ha... Full story
BESSEMER — The Tomahawk Cubs broke open a pitchers' duel by scoring nine of their 10 runs in the final three innings and overcame the Gogebic Rangers 10-4 at Massie Field on Friday night. "Up until the fifth inning, it was a 1-0 game," Tomahawk manager Jeff Shifts said. "Our pitcher (Brandon Vecchio) did a very nice job tonight. He's only going to be a sophomore this fall, but he has a lot of composure. He's moves the ball inside and out and threw a lot of first strikes and kept them o... Full story
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 30th homer, and then Prince Fielder immediately had to duck out of the way from a high, inside pitch from Chicago’s Chris Sale. The following inning, Detroit’s Luke Putkonen threw behind Alexei Ramirez — and suddenly, the Tigers were down a reliever and a manger after Putkonen and Jim Leyland were both ejected. What looked like a promising day for Detroit had quickly turned frustrating. Joshua Phegley’s sixth-inning grand slam put the White Sox ahead to stay... Full story
