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Keagan Jensen wins back-to-back features

ESCANABA — Keagan Jensen picked up right where he left off last weekend after winning his first career feature at Escanaba Motor Speedway by following it up with another feature win. “It feels really good to get the second win of the year,” Jensen said. “I have been working really ...

For the Record

Marquette — Dawson Bardowski of Menominee scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter of the Upper Peninsula All-Star football game June 20 and not Newberry’s Garrett Lewicki as mentioned in Tuesday’s Daily Press.

Lillie Johnson puts on Braves jersey one last time

ESCANABA — Athletes from all across the U.P. put their talents on display at Bay College Wednesday night as the 40th Annual Upper Peninsula All-Star Basketball Classic returned for the second year in a row. Lillie Johnson was victorious in the free throw competition as she defeated Emma ...

Sports Flashback June 14-20

June 13, 1966 — Dale Bittner tossed a two-hitter as Bero Motors crushed Teamsters 17-0 in American League softball. Roger Martinson led the winners with three hits, including a triple. June 14, 1966 — Peter Ross fired a two-hitter, struck out 16 and walked five as Insurance posted a 4-1 baseball victory over Teamsters 4-1 in the Escanaba Babe Ruth League. Kim Oliver collected three hits off John Moberg, who fanned 11, walked five and gave up seven hits. June 17, 1966 — State Bank gained sole possession of first place in the Girls’ Softball League with a 6-1 triumph over ...

Bat roost monitoring effort returns for second summer

From tree cavities and trunks to bridges and barns, bats are settling into a variety of summer roosts across Michigan. Just as they did last year, residents can help scientists better understand where these important mammals are living, by sharing information about the bat activity they see ...

U.P. All-Star Basketball Games tonight at Bay College

ESCANABA, MI – The 40th Annual U.P. Sports Hall of Fame All-Star Basketball Classic is scheduled to take place on Wednesday June 24 and will be held at Bay College for the second year in a row. The event will begin at 5 p.m. eastern The event will kickoff with the finals of the skills ...