Golf
Mike Cousineau became the first golfer in 2026 to hit a hole in one as he sunk his first shot on the 175-yard Par 3 11th hole at the Escanaba Country Club.
Maroons cruise to win over Broncos
BARK RIVER — It was a tough night on the softball diamond for the Bark River-Harris Broncos here Monday as they fell to the Menominee Maroons 21-5 in a non-conference game. The first inning offered a sign of things to come as the Maroons cashed in on three errors and Arianna Johnson’s three-run homer for a 5-0 lead. “They timed our pitching pretty good and hit the ball hard,” BR-H coach Rob Ardnt said. “We told the girls that’s where our standard needs to get to. It’s a work in progress.” The teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader. The second game, however, was ...
Eskymo girls take first place at GNC 9-hole invite Gladstone boys take second
GLADSTONE — The conditions were not perfect but area golfers were able to get on the course for the GNC 9-hole event at the Gladstone Golf Course here Monday. The Escanaba girls came away victorious with a score of 199. Menominee was second with a score of 215 and Marquette was third with ...
Today in Sports April 28
1923 — Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup). 1931 — Program for woman athletes approved for 1932 Olympics track & field. 1956 — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson hits his 1st of 586 HRs. 1957 — LPGA Western Open Women’s Golf, Montgomery CC: Patty Berg wins her 6th WO by 1 stroke from Wiffi Smith. 1961 — Milwaukee Braves’ future HOF pitcher Warren Spahn throws his second career no hitter at 41. 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93 in Game 7, giving the Celtics and coach Red Auerbach eight straight NBA titles. ...
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
NEW YORK (AP) — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. “If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably be more ...
Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
LANSING — For generations, the Great Lakes have been viewed as a symbol of abundance and food security. However, rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether these waters can safely sustain surrounding communities. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industrial products and processes since the 1940s. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down naturally and require specialized technology to be destroyed. When these chemicals enter the ...