A pair of local products have confirmed their planned return to the Soo Thunderbirds for the upcoming season. They are forwards Cooper Smyl and Brock Santa Maria. Both were rookies on a Thunderbirds team that finished in third place in the West Division of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League […]
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NASCAR shares picture of noose from Bubba Wallace’s garage, says search at all tracks found only one pulldown rope in noose
NASCAR said Thursday its investigation into the discovery of a noose in a Talladega Superspeedway garage stall did not reveal information about how it was placed there or who was responsible. “I know we like to have complete resolution here and have all the answers,” Phelps said. “Based on all […]
Federal investigation launched after noose found in garage stall of Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of a Black driver who had called for removing the Confederate flag from league events. “We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act,” NASCAR said in a […]
Abby Roque finishes collegiate career as one of the greatest players in a storied Badger program
It was a busy senior season for Abby Roque, but the Wisconsin standout forward wouldn’t have it any other way. Roque spent the last 10 months building a resume that put her in the conversation as one of the top collegiate players in the country, helping lead the Badgers to […]
Laker Hockey Announces 2019-20 Team Awards
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (LSSU)- The Lake Superior State hockey team announced the program’s annual awards for the 2019-20 season on Monday, March 30. Junior forward Chase Gamelin was named the recipient of the Gay Blade Award, which is awarded to the athlete who brings laughs, personality and humor to […]
Eastern U.P Conference Announces Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams
The Eastern U.P. Conference has announced its 2019-20 boys basketball all-conference teams. Pickford senior Nick Edington earned Player of the Year honors while senior teammate Jimmy Storey was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. First Team All-Conference Zach Gross, Brimley Trey Paquin, Cedarville EJ Suggitt, Rudyard Jimmy Storey, […]
MHSAA March Madness could be played without spectators Update: All Winter Events have been suspended!
UPDATE: The MHSAA has announced that it is suspending all winter tournaments, effective immediately. “Based on the events of the last 48 hours and with things changing by the minute, we believe we have no choice but to suspend our winter tournaments immediately,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “This […]
Blue Devil Jr Wrestlers hit the mat in Cheboygan
The Sault Blue Devil Youth Wrestling Club participated in the Cheboygan Jr. Chiefs wrestling this past Saturday. On Sunday, the wrestling Blue Devils competed at the Cheboygan MYWAY tournament. Results of that event were: Jared Riggs – 4th, Pierce Rondeau- 4th, Shay Schmalz (DNP), Evan Pierson – 4th, Jax Minta […]
Lakers Season Ends with a 3-1 Loss to Bemidji State in the WCHA Quarterfinals
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Lake Superior State hockey team fell to the No. 10 Bemidji State Beavers by a final score of 3-1 in the third game of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Quarterfinals on Sunday, March 8 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minn. With the loss, the […]
Wisconsin’s Abby Roque Named 2019-20 WCHA Player of the Year
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Mar. 5, 2020 – The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is proud to recognize Wisconsin senior forward Abby Roque as its 2019-20 WCHA Player of the Year, presented by Sterling Trophy. Roque, who was named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Year on Wednesday, […]