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Tigers sweep Snowbirds after split at tri-meet

Local Sports September 4, 2026

HILLMAN — The Hillman Tigers volleyball squad rebounded from a split performance at a recent tri-meet by earning a decisive three-set sweep over Gaylord St. Mary's on their home floor. Hillman controlled the momentum throughout its home matchup against the Snowbirds, cruising to a 25-12 victory in set one before closing out the night with matching set wins of 25-19 and 25-16. The home sweep followed a mixed outing at a tri-meet, where the Tigers posted a 1-1 record overall. Hillman opened the event against North Star League opponent Hale, falling in straight sets 18-25 and 13-25. ...

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

National Sports September 3, 2026

STUART, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver's license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence. Woods, still one of golf's most ...

Swami goes back to work.

Local Sports September 3, 2026

Labor Day weekend, the end of summer or so says the ads offering extra special on anything and everything. Why is Labor Day picked for the end of beautiful warm days? The All-Knowing-One feels there will be summer like conditions for the next month at least. For stores it is one last chance to ...

Lions hopeful Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Isiah Pacheco will return from injuries to play this year

Michigan Sports September 3, 2026

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is hopeful standout safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with backup running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season. Holmes said on Wednesday that he did not want to share a timetable for each ...

The 49ers set to embark on the NFL's longest road trip for the season opener in Australia

National Sports September 3, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got instructions for how to prepare for the longest road trip in NFL history as they get set to depart the Bay Area for Melbourne, Australia, late Wednesday night for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams next week. They were ...

Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers

Michigan Sports September 3, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Kody Clemens homered for the second straight game and Kalen Culpepper had two hits and ...