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COVID-19 It could be at least two months before major sporting events resume. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control recommended that all public gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled for at least the next eight weeks, as a way to limit the spread of COVID-19. The NBA and …

COVID-19 With major league sports shut down because of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, attention turns to employees and contractors who rely on income from those sporting events. Ilitch Holdings has committed $1 million to providing salaries for 1,500 full and part-time employees at Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers’ …

Denied a chance to play for a state title by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the Calumet Copper Kings placed four players on the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association Division Three All-Star First Team – the most of any school. Alex Studebaker was one of three goalies honored on the first …

COVID-19 The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has caused historic changes to the sports schedule, both locally and nationally. Because of concerns about transmitting the virus… All Michigan High School Athletic Association tournaments have been suspended. When the MHSAA made the announcement yesterday, it left open the possibility that tournaments could be …

High School In boys high school basketball district semifinals last night… – Division Three – Calumet advanced with a 50-40 victory over L’Anse. The game was tied 9-9 after the first quarter, but the Copper Kings took control in the second quarter, and led by 13 at halftime. Iron Mountain …

High School In girls regional semifinal basketball games last night… – In Division Three, Calumet’s season ended with a 51-26 loss to Westwood. The Patriots defense held the Coppr Kings to just nine points in the second half. Elli Djerf and Marybeth Halonen each scored eight for Calumet. – In …

High School On the opening night of the boys high school basketball tournament… – In Division Two, Houghton’s season ended with a 69-53 loss to Menominee. Brad Simonson scored 30 for the Gremlins. – In Division Three, Calumet got past West Iron County 46-40. The Copper Kings will play at …

High School The boys high school basketball tournament opens tonight... • In Division Two, Houghton plays at Menominee at 7:00 Eastern Time. Our broadcast will begin around 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift and 993TheLift.com. • In Division Three, Hancock entertains Ironwood at 7:00. Our broadcast will begin around 6:40 on KBear …

High School Calumet advanced to the high school hockey state semifinals by routing Gaylord 11-1 Saturday. Jackson Rilei’s goal 15 seconds into the game got the Copper Kings off to a quick start. They went on to score three more goals in the first period, then poured in seven in …

High School In girls high school basketball tournament district finals last night… – In Division Three – Calumet claimed the crown, after an epic 52-47 double-overtime win over Hancock. Marybeth Halonen and Elli Djerf combined to score 45 of Calumet’s points. Djerf’s put-back with one second remaining in regulation forced the …