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Kingsford Athletic Director Chris Hartman

Kingsford’s Chris Hartman named UP Athletic Director of the Year

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By TV6 News Team
The award is voted on annually by the athletic directors from across the Upper Peninsula.

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Future teams to compete in the GLI against the Huskies and Spartans are Northern Michigan and...

MTU signs GLI extension with Van Andel and Michigan State

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The 57th annual tournament will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2023

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Negaunee softball beat Kingsford

West PAC Conference announces high school baseball and softball 1st and 2nd teams

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
The awards consist of player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year, first and second teams, as well as honorable mentions.

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Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) celebrates with right wing Michael Amadio...

Golden Knights advance to 2nd Stanley Cup Final after G6 win over Stars

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
Instead of having to face a do-or-die Game 7, the Knights got off to a fast start and never left any doubt about the outcome of this series.

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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, right, shoots as Boston Celtics center Al Horford defends during...

Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JIMMY GOLEN
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons.

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Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin reacts during the second half of an NBA...

Bucks finalizing deal to make Adrian Griffin their next head coach

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By WBAY news staff
Milwaukee taps Raptors assistant to replace Budenholzer

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Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and...

Packers, Green Bay officials talk plans for NFL Draft coming to town in 2025

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By WBAY news staff and Emily Beier
Green Bay Packers, along with Green Bay city tourism officials, are talking 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.

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Michigan State vs. Penn State football game moves to Black Friday at Ford Field

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By WILX News 10
Michigan State’s season-ending game will be on Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

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The onstage video screens display "The Pick Is In" for the Green Bay Packers during the 2023...

NFL announces 2025 Draft coming to Green Bay

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By WBAY news staff
The NFL announced today that the 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and Titletown

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Michigan Tech’s Sayen and Jacobusse qualify for the National Championships

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
The Michigan Tech Huskies track & field team will be represented at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships this year as two athletes found their names on the qualifying list.
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2 MTU athletes qualify for NCAA Track and Field Championships

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
As senior’s Jesse Jacobusse (800m) and Clayton Sayen (1,500m) have made the qualifying list, released Tuesday afternoon.

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Green Bay Packers preseason schedule is set

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By WBAY news staff
Two of the three games pit the Packers against 2022 playoff teams.

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UP Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 2023 Inductees

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Jerry Tudor
The U.P. Sports Hall of Fame inducted 10 new athletes during a ceremony on Saturday in Harris

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Packers sign safety Jonathan Owens

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Dave Schroeder
One week after marrying Simone Biles, the safety signs with Green Bay

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2023 Packers schedule released

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT
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By WBAY news staff
Packers open at Chicago, home opener in Week 3

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Lions to open NFL season in Kansas City vs. Chiefs

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:06 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The Detroit Lions will open the 2023 NFL season in the national spotlight on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Love’s confidence shines through in first comments as Packers starter

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Dave Schroeder
Love’s confidence shines through in first comments as Packers starter

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Jake Witt signs first NFL contract with the Colts

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Jake Witt signs first NFL contract with the Colts

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Central Collegiate Hockey Association releases 2023-24 schedule

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
CCHA conference action begins Friday, Oct. 27 when Ferris State and Northern Michigan University open a two-game series in Marquette.

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Jake Witt is NFL bound, drafted by Indianapolis in the 7th round

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Jake Witt is NFL bound, drafted by Indianapolis in the 7th round.

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Packers pick Iowa defensive end Lukas Van Ness in first round

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By WBAY news staff
Packers pick Lukas van Ness

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Run to daylight: Running backs go before WRs in NFL draft

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT
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By JOSH DUBOW
For one night at least, running backs got some of the glory in the pass-happy NFL

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Jets show off former Packer Aaron Rodgers arrival in New York

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
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By Nick Viviani
The New York Jets showed off their new quarterback arriving Wednesday morning in a pair of tweets.

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On Instagram, Aaron Rodgers says goodbye to Green Bay: ' It was my honor to be your QB’

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Rodgers uses this post to thank several members of the Packers, including team executives, coaches and teammates.

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AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
The New York Jets have agreed on a deal to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade.

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Michigan Tech hockey announces 2022-23 team awards

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Michigan Tech hockey announces 2022-23 team awards

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Freshman breaks MTU’s men’s pole vault school record

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Clint McLeod
Freshman Landon Cosby rewrote the school record books with his vault of 15-9.0 (4.80m) at the Phil Esten Challenge

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Packers, Jets re-engage in Rodgers trade talks

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM EDT
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By Eric Boynton
The Packers and Jets recently re-engaged in trade talks for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

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NFL suspends 5 players from Lions, Commanders for violating gambling policy

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Three were suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season.

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MTU connections to new MSU women’s basketball staff

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Michigan State head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick announced the hires of associate head coach Kim Cameron and assistant coach Maria Kasza on Thursday.

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Berry Events Center under renovation to modernize cooling system, reduce rink size

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Justin Van't Hof
NMU spokesperson Derek Hall says it will also be reducing the size of the rink from 100 feet wide to 94 feet wide.

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Michigan Tech football searches for starting quarterback for 2023

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Michigan Tech football searches for starting quarterback for 2023

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Blake Pietila will stay for 5th year at Michigan Tech

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 12:54 AM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Blake Pietila announced on Friday he will wear the Huskies uniform on the ice for one more season.

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Murphy & Gutekunst talk Rodgers trade stalemate

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Dave Schroeder
Murphy & Gutekunst talk about seemingly impending Rodgers trade

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MTU Huskies wrap up spring football training with intrasquad scrimmage

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The practice is free and open to the public

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Strand named head coach of Maverick men’s hockey team

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:10 AM EDT
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By KEYC Staff
Luke Strand has been named the fifth head men’s hockey coach in program history.

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Northern Michigan football holds annual spring game

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Northern Michigan football holds annual spring football game, which saw the offense get the win over the defense 57-45.

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Wildcat football announces 2023 schedule

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
On October 14, Michigan Tech will be in town for a night battle for the Miner’s Cup, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

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All-UP girls basketball awards announced

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:31 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Isabella Hebert of Hancock was named Miss Basketball U.P.

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All-UP boys basketball awards announced

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:27 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The Division 4 State Champion Munising Mustangs won several top awards.

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Thursday marks Opening Day of baseball in Detroit

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 6:28 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the groundskeeping team, to help prepare the field for Opening Day.

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Tigers to host Red Sox in home opener Thursday

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:18 AM EDT
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By Seth Wells
Fans can expect to see some changes around the park this season including new lights and the outfield fence has been moved in.

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36 MTU athletes take home GLIAC academic honors

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 2:40 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Grades are based on marks from the 2022 fall semester.

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Bigger high-resolution video screens installed at Lambeau Field

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Emily Reilly
Crews are busy installing some new features, including some very noticeable video boards.

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Rays open season at home against the Tigers

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Detroit Tigers in the season opener

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Perron’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Red Wings past Penguins

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By DANA GAURUDER
David Perron had a hat trick in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the ejection of coach Derek Lalonde to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4

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LaFleur: Transitioning from Rodgers to Love will be a “progression’

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Eric Boynton
As the front office works on a trade that would send Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, the Packers coaching staff must focus on life after number 12.

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MTU hockey coach named a finalist for Spencer Penrose Award

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The award is given to CCM/AHCA Men’s Hockey Division I Coach of the Year.

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Jake Witt shines at Central Michigan Pro Day, now awaits NFL Draft

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Keegan Cooper
Jake Witt shines at Central Michigan Pro Day, now awaits NFL Draft

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UP Power! Munising boys basketball team wins first state title

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
In the Division 4 boys basketball state final game, Munising defeated Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian with a final score of 39-37.