HOUGHTON — It is becoming a first-Saturday-in-August tradition in the Copper Country, and 2026 did not disappoint. The Verna Mize triathlon marked its sixth year on Aug. 1 with a record number of participants, 66, up from around 50 people. While race organizer Mary Kaminski is happy with ...
HANCOCK — Good hitting, good fielding and strong pitching was the key mix Thursday night at the Hancock Driving Park for Garnet Garage as they posted a 3-1 win over Coldwell Banker Craig Heinonen in Twilight League baseball. After a scoreless three innings, Garnet posted two in the fourth ...
CALUMET — With just over two weeks until race day, the Great Deer Chase presented by Cross Country Sports is coming together quickly. The adult long race will be offering a cash purse to the top three male and female finishers ($125, $75, $50), and all races will feature great merchandise prizes from the sponsors who make the overall podium. Also, the McGann Building Supply Award for the top male and female finisher in the Ore to Shore Hard Rock 48 Mile and Great Deer Chase adult long race events. Racers will be rewarded for the event prizes that include a Trek Precaliber kids MTB ...
LAKE LINDEN — Gold Standard softball capped off a perfect Copper Country Women's Fastpitch season with a 5-2 win over Northern Wishes in the title game. It was win number 10 for them with zero losses. With it, they raised the Holly McCullah Memorial Trophy as victors for the 2026 season. ...
CRYSTAL FALLS — The unmistakable sound of two-stroke motorcycles will once again echo across the Upper Peninsula as Valley Raceway hosts the U.P. 2-Stroke Championship and AMA State Championship Weekend Aug. 21–23 in Crystal Falls. The three-day event combines championship motocross racing with a celebration of motorcycle heritage, bringing together riders and fans from throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and the Midwest for one of the region's premier amateur racing weekends. The weekend begins Friday evening with the debut of the Flying Iron U.P. 2-Stroke Bike Show, which ...
Gold Standard pitcher Olivia Shank helped her team advance to the Copper Country Women's Fastpitch softball final Wednesday by striking out eight in the victory over Superior Service in a semifinal game Monday evening at the Boneyard in Lake Linden. (Eddie O'Neill/For the Gazette)
