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Touched by the Copper Country: Looking at hockey players around the world

HOUGHTON — A large number of hockey players, either from the Copper Country, or who have passed through the Copper Country either for high school or college hockey, are still playing the game they love at a high level throughout the world. For instance, while the Wisconsin Windigo have a ...

Windigo split with Jr. Blues, remain in division lead

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Wisconsin Windigo traveled to Springfield, Illinois, this past weekend to face the Springfield Jr. Blues. On Friday, the Windigo shut out the Jr. Blues, 4-0, thanks, in part, to a pair of goals from Quinn Disher. Saturday, the Windigo again got a two-goal performance ...

Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia. Rivers was fired by Philadelphia after last season. He coached the 76ers from 2020-23, never getting past the ...

Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, leading Red Wings to win

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat connected for two big goals at the United Center. Same as it ever was, just in a different uniform. Kane scored on a breakaway 1:43 into overtime in his return to Chicago, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday ...

Struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers’ arrival was supposed to ensure the Milwaukee Bucks would develop into one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams by the postseason. But they sure haven’t looked like contenders so far. The Bucks will return from the All-Star break on Friday at Minnesota having ...

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million

PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. The right-hander has finalized a backloaded $17.5 million, two-year contract with Milwaukee that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The deal was completed three months after the Brewers allowed the ...