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Kuhar adds pair of transfers to soccer’s signing class

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HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech soccer head coach Melissa Kuhar has announced the addition of two transfers, Addison Grogan and Melissa Riley to the 2026 signing class. "I am thrilled to add Addison and Melissa to our program,” said Kuhar. “They both bring previous college playing experience which will help our team greatly.” They both possess a competitive fire and a willingness to want to get to work immediately. Not only are the quality student athletes, but they are both also great people off the field that will help us to continue to grow our team culture. So excited for them ...

Padres cut ties with outfielder Nick Castellanos after a rough 39-game stint

Michigan Sports

PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday, one day after he received a video tribute in his return to Philadelphia. Castellanos was released by the Phillies in February just ahead of their first full-squad workout at spring training. The Phillies released him even though they owed him $20 million for the final season of a $100 million, five-year contract. The Padres took a flier on him and spent only the league minimum of around $780,000 for him this season. Castellanos never returned to his two-time All-Star form in ...

Kyle Harrison strikes out 12, Jake Bauers homers as surging Brewers top slumping Giants 8-3

National Sports

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Harrison matched his season high with 12 strikeouts, Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Tuesday night. Harrison (7-1) allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, improving to 6-0 in his last seven starts. He fanned at least 10 batters for the fifth time in his career and third this season as the NL Central-leading Brewers moved a season-high 16 games over .500. Harrison received a standing ovation as he left the field after throwing 106 pitches. Alan Ashby struck out Buddy Kennedy to end the sixth. Bauers ...

Superior Service takes two in Portage Lake majors softball

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CHASSELL — Superior Service Towing was the team to beat on the softball diamond Tuesday. The girls in red earned wins against The Blitz (11-8) and Backcountry Village (9-7) in Portage Lake Little League majors action. In the opener against The Blitz, Superior jumped out to a 2-1 lead and ...