KBJR - Sports http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports RSS Feed for KBJR - Sports en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:19:22 GMT Northlanders Gear Up to Give Back for Grandma's http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Grandmas-212263091.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Each year, hundreds of Northlanders gather to run during Grandma's marathon weekend, including runners from local high schools and colleges. This year, two local athletes hope to give back. Huskies Fall to Bucks, Lose Third Straight http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Huskies-Fall-to-Bucks-Lose-Third-Straight-212267491.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Despite some extra help from fans and their dogs at Wednesday's "Bark at the Park" at Wade Stadium, the Duluth Huskies fell to the Waterloo Bucks 4-3 for their third straight loss. Twins Sign No. 4 Overall Pick Kohl Stewart http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Twins-Sign-No-4-Overall-Pick-Stewart-212260971.html Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Minnesota Twins announced they have reached a deal with their first overall draft pick and the fourth overall pick, Kohl Stewart, on Wednesday afternoon. Olympians to Highlight Grandma's Weekend http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Olympians-to-Highlight-2013-Grandmas-Field-212081691.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Former Olympians Abdi Abdirahman and Meb Keflezighi will highlight the 2013 Grandma's Marathon weekend, with both confirmed as participants in the USA Half Marathon championships this upcoming weekend. Jungle Boy Partners with Black Bear Casino http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Jungle-Boy-Partners-with-Black-Bear-212085601.html Carlton, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Jungle Boy Boxing has partnered with Black Bear Casino Resort to bring six boxing events to the Otter Creek Event Center featuring more than $300,000 in combined prize money, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon. Esko's Trapp Departs for UCLA, Division I http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Eskos-Trapp-Departs-for-UCLA-Division-I-212078531.html Esko, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Esko, Minn. native Savanna Trapp will depart on Wednesday morning bound for Los Angeles, Calif. and the Division I UCLA women's basketball program, where she will start summer workouts on June 24. Sands, Eyer Learn Opponents for July 6 http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Sands-Eyer-Learn-Opponents-for-July-6-212077671.html Carlton, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Boxers Al Sands and Gary Eyer have each learned their opponent for the upcoming "Patriotic Punchout" event at Black Bear Casino, with the official card released by Jungle Boy Boxing Gym on Tuesday afternoon. Border Cats Rally, End Huskies' Win Streak http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Border-Cats-Rally-End-Huskies-Win-Streak-211924001.html Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Thunder Bay rallied from a 2-0 deficit on Monday night to beat Duluth 11-3 at Wade Stadium, ending the Huskies' four-game winning streak. Wolkowski Drives Extra Miles to AMSOIL http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Wolkowski-Drives-Extra-Miles-to-Race-at-AMSOIL-211923441.html Superior, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- Cody Wolkowski and family hail from Thunder Bay, Ontario -- but even with his mailing address in another country, he still considers AMSOIL Speedway in Superior, Wis. his home racetrack. Dahl Misses Ms. Softball, Commits to UMD http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Dahl-Misses-Ms-Softball-Commits-to-UMD-211860931.html Cherry, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- One day after she missed out on winning the 2013 Minnesota Ms. Softball award, Cherry senior outfielder Angel Dahl confirmed to NNCNOW.com that she has committed to play at the Division II level with the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD).