http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports RSS Feed for KBJR - Sports en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:45:26 GMT 2013-06-19T03:45:26Z en-us 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:45:26 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Olympians-to-Highlight-2013-Grandmas-Field-212081691.html 2013-06-19T03:45:26Z 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:51 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Jungle-Boy-Partners-with-Black-Bear-212085601.html 2013-06-19T02:58:51Z 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:26:12 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Eskos-Trapp-Departs-for-UCLA-Division-I-212078531.html 2013-06-19T02:26:12Z 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:22:08 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Sands-Eyer-Learn-Opponents-for-July-6-212077671.html 2013-06-19T01:22:08Z 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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:45:10 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Border-Cats-Rally-End-Huskies-Win-Streak-211924001.html 2013-06-18T03:45:10Z 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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:21:02 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Wolkowski-Drives-Extra-Miles-to-Race-at-AMSOIL-211923441.html 2013-06-18T03:21:02Z 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). Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:16:03 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Dahl-Misses-Ms-Softball-Commits-to-UMD-211860931.html 2013-06-18T03:16:03Z http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Future-Dog-is-2013-Minnesota-Ms-Softball-211879111.html Orono, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Orono senior and University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) commit Samantha Hartmann has been named the 2013 Minnesota Ms. Softball winner, it was announced on Sunday morning by the Minnesota Minute Men. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:16:29 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Future-Dog-is-2013-Minnesota-Ms-Softball-211879111.html 2013-06-18T03:16:29Z http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Packers-Release-Bishop-Who-Will-Visit-Vikes-211881891.html Green Bay, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- The Green Bay Packers officially released linebacker Desmond Bishop on Monday, and ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde is reporting the six-year veteran will meet with Minnesota Vikings officials sometime on Tuesday. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:33:42 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Packers-Release-Bishop-Who-Will-Visit-Vikes-211881891.html 2013-06-17T21:33:42Z http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Wild-Re-Sign-Scandella-to-Two-Year-Deal-211883001.html St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Minnesota Wild has re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract, the team officially announced on Monday afternoon. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:41:18 GMT http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/sports/Wild-Re-Sign-Scandella-to-Two-Year-Deal-211883001.html 2013-06-17T21:41:18Z