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AF1 Notebook: Nashville blitzes Minnesota

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Tyler Kulka threw four touchdown passes Saturday night as the Nashville Kats defeated the Minnesota Monsters 48-21 in an Arena Football One game at F&M Bank Arena. Kulka completed 21 of 30 passes for 234 yards as Nashville improved to 7-1. The Kats also

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AF1 Notebook: Michigan upsets previously-unbeaten Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. — Malik Henry threw for five touchdowns and the Michigan Arsenal handed the Albany Firebirds their first loss of the 2026 Arena Football One season with a 57-39 victory Friday night at MVP Arena. The loss ended Albany's 20-game winning streak dating to the

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Ridgeview Country Club announces summer and fall tournament schedule

DULUTH, Minn. — Ridgeview Country Club has announced its lineup of championship tournaments and member events for the 2026 golf season, highlighted by the 100th Men's Arrowhead Tournament and the 78th Women's Arrowhead Tournament. The summer schedule begins June 27 with two events, the 6th Annual Member-

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Neal Pionk's next chapter in Winnipeg could define his legacy

Pionk will likely spend the prime years of the remainder of his career in Winnipeg, continue playing meaningful hockey deep into the spring and further cement his place among the most successful players ever to come through the University of Minnesota Duluth program.

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Breaking Sports News

"It's really exciting to be hosting this event in our community ... and I'm looking forward to the fans in Duluth creating an incredible atmosphere for these athletes and everyone visiting our city." -- Scott Sandelin, head coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team

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Hermantown High Sports Notebook

Hermantown High School will host a Signing Day ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the school commons area to recognize four Hawks student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The group includes: . Lillian Clemons, who signed with University of Wisconsin-Superior

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Plante scores game-winner in World Championship exhibition

Former Hermantown standout Max Plante scored a third-period goal as Team USA defeated Germany 5-2 in its lone exhibition game ahead of the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship before a sellout crowd of 12,909 at SAP Arena. Plante, a sophomore forward from University of Minnesota Duluth

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Howie: Max Plante on preliminary U.S. world championship roster
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Howie: Max Plante on preliminary U.S. world championship roster

The IIHF Men’s World Championship annually serves as the highest-profile international men’s hockey tournament outside the Winter Olympics, drawing many of the world’s top professional and amateur players after the NHL regular season concludes.

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Plante, Gajan lead Bulldogs’ 2025-26 award recipients

Plante, Gajan lead Bulldogs’ 2025-26 award recipients

Howie's daily column is sponsored by Lyric Kitchen Bar. University of Minnesota Duluth honored six players with its 2025-26 men’s hockey team awards Wednesday, headlined by sophomore forward Max Plante, who capped a historic season as the Bulldogs’ most valuable player. Plante, a Hermantown native, received

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Howie: Max Plante wins Hobey Baker

Plante said he plans to return to Minnesota Duluth next season, with the opportunity to play alongside his brothers, Zam and incoming freshman Victor.

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Howie: The 10 most important people in arena football right now

If arena football stabilizes, history will trace it back to whether Jerry Kurz succeeds. Kurz understands the league’s past because he lived it. His challenge is preventing nostalgia from becoming policy. Expansion discipline, ownership vetting and media credibility all run through his office.

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Howie: Monsters open training camp
Monsters defensive coordinator Quintez Jackson spoke with a player at today's workout at the Heritage Center. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Howie: Monsters open training camp

“The guys are expected to play fast, know what they're doing, communicate, make sure they stay in the weight room, eat well, and take care of their bodies because you can't make the club in the tub.” -- Minnesota Monsters head coach Daron Clark Jr.

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