SPORTS
Brush Run to kick off 45th year of off-road racing in Crandon
CRANDON - It started with a TV broadcast of the Baja 1,000 off-road race. Some 45 years later the sport of short course off-road racing, which was born at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, is at its peak in terms of popularity around the nation and beyond.
The legacy of Tommy John in youth baseball
By now, the story of Tommy John and the way the revolutionary surgery has effected baseball is a well documented part of major league history. (Subscriber access)
World Cup delivers extra juice to soccer programs
It's the biggest sporting event in the world. During the coming weeks, eyes around the globe will be glued to televisions, waiting to watch the drama play out. That excitement carries over to the local level. (subscriber access)
Photo: Karate kids
A group of martial artists from Borchardt's Beyond Martial Arts participated in a karate tournament May 31 in Chippewa Falls.
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Rhinelander Rebels prepare to kick off legion season
The Rhinelander High School baseball team may have seen its season come to an end Tuesday night, but what would summer be without baseball? (Subscriber access)
Photos: Rhinelander Little League tournament
Rhinelander Little League hosted a three-day traveling team tournament at Hodag Park over Memorial Day weekend. Serveral teams competed in four different ages groups.
Heed his words: Packers' TE Ryan Taylor shares wisdom with RHS football team
The Rhinelander High School football team assembled in the auditorium Wednesday morning assuming that they'd finally be meeting their new football coach. (subscriber access)
Northern Wis. Blizzards win Blue Devils AAA hockey tournament
Last weekend, the U14 Northern Wisconsin Blizzards won the Blue Devils AAA Hockey Invite Champions held in Onalaska.
Woodchucks baseball clinic returns to Rhinelander June 7
Players age 6-14 are invited to attend the Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic which will take place Saturday, June 7 at Hodag Park.
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Packers TE Taylor surprises RHS football team
The Rhinelander High School football team gathered in the school's auditorium Wednesday morning for what they thought was an introduction to their new head coach. Instead, they were greeted by Green Bay Packers tight end Ryan Taylor.
Photos: RASTA Rally
The 2014 RASTA Rally bike race, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, was held Saturday at the Washburn Lake Trail System outside of Rhinelander.
'67 RHS ski team inducted into Hodag Hall of Fame
The 1967 RHS Alpine ski team's accomplishments were immortalized Wednesday as the squad was inducted into the Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club's Hodag Hall of Fame during the 34th annual ABC Banquet at Holiday Acres. (Subscriber access)
Shoutouts & Callouts
I've been thinking a lot lately about the role of high school coaches. From the outside, we may see the individual who guides his or her team into competition, runs practices and conducts interviews with the media afterward. The high school sports season may only last two to three months …
Middle school 3K run - results
James Williams Middle School held its annual 3K run/walk on Wednesday as the student body got outside and ran around the JWMS campus.
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