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The following are the updated standings for the Smack Daddy's Northern Slo-Pitch Association at Strathclair Park for games ending Friday, August 6th: *** MEN'S COMPETITIVE: (wins-losses-ties-points) Esquire Bulls 18-4-0-36 Superior Crane/Upper Deck 1

Nine weeks of racing is in the books at the Kinross Speedway. Action continues to heat up in the race for division points titles as several drivers from the Canadian Sault make their presence at the track.

In preparation for the upcoming Ontario Hockey League season, the Soo Greyhounds continue to tinker with their roster as training camp approaches.

The Soo Cambrian Junior Black Sox of the Northern Elite League had high hopes heading into the league playoffs in Sudbury over the weekend.

Michael Gold wasn't prepared to let any bounty hunters catch him on this night. With Laird International Raceway having placed a $500 bounty on Michael Gold, the 21 year-old late model driver has been a marked man the past two race nights.

Robert Hiiemaa had the last laugh as the defending late model champion at Laird International Raceway cashed in on a bounty placed on Michael Gold to claim $1,000 for his feature win on Friday night.

Openings for the Soo Greyhounds hockey skills development camp from August 9th to 13th at the John Rhodes Community Centre are still available. Camp hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to players ages 6 to 14.

Laird International Raceway will take a break from action on Thursday night to prepare for a special night of racing on Friday to begin the 2nd annual LIR Summer Extravaganza.

The Kinross Speedway is gearing up for the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Night this Friday after rain washed away last Friday's program.

The Sault Steelers put an end to a tough season by grinding out a 13-0 win over the Sudbury Spartans.