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Suttons Bay hoops star getting attention from Division 1 schools
September 16, 2009 by
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Tom Izzo was the latest coach to visit Suttons Bay basketball star Dwaun Anderson this fall. Anderson, just a junior, is receiving plenty of attention after his breakout sophomore season.
“It went pretty good,” Anderson said. “He told me he was impressed and that...
This pretty much sums it up…
August 03, 2009 by
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This picture is a very accurate portrayal of the Detroit Tigers offense. This was the final out in the 11-1 loss against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Maybe the homestand will get them going again. Regardless, the Detroit Tigers have to start hitting or they can kiss first-place...
A look at the Lions Coaching Staff
July 10, 2009 by
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Most Lions fans I now are pretty excited about the changes taking place in the post-Millen era, and count me in as well. I’ve liked the hiring of Jim Schwartz since day one. He’s a real professional, organized, and comes from a winning franchise. DetroitLions.com takes...
Inge added to All-Star Roster
July 09, 2009 by
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If any player deserved to be an All-Star this year, that player was Brandon Inge. He’s clutch for the Tigers this season and along with Miguel Cabrera has led the Tigers offense. He leads the Tigers in homeruns and RBIs all while playing on a sore knee. His defense at third base...
Tigers extend Leyland’s contract to 2011
June 19, 2009 by
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The Detroit Tigers announced today that they have extended manager Jim Leyland’s contract 2-years to 2011. With the start they have had to 2009 it was only a matter of time before this was going to be done. I’m amazed more every day when I look at the production from the...
Johnson and Smith look to have big impact for Lions
June 09, 2009 by
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One of my favorite fantasy football sites is DraftSharks and they have some interesting news about Lions WR Calvin Johnson and RB Kevin Smith. It’s never too early for fantasy football!
Lions WR Calvin Johnson may only have scratched the surface of his ability last season. The...
Helm scores game-winner but penalty kill impressed me more
May 28, 2009 by
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I know Darren Helm had the game-winning goal in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals to help the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 OT win and a 4 games to 1 series win over the Chicago Blackhawks. But after reading about this play, I had to see it for myself and it was [...]
TC Wolves Schedule Change
April 23, 2009 by
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Meant to post this a few days ago…
Daniel Skibbe, owner of the Traverse City Wolves NAFL football team, announced a revision to the team’s official 2009 season schedule today. The Wolves will open their home schedule against the Chicago Chippewas on July 25th. “We are...
Lions GM Mayhew talks draft
April 21, 2009 by
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Saw this over on MLive.com and Lions GM Martin Mayhew definitely knows how to play poker!
Read Martin Mayhew says Lions ‘have a pretty good idea’ of who they’re taking No. 1 at MLive.com
New Commercial featuring former Pistons to air during Final Four
April 03, 2009 by
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Just got a heads up about a new commercial that will air one-time only during the Final Four on Saturday. Here’s the details and a sneek peak at the commercial featuring former Detroit Pistons Rick Mahorn and Kelly Tripucka, and former tennis great John McEnroe.
The Final Four...
I forgot how good Grant Hill is
April 02, 2009 by
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Surfing the web at lunch, I stumbled upon an article by josh q. public titled Grant Hill: Iron Man?. It was Grant Hill’s 75th game of the season last night and it means he has played in all of the Phoenix Suns games this season. But here’s what struck me the most…...
Big Weekend for Sparty Fans
March 27, 2009 by
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Michigan State fans will hopefully have alot to cheer about this weekend as the men’s and women’s basketball teams play in Sweet 16 matchups. The men tip-off tonight (about 9:40pm) in a rematch with Kansas, while the women play Iowa State on Saturday.
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Martz fired, replace by two
April 21, 2008 by
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ESPN.com is reporting that Mike Martz has been fired by the Detroit Lions and that Jim Colleto will be promoted to offensive coordinator and Kippy Brown promoted to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator. None of this means a whole lot if the Lions don’t improve the...
Leland earns 48-46 win in Regional Final
April 18, 2008 by
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Photo: Leland’s Eric Larsen (10) hits the game winning shot over Bellaire’s Riku Lempio with seconds left. Photo by Jan-Michael Stump of the Record-Eagle
Leland used two clutch plays from junior Eric Larsen to capture the Class D Regional title at Traverse City Central...
Norsemen, Lakers and Comets to be part of “Challenge” next season
April 18, 2008 by
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The Northwest Conference and Lake Michigan Conference have completed a 2-year contract to square off in next year’s Lake Michigan Conference/Northwest Conference Challenge. Both Boys and Girls teams will be matched up according to how they finished in the conference the previous...
This smells fishy to me…
April 18, 2008 by
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I love The Onion and the made-up news stories, so it’s only fitting that I would love the fake sports stories as well. The editor from eTrueSports.com, sent me this little gem…
Read Sheffield Wins $5,000 A Month Sweepstakes Prize at eTrueSports.com
My View: Great stuff...
Leland falls in Quarters
April 17, 2008 by
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Muskegon West Michigan Christian was bigger, faster and stronger as they cruised to a 72-45 win over Leland in the Class D Quarterfinals at Traverse City West. After Leland started the game on a 9-0 run, it was all WMC after that as they advance to take on Cedarville in the Class D...
Detroit Sports Legends Online Photo Archive
March 15, 2008 by
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The Detroit Free Press has organized some of their best photos of our favorite Detroit Sports Legends and Moments. Very cool! You can check out many photos including Justin Verlander’s No-Hitter, the Fab Five, the Best of Pistons-Bulls Rivalry, and even Joey Harrington (for lots...
Beach Bums pitcher Locke signed by Phillies
March 07, 2008 by
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Traverse City Beach Bums pitcher Jared Locke has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Locke joined the Beach Bums last summer and appeared in 21 games out of the bullpen and finished with a 1-1 record, a 3.42 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 23.2 innings. He also recorded 2 saves.
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Nets get great deal, trade Kidd to Dallas
February 21, 2008 by
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I usually keep the posts related to our great state of Michigan and this one is loosely, if I mention ex-Spartan Maurice Ager and ex-Piston Jerry Stackhouse were traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd. Ager and Stackhouse, along with Devin Harris, Desagna...
Still love playing baseball? Over 35? Read this!
February 09, 2008 by
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Traverse City resident Chris Cooke is looking to put together a team to play in the 20th annual Men’s Senior Baseball League/Men’s Adult Baseball League World Series Oct. 29-Nov. 3 in Phoenix. Read the article below and contact Cooke if you are interested. For about 1/2...
Leelanau County After High School Update
February 04, 2008 by
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Mark Urban of the Record Eagle has compiled a report on area athletes participating in college athletics. This latest article features former Leelanau County stars…
Ben Darling (Freshman, Suttons Bay)
Men’s Soccer, Kalamazoo
Margot McGlothlin (Senior, Suttons Bay)
Women...
Beach Bums extend Cahill’s contract
February 04, 2008 by
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Jonathon Cahill will return for his second season leading the Traverse City Beach Bums as he was given a 1-year contract extension for 2008. Cahill’s first season ended with a 46-50 record, as the team showed improved play over the second half of the season. Cahill was the Beach...
It’s that time of year…
February 03, 2008 by
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where people are making resolutions (Big Al isn’t going to like #8!) and putting together best of lists for 2007, so it’s a perfect time to add a link to the Record Eagle’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2007.
One of their stories is about former Leland volleyball star...
New Hitting Coach & Blog for Beach Bums
January 31, 2008 by
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Traverse City Beach Bums Vice President and Director of Baseball Operations Jason Wuerfel is gaining one title but losing another. Wuerfel is the Beach Bums new hitting coach but will give up his duties as “DJ Jazzy Jay”.
“I really enjoyed being DJ Jazzy Jay,&rdquo...
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