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Sports Columns

Hey, Antonio Brown: See ya’ later, unless I see you first

Now maybe we’ll be rid of the Antonio Brown saga, but I highly doubt it because of his ties to Central Michigan University. Brown is the ex-Pittsburgh Steeler, ex-Oakland Raider and barely an ex-New England Patriot after he was let go by all three teams in the past year. He forced his way ...

Tickets still mean something

Do you remember the first major sporting event you attended? Do you remember when it was, where it was, or which teams played in it? If you don’t, a good way to remember it is to find the ticket for the game if you still have it. Tickets are magical in that way. Even if you don’t ...

Better plan ahead if you want to watch Detroit Lions on TV this Sunday

If you’re getting excited about sitting back in your armchair to watch the undefeated — but not untied — Detroit Lions on TV this Sunday, you probably will have to make alternate plans. That is, if you have regular cable TV in the area, and maybe even some satellite or alternative cable ...

Academies should be high in our thoughts

Focus is a big thing when it comes to football, as well as life. If you lose it on the gridiron, chances are you’re going to lose on the scoreboard. Last weekend, now-No. 10 Michigan lost its focus, but in the end, the Wolverines got lucky and improved their record to 2-0. Almost ...

Academies should be high in our thoughts

Focus is a big thing when it comes to football, as well as life. If you lose it on the gridiron, chances are you’re going to lose on the scoreboard. Last weekend, now-No. 10 Michigan lost its focus, but in the end, the Wolverines got lucky and improved their record to 2-0. Almost ...

Black Hole growing rapidly

The Black Hole continues to grow larger. That’s what a fan section of the Oakland Coliseum (now RingCentral Coliseum) where the Raiders play is called. It’s also commonly used to describe the Raiders’ usually rabid fans. Nowadays, it’s not just a way to describe Oakland fans, but ...