Today is Mother’s Day and that’s always a special occasion for me. Last year, I wrote about how more than 30 years ago, my dad set me on my path toward becoming a sports fan and later, a sports writer even before I could talk. He and I have always had a special bond that still goes on ...
Auto racing has always been a niche sport in this country. It’s got a small fanbase, but it’s a rabid one that lives and dies with it. Horse racing has an even smaller one, but it’s one that just like auto racing, makes its presence felt every May on a national stage. Just like the world-famous Indianapolis 500 car race, the Kentucky Derby captures our eyes and it definitely makes the most of that. While the Indy 500 has a brief prerace ceremony where the national anthem is sung as well as “Back Home Again in Indiana,” the derby wants you to know when race day is as ...
The NFL Draft is a tradition. It’s an overblown, plodding event that at times can be boring to watch, but it’s a tradition. One that many in this country look forward to. If you’re a fan of some teams, you get to watch them make smart decisions that will for sure pay off, or you ...
Last Sunday, a Tiger showed he can still roar. No, it wasn’t a Detroit Tiger. They lost to Minnesota 6-4 and are starting to come back down to earth after a surprisingly good start to the season. Detroit is three games out of first place in the AL Central, which is nice, but let’s not get ...
Drama plays a big role in sports. We’ve just finished with the NCAA basketball tournaments with the both the men’s and women’s championships being memorable thrillers that captivated the country. In a couple weeks, the NFL Draft will take place, which will soon dominate the ...
It may or may not be their final chance, but youth bowlers shouldn’t take the risk if they can help it. A Junior Gold qualifying tournament will be held at River Rock Lanes in Ishpeming on Sunday morning. It’s an opportunity for teen bowlers — and a few that might only be 11 or 12 ...
