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Jim Dreyer to attempt another 83-mile solo swim across Lake Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Jim “The Shark” Dreyer is back at it again. Dreyer, who last year had to abort his solo swim across Lake Michigan due to poor conditions, is taking another shot at the 83-mile swim from Milwaukee and Grand Haven in an effort to “finish what he started” last summer.
Indoor pickleball club franchise expanding to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Pickleball is everywhere. New pickleball venues are on the horizon for lovers of the paddle sport in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to enjoy a competitive game indoors. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
The benefits of gymnastics for kids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) The Olympics are finally here and one of the most popular sports to watch is gymnastics. Today we have Cindy from Branch Gymnastics here to talk about how the sport can play an important role in a child’s development. Gymnastics and movement of any kind...
Meet the Holland Sentinel Baseball Team of the Century: Vote for the Player of the 2000s
This summer The Sentinel will release its team of the quarter century for multiple sports. The teams will be comprised of the top athletes from 2000-2024. Readers are encouraged to vote online for the Player of the Century. We will start with baseball. The team was chosen by position and does not include anyone...
Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races take place on July 31
There is truly no better medicine than movement, even better when joined by hundreds of other humans all to get across the finish line. Whether it's a friendly competition, or just enjoying a summer evening, the Metro Way 5K is a great way to get exercise and socialize!. The Metro...
Florida Everblades Sign Former UMass Forward Reed Lebster
The Florida Everblades have signed former UMass and Michigan State forward Reed Lebster to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. View the original article to see embedded media. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Mich., Lebster saw time with both the Spartans and Everblades this past season. In 35 games with Michigan State, Lebster scored six goals and added 13 assists for 19 points. With Florida, he got into five playoff games but didn't register a point. While Lebster spent this past year with the Spartans, he played for UMass from 2019-2023. Over the course of his five-year NCAA career, he...
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