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UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football
Darrin Strey had over 20 scholarship offers including four from Southeastern Conference schools and eight from Big Ten programs before he decided Kentucky was where he wanted to play his college football. The 6-7, 300-pound offensive lineman from Paw Paw, Mich., decided to make his commitment during his June visit...
Kalamazoo donor’s $7M gift to honor father-son legacy in UM football
A $7 million gift from the Kalamazoo-based Monroe-Brown Foundation will honor the Brown family football legacy at the University of Michigan with support for locker room updates and other needs at Schembechler Hall. The renovated space will be formally named the Robert J. Brown and Robert M. Brown Locker Room...
Playing EA College Football 25 with the Western Michigan Broncos
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Friday, EA Sports will release 'College Football 25,' the first college football video game in over a decade. This also marks the first college football video game where current players make an appearance. All players in the game received their own copy along with $600....
Growlers's Horwedel closes in on Northwoods League history
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — If you're ever able to catch the Kalamazoo Growlers in their element before a game you'll see a few familiar sights: batters taking cuts in the cage, fielders sharpening their skills, and a franchise record holder acting as coach for his teammates. "I just love it....
First-time winner, competitor in his first try at a 'tri' highlight Cereal City Triathlon
BATTLE CREEK - A first-time winner and a second-place finisher in his first try at a 'tri', highlighted the 2024 Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon event in Battle Creek on Saturday. After finishing in the top five a few times in recent years, 39-year-old Jeremy Sikkama of Kalamazoo won the annual triathlon, held at Goguac Lake and the surrounding area. ...
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
The fight game might be living in an MMA world now, but long before mixed martial arts became The Next Big Thing, Michigan-founded Toughman competitions featuring amateurs stepping into the ring to prove they were tough enough, were the thing in fighting. Kalamazoo was one of the sports hotbeds and claimed a spot on the national stage when a 90s era event from Wings Stadium was widely covered.
Wisconsin opens 2024 football season against No. 7 team in MAC preseason poll
Wisconsin football opens its 2024 football season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against the MAC’s Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan enters 2024 after consecutive losing seasons — 5-7 in 2022 and 4-8 in 2023. It also does so ranked No. 7 in the recent MAC preseason coaches poll.
Team Brew-S-A: Community comes out to support Olympian Evans
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's not often you find yourself heading to the Olympics. On an unrelated note, it's probably even less often you find yourself having a beer named after you. On a somehow related note, it's probably even more rare for both those things to happen to the...
Fennville hires Tony Stennett as Athletic Director
FENNVILLE – A familiar face has returned to take over as Fennville High School Athletic Director. Tony Stennett has begun his role with the Blackhawks, taking over for Wendell Hughes, who stepped down. “I want to thank Dr. (Doug) Greer and the rest of the hiring committee for the...
Brady Miller Signs with Chicago Dogs, Luke Thelen Drafted by Rockies: Western Michigan Standouts Go Pro
Former Western Michigan right-hander Brady Miller has signed a contract with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, becoming the second Bronco to join the professional ranks this year. Miller, a native of Plainfield, Ill., had an impressive career at Western Michigan, excelling in the weekend rotation and earning All-MAC Second Team selections. He ranks second in innings pitched and fourth in strikeouts in Western Michigan's history, with notable performances in the MAC Tournament.
Tigers draft Miami RedHawk Zach MacDonald
Miami University outfielder Zach MacDonald was selected in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. MacDonald, a Portage, Mich. native, was the 446th overall pick. MacDonald started in all 54 of Miami's games and closed out the season with career-highs in batting average (.337), fielding...
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