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Portage's Evans forging path to Olympics on his own as Paris Summer Games begin
PORTAGE, Mich. — When Andrew Evans steps into the discus circle, a few things come to mind. "Usually it's: forget about being old, forget about not feeling good, and just lock the mind in," said the 33-year-old. It's been working. The Portage native will compete in his second Summer...
Straight from the basement: ChampsDen Boxing Club makes champions in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI – It all started with a single punching bag beneath the surface. Over three years ago, Jadschi Green’s grand vision took shape when he took a swing as a boxing mentor and hard-nosed instructor –– slowly transforming the basement of his own Kalamazoo home into a training facility.
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...
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 and the biggest reason […] The post UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kalamazoo-area Media Days: Football players ‘daydreaming’ about 2024 season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI – The buzz is beginning to brew, the hype soon to follow and the sweet sounds of victory are not far off, either. Friday night lights in Southwest Michigan are right around the corner. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Broncos Sign Transfer Seryee Lewis
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's basketball program and head coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the signing of 6-9 transfer forward Seryee Lewis . "Seryee is a great addition to our program," coach Stephens said. "He is a forward who brings size and athleticism to our team. Seryee has had good experience playing at the highest level in the Big 12. He is an exceptional student who will be a great addition to the Kalamazoo community." Lewis comes to Kalamazoo after spending the 2023-24 campaign at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was averaging 7.3 points and...
Former champs, PGA pros, NHL player part of loaded field at 2024 KCC Invitational
KALAMAZOO, MI – The 71st installment of the Kalamazoo Country Club Invitational is officially teed up, off and running. One of the most storied amateur golf tournaments with history dating back to the 1950s, the three-day tournament began at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning and once again has 32 teams competing for the first-place trophy.
Nothing slowing down Kalamazoo's LaPoint, as pickleballer plays on at 99
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Come across anyone from the pickleball community and you're bound to find someone speaking highly of the sport. If you come across Minnie LaPoint, you're bound to have found your inspiration to give it a try. LaPoint got into the sport 10 years ago, encouraged by...
Cross-country cyclists looking to support people with disabilities to stop in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A group of cyclists who are making a cross-country journey to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities will make an overnight stop in Kalamazoo Saturday. 44 men from the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity cycle an average of 75 miles per day as...
Western Michigan Football Odds: 2024 Total Wins Over/Under – Vegas Odds as of July 27
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Bookmakers expect the Western Michigan Broncos to have a below .500 season in 2024, as their over/under checks in at 6.5 wins. Western...
139 photos that show Kalamazoo area is ready for high school football season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI –– High school football season in Southwest Michigan is almost here. The summer is passing and a new senior class is emerging. Coaches are taking note of their teams and stars will begin to shine, as blood sweat and tears are spent on the gridiron. In...
Women’s Tennis Announces Roster Additions for 2024-25 Season
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's tennis team has announced the addition of three student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Broncos welcome incoming freshmen Sienna Osborne and Frida Weijerman, along with graduate transfer Lola Glantz from Florida Gulf Coast. "I couldn't be more excited about the addition of these three student-athletes to the roster," said first-year head coach Joelle Kissell. "They bring a lot of talent, excitement and energy that will make an impact on our program right away." Osborne joins WMU from the east side of Michigan, hailing from Clarkston, Mich. She is rated a four-star recruit...
Kalamazoo College bringing back Track and Field program
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo College's track and field program is making a comeback. For the first time since the early 1980's, track and field will be offered to student athletes. Sports: Former Hackett Catholic star ready for Olympic Decathlon debut. Men and women will compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate...
Register Now for WMU Football Kickoff Luncheon
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Registration is now open for the annual Western Michigan Football Kickoff Luncheon, presented by Discover Kalamazoo Sports. The event takes place on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 12 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. Fans will hear from second-year head coach Lance Taylor and...
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