Category Archives: Sports

Fly High at the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Tournament

February 2, 2012 – 9:40 am

Every year the Kiwanis Ski Club in Iron Mountain holds the Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition, one of the best tournaments in the United world. The first competition was held in 1939, making 2012 is the 73rd annual. The event takes place the weekend of February 11-12, 2012 and will draw top US & international [...]

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Michigan and the Super Bowl

January 31, 2012 – 2:28 pm

Here’s the most Michigany commercial – Chrysler’s Halftime in America spot: While there’s nowhere near the degree of Michigan hype this year as there was in 2006 when Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL, we have a few points of Michigan interest for when the New England Patriots meet the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI (46) [...]

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February Michigan Event Calendar

January 30, 2012 – 8:30 am

Iron Works #2 – Cranbrook by MikeRyu Our Michigan February Event Calendar shows that the more the weather tries to keep us holed up, the more ways we find to get out and have fun!! Of course, there’s still many, many more and we invite you to fill us in on other February events in [...]

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Looking forward with the Detroit Lions

January 9, 2012 – 10:40 am

“This may have been a loss. Even a lopsided loss. But it was nothing to be ashamed of.” ~Mitch Albom There’s no doubt that the 45-28 thumping the Lions received at the hands of the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night was a tough reality check for Lions fans hopeful that the team had reached a [...]

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Detroit Lions ROAR into the Playoffs

January 6, 2012 – 10:14 am

The Detroit Lions face the New Orleans Saints tomorrow night at 8 PM. The Lions went 10-6 in 2011, finishing 2nd in the NFC North. The Bleacher Report has a nice preview of the game, and while nobody is giving the Lions much of a chance, there’s no doubt that we are one of the [...]

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2011 AL MVP & Cy Young Winner Justin Verlander

November 22, 2011 – 8:21 am

With 280 points and double the first place votes that anyone else received, Justin Verlander was selected by AL sportswriters as the 2011 American League MVP. The New York Times notes that a pitcher being selected as most valuable player is nothing new, as the very first American League M.V.P. in 1931 was Philadelphia Athletics ace Lefty [...]

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A Very Michigan Thanksgiving

November 17, 2011 – 7:15 am

Turkey by Vaughan Thanksgiving is just around the corner and over a million Michiganians will soon be hitting the road to attend family get-togethers and enjoying annual traditions. To help get ready for the upcoming holiday we have compiled a bunch of informative and entertaining Thanksgiving related links for you to enjoy. Share this:

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11/11/11: MSU Spartans vs North Carolina on US Navy aircraft carrier

November 8, 2011 – 8:50 pm

“I can’t think of a better way to start my senior season” ~MSU Center Draymond Green Do you suppose that Tom Izzo uses lines like “I can’t offer you beaches and palm trees, but chances are you’ll be playing on aircraft carriers and on national television in March.”?? This Friday, November 11th at 7 PM [...]

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Michigan vs Michigan State Football Rivalry

October 13, 2011 – 11:11 am

It’s rights for the title of the state, state champions, who’s the best in the state, it’s huge, big for the fans, big for the alumni and big for the players and coaches. ~Ryan Van Bergen, UM Defensive End This Saturday at 12 noon the University of Michigan Wolverines head to Spartan Stadium in East Lansing to [...]

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2011 Detroit Tiger Playoff Watch

October 12, 2011 – 7:12 am

We’ll update this page with cool features we find about the Detroit Tigers post-season and their quest for the World Series crown! Add your comments and links below! Share this:

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