|
|
One for the history books/The Red Line
July 12, 2012 There is no reason I should remember a shopping trip from 18 years ago, but here’s why. more »»
IFT, Canal Run have long tradition/Paul Peterson
July 10, 2012 For a couple of events that many people thought wouldn’t last on the Copper Country sporting scene, the International Frisbee Tournament and Canal Run have been remarkably durabl. more »»
Detroit in decline/The Red Line
July 5, 2012 I got home from a short vacation in Wisconsin last night and I was all ready to write a recap of all the happy things that happened. more »»
1972: A pivotal year for local sports/Paul Peterson
July 3, 2012 In gathering information this week for a story on the reunion of the 1972 state championship Butch’s Standard women’s softball team, it struck me that year was a very pivotal one for sports in the... more »»
Fourth of July baseball was special/Paul Peterson
June 30, 2012 It happened a long time ago, but the memory of a special Fourth of July in South Range remained clear in the mind of my late uncle. more »»
A European bailout/The Red Line
June 28, 2012 Late June is something of a doldrum time for most sports editor types. Oh, there’s the usual summer fare, but it’s pretty low-intensity, and I like it that way. more »»
A second at first/The Red Line
June 21, 2012 This is a story about how change can be good for you. Throughout my career on the baseball and softball diamond, there was always a ‘4’ penciled next to my name in the scorebook. more »»
Taking their grudge outside/Paul Peterson
June 20, 2012 Former Michigan Tech men’s basketball coach and Horner Flooring sales representative Bill Gappy once told me that the strangest place he ever saw a basketball court installed was on a remote South... more »»
Rolling out the red carpet/The Red Line
June 14, 2012 It’s time once again to roll out the red carpet, not to shake out all the dust and pollen that collected in it during allergy season, but to enjoy a little recognition. more »»
Some legends get overlooked/Paul Peterson
June 12, 2012 While doing some recent research in the dusty files on former Houghton High athlete Ron Nettell, I realized that some sports legends sometimes fall through the cracks. more »»
One more look at U.P. Finals/The Red Line
June 7, 2012 Ever had so many things to do that you got none of them done? That’s kind of what the first 90 minutes of the U.P. Track and Field Finals feels like in Kingsford. more »»
Title IX?on time for some, late for others/Paul Peterson
June 5, 2012 It was almost exactly 40 years ago that Title IX came into being. But for some female athletes, the equal gender legislation came too late. Take the case of Sandy Manning of Trout Creek. more »»
Something to hang your hat on/The Red Line
May 31, 2012 I have a big head. And as egotistical as I may be at my worst, the previous statement is not intended to be psychological in nature. more »»
Many with Hall of Fame credentials/Paul Peterson
May 30, 2012 It is a subject that has long been a bone of contention for me. The subject is who belongs in the Upper Peninsula Sports of Hall of Fame. Now, the U.P. more »»
Where did all the players go? /Paul Peterson
May 25, 2012 It’s a question that is being asked all over the Copper Countr. more »»
With their powers combined ... /The Red Line
May 24, 2012 My background in movies that have no sports content is sadly lacking. In an effort to expand my horizons a bit, I headed to the theatre for a 3-D showing of The Avenger. more »»
The sport everyone loves to hate/The Red Line
May 17, 2012 You may have seen that Manchester City came from behind to beat Queen’s Park Rangers to win the Premier League title in Britain over the weekend at the expense of rivals Manchester United. more »»
May madness/The Red Line
May 10, 2012 I’ve written a lot about the National Hockey League over the last few weeks and how I’m enjoying watching hockey teams I hadn’t seen all season (New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers). more »»
Klingbeil typifies CC?spirit/Paul Peterson
May 4, 2012 It came as no surprise to me to read that Chuck Klingbeil has taken an active role in helping Michigan Tech graduate Todd Storm prepare for a mini-camp tryout with the Detroit Lions. more »»
King of the sports world/The Red Line
May 3, 2012 Us Veales have a few verbal tics. For example, when watching baseball, I quote “Major League” reflexively. “Uh-oh, Rexy, don’t think this one’s got the distanc. more »» |
in:
News, Blogs & Events Web |