Grand Rapids sports tourism ready for another phase

Sports tourism has played an integral part in the transformation of Grand Rapids’ economy the past decade, and there is more growth in store.

Distillery enters sponsorship agreement with Orlando Magic

Coppercraft Distillery is expanding its professional sports partnerships.

Hospitality guru targets pickleball side venture to bring in more business

George Aquino, vice president and managing director of the DeVos and Van Andel-owned AHC Hospitality company, recently turned his passion for pickleball into a side venture.

Gold prep for first season downtown

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) For the first time since the team was founded in 2006, the Grand Rapids Gold have moved to a new and larger space. Following the sudden closure of the team’s former home base, the DeltaPlex, in May of this year, the team was left in search of a new venue.

Andre Miller becomes GR Gold head coach

For the second straight year, the Grand Rapids NBA G League team will welcome a former NBA player as its new head coach.

GRCC adds soccer teams for fall 2023

In response to growing interest in the sport and an increasing number of requests from potential student-athletes, Grand Rapids Community College is adding men’s and women’s soccer teams that will be ready to compete during the fall semester of 2023.

Local volleyball club acquired by national sports organization

Grand Rapids-based FaR Out Volleyball Club recently was acquired by 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest youth sports club and event operator.

Entrepreneur hopes to bring e-sports to GR

Deandre “Dee” Jones is focused on making a difference.

MSA acquires Holland athletic center

A youth sports academy set up a permanent home at the former Lakeshore Athletic Center. 

Griffins launch new business ticketing program

A local hockey team rolled out a new membership program for businesses. 

Beer City Open brings pro pickleball to Grand Rapids

The 2022 Beer City Open will feature its largest-ever purse of $90,000 and a full roster of top pickleball athletes.
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Gary Moeller, former Michigan and Lions coach, dies at 81

ANN ARBOR  — Gary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan’s coach and later led the Detroit Lions, died Monday. He was 81.

Acrisure partners with Steelers

A locally based global insurance brokerage entered a naming rights partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and revealed the team’s new home stadium name. 

Nationwide junior bowling championship comes to Grand Rapids

West Michigan will host over 4,000 of America’s top youth bowlers for the 2022 Junior Gold Championships. 

Amway Grand Plaza opens pickleball court ahead of Beer City Open

A downtown hotel will host a grand opening for a new pickleball court with an exhibition by pro athlete Andrea Koop. 

SHEFIT to partner with USA Pickleball

A Hudsonville-based performance apparel brand recently entered a partnership with national pickleball organization USA Pickleball.
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Izzo adds former guard Thomas Kelley to Michigan State staff

EAST LANSING — Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo added former Spartans guard Thomas Kelley to his staff on Friday.

Grand Rapids Gold find new home

The local G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets found a new venue, following the closure of the DeltaPlex. 

College student launches designer basketball line, partners with Marvel design team

A Michigan native at East Carolina University collaborated with a high-profile design studio to bring a fresh vision to basketball. 

Midwest United Football Club selects training partner

A Black-owned training center is partnering with a national soccer club.