University scores second in national zero-waste challenge

A local university won bragging rights recently when it took second place in the national Game Day Challenge in the waste minimization category. Grand Valley...

Griff’s Ice House completes expansion

The groundbreaking ceremony took place almost a year ago to the date. And on Tuesday, a second ceremony will happen to signify the project’s...

Tale of the tape: Howies earns accolades

Most parents get tired of their children asking for money, but rarely does it spur a father to start a business. When Howard Max Sieplinga...

LPGA tees up golf tournament

The company that helped the West Michigan Sports Commission bring the Michigan Summer Games and Winter Games here is taking to the golf course...

Sports training center builds ‘major league’ facility

By next summer, a sports training business should have its infield back. That’s because Elite Baseball & Softball Training should be pitching, swinging, fielding and...

Grand Rapids Griffins serve ‘Hat Trick’ eating challenge

Following in the highly caloric footsteps of their colleagues at the West Michigan Whitecaps, the front office of the Grand Rapids Griffins has decided...

All-time MSU QB starts for sports fundraiser

An elite athlete and scholar from West Michigan will headline the 8th annual West Michigan Sports Commission fundraiser this spring — and reservations have...

Start Garden invests in compression shorts

Say hello to Helo shorts. Helo shorts are tight compression shorts, or underwear, for athletes, especially surfers, to wear under their shorts. The shorts by Helo...

Winter Games descends into West Michigan

The sponsors are aboard, the sports and most of the venues are set and the chairman of one of the area’s most successful businesses...

Gazelle Girl runs for charity

With the success of its first half marathon and 5K run this past spring, Gazelle Girl is returning next year — and the women-only...

Hope College tennis facility wins USTA honor

Hope College recently earned an impressive award from the United States Tennis Association for its $2.2-million tennis facility. Hope College received an Outstanding Facility Award...

Aquinas enters Phase II of athletic building development

A shovel was put in the ground at Aquinas College last week, signaling the beginning of Phase II of its new athletic complex, Alksnis...

Trampoline safety bill bounces into the Capitol

LANSING — A proposed law would require commercial trampoline operators to maintain safety standards and notify patrons of risks. The bill was introduced by Sen....

Whitecaps register good season off the field

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Although the team failed to make the Midwest League playoffs, the West Michigan Whitecaps still had a good...

WCHA uses ArtPrize to introduce itself

As a prelude to holding its men’s championship tournament here for the first time next March, officials of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association will...

Miracle League steps to plate at Nate Hurwitz Field

The West Michigan Miracle League will open its very first baseball season on Saturday at noon. America’s pastime The inaugural game, which supporters hope will be...

GRBJ 30th Year: Grand Rapids proves to be a championship town

The modern era for local professional sports really isn’t that old — only going back about 20 years — because the industry is facility...

Grand Rapids Griffins score $60K for Youth Foundation

The 19th Annual Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada raised an estimated $60,000 for the team’s...

Grand Rapids Griffins’ Calder Cup dines with fans

After traversing the country, the Grand Rapids Griffins’ 2013 Calder Cup is back in Grand Rapids — and ready to meet its fans. The Grand...

Grand Rapids Griffins tee off for Youth Foundation

The Grand Rapids Griffins will hold their 19th annual Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic next Monday, but it’ll be the first time as AHL...