Sports Business

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) The pandemic forced people to rethink how they would protect their health and well-being in 2021, and one of the ways they did so was by retreating to the outdoors. 

Many industries have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, but there is at least one industry that has benefited from it.

Davenport University President Richard Pappas was appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II President Council.

Sports is proving to be vital in reviving the tourism industry in West Michigan as it emerges from the pandemic, but not just any sports.

The Grand Rapids Griffins will be offering its fans a series of promotions and giveaways at its 38 regular season home games during the 2021-22 season, which begins on Oct. 15.

The Grand Rapids Griffins named Andrew Streitel its new public relations manager.

The Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, will be hosting two open tryouts for its 2021-22 NBA G League season in Grand Rapids and Denver on Sept. 18-19.

The Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, selected Jason Terry as its next head coach.

The Grand Rapids Gold are partnering with Founders Brewing Co. for the 2021-22 NBA G League season to allow patrons to purchase Founders’ craft beer at multiple locations inside the DeltaPlex during the regular season of the Gold’s home games.

The Grand Rapids Drive will enter the 2021-22 season with a new name, the Grand Rapids Gold.

Grand Rapids-based Indian Trails Golf Course announced Tuesday that it is the first golf course in the state to be recognized as a speedgolf course by Speedgolf USA.

The East Grand Rapids High School varsity crew team launched a $500,000 capital campaign to upgrade its existing boathouse in John Collins Park, at 650 Lakeside Drive SE in East Grand Rapids.

The 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic raised $1.1 million for its Simply Give program during its three-day tournament, where Nelly Korda was crowned the champion, becoming the first two-time winner on the LPGA tour this season.

The 42nd annual Reeds Lake Run will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at the East Grand Rapids Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.

Grand Rapids Drive fans and partners can now purchase tickets, merchandise and sponsorships using cryptocurrency.

The 2020 USA Masters Games will return after it was postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual Ride United (United Way of the Lakeshore) bike event will return Sept. 25 with starting locations in Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana.

Start Garden has made its presence felt in this region’s business community ever since it was founded nine years ago by Rick DeVos.

Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give on the newly renovated course at Blythefield County Club, 5801 Northland Drive NE in Belmont.

ShapeLog, a Midwest-based fitness technology company and provider of connected strength solutions, has partnered with Life Fitness, a global commercial fitness equipment company, to provide strength training data to individuals who are exercising.