Minor league sports teams at a standstill

The futures of the West Michigan Whitecaps, Grand Rapids Drive and Grand Rapids Griffins are in limbo, courtesy of COVID-19.

Griffins name assistant coaches

Two more former players have joined the Grand Rapids Griffins coaching staff. As the Griffins have seen Jeff Blashill and his top two assistants promoted...

Hospital hires orthopedic surgeon

A new orthopedic surgeon has joined the staff of a hospital in the area. Dr. Josh Natali joined the staff of Allegan General Hospital last...

Griffins pack schedule with promotions

The traditional New Year’s Eve celebration is on the Grand Rapids Griffins’ schedule for the 18th time, but the city’s hockey team has plenty...

Art Van is newest philanthropist making a difference here

When future generations of baseball lovers step into the West Michigan Sports Commission’s $7.8 million baseball-softball complex, they will read the name of not...

Downtown venue is going smoke-free

A major venue in downtown Grand Rapids will soon be completely smoke-free. Starting in September, the SMG-managed Van Andel Arena will no longer have a...

Inside Track: Ambition drives Jbara

He was never the tallest, most elusive or the strongest, but he was always ambitious. “Basketball was my favorite sport, I wasn't super talented at...

Golf ‘improvement’ retailer entering market

A golf retailer focused on on-site lessons is moving into West Michigan. Centennial, Colorado-based GolfTEC will open a 2,036-square-foot storefront in Celebration Village in Grand...

Country club owner buying golf course

A country club owner is adding a new golf course to its portfolio. Watermark Properties said today it is acquiring Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck,...

Winter Games adds five new sports

Eric Engelbarts has found it’s a small world. Despite dropping two sports, the Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games added five new sports to...

Harsh weather could lead to earlier school start date

This winter’s extreme weather could be the tipping point proponents of starting school before Labor Day need. Schools across the state canceled classes, sometimes for...

Slow-pitch softball tournament throws $200K into economy

Softball players from Canada and the U.S. will face off this weekend at the Art Van Sports Complex. Players from the two countries will play...

Hockey championships netting $1.9M impact on economy

West Michigan is hosting a pair of USA Hockey national championships that will generate thousands of hotel stays in the area. The championships are expected...

Redesigned golf course aims to honor nonprofit

One active duty member is preserving history. Maj. Dan Rooney, a U.S. Air Force Reserve fighter pilot, is partnering with golf icon Jack Nicklaus and...

Start Garden invests $20K more in high school coaching site

A web application designed to help high school coaches with player engagement and development has proceeded to the next level of funding from Start...

Meijer LPGA Classic returns for 2021

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.

Food brand produces Tour of Gymnastics Champions

Members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team are coming to downtown next month as part of a 36-city celebration tour produced by a...

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...

Youth golf program expands presence

A nonprofit youth development program will be growing into another West Michigan county. The First Tee of West Michigan will be partnering with the Kalamazoo...

College expanding and renovating football facility

A local college is upgrading the facility connected to its football stadium. Grand Valley State University said yesterday it has begun the two-phase expansion and...