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NCAA hockey bracketology: Northern back in field, but much work to be done
March 1, 2012 The Northern Michigan University hockey team played its way back into the NCAA tournament field this weekend with a convincing sweep of Lake Superior State. more »» 
Munising man rolls second 300
February 28, 2012 Ishpeming led the way with a big weekend at the MHSAA high school regionals, but first, a little news from Alger County. more »» 
Where’s the band, NMU?
February 27, 2012 The Michigan Tech University women’s basketball program was featured last week by ESPNW — the World Wide Leader’s online destination for women’s sports — as part of the website’s Hoops Across Americ... more »» 
Give refs a break in tourneys
February 26, 2012 It’s that time of year again. Monday marks the beginning of high school basketball tournament play, with the girls hitting the hardwood first. more »»
NCAA hockey bracketology: Wildcats back are against the wall
February 23, 2012 The Northern Michigan University hockey team, which sits tied with Lake Superior State at No. more »» 
Weekend warriors of all ages star on lanes
February 21, 2012 For the second weekend in a row, big scores reigned at the Marquette County U.S. Bowling Congress association tournament at Superior Lanes in Marquette. more »» 
New WCHA should shun airwaves, embrace Internet
February 20, 2012 While Northern Michigan University hockey fans weren’t treated to a victory in Ann Arbor this weekend at the University of Michigan, Wildcat supporters did have the pleasure — or displeasure, I gues... more »»
Wings’ new NHL mark impressive
February 19, 2012 Opened for play in December 1979, Joe Louis Arena in Detroit is no doubt beginning to show its age. The Joe is one of the oldest venues in the NHL in a league that likes to be current with the time. more »»
NCAA hockey bracketology: Raking in the dough just as important as bracket integrity
February 16, 2012 I’m a big fan of bracket integrity when it comes to organizing the NCAA tournament bracket each week, but I’m also a realist. Money is a huge factor when it comes to NCAA events. more »» 
Adults, teens make news on lanes
February 14, 2012 A busy week on the lanes means postponing Mining Journal Bowler of the Week until next week. With high school bowlers making big news, we’ll let their elders start us off. In the Marquette County U.S. more »» 
Why is Upper Peninsula high school basketball play so bad this year?
February 13, 2012 Upper Peninsula high school basketball has always been cyclical in terms of the quality of play. more »» 
It’s time to let go of Lakeview, Hedgcock, Memorial Field at NMU
February 12, 2012 It can be tough to let go of the past, whether it be your first car, an ex-girlfriend or in my case, the 1996 World Series when the Braves blew a 2-0 lead against the New York Yankees going home to... more »» 
NCAA hockey bracketology: CCHA creating mess of NCAA field
February 9, 2012 Next season will be the last for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, but it’s not fading into the night quietly. more »» 
Hot chocolate, coffee can help ice bowlers in Gwinn
February 7, 2012 The lanes are going to be tough in Gwinn this weekend. How tough? Forget about a 300 game — a 120 would be a perfect score on these lanes. more »» 
Referees don’t decide games
February 6, 2012 The CCHA officiating crew of referee Michael Lacina, referee Brian Aaron, linesman Eric Froberg and linesman Ryan Gordon made a horrible call Saturday when it took away the game tying goal from the... more »» 
Plenty of room for more fans
February 5, 2012 I arrived at the Lakeview Memorial Gymnasium parking lot in Negaunee earlier than usual on Monda. more »» 
Super Bowl prop bets better left as entertainment
February 2, 2012 A Las Vegas-style online betting service touts it has more than 400 “proposition” bets available for Sunday’s Super Bowl. more »» 
NCAA Hockey Bracketology: Committee strives for bracket integrity
February 1, 2012 Each week, I rank and seed the NCAA Division I hockey tournament from No. 1 through No. 16, but as many of you that follow college hockey know, that’s not how the NCAA seeds teams come March. more »» 
Buckmaster rolls 748 while pregnant
January 31, 2012 This is getting to be a regular habit for Amber Buckmaster — not just bowling 700 series, but bowling them while she’s pregnan. more »» 
All are to blame for National Signing Day no-shows
January 30, 2012 On Wednesday, the Upper Peninsula’s best high school football players will participate in National Signing Day, including a select few from Marquette Count. more »» |
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