Jun 30, 2013 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Lumberjack forward Connor Hurley became the highest draft pick in the history of the Jacks' franchise on Sunday when he was selected by the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres. Hurley was chosen in the second round, 38th overall. Hur... READ MORE
Jun 29, 2013 By Victor Skinner Local Sports Journal Between his freshman and sophomore years, Muskegon Catholic Central’s Nick Holt worked on his off-speed pitches. He focused on perfecting the break in his curveball, and honing his control over his change-up and split-finger fastball. ... READ MORE
Jun 28, 2013 Local Sports Journal Whitehall native Nate McLouth belted a solo home run in the seventh inning to break a 3-all tie and give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. McLouth's home run came off losing pitcher C.C. Sabathia. McLouth ... READ MORE
Jun 28, 2013 Local Sports Journal Pittsburgh Penguin coach and area native Dan Bylsma will be coaching team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. "I'm excited and honored," the Western Michigan Christian grad said in a text to the LSJ. Bylsma led his Penguins to the E... READ MORE
Jun 27, 2013 From DNR reports Humans have used dogs as helpers in innumerable pursuits for centuries, and that relationship seems to expand daily. John Rucker, a life-long bird hunting enthusiast, has always kept dogs to help him pursue upland game, but he’s also trained his Boykin spani... READ MORE