The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday they are accepting nominations for “Kids Opening Day”. Complete details are below. (Via the Detroit Tigers) – Detroit, MI (February 19, 2013) – The Detroit Tigers are now accepting nominations for children ages 5-14 to participate in the Detroit Tigers “Kids Opening Day” on Sunday, April 7 when the Tigers host the [...]
Perspective: A good lesson
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Perspective. It’s a word not often heard in today’s world of sports, unless it’s paired with “lack of.” Thankfully, St. Clairsville (Ohio) High School recently gave us a very good lesson on perspective. Two days before the team’s October 5 game against Edison High School, freshman Logan Thompson’s father died of a sudden stroke. Ever [...]
Rick van Beek: A dedicated and special father
August 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
There are feats of endurance, and there are labors of love. Byron Center, Michigan’s Rick van Beek has combined both and has one of the more amazing stories we at The Good In Sports have ever come across. Rick runs marathons. Half-marathons. Triathlons. And other distance races. Well, sure, you say, a lot of people [...]
Eric Dompierre can play
June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In an amazing turn of events that has culminated the entire state of high school athletics Eric Dompierre will get his wish to play one more year. The full story is below. (Via the MHSAA) - East Langsing, MI (May 31, 2012) - Member schools of the Michigan High School Athletic Association have approved an amendment [...]
Eric Dompierre continues battle
May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The fight continues for 19 year old Eric Dompierre, a soon to be senior at Ishpeming High School in Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula. A football and basketball player for the Ishpeming Hematites, Eric continues to awe local sports fans with not only his ability, but his drive to be the best athlete and student possible. [...]
Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers held their annual Winter Caravan this Thursday and Friday across the state of Michigan. Fans had the opportunity to meet members of the front office, Manager Jim Leyland, coaches, players, broadcasters and their mascot, PAWS. Two buses and dozens of vehicles transported the team. “Coming off the AL Central Division [...]
