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Broncos’ Beal selected by Giants

7/12/2018

KALAMAZOO, Mich.- Former Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal was drafted in the third round by the New York Giants in Wednesday's NFL Supplemental Draft.

Beal is the highest player selected in the NFL Supplemental Draft since the Cleveland Browns drafted wide receiver Josh Gordon in the second round in 2012. He is the first player to be taken in the supplemental draft since 2015, when offensive lineman Isaiah Battle went in the fifth round to the Rams.

Beal becomes . . .

Point guard Ringo out at Miami

7/10/2018

OXFORD, OH -- Point guard Darrian Ringo, a third team All-MAC selection last year, is no longer with the Miami basketball program, according to a Monday release from the school. No further comment was offered.

Ringo was one of several key pieces added to the program by new head coach Jack Owens and thrived on both ends of the court. He led the conference in steals (91), while his 236 assists ranked ninth in all of NCAA Division I.

The Brownsburg, Indiana native transferred to Miami after previously playing junior college ball at Eastern Arizona and Midland College.

Inconsistent game equals high stress!!!

7/9/2018

It's here!!!

Well, almost, anyway. The local club golf tournament is this weekend and I have entered. Just three days ago, that entry was in serious doubt. What is not in doubt, however, is my level of anxiety!

If there is one thing that is consistent about my game, it is that I am inconsistent. I owe much of that to the fact that I never had any formal training until later in life. Consequently, the mind still awash with a myriad of bad swing habits acquired as a youth wandering the local course.

With no . . .

Two hoop transfers ink with UB

7/6/2018

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Bulls have added two transfers to their basketball program.
Antwain Johnson and Gabe Grant will sit out the 2018-19 season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have one year of eligibility for 2019-20.

"The addition of Antwain and Gabe is . . .

Mystery, comedy ... AND food!!!

7/3/2018

By MIKE SMITH
For MRO Summer Fare
What’s better than a four-course meal?

How about adding a savory mix of comedy and mystery?

It’s all part of the experience when people attend a Dinner Detective event -- part dinner and part theater.

The show portion is an enjoyable exercise for both actors and diners, with the former embedded among paying customers -- who could become suspects themselves as a murder mystery unfolds between food servings.
According to . . .

Broncos' Farmer announces retirment

6/14/2018

Standout player and veteran coach

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After a tremendous career as a player and coach at all levels, Western Michigan men’s basketball assistant coach Larry Farmer announced his retirement on Thursday.

“We all wish Coach Farmer the . . .

Bill Mallory -- well known, widely respected!

5/30/2018

Bill Mallory, a name very well known in Mid-American Conference circles, recently passed away in Bloomington, Indiana. The Sandusky, Ohio native also left a respected footprint on the national scene, as well.

Mallory’s passing -- five days short of is 83rd birthday, was particularly noted at Miami and Northern Illinois, key stops in . . .

Bulls add Northern Ireland hoop event

5/22/2018

The Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team has been selected to participate in the second annual Belfast Classic in Northern Ireland, according to the Sport Changes Life Foundation. The event runs from November 29 through December 1 and will be broadcasted nationally across the United States.

The Belfast Classic, established last year, is . . .

KSU's Walker will return for senior season

5/21/2018

Kent State guard Jaylin Walker (Inkster, Mich.) has committed to returning to Kent State for his senior season. Last month, Walker initially declared for the 2018 NBA Draft, but did not hire an agent, retaining his NCAA eligibility.

“I’m excited to . . .

Bobcats edge Miami and Toledo in Athlon 2018 football preseason All-MAC list