Football: USFL News

 

     The reboot of the USFL (United States Football League) is set to kick off in April of 2022, and games will be televised on FS1 (Fox Sports 1).  The USFL relaunch will feature eight teams, and two divisions.  The North Division will include the Michigan Panthers, the New Jersey Generals, the Philadelphia Stars, and the Pittsburgh Maulers.  The South Division will include the Birmingham Stallions, the Houston Gamblers, the New Orleans Breakers, and the Tampa Bay Bandits.  All eight franchises competed in the original USFL that ran from 1983-1985.  The Michigan Panthers won the 1983 USFL Championship.    

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-  Former NFL Wide Receiver Anthony Carter played for the Michigan Panthers.

-  Former NFL Running Back Herschel Walker played for the New Jersey Generals.  

-  Former NFL Quarterback Jim Kelly played for the Houston Gamblers. 

-  Former NFL Quarterback Doug Flutie, former NFL Defensive Lineman Reggie White, and former NFL Quarterback Steve Young also played in the USFL.  

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Futsal World Cup On FS1

 

     The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Final can be seen live on FS1 on Sunday, October 3rd, at 1:00 p.m.  Argentina will face the winner of today's semifinal match between Portugal, and Kazakhstan.  Today's semifinal can be seen live on FS2 at 1:00 p.m.  The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup is being played in Lithuania.  The United States finished the 2021 FIFA World Cup with an 0-3 record.  The United States lost group matches to Argentina 11-0, Iran 4-2, and Serbia 7-0.  

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-  The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup was originally scheduled for 2020. 

-  The FIFA Futsal World Cup is played every four years.  

-  Brazil will face the loser of today's semifinal in the 3rd place game.  

-  The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup featured 6 groups, and 24 teams. 

-  Angola, Morocco, and Solomon Islands also competed in the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup. 

-  Costa Rica, Egypt, and Uzbekistan also competed in the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup.

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PBA Played

     On Sunday, March 15th, Jason Belmonte defeated Anthony Simonsen 213-190 to win his 3rd consecutive PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) World Championship Title.  The WSOB (World Series of Bowling) PBA World Championship was broadcast live on FS1 in front of a limited crowd that did not include fans.  Future PBA events have already been postponed.
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-  Sunday's WSOB PBA World Championship took place at South Point Bowling Plaza, in Las Vegas, Nevada.



-  Jason Belmonte is from Australia.



-  Anthony Simonsen is from Little Elm, Texas.



-  PBA is on Facebook.  PBA Tour is on Twitter.











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Big 3 On FS1

     The Big 3 Professional Basketball League debuts tonight on FS1 (Fox Sports One).  The Big 3 League was founded by Ice Cube, and features former NBA (National Basketball Association) All-Stars such as "Mr. Big Shot" Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson, Kenyon Martin, Mike Bibby, and Jermaine O'Neal.  The Big 3 League is an indoor, half court 3 on 3 style tournament featuring 8 teams for the 2017 season.
     There are no uniforms, or foul outs in the Big 3 League.  Teams have unique names like Ball Hogs, Killer 3s, and 3's Company.  Some of the coaches in the Big 3 League include Clyde Drexler, Gary Payton, and Julius "Dr. J." Irving.  The Big 3 premiers tonight at 8:00 p.m. on FS1.  Click on the link below for more information about the Big 3 Professional Basketball League, or FS1.
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-  Former Pistons Forward Rick Mahorn is a Coach for Trilogy.



-  Former Pistons Forward Jerome Williams "Junk Yard Dog" plays for Power.



-  Former Pistons Guard "Mr. Big Shot" Chauncey Billups is the Captain of Killer 3s.



-  Former Pistons Guard Mike James plays for Tri-State.



-  The Big 3 Professional Basketball League features a 4 point shot.











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5 Years of Flat Rock Speedway

ARCA Racing at Flat Rock Speedway was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

      ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) Racing at Flat Rock Speedway was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.  Figure 8 Races, Late Model Features, and Street Stock Races take place at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday night's during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.  Opening night at Flat Rock Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, 2017.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Flat Rock Speedway.  Click on the links below for more information about ARCA Racing, or Flat Rock Speedway.
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The Figure 8 Races are a fan favorite at Flat Rock Speedway.

The School Bus Races are also a fan favorite.

The Mitten State Sports Report has been on the track at Flat Rock Speedway.

Flat Rock Speedway features ARCA Races on Saturday nights during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.

Opening night at Flat Rock Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, 2017.

ARCA is an abbreviation for Automobile Racing Club of America.

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-  FS1 (Fox Sports 1) is televising several ARCA Races from all across the Country in 2017.



-  MAVTV is also televising several 2017 ARCA Races.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report featured an exclusive interview with Frank Jiovani on February 13th, 2015.












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