Football: TSL News

 

      Some live 2020 TSL (The Spring League) games can be seen on FS1.  The 2020 TSL season features six teams including the Alphas, the Aviators, the Blues, the Conquerors, the General, and the Jousters.  All 2020 TSL games are being played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.  The Spring League played its inaugural season in 2017.

     2020 TSL rosters include several players that honed their skills at colleges in the State of Michigan.  Blues Quarterback Shea Patterson, Aviators Running Back De'Veon Smith, and Generals Cornerback Channing Stribling played at the University of Michigan.  Alphas Running Back Madre London, Conquerors Tight End Matt Seybert, and Conquerors Cornerback Jermaine Edmonson Jr. played at Michigan State University.  Aviators Wide Receiver Mathew Sexton played for Eastern Michigan University, and Blues Cornerback Glenn Harris played at Wayne State University. 

     The Aviators, the Blues, and the Generals are currently all tied for 1st place in the TSL standings with overall records of 1-0.  The Alphas, the Conquerors, and the Jousters are currently all tied for second place in the TSL standings with overall records of 0-1.

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                                                                                        Game Notes 

-  Former Ohio State University Quarterback J.T. Barrett plays for the Alphas.  

-  Former LSU Quarterback Zach Mettenberger plays for the Generals.

-  Former NFL Head Coach Jerry Glanville is now the Head Coach of the Conquerors.  Glanville played college football at Northern Michigan University.  

-  The Spring League is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about The Spring League click on  https://www.thespringleague.com 

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Midwest United FC Wins 3-0

 

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     On Sunday, October 25th, Midwest United FC defeated the Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer Reserves 3-0.  Midwest United FC recorded 14 shots on goal, and held the Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer Reserves to just 4 shots on goal.  Sunday's game was played at Blue Devils Stadium in Southfield.  The Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer Reserves team currently has an overall record 3-2-2.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Sunday's game. 

     Midwest United FC formed a partnership with GRFC (Grand Rapids FC) in December of 2019.  The GRFC Women's team is now known as Midwest United FC.  It is unclear as of now if the Midwest United FC Men's team will become an affiliate of the GRFC Men's team, or if the GRFC Men's team will be known as Midwest United FC.  GRFC announced that they would be releasing some exciting news in the next few weeks about the future of the club.  That announcement was made just three days ago on the official Grand Rapids FC Twitter Page.   

     The GRFC Men's team currently competes in the Great Lakes Division of USL League Two.  The Midwest United FC Women's team competes in UWS (United Women's Soccer).  Midwest United FC also has developmental teams for ages ranging from 4-19. 

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On Sunday, October 25th, Midwest United FC (in blue) defeated the LTU Men's Reserves 3-0.

The LTU Men's Soccer Reserves (in white) team currently has an overall record of 3-2-2.

Sunday's game was played at Blue Devils Stadium in Southfield. 

Midwest United FC formed a partnership with GRFC (Grand Rapids FC) in December of 2019.

Midwest United FC also has developmental teams for ages ranging from 4-19. 

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                                                                                 Game Notes   

-  Will Dyer is the Head Coach of the Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer team.  The Blue Devils currently have an overall record of 4-2. 

-  Lewis Robinson is the Head Coach of the Midwest United FC Women's team.

-  The Midwest United FC Women's team is scheduled to play their home games at Grandville High School, in Grandville, Michigan.

-  The Grand Rapids FC Women's team won the 2017 UWS (United Women's Soccer) Championship.

-  The GRFC Men's team was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on June 10th, 2019.

-  It was announced on Tuesday that Joe Broekhuizen is now the General Manager of the GRFC Men's team.    

For more information about LTU athletics click on  https://www.ltuathletics.com 

For more information about Midwest United FC click on  https://www.midwestunitedfc.com 

For more information about Grand Rapids FC click on  https://grandrapidsfc.com 

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Northville Downs 10/24/2020

 

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night.

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                                                        Northville Downs Winning Results 10/24/2020

Race #1     Mom Is Beautiful                                Driver - Lavern Miller 

Race #2     Canary Hanover                                 Driver - Darrell Wright

Race #3     Bens Buckeye                                     Driver - Tim Driver   

Race #4     Dontu Get Lonely                               Driver - Kody Massey 

Race #5     Ring Leda                                          Driver - Kody Massey  

Race #6     Walking Tall                                       Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #7     Catch Me Conrad                              Driver - Ryan Ver Hage  

Race #8     Rocknroll Wildcats                            Driver - Charles Taylor

Race #9     Liberal                                                Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #10    Why Ask Why                                   Driver - Todd Warren

Race #11    Bluebird Pacific                                 Driver - Kody Massey

Race #12    Dali Special                                       Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

                                                                                          Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville. 

-  Mom Is Beautiful also won Race #5 at Northville Downs on September 18th, 2020. 

-  Walking Tall has won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.

-  Catch Me Conrad has won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.  

-  Rocknroll Wildcats also won Race #2 at Northville Downs on October 3rd, 2020.

-  Liberal also won Race #10 at Northville Downs on October 10th, 2020.  

-  Dali Special also won Race #7 at Northville Downs on August 29th, 2020.

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Northville Downs 10/23/2020

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night.  

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                                                              Northville Downs Winning Results 10/23/2020 

Race #1     Emerald Miss                                       Driver - Jason Merriman  

Race #2     Judy The Beauty                                  Driver - Todd Warren  

Race #3     Nothing To Wear                                  Driver - Todd Warren   

Race #4     Calm As Can Be                                   Driver - Carl Putnam Jr.

Race #5     Moonshine Mickey                               Driver - John Moody

Race #6     Swan Leader                                        Driver - Charles Taylor 

Race #7     Deprived                                               Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #8     I Get It                                                  Driver - Bob Rowland

Race #9     Gypsy Merlot                                        Driver - Todd Warren  

Race #10   Dreaminallthetime                                Driver - Ryan Ver Hage  

Race #11    Maddison Ivy                                       Driver - Charles Taylor

Race #12    Full Of Delight                                     Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray       

                                                                                          Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Judy The Beauty also won Race #3 at Northville Downs on September 3rd, 2020.

-  Deprived has won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.

-  Gypsy Merlot also won Race #6 at Northville Downs on October 16th, 2020.  

-  Dreaminallthetime also won Race #4 at Northville Downs on October 9th, 2020.  

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Free Fights On UFC YouTube

 

     The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) YouTube channel features videos of free fights that can be viewed anytime.  Some of the recently posted free fights include Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje vs. Tony Ferguson, Jared Cannonier vs. Jack Hermansson, and Robert Whittaker vs. Derek Brunson.  The UFC YouTube channel also features previews of fights, post-fight press conferences, and post-fight interviews.  The UFC YouTube channel currently features 9,221 videos. 

     UFC 254 takes place today at 2:00 p.m. (on Fight Island) in Abu Dhabi.  Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje is the main event.  The co-main event features Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier.  UFC 254 can be seen on ESPN+.  

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-  Alexander Volkov will face Walt Harris at UFC 254. 

-  Jacob Malkoun will face Phil Hawes at UFC 254.  

-  The UFC 254 preliminary card can be seen on ESPN2, and ESPN+.  

-  Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Connor McGregor can also be viewed on the UFC YouTube channel.  

For more information about the UFC click on  https://www.ufc.com 

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SFL Final Four

     The final four teams are set in the 15th season of the SFL (Simulation Football League).  The Louisiana Revolution will host the Sioux Falls Sparrows on Monday, October 26th, at 12:00 a.m.  The Denver Nightwings will host the Baltimore Vultures on Monday, October 26th, at 12:00 p.m.  The Atlanta Swarm won the SFL 14th Season Championship, but the Swarm were defeated this season in a Wildcard matchup against the Vancouver Legion 41-33.  

      The Simulation Football League was established in 2013.  Simulation Football League games can be seen on FTF (For The Fans), Eleven Sports, and on the Simulationfl YouTube channel.  The Simulationfl YouTube channel currently features 2,323 videos.  The Simulation Football League is also on Facebook, and Twitter.

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-  The Sioux Falls Sparrows lost to the Atlanta Swarm 27-10 in the SFL 14th Season Championship.  

-  The Denver Nightwings won the SFL 13th Season Championship.   

-  The Denver Nightwings finished the SFL 15th regular season with an overall record of 11-1.  

-  The Baltimore Vultures finished the SFL 15th regular season with an overall record of 9-3.

-  The Louisiana Revolution finished the SFL 15th regular season with an overall record of 9-3.  

-  The Sioux Falls Sparrows finished the SFL 15th regular season with an overall record of 9-3. 

-  The SFL also has a minor league known as the SFLm.

For more information about the Simulation Football League click on  https://simulationfl.net  

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FuryTV On YouTube

 

     The FuryTV YouTube channel currently features 186 videos for fans of poker.  Some of the videos on the FuryTV YouTube channel include "5 of the CRAZIEST Poker BLUFFS Ever Seen!", "Five of the Most INSANE Poker RIVER Cards!", "TOP 5 WORST POKER FOLDS EVER SEEN!", and "When you hit a Royal Flush Draw in Poker!".  The FuryTV YouTube channel currently has over 159,000 subscribers.

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-  FuryTV joined YouTube in 2012.  

-  The FuryTV YouTube channel has currently received over 107,000,000 views.  

-  The FuryTV YouTube channel uploaded their most recent video five days ago.  

-  FuryTV is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

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ISL On CBSSN

 

     Live 2020 ISL (International Swimming League) matches can be seen on CBSSN (CBS Sports Network).  The 2020 ISL season features ten teams including the Aqua Centurions (Rome), the Cali Condors, the DC Trident, the Energy Standard (Paris), the LA Current, the London Roar, the NY Breakers, Team Iron (Budapest), the Tokyo Frog Kings, and the Toronto Titans. 

     The Cali Condors are currently in 1st place in the 2020 ISL standings with 4 total match points.  The Tokyo Frog Kings, and the Toronto Titans are both expansion teams for the 2020 ISL season.  The ISL played its inaugural season in 2019.  The Energy Standard are the defending ISL Champions.

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-  Ali Khan is the CEO of the International Swimming League.  

-  Konstantin Grigorishin is the President of the International Swimming League.  

-  Jonty Skinner is the Head Coach of the Cali Condors.  

-  International Swimming League is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about the International Swimming League click on  https://isl.global 

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Northville Downs 10/17/2020

 

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night.

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                                                             Northville Downs Winning Results 10/17/2020

Race #1     Wikileaks                                    Driver - Ryan Ver Hage  

Race #2     Midnight Surf                             Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray  

Race #3     First Virgin                                 Driver - Todd Warren   

Race #4     Here Comes Bronson                Driver - Kim Pluta   

Race #5     Beginner's Luck                        Driver - Charles Taylor   

Race #6     Are Dee                                     Driver - Jason Merriman  

Race #7     Yankee Time                            Driver - Darrell Wright 

Race #8     S F Donttellonme                     Driver - Joe Casagranda 

Race #9     Top Notch                                Driver - Joe Casagranda 

Race #10    Stening A                               Driver - Don Harmon 

Race #11    Catch Me Conrad                  Driver - Ryan Ver Hage  

Race #12    Prince Of Art                         Driver - Jason Merriman  

                                                                                       Game Notes  

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Are Dee also won Race #1 at Northville Downs on August 22nd, 2020.

-  Yankee Time has won multiple races at Northville Downs this season.

-  S F Donttellonme also won Race #6 at Northville Downs on September 4th, 2020.

-  Top Notch also won Race #9 at Northville Downs on September 19th, 2020.

-  Top Notch also won Race #10 at Northville Downs on September 12th, 2020.

-  Stening A also won Race #7 at Northville Downs on September 26th, 2020.

-  Catch Me Conrad also won Race #7 at Northville Downs on October 10th, 2020.    

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Northville Downs 10/16/2020

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night.  

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                                                              Northville Downs Winning Results 10/16/2020 

Race #1     Itsnotme Itsmen                            Driver - Todd Warren  

Race #2     Skyway Jewel                               Driver - John Moody

Race #3     Wonderful Day                             Driver - John Moody  

Race #4     Bearly Behavin                            Driver - Kim Pluta 

Race #5     Fox Valley Iliad                            Driver - Kim Pluta  

Race #6     Gypsy Merlot                               Driver - Todd Warren

Race #7     Stormin At Dawn                         Driver - David Lake     

Race #8     Nature's Dream                           Driver - Kim Pluta  

Race #9     Double A Cash Hall                     Driver - Don Harmon

Race #10    Kaitlyn Rei                                  Driver - Don Harmon  

Race #11    Hail Caesar                                 Driver - Darrell Wright 

Race #12    Real Sancho                               Driver - Todd Warren

                                                                                         Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Skyway Jewel also won Race #11 at Northville Downs on September 3rd, 2020.

-  Wonderful Day also won Race #6 at Northville Downs on September 3rd, 2020.

-  Nature's Dream also won Race #4 at Northville Downs on October 9th, 2020.  

-  Double A Cash Hall also won Race #5 at Northville Downs on October 9th, 2020.  

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Friday Night Hype On FSD Sites

 

     Friday Night Hype is a livestream that can be seen on Wednesday evenings on the FSD (Fox Sports Detroit) Facebook Page, and on the Fox Sports Detroit YouTube channel.  Friday Night Hype previews the upcoming MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) Football Game of the Week that can be seen on Friday nights on Fox Sports Detroit.  Friday Night Hype is hosted by Brooke Fletcher, and former University of Michigan Quarterback Devin Gardner. 

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                                                                                          Game Notes  

-  Fox Sports Detroit has already streamed three episodes of Friday Night Hype.  

-  A Friday Night Hype livestream is about fifteen minutes in length.  

-  Big Game Preview, Coaches' Corner, and The Rubick Report are segments featured on Friday Night Hype.    

-  The Fox Sports Detroit YouTube channel currently features 6,985 videos.    

For more information about Fox Sports Detroit click on  https://www.foxsports.com/detroit 

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FPHL Adds Motor City

 

     The Motor City Rockers will compete as an expansion team in the 2020-2021 FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League) season.  The 2020-2021 FPHL season will feature ten teams as the Motor City Rockers are replacing the Battle Creek Rumble Bees.  Battle Creek is dormant after only competing in one FPHL season in 2019-2020.  The Rumble Bees finished the 2019-2020 FPHL season with an overall record of 1-45-2 (2 overtime losses).  

     The Motor City Rockers will compete in the FPHL Western Division against four other teams including the Carolina Thunderbirds, the Columbus River Dragons (Georgia), the Danville Dashers, and the Port Huron Prowlers.  The FPHL Eastern Division will feature five teams including the Danbury Hat Tricks, the Delaware Thunder, the Elmira Enforcers, the Mentor Ice Breakers, and the Watertown Wolves.

     The Motor City Rockers will play their home games at Fraser Hockeyland located at 34400 Utica Road, in Fraser.  Adam Stio is the President of the Motor City Rockers, and Kahlil Thomas has been named as the Rockers Head Coach.  The Rockers uniform color is mostly purple. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Federal Prospects Hockey League, Fraser Hockeyland, or the Motor City Rockers.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                             Game Notes 

-  The Carolina Thunderbirds won the 2019 Commissioner's Cup (FPHL Championship).    

-  The FPHL was known as the FHL (Federal Hockey League) until the end of the 2017-2018 season.  

-  The Port Huron Prowlers won the 2016 Commissioner's Cup.  

-  The Motor City Rockers are on Facebook, and Twitter.

For more information about the FPHL click on  https://www.federalhockey.com 

For more information about the Motor City Rockers click on  https://www.rockershockey.com 

For more information about Fraser Hockeyland click on  https://fraserhockeyland.com 

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Football: X League News

 

     The X League (Extreme Football League) is scheduled to play their first game on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021.  The 2021 X League season will feature eight teams including the Atlanta Empire, the Austin Sound, the Chicago Blitz, the Denver Rush, the Kansas City Force, the Los Angeles Black Storm, the Omaha Red Devils, and the Seattle Thunder. 

     The X League is rebranding itself this season after being known as the Legends Football League (LFL) from 2013 - 2019.  The LFL was originally known as the Lingerie Football League from 2009 - 2012.  Archived LFL games can be seen on the X League YouTube channel. 

     The X League recently named (Iron) Mike Ditka as the X League Chairman.  X League games are played indoors on a 50 yard field.  The X League Champions will hoist the X Cup.  The LFL Championship was known as the Legends Cup.  

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-  The X League YouTube channel currently features 890 videos.  

-  The Seattle Blitz defeated the Los Angeles Temptation 56-20 to win the 2019 Legends Cup.  

-  Mitch Mortaza is the founder, and the CEO of the X League.  

-  The X League is on Facebook, and Twitter. 

For more information about the X League (Extreme Football League) click on  https://extfl.com 

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Northville Downs 10/10/2020

 

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night.  

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                                                            Northville Downs Winning Results 10/10/2020 

Race #1     Piranha                                       Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

Race #2     Ever Rocking                             Driver - Kim Pluta

Race #3     St Lads Guru                             Driver - Rick Ray  

Race #4     Bound To Score                        Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

Race #5     Walking Tall                              Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray  

Race #6     Caviart Cale                             Driver - Kim Pluta  

Race #7     Catch Me Conrad                    Driver - Ryan Ver Hage

Race #8     Magic Shark                            Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray

Race #9     Hollyrock Heyden                   Driver - David Lake 

Race #10    Liberal                                   Driver - Todd Warren

Race #11    Special Sauce                       Driver - Kim Pluta

Race #12    Milliondollardad                    Driver - Jason Merriman  

                                                                                         Game Notes 

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville. 

-  Walking Tall also won Race #4 at Northville Downs on September 26th, 2020.

-  Caviart Cale has won multiple races this season at Northville Downs.    

-  Hollyrock Heyden also won Race #5 at Northville Downs on October 3rd, 2020.     

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Northville Downs 10/9/2020

 

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs has been extended through Saturday, December 12th, 2020.  Check the Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night.  

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                                                               Northville Downs Winning Results 10/9/2020

Race#1     Livin Lovin Prayin                        Driver - Jason Merriman      

Race #2     Play For Keeps                            Driver - Charles Taylor

Race #3     Gemini Eddie                               Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray                 

Race #4     Dreaminallthetime                       Driver - Ryan Ver Hage  

                  Nature's Dream                            Driver - Kim Pluta

Race #5     Double A Cash Hall                     Driver - Don Harmon  

Race #6     Campus Queen                            Driver - Jason Merriman

Race#7     Skyway Bebop                             Driver - Larry Lee Smith   

Race #8     Crystal Rei                                  Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray  

Race #9     Impressive Chief                        Driver - Kody Massey 

Race #10    Faith Prevails                            Driver - Todd Warren

Race #11    Island Of Rock                          Driver - Art Mc Ilmurray 

                                                                                         Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  

-  Dreaminallthetime, and Nature's Dream were both declared winners of Race #4 at Northville Downs last night after an enquiry resulted in a foul during the race. 

-  Crystal Rei also won Race #11 at Northville Downs on 10/2/2020.  

-  Impressive Chief has won multiple races this season at Northville Downs.  

-  Island Of Rock has won multiple races this season at Northville Downs.

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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Blue Sky Car Show 10/8/2020

There was a Classic Car Show on Thursday at the Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger.

     There was a Classic Car Show on Thursday at the Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger located at 15155 South Huron River Drive, in Romulus.  There was great food, music, and plenty of Classic Cars.  The Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger is now closed for the 2020 season.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Thursday's Classic Car Show. 

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Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Thursday's Classic Car Show.

The Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger is located at 15155 South Huron River Drive, in Romulus.

There was great food, music, and plenty of Classic Cars.

The Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger is now closed for the 2020 season.

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                                                                                        Game Notes 

-  The Classic Car Show at the Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger was last featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 7/14/2018.

-  The Classic Car Show at the Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "5 Years Of Blue Sky" on 12/31/2017. 

-  Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger is on Facebook.

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Madonna Football News

 

     The Madonna University football team is scheduled to play their first game in program history on the road against St. Francis University (Indiana) on Saturday, February 27th, 2021.  The Crusaders are scheduled to play three home games this season at Churchill High School in Livonia.  Madonna University is a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program, and the Crusaders will compete as a provisional team in the MSFA (Mid-States Football Association) for the 2021 season.  Brian Foos is the Head Coach of the Madonna University football team.

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Madonna University athletic program, the Mid-States Football Association, or the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                       Game Notes  

-  The Madonna University football team is scheduled to host Lawrence Tech University on March 6th, 2021.  The game is scheduled to be played at Churchill High School in Livonia.  

-  The Madonna University football team is scheduled to host Marian University (Indiana) on April 3rd, 2021.  The game is scheduled to be played at Churchill High School in Livonia.  

-  The Madonna University football team is scheduled to host Indiana Wesleyan University on April 10th, 2021.  The game is scheduled to be played at Churchill High School in Livonia.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Madonna Adds Football" on 10/17/2018. 

For more information about the Madonna University athletic program click on  https://mucrusaders.com

For more information about the MSFA click on  https://www.mid-statesfootball.org 

For more information about the NAIA click on  https://www.naia.org 

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PokerStars On YouTube

 

     The PokerStars YouTube channel currently features 2,473 videos for fans of poker.  The PokerStars YouTube channel livestreams poker tournaments, and also includes video segments like "The Big Game", and "The Shark Cage".  Some of the videos on the PokerStars YouTube channel include "Phil Hellmuth BIGGEST blow-ups Best of The Big Game", "FUNNIEST moments of The BIG GAME Best of The Big Game", and "Most HILARIOUS poker hands Best Poker Moments".  

     The videos on the PokerStars YouTube channel range in length.  Some videos are as short as ten minutes, and other videos last over an hour.  The PokerStars YouTube channel also includes highlights of the EPT (European Poker Tour).  The PokerStars YouTube channel currently has over 917,000 subscribers.

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                                                                                           Game Notes   

-  PokerStars is an online poker room owned by The Stars Group.

-  PokerStars joined YouTube on 6/19/2006. 

-  The PokerStars YouTube channel posts new videos every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. 

-  PokerStars is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

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Best of September 2020

Photo by Jason Pertile

Photo by Jason Pertile

     

      The month of September featured 18 posts that were viewed by people all over the State of Michigan.  Horse Racing news, and information about players in the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on. 

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                                                                               Best of September 2020  

1.  "Brother Rice Alumni In USPBL"  posted 9/25/2020  

Photo by Jason Pertile

2.  "Horse Racing News - September"  posted 9/13/2020

                                                                                                                                                  "No Photos"

3.  "Memory Lane: Big Brown"  posted 9/5/2020  

                                                                                                                                                  "No Photos"

                                                                     TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month

The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph that was taken at Northville Downs.

                                                                                   Link of the Month

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                                                                                 Blog of the Month  

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                                                                         Word or Words of the Month 

                                                                                    Expanded Playoffs

                                                                                        Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted 140 posts in 2019.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 157 posts in 2020.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 289,713 views.  

-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been viewed 33,798 times.  

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Blog of the Month 10/6/2020

                                                                                   Blog of the Month  

                                                                    https://thebowlingtree.blogspot.com 

                                                                                   Blog of the Month

     The Bowling Tree is an informative sports blog that deals with many aspects of bowling.  The Bowling Tree features news about the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association), the PWBA (Professional Women's Bowling Association), and the USBC (United States Bowling Congress).  The Bowling Tree is operated by Warren Friedl.  

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                                                                                           Game Notes

-  Warren Friedl also posts articles, and writes articles for The Bowling Tree.  

-  Warren Friedl is from the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.    

-  The Bowling Tree has posted 15 posts so far in 2020.  

-  The Bowling Tree posted 13 posts in 2019.    

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Northville Downs 10/3/2020

 

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     The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs runs through next Saturday, October 10th, 2020.  Check the official Northville Downs website for more information about the 2020 racing schedule.  Northville Downs is also open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. for Simulcast Racing.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night.

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                                                                 Northville Downs Winning Results 10/3/2020

Race #1     Silk Z Tam                                   Driver - Jason Merriman  

Race #2     Rocknroll Wildcats                     Driver - Kim Pluta

 

Race #3     Once Bitten                                Driver - Don Harmon                     

Race #4     Youda Shark                               Driver - Charles Taylor 

Race #5     Hollyrock Heyden                      Driver - David Lake 

Race #6     Rocks And Things                      Driver - John Moody 

Race #7     Yankee Time                              Driver - Kody Massey 

Race #8     JJ Tanner                                    Driver - Jason Merriman 

 

Race #9     Little TJ                                      Driver - Kody Massey                     

 

Race #10    Mach Stockn Barrel                  Driver - Todd Warren  

Race #11    Twist It Karry                            Driver - Todd Warren

Race #12    Tanner J                                    Driver - Kim Pluta

                                                                                              Game Notes

-  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.    

-  Once Bitten also won Race #1 at Northville Downs on September 19th, 2020.

-  JJ Tanner has won multiple races this season at Northville Downs.

-  Little TJ also won Race #5 at Northville Downs on September 12th, 2020.

-  Yankee Time also won Race #12 at Northville Downs on August 22nd, 2020.  

-  Mach Stockn Barrel also won race #11 at Northville Downs on September, 26th, 2020.  

-  Northville Downs is on Facebook, and Twitter.  

For more information about Northville Downs click on  https://www.northvilledowns.com 

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