Blogs of the Month - 2023

 

                                                            Blogs of the Month 2023  

January:     MMA Mania     SB Nation     https://www.mmamania.com

February:     Busting Brackets     Fansided     https://bustingbrackets.com 

March:     Blogging the Bracket     SB Nation     https://www.bloggingthebracket.com 

April:     Call to the Pen     Fansided     https://calltothepen.com 

June:     The Winning Ponies Blog     Winning Ponies     https://blog.winningponies.com 

                                                                              Game Notes 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month in February of 2016.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2022" was posted on 1/7/2023.

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2021" was posted on 1/8/2022.

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2020" was posted on 1/6/2021.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2019" was posted on 1/3/2020.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2018" was posted on 1/5/2019.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2017" was posted on 4/15/2018.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2016" was posted on 12/3/2016.  

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Blog of the Month 4/9/2023

 

                                                                            Blog of the Month

                                                                        https://calltothepen.com

                                                                           Blog of the Month

     Call to the Pen has an excellent sports blog for fans of MLB (Major League Baseball).  Call to the Pen features articles, and opinions about all thirty MLB teams.  Some of the writers for Call to the Pen include Beau Adams, Brad Berreman, Nick Butler, Roger Castillo, Duane DaPron, John Grimaldi, Kevin Henry, Scott Roche, and Scott Trick.  Call to the Pen is one of several blogs on Fansided.

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Call to the Pen.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                        Game Notes

-  Call to the Pen has several articles about the Detroit Tigers.

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media.

-  Fansided was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month back in August of 2019.

-  Call to the Pen is also on Facebook, and on Twitter.

For more information about Call to the Pen click on  https://calltothepen.com  

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Detroit Jock City Dormant

 

     The popular sports blog known as Detroit Jock City is currently dormant.  The site hasn't posted anything since May of 2022.  Detroit Jock City featured news and opinions about local professional sports teams like the Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers.  They also posted articles about local college teams like the Broncos, Eagles, Chippewas, Spartans, and Wolverines.  Tyler Kotila wrote most of the articles for Detroit Jock City towards its end.  Detroit Jock City is one of several blogs on Fansided.

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about Detroit Jock City, or Fansided.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                        Game Notes

-  Tejas Bedi, Jacob Fordyce, Matt Pelc, and Zac Snyder also wrote articles for Detroit Jock City.

-  Motor City Bengals, Piston Powered, Side Lion Report, Octopus Thrower, GBM Wolverine, and Spartan Avenue can all be found on Fansided. 

-  Tyler Kotila also writes articles for Motor City Bengals, and Octopus Thrower.

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media.

For more information about Detroit Jock City click on  https://detroitjockcity.com  

For more information about Fansided click on  https://fansided.com 

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Blog of the Month 2/2/2023

 

                                                                           Blog of the Month

                                                                   https://bustingbrackets.com

                                                                          Blog of the Month

     Busting Brackets is an excellent sports blog for fans of college basketball.  March Madness is just around the corner, and Busting Brackets has the news and opinions you need to help you fill out your bracket.  Some of the writers for Busting Brackets include Jason Burgess, Tristan Freeman, Austin Glasscox, Joey Loose, Bryan Mauro, and Cooper Watson.  Busting Brackets is one of several blogs on Fansided.

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Busting Brackets.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

                                                                                         Game Notes 

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media.

-  Fansided was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month in August of 2019.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month in 2016.

-  Fansided is also on Facebook, and on Twitter.

For more information about Busting Brackets click on  https://bustingbrackets.com 

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Blogs of the Month - 2021

                                                                                   Blogs of the Month 2021

January:     SideLion Report     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://sidelionreport.com

February:     Octopus Thrower     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://octopusthrower.com 

March:     Piston Powered     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://pistonpowered.com  

April:     Motor City Bengals     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://motorcitybengals.com  

May:     GBM Wolverine     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://gbmwolverine.com  

June:     The Only Colors     SB Nation (owned by Vox Media)     https://www.theonlycolors.com 

July:     Away Back Gone     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://awaybackgone.com 

August:     Woodward Sports Network     Joey Namou (Co-Owner)     https://woodwardsports.com 

September:     BetSided     Fansided (owned by Minute Media)     https://fansided.com/betsided     

October:     MLB Daily Dish     SB Nation (owned by Vox Media)     https://www.mlbdailydish.com 

November:     Tapolgy     (founded, and owned by Gegory S.)     https://www.tapology.com     

December:     Audacy.com/97.1 The Ticket     Audacy     https://www.audacy.com/971theticket  

                                                                                                 Game Notes

-  The Blog of the Month became a monthly feature on the Mitten State Sports Report back in February of 2016.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2019" was one of the Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed posts of 2020. 

-  Seven of the twelve Blogs of the Month this year are on Fansided. 

-  Two of the twelve Blogs of the Month this year are on SB Nation. 

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2020" was posted on 1/6/2021.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2019" was posted on 1/3/2020.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2018" was posted on 1/5/2019.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2017" was posted on 4/15/2018.  

-  "Blogs of the Month - 2016" was posted on 12/3/2016.

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Blog of the Month 9/29/2021

                                                                                    Blog of the Month 

                                                                             https://fansided.com/betsided 

                                                                                    Blog of the Month 

     BetSided has a great blog for fans of college, and professional sports.  BetSided covers the NBA, the NFL, MLB, golf, college basketball, and college football.  Some of the writers for BetSided include Peter Dewey, Ben Heisler, Iain MacMillan, Donnavan Smoot, Thomas Snodgrass, and Reed Wallach.  BetSided is one of over 300 blogs on FanSided.

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about BetSided.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                           Game Notes  

-  BetSided also features Player Prop Bets.

-  BetSided is also on Twitter.

-  FanSided is owned by Minute Media.  

-  FanSided was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month back in August of 2019.  

For more information about BesSided click on  https://fansided.com/betsided 

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Blog of the Month 5/15/2021

 

                                                                                  Blog of the Month  

                                                                            https://gbmwolverine.com

                                                                                 Blog of the Month

     GBM Wolverine is a terrific blog that covers the University of Michigan athletic teams.  GBM Wolverine also features alumni news, Michigan Football All-Time Lists, and relevant information regarding the transfer portal.  Some of the writers for GBM Wolverine include Jacob Cox, Chris Peterson, and Nick Popio.  Jacob Cox also plays baseball for the Madonna University Crusaders.  GBM Wolverine is one of over 300 blogs on Fansided.  

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more inormation about GBM Wolverine.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                             Game Notes 

-  Jeremiah Carson, and Brock Heilig also write articles for GBM Wolverine. 

-  Jacob Cox is playing in his Freshman season for the Madonna University baseball team.  

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media. 

-  MGoBlog also has a blog that covers the University of Michigan Wolverines.

For more information about GBM Wolverine click on  https://gbmwolverine.com 

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Blog of the Month 4/3/2021

                                                                                  Blog of the Month 

                                                                         https://motorcitybengals.com  

                                                                                 Blog of the Month

     Motor City Bengals has a great blog for fans of the Detroit Tigers.  Motor City Bengals features articles about free agent signings, future prospects, game results, starting lineups, and trade rumors.  Some of the writers for Motor City Bengals include Chris Brown, Roger Castillo, Nathan Cunningham, and Joseph Heintskill.  Motor City Bengals is one of over 300 blogs on Fansided.  

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

                                                                                          Game Notes

-  Jacob Boes, Jon Erkkila, and Sebastian Oslund also write articles for Motor City Bengals.    

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month back in February of 2016. 

-  SB Nation also has a blog about the Detroit Tigers called Bless You Boys.  

For more information about Motor City Bengals click on  https://motorcitybengals.com 

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Blog of the Month 3/2/2021

 

                                                                                  Blog of the Month  

                                                                            https://pistonpowered.com  

                                                                                  Blog of the Month   

     Piston Powered has an informative blog for fans of the Detroit Pistons.  Piston Powered features articles about free agent signings, game results, player evaluations, trade rumors, and everything else happening with the Detroit Pistons.  Aaron Kellerstrass writes most of the articles for Piston Powered.  Piston Powered is one of over 300 blogs on Fansided. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Piston Powered.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                            Game Notes 

-  Aaron Kellerstrass, and Stuart London are Site Experts for Piston Powered.  

-  Other contributors to Piston Powered include Ethan Wolfe, Joseph Sinke, Antonio Evans, Steven Garcia, Blake Stackpoole, Jacob Warfle, Connor Linsner, David Borowicz, Austen Flores, Matthew Ehler, and Ari Eizen.   

-  Fansided is owned by Minute Media. 

-  Fansided was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month back in August of 2019. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month back in February of 2016.

-  SB Nation also has a blog about the Detroit Pistons called Detroit Bad Boys.

For more information about Piston Powered click on  https://pistonpowered.com  

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Blog of the Month 1/6/2021

                                                                             Blog of the Month  

                                                                       https://sidelionreport.com 

                                                                            Blog of the Month  

     SideLion Report has a terrific sports blog for fans of the Detroit Lions.  The 2020-2021 NFL (National Football League) season is over for the Detroit Lions, but there will be lots of offseason news.  The Lions will be looking to hire a new Head Coach, and a new General Manager.  The Lions will also have to address free agency, and the 2021 NFL Draft.  The Detroit Lions finished the 2020-2021 season with an overall record of 5-11.  The Lions hold the #7 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.    

     SideLion Report has informative articles about everything happening with the Detroit Lions.  Some of the writers for SideLion Report include Fayez AliAhmad, Reuben Gasee, Robert Jones, Steven Mullenax, and Payne Schanski.  SideLion Report is one of several blogs on Fansided. 

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about SideLion Report.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

                                                                                      Game Notes  

-  Brenden Armour, Jacob Cox, Jeremy Friedrichs, Jordan Mellecker, and Justin Ochsner also write articles for SideLion Report. 

-  Fansided is currently owned by Minute Media.  

-  SideLion Report is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

-  SB Nation also has a blog about the Detroit Lions called Pride of Detroit.  

For more information about SideLion Report click on  https://sidelionreport.com 

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Blog of the Month 11/7/2020

                                                                                     Blog of the Month 

                                                                               https://detroitjockcity.com 

                                                                                     Blog of the Month  

     Detroit Jock City has an excellent sports blog that analyzes many of our local sports teams.  Detroit Jock City covers pro teams like the Lions, the Tigers, the Pistons, and the Red Wings.  Detroit Jock City also covers local colleges like Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University.  Detroit Jock City is one of more than three hundred blogs on Fansided.  Bob Heyrman, and Tyler Kotila write several articles for Detroit Jock City.

     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Detroit Jock City.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.    

                                                                                             Game Notes   

-  Jacob Rivard, and Michael Scott also write articles for Detroit Jock City.      

-  Fansided is currently owned by Minute Media.  

-  Fansided was launched in 2009.  

-  Detroit Jock City is on Facebook, and Twitter. 

For more information about Detroit Jock City click on  https://detroitjockcity.com 

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Blogs of the Month - 2019

     The Mitten State Sports Report introduced the Blog of the Month back in February of 2016.  2019 was the first year that the Blog of the Month was featured in each and every month.  Scroll down to see all twelve Blogs of the Month for 2019.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











                                                                                   Blogs of the Month 2019











January:     247 Sports      CBS Interactive      https://247sports.com











February:     Detroit Bad Boys      Vox Media      https://www.detroitbadboys.com  











March:     Winging It In Motown      Vox Media      https://www.wingingitinmotown.com  











April:     Bless You Boys      Vox Media      https://www.blessyouboys.com











May:     Hardball Talk      NBC Sports      www.hardballtalk.com










June:     MGoBlog      Brian Cook - Editor      https://mgoblog.com











July:     Spartan Avenue      Fansided      https://spartanavenue.com











August:     Fansided      Meredith Corporation      https://fansided.com










September:     Let's Go Tribe      Vox Media      https://www.letsgotribe.com










October:     Landry Football       Chris Landry      https://landryfootball.com










November:     Bad Left Hook      Vox Media      https://www.badlefthook.com










December:     NBADraft.net     Aran Smith - Owner      https://www.nbadraft.net  











                                                                                    Game Notes








- The Mitten State Sports Report's first ever Blog of the Month was kybasketball.blogspot.com by Aaron Kall.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report published "Blogs of the Month - 2018" on 1/5/2019.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report published "Blogs of the Month - 2017" on 4/15/2018.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report published "Blogs of the Month - 2016" on `12/3/2016.











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Best of August 2019

     The month of August featured 17 posts that were viewed by people throughout Metro Detroit.  Photographs from Cruisin' Hines 2019, information about the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League), and news regarding MLL (Major League Lacrosse) received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











                                                                                          Best of August 2019











1.  "Cruisin' Hines 2019"  posted 8/30/2019

 































2.  "Major League Lacrosse News"  posted 8/2/2019





                                                                                                                                       No Photos!

















3.  "Raiders 21-7 Stampede"  posted 8/17/2019

 











                                                                                                  Best of the Rest











-  "Firebirds 10-4 Indians"  posted 8/3/2019

-  "Grounds Crew Folly"  posted 8/28/2019

-  "Florida 15-2 Maryland"  posted 8/24/2019

 

























                                                                        TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month

The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph from the 2019 Cruisin' Hines.

 










                                                                                   Link of the Month








      For more info about LSN (Lacrosse Sports Network) click on  https://www.laxsportsnetwork.com










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                                      For more information about Fansided click on  https://fansided.com











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                                                                                    Football is back!











                                                                                      Game Notes








-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 101 posts so far in 2019.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 1,182 posts since 2012.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 242,825 views.



-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been viewed 29,833 times.  











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Blog of the Month 8/10/2019

                                                                                   Blog of the Month


                                                                                 https://fansided.com


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     Fansided has an incredible website that covers just about all aspects of sports, and entertainment.  Some of the writers at Fansided include Kareem Gantt, Kristen King, David Salituro, Patrick Schmidt, and Matt Verderame.  Fansided was launched in 2009 by Adam Best, and Zach Best.  Fansided is owned by Meredith Corporation.
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-  Fansided also covers Fantasy Sports.



-  Brad Berreman, Stephen Salvo, and Nick Villano also write articles for Fansided.



-  The Headquarters for Fansided are located in Chicago, Illinois.



-  Fansided is on Facebook, and Twitter.











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Blog of the Month 7/21/2019

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     Spartan Avenue is a website that provides great coverage of the Michigan State University athletic program.  Spartan Avenue features news, videos, and editorials about the MSU Spartans.  Some of the writers at Spartan Avenue include Sam Britten, Connor Muldowney, and Stephen Robb.  Spartan Avenue is one of several blogs operated by Fansided.
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-  Spartan Avenue is on Facebook, and Twitter.



-  Jordan Manigoe, and Nate Rhoades also contribute to Spartan Avenue.



-  Spartan Avenue features a Spartan Fan Bucket List.



-  Spartan Avenue features a Shop that offers Spartan swag.  











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