Hoops On Hines

There are three basketball courts located off of Hines Drive, just West Of Inkster Road, in Westland.

     There are three basketball courts located off of Hines Drive, just west of Inkster Road, in Westland.  The courts, and baskets seem to be in pretty good shape, and there almost always seems to be multiple games going on there.  
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-  The Mitten State Sports Report covers Professional, Minor League, College, and recreational sports.



-  Several spots along Hines Drive were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in July, and August of 2016.



-  Cruisin' Hines has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.



-  The 2017 Cruisin' Hines is scheduled for August 27th, 2017.











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Harness Racing Halted

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

     The schedule for live harness racing at Northville Downs looks a bit different this season.  Live harness racing returns to Northville Downs on Friday, September 8th, and runs through Saturday, November 25th.  Post time is 7:00 p.m.
     Harness, and thoroughbred simulcast racing still takes place everyday at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs features over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Races, and race tracks from all over the Country such as Gulfstream Park (in Florida), Northfield Park (in Ohio), and Yonkers Raceway (in New York) can be viewed throughout the week at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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-  Simulcast racing takes place at Northville Downs everyday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  



-  The Trackview Restaurant is located inside of Northville Downs.



-  Track records for Northville Downs can be viewed at  www.northvilledowns.com



-  Winner Circle photos can also be seen at  www.northvilledowns.com











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Best Of May 2017

    

     The month of May featured 18 posts that were viewed by people throughout our Universe.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











                                                                 Best of May 2017











1.  "Wresting On WADL"  posted 5/5/2017     3 comments


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2.  "Music - May"  posted 5/7/2017


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3.  "Northville Downs 4/29/2017"  posted 5/1/2017


                                                                                         

                                                                     Best of the Rest











-  "As The Ticket Turns"  posted 5/27/2017     3 comments


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-  "Ann Arbor Baseball Preview"  posted 5/15/2017     2 comments

                                                                       Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph of Northville Downs.

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                                                                 Blog of the Month  







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                                       Mitten State Sports Report's monthly Poll Question  








                  Will Justin Wilson be the closer for the Detroit Tigers for the rest of the season?








                                        Yes                                                                          100%








                                        No                                                                               0%











               Will Matthew Stafford finish his NFL career as the Quarterback of the Detroit Lions?








                                   Yes                                                                                      0%  








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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 153,084 all time views.



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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already published 101 posts in 2017.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 884 posts.











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Music - June

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                                                                          Kenny Olson


                                                                      Music of the Month











     Kenny Olson is an incredible, multi-platinum, local guitarist from Detroit, Michigan.  Kenny Olson is best known for his work as the former lead guitarist for Kid Rock.  Olson has also worked with several other musicians including Uncle Kracker, Run DMC, and Hank Williams Jr.  Olson's genre of music is rock, and some of his hits include "Hands On The Wheel", "Up All Night", and "Loaded".  Kenny Olson is scheduled to perform at The Token Lounge on Friday, June 30th.  The Token Lounge is located at 28949 Joy Road, in Westland.  Click on the links below for more information about Kenny Olson, or The Token Lounge.
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-  Kenny Olson also calls Nashville, Tennessee home.



-  Some of Kenny Olson's other hits include "Phoenix Will Rise", Can't Feel", and "Sweet Rosie's".



-  Kenny Olson's record label is KO Entertainment/ Kenny O Productions.



-  Kenny Olson is on Facebook, and Twitter.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 100 posts in 2017.











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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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For more information about FS1 click on  www.foxsports.com/watch/fs1



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Northville Downs 6/10/2017

Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday, June 10th, 2017.

     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                             Northville Downs Winning Horses 6/10/2017











Race #1     Bubba Skinner





Race #2     Smart Flight





Race #3     Cruizin K C  





Race #4     Polaris N





Race #5     Cowboy Cody





Race #6     Thrownoutofbetter





Race#7     Medoland Pearl





Race #8     Navy Lieutenant  





Race #9     Smarter Yet





Race #10    El Puncho





Race #11    Dcn Make My Day











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-  Live harness racing returns to Northville Downs on September 8th, 2017.  



-  Track records can be found on the Northville Downs official website.



-  Winner Circle photos can also be viewed on the Northville Downs official website.



-  The Northville Downs result hotline is 248-349-1000.  Press #1.











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150,000 Views!

From the offices of the Mitten State Sports Report.

     The Mitten State Sports Report recently surpassed 150,000 all time views.  News, and information about Professional, Minor League, College, High School, Amateur, and recreational sports have helped the Mitten State Sports Report achieve some level of success.  Thank you for making the Mitten State Sports Report your destination for news, and information regarding local sports, and entertainment throughout our great state of Michigan.
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-  The Mitten State Sports Report surpassed 150,000 views in June of 2017.



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Memory Lane: Card Show

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                                                                 Baseball Card Show


                                                                     Memory Lane











     I was 11, or 12 years old and baseball cards were a big deal.  Many of the local malls would have baseball card shows during the weekends, and the hallways of the malls would be filled with vendors selling baseball cards, and sports memorabilia.  My Mom took me to one particular show at Wonderland Mall, and we waited in line for almost 3 hours to get Alan Trammell's autograph.  The line for Paul Gibson's autograph was about 45 minutes, and we waited in that line too.  Denny McLain was also at a table signing autographs, and the line for his signature was between 1, and 2 hours.  We did not wait in line for McLain's autograph.
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-  Allan Trammell played 19 seasons with the Detroit Tigers.



-  I was a huge Allan Trammell fan.



-  The Detroit Tigers traded Paul Gibson in 1992.



-  I had no idea who Denny McLain was when I attended the card show at Wonderland Mall.  I thought from a distance that it was Roger Ebert (movie critic).











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Northville Downs 6/9/2017

Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday, June 9th, 2017.

     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                             Northville Downs Winning Horses 6/9/2017











Race #1     Wine Market





Race #2     Benns Score Keeper





Race #3     Kick It In Kate





Race #4     Howdy Dewey





Race #5     Big Daddy Blitz





Race #6     Cenaltafirecracker





Race #7     B Keeper





Race #8     Little Point Sable





Race #9     Destiny Cruise





Race #10     Jakardez





Race #11     The Land Shark





Race#12     Gd Shineingallnite











                                                                          Game Notes







-  Little Point sable also won race #12 at Northville Downs on May 26th, 2017.



-  Jakardez also won Race #9 at Northville Downs on May 26th, 2017.  



-  John Moody was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races #6, and #9.



-  Charles Taylor was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races #2, and #10.











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10 Fast Facts - June

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-  The Detroit Pistons will pick 12th in the 2017 NBA (National Basketball Association) Draft.





-  The 2017 NBA Draft will take place on June 22nd, 2017.





-  Toledo Mud Hens Pitcher Anibal Sanchez left last Friday night's game in the 4th inning with an apparent leg, or foot injury.





-  On April 14th, 2017, the Chicago White Sox started 3 outfielders with the last name Garcia.





-  Los Angeles Angels Pitcher #52 Matt Shoemaker played college baseball at Eastern Michigan University.





-  James "Lights Out" Toney defeated Mike Sheppard on May 13th, 2017.





-  Unified Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman is out for approximately 6 months with an elbow injury.





-  The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed their final show on Sunday, May 21st, 2017.  





-  University of Michigan tennis star Brienne Minor won the 2017 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Women's Tennis Singles National Championship.





-  The MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) Headquarters are located in East Lansing, Michigan.











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-  The 2017 NBA Draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.



-  The Boston Celtics have the 1st pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.



-  Matt Shoemaker grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan.



-  James "Lights Out" Toney has accumulated an overall record of 77-10-3.



-  Brienne Minor played tennis for UofM this season as a Sophomore.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report did not feature 10 Fast Facts in May, 2017.











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