Michigan Senior Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled to take place Friday, August 10, at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring the family and come join them for this free event. It includes the torch arrival ceremony, music by Captain Fantastic (Elton John Tribute Band), free food from local food trucks including Detroit BBQ Company, The Mean Weenie, Hero & Villain, Buffy’s Mex-Casian Grill, and Treat Dreams. There will also be face painting, kids’ games, vendor tables, giveaways, … [Read more...]

Temptation Dancing with Martha Reeves

Martha Reeves Comes to Avondale Middle School for Special Night of Basketball and Motown Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame megastar, Martha Reeves was singing and dancing in the gym at Avondale Middle School as part of the Avondale School District Elementary Basketball League’s schedule of special events. The season schedule for the League includes several special nights such as Diversity Night, Alumni Night, and Motown Night. Reeves was the star of Motown Night which … [Read more...]

Outdoor Fun and Fitness in the Rochester Area

The Great Outdoors  Summer is officially here so grab your gear and head outdoors for a great workout. Exercising outside can increase your motivation and make your workouts more interesting. Research shows spending time outdoors reduces stress and the fresh air releases serotonin in the brain which can put you in a fantastic mood. The scenery can help exercisers from getting bored and outdoor workouts offer more of a full-body workout that can burn more calories. The Rochester area has lots … [Read more...]

Rochester High’s James Young to enter NBA

According to the dailytribune.com, Rochester High Basketball player, James Young, will leave Kentucky University and enter the NBA draft next month. "University of Kentucky freshman All-Southeastern Conference selection James Young, an Oakland County native, will forego his sophomore season and enter his name in this year’s NBA Draft. “My time at Kentucky has been special to me, something I’ll always treasure, but I feel that I’m ready to take the next step to the NBA,” Young said via … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Will my marriage last if we cheer for different teams?

Dear Crabby, My wife went to the University of Michigan and I went to Michigan State. Will our marriage suffer if we cheer against each other at sporting events? Sincerely, Sparty On Dear Sparty On, Well, I am guessing you are somewhat of a newlywed. Mostly because if you think you will always be on the same side on things, you have a lot to learn about marriage. It is not about what side you cheer for, it is about getting along in spite of who the other cheers for. However, I do … [Read more...]

Warm up with Hot Hoops Action at the Annual Crosstown Showdown

Adams and Rochester will be bringing their “A” games to Oakland University in the 42nd Annual Crosstown Showdown on Friday, January 13, 2012. On the line: Bragging rights for the best basketball team in the city. The Girl’s Varsity teams will tip-off the hoops hysteria at 6:00 p.m. Veteran Coach Fran Scislowicz (21st season) will lead Adams against third year Lady Falcons coach Adam Sheldon. Last year, Adams took back the title from Rochester with a 50-36 victory. Will it be … [Read more...]

Rochester College Presents Don Meyer

The Basketball Coaching Academy presents Two Incredible Days with Don Meyer NCAA Men’s Basketball Winningest Coach, formerly of Northern State University on May 6-7, 2011. Presented by Rochester College at Oakland Christian School. Coach Don Meyer will make his 18th straight appearance this year at the BCA. Four months after a car accident nearly killed Don Meyer, the former Lipscomb coach passed Bob Knight as the NCAA's winningest men's basketball coach. Coach Meyer’s 903-plus wins ranks him … [Read more...]

Oakland University Basketball Wins Championship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A brutally-tough non-league schedule has paid off for Oakland University. The Golden Grizzlies, who have played the likes of Tennessee, Ohio State, Michigan State, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan and West Virginia this season, overcame a second-half run by Oral Roberts, then piled on a large run of its own in the second half to win the Summit League men’s basketball championship for the second year in a row with a 90-76 victory at Sioux Falls Arena. CUTTING THEM DOWN: Oakland … [Read more...]

Adam’s Boy Basketball Beats Berkley

 There’s plenty of parity in the OAA White Division basketball circles this season. Five different teams are setting their sights on the prize.  So far, no one team has been able to pull away from the pack.  Adams knocked Berkley from the ranks of the OAA-White unbeatens Tuesday, outscoring the Bears 40-33 in the second half to claim a 67-58 triumph over the Bears. Five schools now have won loss — Berkley, Adams, Auburn Hills Avondale, Ferndale and Troy — only a couple of weeks into the … [Read more...]

Rochester Area Boys Basketball

Rochester High COACH: John Pleasant, fourth season. RETURNING STARTERS: Billy Klotz, 6-2 sr. F; Taylor Perry, 6-4 jr. F (committed to Western Michigan); Paris Pereria 5-5 jr. PG. KEY NEWCOMERS: Matt Klotz, 6-3 jr. G; Sean McCann, 5-11 jr. G; Kurt Apostol, 6-2 jr. F; Jason Lee, 5-5 fr. G. NOTABLES: The Falcons drop down to the OAA Blue Division and will enter that league as instant contenders, along with Hazel Park; the Falcons have a solid starting five but must develop some depth if … [Read more...]