Wednesday, February 6, 2013
BHS special education teacher Chris Sikora – who said he will stress academic achievement, as well as a competitive spirit, among his players – has set his sights on the state playoffs.
Berkley High School's new varsity football head coach Chris Sikora has big plans for the team, both on and off the field. The BHS special education teacher – who recently took over after former head coach Jeff Burnside left to take the head coaching position at Novi High School – said he will stress academic achievement, as well as a competitive spirit. "Competition breeds success," Sikora said. "I don't just want competitors on the field; I want them in the classroom and in life." The mantra is one Sikora, of Rochester Hills, has applied in his own life. "This school is incredible," Sikora said. "I'm really blessed everything has really worked out for me." The coach said he would like to improve the varsity squad's 5-4 record from last …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Lucky Dash race precedes the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16.
How about a jig and a jog for St. Patrick’s Day? Get your Irish on for the Lucky Dash 5K Race slated for 10:45 a.m. March 16. The race will proceed the St. Patrick parade in downtown Royal Oak. To register go to active.com. Registration fee is $32; 18 and under $17. More more information visit www.luckydash.com.
Friday, February 1, 2013
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Feb. 3. Leave a comment to tell us how you'll mark the occasion, Berkley and Huntington Woods!
This Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans and we've got the scoop on all the action! Follow full coverage of the XLVII Super Bowl from CBS Sports. Here are a couple great places to spend Super Bowl Sunday in Berkley. [Did we miss your favorite place? Leave a comment!] If you plan to skip the bar scene altogether, here are some yummy recipes your whole family will enjoy during the game! [Where will you be watching the Super Bowl? Leave a comment!]
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meet Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and other players at events Thursday and Friday in Birmingham, Southfield and elsewhere.
It's definitely not baseball weather out there, but Tigers fans still can see some of their favorite players Thursday and Friday throughout Metro Detroit as part of the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan. The Tigers will make several stops throughout Metro Detroit that are open to the public, including the following.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The team's warmups at Compuware Arena in Plymouth are open to public.
While its home venue, Joe Louis Arena, is booked for the North American International Auto Show, the Detroit Red Wings are offering fans a chance to see the team prepare for its lockout-shortened 2013 NHL season in Plymouth. The Red Wings opened training camp Sunday before about 2,000 fans at Compuware Arena, 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, according to the Detroit Free Press, and began a second session at noon Monday. The team returns to Plymouth at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, and will hold its Red vs. White game later that evening, beginning at 6 p.m. The Red vs. White contest also will be carried live by both Fox Sports Detroit, with Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond and Larry Murphy calling the shots, and on 1270 AM with Ken Kal and Paul Woods. The …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Will you support the season after the National Hockey League's lockout, which lasted for nearly four months amidst union disputes? Leave a comment!
With the National Hockey League lockout officially over, the Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2013 schedule. The Wings will play 48 games in 99 days as Detroit looks to extend its 21-season playoff streak, the longest current streak in professional sports. Tickets to all 24 of the Red Wings’ 2013 home games are set to go on sale Thursday, Jan. 17, beginning at 1 p.m. [Will you support the Wings' season after the lockout, which lasted for nearly four months amidst union disputes? Leave a comment!] The Red Wings are acknowledging the lack of support fans might feel. That's why they've announced the "Thanks for sticking with us" initiative – a 35-hour no-fee promise for ticket-buyers. The club and Ticketmaster will have no fees for any …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans; the deadline to enter is noon Jan. 12 Saturday.
There's no doubt Berkley High School students know how to support their sports teams. But, does BHS have the best fan section around? You've got a chance to prove it does! The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans and is ready to highlight the best student cheering sections across Michigan. To enter, follow these rules: The MHSAA Student Advisory Council will choose five finalists. MHSAA officials will visit each school on a Friday game night to see the fan section in person. The winner will be announced on Feb. 22 and will be invited to the Class B Boys Basketball Semifinals at the Breslin Center on March 22 to be recognized and receive a championship banner. "Sportsmanship is an …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Mark your calendars! The restaurant will donate a portion of sales from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, with presentation of a coupon.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Here's where to find all of the collegiate bowl games leading up to the Jan. 7 BCS Championship.
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Tuesday, January 1
It's the most wonderful time of the year for college football fans: bowl season! The 2012 Division I Football Bowl Subdivision bowl game schedule has been under way since Dec. 15, when Arizona edged Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl and Utah State routed Toledo in the Potato Bowl. Nearly a dozen games remain on tap through the Jan. 7 National Championship between Notre Dame and Alabama. The gridiron action resumes Tuesday, Jan. 1, beginning at noon. Michigan schools are well-represented in this year's bowl game schedule, too, with Michigan taking on South Carolina in the Outback Bowl on Tuesday. Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (Detroit): Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (Tempe, AZ): Outback Bowl (Tampa, FL):
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Here's where to find all of the collegiate bowl games leading up to the Jan. 7 BCS Championship.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for college football fans: bowl season! The 2012 Division I Football Bowl Subdivision bowl game schedule has been under way since Dec. 15, when Arizona edged Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl and Utah State routed Toledo in the Potato Bowl. Thirty-three games remain on tap through the Jan. 7 National Championship between Notre Dame and Alabama. The gridiron action resumes tonight, however, when San Diego State faces Brigham Young University at 8 p.m. on ESPN. Michigan schools are well-represented in this year's bowl game schedule, too. Here's what to look for: Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (Detroit): Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (Tempe, AZ): Outback Bowl (Tampa, FL):
Robert Ellis
10:23 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
I guess Berkley students, do care about there sport teams more ›