Posts by Alana Dackiw
Whitecaps’ Clark, McGonigle, and Briceno Promoted to Double-A
The West Michigan Whitecaps are saying goodbye to three of their brightest stars as Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, and Josue Briceno have all been promoted to Double-A Erie, the Detroit Tigers’ affiliate. All 20 years old, these top prospects have been instrumental in the Whitecaps’ strong 54-26 season and playoff berth. Ranked among the Tigers’…
Read MoreRoyal Oak Runs Wild in 14–2 Rout Over Rockford
The Royal Oak Leprechauns have officially caught fire. With a dominant 14–2 win over the Rockford Rivets on Sunday night, the Leprechauns capped their third straight double-digit scoring game, a first in franchise history. After putting up 11 runs on both Friday and Saturday, Royal Oak added even more fireworks in the third matchup of…
Read MoreOklahoma City Thunder Finally Get Their Ring
After years of heartbreak, rebuilds, and near-misses, the Oklahoma City Thunder are finally NBA champions. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams leading the charge, OKC’s homegrown squad brought the city’s first major pro title home—and this time, the parade is theirs.
Read MoreCanadian Hockey Conquers the Minors
Canada didn’t win the Stanley Cup, but they just took over the rest of pro hockey. The Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champs, the Trois-Rivières Lions won the Kelly Cup—and it’s the first time both trophies have gone north in the same year. This is what domination looks like.
Read MoreBonnaroo Ends Early Amid Severe Flooding
After just one killer day of music, steady downpours on June 13 turned The Farm into a muddy maze—forcing Centeroo’s evacuation at 1:30 p.m. CT and the rest of Bonnaroo to shut down. Refunds are rolling out, but fans are furious that weather had the final set.
Read MoreAfter the Stanley Cup, Hockey’s Not Done Yet
The Stanley Cup is over, but playoff hockey isn’t. Abbotsford leads the Calder Cup Final and a rare Canadian double is on the line.
Read MorePHOTO STORY: Sullivan King at GridLife – Midwest 2025
PHOTO STORY: Sullivan King at GridLife – Midwest 2025
Read MorePHOTO STORY: GridLife – Midwest 2025
PHOTO STORY: GridLife – Midwest 2025
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PHOTO STORY: Levity at GridLife – Midwest 2025
Read MoreIs This Canada’s Ultimate Hat Trick?
Could 2025 be the year Canadian hockey finally takes over all the major leagues? Never before has Canada swept the three biggest pro titles in a season. With the Trois-Rivières Lions winning the Kelly Cup and the Abbotsford Canucks and Edmonton Oilers in the running for theirs, history is within reach.
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