Posts by Alana Dackiw
Joey Chestnut Visits Lansing Lugnuts Game, Draws Fans to Jackson Field
Competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut made a special appearance at Jackson Field during a Lansing Lugnuts game, attracting a crowd eager to see the eating legend in person. Chestnut is well-known in Lansing for setting the olive burger eating record in 2023 by consuming 13 in five minutes. Although he chose not to defend that…
Read MoreLeps Make History: Cremarosa & Shelagowski Drafted in MLB
On July 14, 2025, Royal Oak Leprechauns pitchers Aidan Cremarosa and Jake Shelagowski were selected in the MLB Draft—marking the eighth and ninth picks in team history. Cremarosa, drafted in the 8th round by the Rays, was dominant at Fresno State and in Royal Oak, while Shelagowski, taken by the Cardinals in the 13th round, impressed with a 98 mph fastball and 10 strikeouts in just one outing this summer.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Loons to Celebrate 4 Millionth Fan
The Great Lakes Loons are gearing up to celebrate a major milestone this weekend. On July 11, the team expects to welcome its 4 millionth fan through the gates at Dow Diamond. To mark the occasion, the Loons will surprise the lucky fan with an exciting prize package, including two Gold Season Ticket Packages for…
Read MoreLee’s Ninth‑Inning Sinks Clippers!
Trailing 3–2 entering the ninth inning on July 6 at Huntington Park, Toledo Mud Hens outfielder Hao‑Yu Lee crushed a dramatic three‑run homer to left‑center, turning a two‑run deficit into a 5–3 lead and propelling Toledo to a stunning 5–4 comeback victory. Though Columbus answered with a run in the bottom half, they couldn’t push across the tying run, sealing a fourth straight win over their rival Clippers.
Read MoreWhitecaps’ 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.
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