Some have come from distant cities, towns, states and even countries, while others have not journeyed nearly as far. They have come from many different professions, backgrounds and stages of life.
Handling the retirement of surefire, first-ballot Hall of Famer David Ortiz was not the only major issue facing the Boston Red Sox during the past offseason. The man credited with prolonging Ortiz’s career and ensuring that his final season was one of his most productive – Director of Sports Medicine Services, Dan Dyrek – was also leaving the organization.
Even as a seven-year-old, Drew DeRidder was displaying the maturity and courage to trust his instincts and recognize when a change was needed.
With his chiseled physique, steely gaze, amped-up demeanor and tattoos snaking around his body, Troy Lamson leaves little doubt that he is a rising Mix Martial Arts star.
If the walls of Berston Field House could talk, one can only imagine the stories they would tell.
Last Tuesday, August 23, My City Magazine was able to join in welcoming home Flint’s two-time Olympic Gold Medalist for boxing, Claressa Shields. Claressa was welcomed home at Bishop International Airport and was able to greet fans, sign autographs, and pose for pictures. Congratulations, Claressa!
Summer time means that once again the Greater Flint Olympian and CANUSA Games are underway. This year, they are celebrating 60 years of the Greater Flint Olympian games and the 59th year of the CANUSA Games.
The summer of 2012 found Geena Gall basking in the euphoria of being an Olympian.
When did Mike Williams begin to become one of the state’s most successful high school boys’ basketball coaches? Ironically, it was the moment he decided to make basketball less of a priority.
The unbridled intensity and raw energy of flat track motorcycle racing is easy to appreciate.
