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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Special Olympics of Michigan kicked off today with time trials for the Winter Games. Athletes from all over the state came out to compete in snowboarding, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating and speed skating.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Hundreds of althetes are now in Grand Traverse County for the Special Olympics of Michigan Winter Games. Organizers say they need your help to make sure the games go off without a hitch.

Monday, February 04, 2013  More than 1,700 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers from 60 counties will take part in the Special Olympics Michigan 2013 state winter games this week.

Friday, January 25, 2013  An order from the U.S. Education Department that requires that students with disabilities be given "reasonable modifications" for sports puts athletic directors in a tough position.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  It was surprisingly full at the Grand Traverse West End Beach Tuesday afternoon, as nearly 30 people stripped down to their swimsuits and ran into the icy water.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder plans to sign legislation aimed at protecting young athletes in Michigan from concussions.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A Michigan House committee has unanimously approved legislation designed to protect student athletes from concussions.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  More than 100 former and current Big Ten student-athletes and coaches represented 32 countries in 24 sports at the 2012 Olympic games, winning 35 medals.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heathrow airport handles record numbers of passengers on big day for the London Olympics

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Green tea, other food could complicate doping tests; Olympic officials may need to fix tests

Friday, March 23, 2012  Saturday the Traverse City St. Francis Gladiators play for a school first -- a state title in boys high school basketball.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships has brought nearly 100 of the best athletes on ice to Northern Michigan.