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Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Sunday, March 24, 2013  It was an action packed show this weekend at Shanty Creek Resort as nearly 200 trucks took things off road for an intense mountain race.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Saturday, February 23, 2013  A northern Michigan man is in Anchorage, Alaska this weekend defending his title as the winner of the annual Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Due to the recent event at ESPN's Winter X Games that took the life of freestyle snowmobiler Caleb Moore, the International Series of Champions has cancelled the planned snowmobile freestyle events this weekend.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of all readers who felt misled by Armstrong's denials of drug use in "It's Not About The Bike," published in 2000, and "Every Second Counts," published three years later.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  International biking phenomenon Lance Armstrong is expected to reverse course and apologize and offer a limited confession about his doping scandal.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Legislation in Lansing is designed to give Michigan's struggling horse racing industry a boost.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Federal authorities raid a horse racing operation in Ruidoso Downs, N.M., and a horse ranch in Oklahoma they say are tied to Mexico's most ruthless drug cartel.

Friday, January 20, 2012  The best of the best snowmobile freestylers are headed to Antrim County. They're going to be putting on the biggest show in Michigan.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Organizers of a state snowcross event aren't taking any chances with the 16 inches of snow Gaylord received in the last storm, and are preparing to make it last until their race at the Otsego County Fairgrounds that's scheduled next weekend.