If you're a betting person, it might not be wise to place a wager on whether or not the Traverse City North Stars will be playing here next season.
It sure appears to be a 50-50 proposition. Team majority Raj Weiner said the team's status will be evaluated after the season concludes, a period which could be delayed for some time if the Stars make as deep a trek into the playoffs as last year.
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March 27, 2011
Rumors swirl about Stars' future in TC
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James Cook: Lions' pick of receiver makes long-run sense
The NFL Draft's second round is four days past us, and a lot of die-hard Detroit Lions fans have been foaming at the mouth. Why a wide receiver?
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James Cook: Linemen fell to Detroit
Riley Reiff or David DeCastro? Martin Mayhew couldn't go wrong with either lineman that fell into their laps after a run on defensive linemen.
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James Cook: Bet against Belichick?
There's one big reason the pick is New England. Remember 2008?
Continued ... - James Cook: Suh's actions merit ban, but so have others
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James Cook: Four-pound burger tackled
There were essentially two choices.
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It was 10-cent hot dog day, so there's that.
And then there's the Fifth Third Burger, a monstrosity so big that a puny plate cannot contain its sheer artery-clogging power. It comes in a pizza box.
So it was quantity or ... quantity.
Quantity, it is. Going with the giganto burger.
When it comes with rules, you know it's one serious burger. - Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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James Cook: LeBron flames out in finals
Perhaps the new moniker for LeBron James should be Prince James.
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Because he sure hasn't shown that he's not yet worthy of the throne.
Instead of bringing one of those multiple NBA championships that he promised Miami Heat fans after "The Decision" made him one of the more disliked people in the United States, King James ended his season with a whimper for the second straight year. - Sunday, April 24, 2011
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James Cook: Lions need a cornerback
For once, the Detroit Lions may not be able to draft the best player available. And that's because unlike previous years, they only have a limited number of glaring holes on their team.
Continued ... - Thursday, March 31, 2011
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James Cook: Detroit can do better than odds
Las Vegas' over/under for Tigers wins this season is 83. That's just one less than 84, the last year in which Detroit won the World Series. So do I think the Tigers will be better than that?
Continued ... - Sunday, March 27, 2011
- Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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James Cook: Detroiters treated to history
While the Metrodome roof collapsed, fans braved the nasty conditions to go to Detroit's Ford Field and see a game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants. Free tickets didn't hurt.
Continued ... - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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James Cook: Bad calls take away from NFL
Three weeks in, and the NFL season thus far has been a giant disappointment. The games have been good in general. But for each spectacular play, there seems to be a corresponding horrible officiating call that overshadows it.
Continued ... - Sunday, September 19, 2010
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James Cook: Locker room for opposite sex
The locker room is a different type of place — and often not one for the opposite sex.
Continued ... - Friday, July 9, 2010
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R-E sportswriters weigh in on Lebron
Record-Eagle sportswriters James Cook and Mike Eckert weigh in on Lebron James' choice to leave Cleveland and move to the Maia Heat.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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James Cook: Stars on the verge
Bo Jacobs better be ready. After Saturday's second straight beatdown by the Traverse City North Stars, the Janesville coach said the team needed something to spark them — a goal, a big hit or a fight. Since the first one is not a certainty and the second could put the Stars on the power play, a fight seems the best bet.
Continued ... - Friday, April 2, 2010
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James Cook: Don't worry about Izzo leaving
Tom Izzo isn't going anywhere " except likely to a few more Final Fours.
Continued ... - Saturday, February 6, 2010
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Freeney injury gives Saints a shot at upset
Anybody who roots for the Colts is pro-hurricane. OK, maybe that's a bit harsh.
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James Cook: Tigers pay for past mistakes
Looking for a reason why Curtis Granderson won't be on the Detroit Tigers roster next season? Look the way of Nate Robertson, Dontrelle Willis and Jeremy Bonderman.
Continued ... - Friday, November 20, 2009
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James Cook: U-M can calm critics
It may not be do-or-die time for Rich Rodriguez, but it is for some. The Michigan coach is just 8-15 in his first two seasons at the helm of one of the country's most decorated football programs. That just won't do.
Continued ... - Monday, November 16, 2009
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Deer camp is a yearly homage to childhood
As a kid, we never went on vacations to Florida or anywhere very far away. Aside from a week each summer at our family cottage on Lake Michigan, yearly deer and trout season expeditions to the Manton area were our get-aways. Those were the days.
Continued ... - Saturday, September 12, 2009
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James Cook: Lions, fans may need shrink
So, you're a Lions fan. There probably are worse things to be. I can't think of many right now, but there has to be. "Research shows that the sense of belonging, even if it's a losing team, is actually good for you and has positive effects on health," says Dr. Eddie O'Connor, Chief Sports Psychologist for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. "So I encourage people to stay avid fans, but back away from the expectation and enjoy the process of competition."
Continued ... - Friday, August 7, 2009
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James Cook: Lions headed in right direction
Almost everyone says Jim Schwartz has the Detroit Lions pointed in the right direction. Well, duh. After an 0-16 season, there is only way to go. But I'll admit, after initially being very skeptical of the new Lions' regime -- mostly from the top on down -- the team's direction does have some reason for cautious optimism.
Continued ... - Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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James Cook: Who wouldn't fill a need
Grading drafts shortly afterward is pretty much an exercise in futility. Just go back and read glowing reviews of Matt Millen's picks of Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers and Mike Williams to see why. But the Detroit Lions appear to have selected a solid draft class when all things are taken into consideration.
Continued ... - Monday, March 30, 2009
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James Cook: Lions don't need QB
Chris Berman's "rumblin', stumblin', bumblin'" shtick applies to more than just defensive linemen awkwardly returning fumbles. It personifies Matt Millen's tenure with the Detroit Lions. Years of poor drafting and failed free-agent signings left the cupboard nearly bare.
Continued ... - Friday, March 27, 2009
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James Cook: It comes down to pitching
Detroit's pitching staff has about as many ifs on its staff as Marcus Thames had whiffs last year (95, by the way).
Continued ... - Thursday, January 15, 2009
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James Cook: Schwartz exactly what Lions need
There's a long list of things the Detroit Lions need in order to turn the franchise around. Since a new owner isn't on the menu, at least the Lions seem to have made a solid choice for head coach. Thankfully, Jim Schwartz isn't one of the NFL's old guard. An innovative thinker and planner, Schwartz may just be the exact kind of hire Detroit needed to rescue the franchise from its doldrums.
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