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Little Caesars Arena Is The Worst Arena To Play In According To NBA Players

Big Joe Pesh — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:15:55 GMT

There are 29 different arenas across America where NBA teams play Out of all of the arenas Little Caesars Arena has been voted as the worst one to play at. Continue reading…

Michigan Representative Mistakes Men’s Basketball Team For “Illegal Invaders”

Tommy McNeill — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:39:16 GMT

Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock's mix-up with Gonzaga basketball team mistaken for illegal immigrants sparks online backlash. Continue reading…

March Madness Buzzer Beaters You Need To See

Tommy McNeill — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:03:28 GMT

Join the excitement of March Madness by reliving these unforgettable buzzer beaters. Continue reading…

Free Beer and Hot Wings Have Some Bold Picks For March Madness 2024

Tommy McNeill — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:03:33 GMT

From Virginia to Houston, everyone has a different choice. Continue reading…

How The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Are Spending Their Vacations

Tommy McNeill — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:18:45 GMT

Here's how the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show crew will unwind in March. Continue reading…

“Max is Better” MSU Crowd Was Savage Last Night

Tommy McNeill — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:09:44 GMT

Michigan State's Izzone student section playfully taunts Minnesota guard Cam Christie with Max is better chant. Continue reading…

Tom Izzo In Tears As Son Scores First Basket

Tommy McNeill — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:19 GMT

Michigan State's Steven Izzo sinks his first career basket in a moment that brought the entire Spartan bench and fans to their feet. Continue reading…

Did You See Shaq Thank The DeVos Family on TV?

Big Joe Pesh — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:06:49 GMT

If you weren't watching Inside the NBA on TNT Thursday night then you missed Shaquille O'Neal aka Shaq thanking the DeVos Family of Michigan. Continue reading…

Meet Players at GR Gold Open Practice

Janna — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:41:02 GMT

Heads-up basketball fans! The Grand Rapids Gold is holding an open practice this week where you can meet the players. Continue reading…

Grand Rapids Park Gets New Pickleball, Tennis, Basketball Courts

Janna — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:20:09 GMT

Some major upgrades have come to a Grand Rapids park! Continue reading…

Kobe Bryant Was Once Almost Traded To Detroit In 2007

Mark Frankhouse — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:51:09 GMT

Basically as the deal was good to go, according to a call Joe Dumars received, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss wanted one last in-person meeting with Kobe before the deal was inked, and he was persuaded to stay on the team. Continue reading…

Remember When the World’s Tallest Basketball Player Called Grand Rapids Home?

Eric Meier — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:23:22 GMT

Standing at an imposing 7 feet 9 inches tall, Sun Ming Ming isn't quite the tallest person in the world, but he's credited as the tallest person ever to play professional basketball. And that pro ball was played in West Michigan for the Grand Rapids Flight. Continue reading…

Watch The Michigan Basketball Team Sink An Amazing Trick Shot

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:37:53 GMT

This shot is so impressive you'll want to watch it over and over again. Continue reading…

Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: March 10-12, 2023

Scott Winters — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:03:29 GMT

There are butterflies, boats, basketball, and more on the schedule for this weekend. You will also find hockey games, comedy, concerts, a time change, food and more! Continue reading…

Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: February 24-26, 2023

Scott Winters — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:24:43 GMT

Several concerts area scheduled this weekend along with hockey and basketball, Human Hungry Hungry Hippos, a Winter Beer Fest, comedy, psychics, and a holistic fair. Continue reading…

Great Concerts and Events Coming to West Michigan in February

Scott Winters — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:44:42 GMT

February is a busy month for concerts around the west Michigan area. There is also ballet, Chinese dance, comedy, basketball, hockey, and professional wrestling. Continue reading…

Ready for Hilarious Family Fun? The Globetrotters are Coming Back

Andy Rent — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:12:30 GMT

It's been a tradition for many years that the Harlem Globetrotters visit Grand Rapids, and this next year is no different because their baaaack!! Continue reading…

Grand Rapids Gold Gets Tropical Friday Night

Trevor S — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:49:21 GMT

Friday night at the Deltaplex it's time to get Tropical with a night of "Semi-Pro" Basketball! Continue reading…

Here Is Why Rockford Is Canceling School On Friday

Big Joe Pesh — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:00:02 GMT

Rockford Public Schools announced that classes will be canceled on Friday, March 18th. Continue reading…

Big Ten Basketball Tournament Starts Today for Michigan Schools

Trevor S — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:05:14 GMT

The Wolverines and Spartans start their route for a Big Ten Championship today! Continue reading…

Muskegon Catholic Central Terminates Basketball Announcer After Racially Charged Facebook Post

Big Joe Pesh — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:31 GMT

A Muskegon Catholic Central volunteer announcer has been terminated following a 'racially charged statement'. Continue reading…

NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas Joins The Grand Rapids Gold

Janna — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:21:06 GMT

No, not that Isiah Thomas - the former Detroit Piston is long retired (and not to mention, spells his name differently)... It's two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas, who most recently played with the New Orleans Pelicans, joining the Grand Rapids Gold. The team... Continue reading…

Show Off Your Basketball Skills at the Grand Rapids Gold Tryouts

Christine — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:43:25 GMT

The Gold became an affiliate of the Denver Nuggets this past summer. Continue reading…

Grand Rapids Gold Tap “The Jet” Jason Terry As Head Coach

Casey Daniels — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:07:06 GMT

The Denver Nuggets G League affiliate the Grand Rapids Gold have announced the hiring of Jason Terry as their new Head Coach. Continue reading…

Whitmer’s Ball-Handling Is On Point And She Scored With The Pistons

Casey Daniels — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:09:18 GMT

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer became a Detroit Piston for a day. She participated in drills with a few players and assisting the coaching staff and trainers at their practice facility in midtown Detroit. Continue reading…

2004 Brawl at the Palace Featured on New Netflix Show

Christine — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:12:55 GMT

Easily, one of the most unforgettable nights in NBA history. Continue reading…

Youth Basketball Game Turns Violent For Grand Haven Player

Casey Daniels — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:09:27 GMT

Harrison Sorrelle and his MBA Lakeshore 16u team were in Fort Wayne for a basketball tournament when fisticuffs were thrown. The Grand Haven junior was having a great game before he was knocked out. Continue reading…

Shaq Surprised A Young Man By Paying For His Engagement Ring

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:47:51 GMT

Shaq surprised a young man at an Atlanta Zales store by walking up and offering to pay for an engagement ring he had on layaway. At first he refused the offer, but Shaq talked him into it. Continue reading…

Paul Mills Revealed That He Almost Fought Kevin Bacon In A Barbershop

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:33:18 GMT

The Oral Roberts basketball coach joined the crew on the podcast Continue reading…

What Is The Most Searched Tutorial Topic On YouTube?

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:05:59 GMT

Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Ashley in Flint, MI took on Hot Wings on a $300 round of the game. Watch the clip below to find out if the pot increases, or if it resets to $100! Watch the show live every day, download the podcast and get access to Segment 17 with a Fancy Idiot membership... Continue reading…

KATC Sports Uses Microsoft Paint to Show LSU/Michigan Highlights [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:40:24 GMT

KATC Sports used Microsoft Paint to depict the highlights of the LSU/Michigan game in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Continue reading…

The NCAA Is Suing A Urology Office For Their “Vasectomy Mayhem” Ads

Kelly Cheese — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:33:31 GMT

A urology office in Virginia is being sued by the NCAA Continue reading…

WNBA Player Candace Parker Schooled Shaq On Modern Basketball Strategies

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:11:41 GMT

Shaq is having a rough year as an analyst Continue reading…

Coach K Had An Issue With A Student Reporter’s Question & It Made For An Awkward Moment

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:44:41 GMT

A student reporter asked what the next step was for the team, and Coach K responded by asking what the student's major and hardest class was. Source: Continue reading…

GR Drive Has Decided to Sit Out The 2020-21 Season

Rob Sparks — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:36:15 GMT

Team officials and players decided the shortened season in Orlando, wasn't worth the health risk during the pandemic. Continue reading…