John Raffel is a Big Rapids native and has a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University. He is an active member of the Lutheran Church.

Registration is underway for the fall season of the Hebron Area Soccer Association. Divisions are available for boys and girls ages 3 through 15 years old. The season begins Sept. 6. Cost is $45 per ...

Norah Lewis is an 8-year-old soccer player, who has been playing the sport for four years. But, when Norah got the news of a ...

Students from the Hoover Cluster Schools celebrated the milestone Monday during the “Summer in the Heights” Sports Camp, ...

Positive momentum in the NCAA, NAIA and on the state level, along with inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has set up ...

Young soccer players in Kansas City are feeling inspired as their city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with one soccer club seeing a 25% growth in participation.

Tom Braun, once an intern, shares how his experiences as an MLB draft pick, leader and dad can help young athletes and their ...

From the commentary, "Because otherwise, the ouroboros of demoralization will continue to grow stronger and stronger. And a ...

Aileen Castañeda-Leibenguth and her father made a promise more than 20 years ago: "One day, we'll go to a World Cup game together—out there, in person." ...

HBSE CEO Tad Brown discusses World Cup prep, Newark projects, Prudential Center upgrades and NJ's role in the future of ...

The Big Dogg tipped his hat recently when he was the surprise model for the Championship club's 2025-2026 home kit.

A Ramblers girls soccer alumna and MSHSL record holder reflected on her high school soccer career, discussing a senior season ...