SPORTS AWARDS

Jun 16 2026SPORTS

Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

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May 30 2026SPORTS

High School Stars: The Athletes Who Stood Out Last Week

Each week, high school sports in Cincinnati and nearby areas get a spotlight thanks to a community vote. Last week’s top performers came from baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track teams, showing off skills that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The winners weren’t just celebrated for o

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Who's the best junior girls tennis player in Michigan right now?

Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Top High School Runner Shines in Ann Arbor Spring Sports Poll

Damani Gordon isn't just another name on Ypsilanti Lincoln High's track roster - he's the standout junior who dominated this year's spring sports voting in the Ann Arbor area. With over a third of all ballots cast in his favor, he claimed the top junior athlete spot for the 2026 spring season. His w

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in April

Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Swimmers, Sprinters and Champions Line Up for Madrid Awards

Katie Ledecky is one of the athletes who will be honored at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on April 20. She earned her place by winning both the 800‑meter and 1500‑meter freestyle races at last August’s World Swimming Championships. In the 800‑meter event, she became the first swimmer to

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Section V Stars: Who Shined Brightest This Week?

Section V athletes are making waves, and it's time to decide who stood out the most from January 12-18. The vote is open until 8 p. m. Thursday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Friday morning. Anyone can nominate an athlete by sending an email, but only those who play on Section V boys

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Jan 10 2026SPORTS

Fresh Faces and Seasoned Pros Shine in NFL All-Pro Team

The NFL All-Pro team is out, and it's a mix of new stars and old hands. Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba made it unanimous, which means everyone agreed they were the best at their positions. Garrett broke the sack record this year, so that's no surprise. Parsons, who's been dealing

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Jan 05 2026SPORTS

Who Will Be the Next Star Athlete?

The New Year kicks off with a fresh round of the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week Poll, covering the period from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. This time, ten athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the spotlight, showcasing their skills in boys and girls basketball, wrestling,

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