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August 13, 2020
Are high school sports any safer than college sports? When the Big Ten cancelled fall sports early this week, attention in Michigan turned immediately to high school sports. But as of Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Michigan High School Athletics Association planned to move forward with fall sports. They have not cleared sports like football, girls volleyball and boys soccer for competition. Practices have been allowed to commence. But if sports aren't safe enough for college athletes, why are high school sports any different? Well, the MHSAA sees high school athletics as a “much more safe” and “different game” than college athletics because it doesn’t require the extensive travel that comes with competing with out-of-state programs. Schools, meanwhile, will continue to practice until they receive guidance from the MHSAA (an update will supposedly come Aug.20). The MHSAA, meanwhile, says it will keep a close on eye on infections that may crop up due to practices. But keep this in mind: There is no mandate for schools to report infections. MORE Three times a year, the southern Michigan village of Brooklyn grows to 30 TIMES its size for a pair of NASCAR races and the Faster Horses country music festival. But for the first summer since 1968, the village went without a boost from any of the three Michigan International Speedway events – as the music festival was canceled and NASCAR’s races were condensed to one weekend and without any fans allowed. For some, it rubs salt in the wounds caused by the Great Recession and reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. For a town of just 1,200 people, how can you possibly make up for losses like these? Many are hurting, and we talked to them. MORE Super Bowl champion, former Olympic wrestler say late UM athletic doctor preyed on young Black men Dwight Hicks and Airron Richardson consider themselves “Michigan men.” They were elite athletes at the University of Michigan — Hicks in football and Richardson in wrestling — and played their respective sports at high levels even after graduating from UM. Those Michigan men spoke at a press conference Wednesday morning to tell their story of how they were sexually abused by late UM athletic doctor Robert Anderson, and, more importantly, to show how Anderson specifically preyed on young Black student-athletes. Hicks said he knew something strange but told it was just part of the process. “I felt that I had to suck it up,” Hicks said. “I’m going to be a Michigan man — maybe this is part of it. I don’t know, I didn’t have the words for it as an 18-year-old. MORE Michigan supporters say it’s about time for Kamala Harris Michigan supporters of Kamala Harris popped bottles of wine and champagne to celebrate her selection to join Joe Biden on the presidential ticket in November. The California senator was in Detroit last year for her first Michigan visit as a primary contender when Harris said political calculations about defeating President Donald Trump often leave Black voters out of the conversation. More than a year later, Harris is the first woman of color nominated for national office by a major political party, and Michigan Democrats said her selection will drive enthusiasm among voters Biden needs to win this critical swing state.MORE Michigan forest transformed into interactive sensory light show Here's how the legend goes: There are mysterious creatures living in this Michigan forest. What would Glenlore Trails like you to do? Uncover the magical source of light coming from deep within the woods. We don't know how your 2020 is going, but that sounds amazing. Glenlore Trails is a half-mile outdoor path over near Detroit. The psychedelic display of colors in the middle of the woods is the work of Bluewater Technologies of Southfield. Scott Schoeneberger says this is the first time the company has ever created something like this, as it was looking for a way to create new business amid the coronavirus pandemic.CHECK IT OUT Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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