Let me start by saying that my post about Mick Holien passing away is not a sad one. Mick loved his life, and he sure loved being the voice of the University of Montana Athletics.
I snapped a picture after the Huntley Project football game in Townsend last Saturday. If you're a sports parent, you completely understand the emotions.
Even the die-hard fan of professional sports is having a hard time keeping up with the schedule of tournament games, with so many leagues creating new formats to determine their champions. Many other fans aren't watching because of the social issues and "politics" they feel are taking over their pastime.
I could care less about the Big 10, the PAC this, or the PAC that. I care about the Big Sky. And our kids should be able to play. Let's make a Cat-Griz game happen this November.
During a ribbon cutting last week at the new Pickleball courts at Lillis Park, Mayor Bill Cole said that "Pickleball is one of, if not the fastest growing sport in the United States, and you're all part of it."
With a more than 50 degree temperature swing over Labor Day weekend in Billings, it may be getting cooler outside, but the list of events is starting to heat things up this month.
The thing that I don't care for is the group of people who are "tattletales." They take it upon themselves to snap a picture of a coach or athlete who has their mask off for a fraction of a second. Then the picture gets sent to the school/coach/governing organization.
One of the Facebook groups that I've been checking each day is Montana Sports Fans Alliance. This is a spot where parents of student-athletes have been venting their frustrations when it comes to not being able to watch their kids participate in their sports
Most of us dream about meeting our favorite actor, singer, author, or sports star. Every once in a while things fall into place and we get to live that dream. I've been very fortunate over the years because I've gotten to meet many of my favorite famous people...
The "most exciting sport on four legs" is coming to Billings, and Cat Country 102.9 is giving you a chance to win tickets to see the world's best rodeo riders.