Mike McCann
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Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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Bronco hockey sweeps St. Cloud State, runs winning-streak to four games
For the first time this season, the Western Michigan hockey team has won four games in a row. The Broncos dispatched of St. Cloud State, 6-2, last night at Lawson Arena. It marked the second consecutive win by a 6-2 score. WMU visits Omaha next weekend for a two game series that begins on Friday night. → Read More
Gobles girls hand Martin first loss, as Portage Central boys stay perfect
In a big-time SAC girls' basketball matchup, the Gobles Tigers battled back from an early deficit to hand Martin its first loss of the season. The Tigers now find themselves at 9-1, while the Clippers fall to 10-1. On the boys side, in the SMAC, Portage Central ran its record to a perfect 8-0, with a win over St. Joe. Watch the video to see the highlights. → Read More
Harper Creek, Lakeview split, B.C. Central rolls at Chuck Turner Holiday Classic
The 51st annual Chuck Turner Holiday Classic is in the books. The holiday staple at B. C. C. Fieldhouse once again featured the best Battle Creek (and beyond) has to offer in high school hoops. Saturday, day two of the tournament, featured a doubleheader between Lakeview and Harper Creek, the host Bearcat girls dueling with Pennfield, and more. Watch the video to see the highlights. → Read More
Colon earns statement win in shutout of Climax-Scotts
1998 was the last year a Colon football team beat Climax-Scotts. Was. The Magi piled on early and often Saturday afternoon, bombarding the Panthers to the tune of a 42-0 win in the Newschannel 3 Game of the Week. The two teams had to wait to play, when their Friday night matchup was postponed because of storms in the area. The win moves Colon to 5-0 for the 2nd straight season, as the Magi… → Read More
Bronco soccer explodes in second half en route to win over Niagara
Whatever WMU men's soccer coach Chad Wiseman said at the half, it appeared to work. Wiseman's Broncos exploded in the second half of their home opener against Niagara, to the tune of four goals and a 4-0 win. Anthony Bowie scored the first two goals of the game, and former Hackett Catholic star Brennan Creek added the third tally of the night, which was the first of his career. Dalton Michael… → Read More
Broncos rout Monmouth, win season opener for first time since '16
Western Michigan football opened its 2019 campaign in impressive fashion Saturday night, routing Monmouth, 48-13, for its first win in a season opener since 2016. Quarterback Jon Wassink matched a career-high with five touchdown passes, two of which went to tight end Gio Ricci. Overall, Wassink finished the night 20-25 for 368 yards and the five scores. LeVante Bellamy added 53 rushing yards and… → Read More
Brandon Inge hosts "Dingers for DIPG" to benefit ChadTough Foundation
Brandon Inge made a large impact during his time with the Detroit Tigers. He's making an equally large, albeit different impact off the diamond. Inge and his wife, Shani, were in Battle Creek Saturday night, hosting "Dingers for DIPG" with proceeds benefiting research on pediatric brain cancer, through the ChadTough foundation. Shani Inge was Chad Carr's godmother. Carr, the grandson of former… → Read More
Growlers comeback falls short, season ends in Traverse City
The Kalamazoo Growlers entered Tuesday night 0-9 on the year at Traverse City. And while there were exciting moments, making a comeback victory seem possible, the Pit Spitters got a walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th to win the game, 5-4. The result means Kalamazoo's season comes to an end, but the Growlers did not go down without a fight. Kalamazoo trailed Traverse City, 4-0, at one… → Read More
Michigan State football eager to put injuries behind them
Michigan State football began its 2019 season with fall camp last week, but that didn't stop the Spartans from exuding that early season confidence so common among teams. The Spartans held their annual Media Day on Monday at Spartan Stadium, as MSU is now just 25 days away from starting their season with Tulsa. Michigan State went 7-6 last year, with several players missing time due to injuries.… → Read More
Kids' Day ushers in start of USTA Boys' Nationals
Stowe Stadium has hosted several massive tennis matches over the years. As the city of Kalamazoo is set to host its 77th "Nats at the Zoo" anyone who's anyone in American tennis has likely played at Stowe. Thursday morning provided local kids the chance to play on the court that has housed so many greats over the years, as the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo hosted a clinic for kids ages 5-18. → Read More
Kalamazoo Growlers 6-year-old Coach Drake adjusting to star status
In mid-July the Kalamazoo Growlers were trailing the Wisconsin Woodchucks, 10-7, in the 7th inning, and Coach Drake Livingston was not happy with a call from the home plate umpire. So, like most coaches, Coach Drake made his way towards home plate to discuss. Unlike most coaches, Coach Drake is 6-years-old, and on this night, he was not sticking around, because he had been ejected from the game.… → Read More
Michigan rides Henry to win over Vanderbilt, on verge of national championship
It wasn't quite as pretty as his last performance, but then again, it would have been difficult to match. Fresh off a complete game shutout of Florida State earlier in the College World Series, former Portage Northern star Tommy Henry was at it again for the Michigan baseball team, leading the Wolverines to an 7-4 win over Vanderbilt in game one of the the best-of-three series that will… → Read More
Bracket Busters: Follow the road to the 4
Editor's Note: Sports reporters Mike McCann and Luke Edwards, and Sports Director Andy Pepper are on the road following the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans in their bid for a basketball championship. Follow their coverage with daily updates, articles and video from the road to Iowa, and, possibly, beyond. Media gathering in MinneapolisNewschannel 3 Sports Director Andy Pepper… → Read More
Michigan enters NCAA Tournament with reloaded roster
The clocked ticked to 0. 0, and the dream was dead. Villanova had beaten Michigan. For the second time in five years, the Wolverines had come just short in their bid for a national championship. As John Beilein's team entered the off-season, there were question marks. Who was going to replace Moe Wagner? Would Charles Matthews stay in school? Who was going to become the face of the program? → Read More
Livers relishing sophomore season with Michigan basketball
Isaiah Livers walked into the Michigan practice facility, on an otherwise ordinary Wednesday, ready to sum up his two seasons playing for the Wolverines. His hair was dripping wet. At 6-foot-7, he towered over both of his interviewers, yet you'd never know it by his personality. "Good to see you guys," Livers said, as he sat down to do what can conservatively be called one of hundreds of… → Read More
Bronco hockey loses gut-wrenching game to St. Cloud State
KALAMAZOO, Mich - It was right there... and then it wasn't. Western Michigan hockey fell to No. 1 St. Cloud State on Saturday, 5-4, at Lawson Arena. The loss stings. But the manner in which the game was lost might hurt more. WMU had a 4-2 3rd period lead before allowing three unanswered goals by the Huskies. Robby Jackson scored the game winner with 14. 2 seconds left. Watch the video to see the… → Read More
Spartans beat Buckeyes; Nick Ward suffers hairline fracture
EAST LANSING, Mich - It was the rare case of "all is not well that ends well" for MSU basketball on Sunday. The Spartans beat Ohio State, 62-44, to keep pace atop the Big Ten standings. But MSU lost forward Nick Ward to what the Spartans a calling a hairline fracture of the left hand. Watch the video for highlights and reaction. → Read More
MHSAA football playoff pairings announced
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The MHSAA released its playoff pairings for high school football on Sunday night. Here are the local teams whose seasons are continuing. Divison 1. Kalamazoo Central (6-3) at Saline (8-1) (winner to play winner of Brighton vs. East Kentwood) Division 2. Portage Northern (7-2) at Portage Central (7-2) (winner to play winner of Okemos at Jackson) Division 3. Stevensville… → Read More
MSU and Bucknell clash in Motown
Michigan State University basketball in its first NCAA tournament game for 2018.Newschannel 3's Mike McCann reported in Detroit where Spartans fans were ready for Friday’s game with Bucknell.One of the first songs played at the MSU alumni pep rally was Dan → Read More
Michigan State basketball gears up for another NCAA tournament appearance
The Michigan State men’s basketball team begins its own road to the Final Four tomorrow.The Spartans are set to battle Bucknell in Detroit at 7:10 p.m.Few coaches have become as synonymous with NCAA tournament success as Tom Izzo.The hall of famer is set t → Read More