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Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants! This grant opportunity is open twice each year for Berrien County teachers. The grants are for up to $500. One per teacher per year, but multiple teachers from each school may win in the same round. Kathy Hollacher from Countryside Academy was recently award one of these grants and she talks about her upcoming project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many people have you kissed? STUNG 20 thousand times?!! And and endless Summer. That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Los Angeles Angels 10, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 2 Cubs were off Angels 10, Tigers 0 – Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over Tigers Shohei Ohtani had his sixth multi-homer game of the season, Mike Trout also went deep and José Suarez threw three-hit ball over seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels routed the skidding Detroit Tigers 10-0. Luis Rengifo had a career-high four hits and drove in a run for the Angels, who had their second-biggest offensive performance of the season with 16 hits. It is the seventh time this season Ohtani and Trout have homered in the same game. Trout’s solo shot to left field in the fifth off Tyler Alexander was his 30th homer of the season, marking the seventh time in his 12-year career he has reached that plateau. White Sox 3, Mariners 2 – Lynn dominates as White Sox snap M’s streak with 3-2 win Lance Lynn mowed through Seattle striking out a season-high 11, Elvis Andrus hit a two-run home run, and the Chicago White Sox snapped the Mariners’ seven-game win streak with a 3-2 win. Lynn retired the final 17 batters he faced in a dominant outing against a Seattle lineup that looked sleepy following a long Sunday in Cleveland and an early-morning arrival back in the Pacific Northwest. Lynn didn’t allow a base runner after Abraham Toro’s bloop RBI single in the second inning that right fielder Andrew Vaughn appeared to lose briefly in the sun. The 11 strikeouts were one off his career high. Seattle starter Marco Gonzales threw seven strong innings but allowed two home runs. Tonight Cincinnati (Dunn 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Miley 1-0), 7:40 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Mayers 1-1), 9:38 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 9:15 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 7-6) at Seattle (Gilbert 11-5), 9:40 p.m. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Tonight Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun, 8:00 p.m. (CHI leads 2-1) Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. (LVA leads 2-1) NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Friday (15) Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 13 Saturday (8) Michigan 51, Colorado State 7 (2) Ohio State 21, (5) Notre Dame 10 NCAAFB – No. 15 Michigan State loses Snow for season, Henderson indefinitely Michigan State linebacker Darius Snow is out for the season and safety Xavier Henderson will be sidelined indefinitely after both were injured when the 15th-ranked Spartans beat Western Michigan in their season opener. Coach Mel Tucker made the announcements on Monday. Snow and Henderson had their right legs wrapped with protective braces Saturday night when Michigan State beat the Broncos 35-13. Snow and Henderson were two of the team’s top players on defense and losing them will hurt its chances of improving what the worst FBS team against the pass last season. The Spartans host Akron on Saturday. NCAAFB – Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a cut of the revenue generated by an expanded College Football Playoff. The plan to expand the CFP from four teams was approved Friday, and the new-look tournament will begin as soon as 2024 and as late as 2026. The 11 university leaders who make up CFP’s Board of Managers approved the original 12-team proposal in a unanimous vote that was necessary to pursue early expansion. Six of the highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large, selection-committee selections will earn a spot in the new playoff format. Tennis – US Open – Tiafoe ends Nadal’s 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd Frances Tiafoe has ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round. Tiafoe is a 24-year-old from Maryland who is seeded 22nd at Flushing Meadows and reached the second major quarterfinal of his career. He is the youngest American man to get that far at the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2006. This surprise came a day after Nick Kyrgios eliminated No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. That makes this the first U.S. Open without either of the top two seeded men reaching the quarterfinals since 2000. Tennis – US Open – No. 3 Alcaraz beats Cilic in 5-set match | US Open updates It’s going to be a U.S. Open quarterfinals matchup of two rising stars when third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz plays No. 11-seed Jannik Sinner. The 19-year-old Alcaraz was the last to advance in one of the longest nights ever at the Open with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz dropped to his knees when he won the grueling match that lasted nearly four hours and ended around 2:25 a.m. Alcaraz was already the youngest man to reach the fourth round in consecutive U.S. Open since Pete Sampras in 1989 and ’90. NFL – Bears’ Eberflus appreciates moment with opener at hand Matt Eberflus can appreciate the

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Los Angeles Angels 10, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 2 Cubs were off Angels 10, Tigers 0 – Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over Tigers Shohei Ohtani had his sixth multi-homer game of the season, Mike Trout also went deep and José Suarez threw three-hit ball over seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels routed the skidding Detroit Tigers 10-0. Luis Rengifo had a career-high four hits and drove in a run for the Angels, who had their second-biggest offensive performance of the season with 16 hits. It is the seventh time this season Ohtani and Trout have homered in the same game. Trout’s solo shot to left field in the fifth off Tyler Alexander was his 30th homer of the season, marking the seventh time in his 12-year career he has reached that plateau. White Sox 3, Mariners 2 – Lynn dominates as White Sox snap M’s streak with 3-2 win Lance Lynn mowed through Seattle striking out a season-high 11, Elvis Andrus hit a two-run home run, and the Chicago White Sox snapped the Mariners’ seven-game win streak with a 3-2 win. Lynn retired the final 17 batters he faced in a dominant outing against a Seattle lineup that looked sleepy following a long Sunday in Cleveland and an early-morning arrival back in the Pacific Northwest. Lynn didn’t allow a base runner after Abraham Toro’s bloop RBI single in the second inning that right fielder Andrew Vaughn appeared to lose briefly in the sun. The 11 strikeouts were one off his career high. Seattle starter Marco Gonzales threw seven strong innings but allowed two home runs. Tonight Cincinnati (Dunn 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Miley 1-0), 7:40 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Mayers 1-1), 9:38 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 9:15 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 7-6) at Seattle (Gilbert 11-5), 9:40 p.m. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Tonight Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun, 8:00 p.m. (CHI leads 2-1) Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. (LVA leads 2-1) NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Friday (15) Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 13 Saturday (8) Michigan 51, Colorado State 7 (2) Ohio State 21, (5) Notre Dame 10 NCAAFB – No. 15 Michigan State loses Snow for season, Henderson indefinitely Michigan State linebacker Darius Snow is out for the season and safety Xavier Henderson will be sidelined indefinitely after both were injured when the 15th-ranked Spartans beat Western Michigan in their season opener. Coach Mel Tucker made the announcements on Monday. Snow and Henderson had their right legs wrapped with protective braces Saturday night when Michigan State beat the Broncos 35-13. Snow and Henderson were two of the team’s top players on defense and losing them will hurt its chances of improving what the worst FBS team against the pass last season. The Spartans host Akron on Saturday. NCAAFB – Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a cut of the revenue generated by an expanded College Football Playoff. The plan to expand the CFP from four teams was approved Friday, and the new-look tournament will begin as soon as 2024 and as late as 2026. The 11 university leaders who make up CFP’s Board of Managers approved the original 12-team proposal in a unanimous vote that was necessary to pursue early expansion. Six of the highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large, selection-committee selections will earn a spot in the new playoff format. Tennis – US Open – Tiafoe ends Nadal’s 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd Frances Tiafoe has ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round. Tiafoe is a 24-year-old from Maryland who is seeded 22nd at Flushing Meadows and reached the second major quarterfinal of his career. He is the youngest American man to get that far at the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2006. This surprise came a day after Nick Kyrgios eliminated No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. That makes this the first U.S. Open without either of the top two seeded men reaching the quarterfinals since 2000. Tennis – US Open – No. 3 Alcaraz beats Cilic in 5-set match | US Open updates It’s going to be a U.S. Open quarterfinals matchup of two rising stars when third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz plays No. 11-seed Jannik Sinner. The 19-year-old Alcaraz was the last to advance in one of the longest nights ever at the Open with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz dropped to his knees when he won the grueling match that lasted nearly four hours and ended around 2:25 a.m. Alcaraz was already the youngest man to reach the fourth round in consecutive U.S. Open since Pete Sampras in 1989 and ’90. NFL – Bears’ Eberflus appreciates moment with opener at hand Matt Eberflus can appreciate the

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Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District! Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Meet Carl! Carl is a 2 to 4 year old male American Terrier Mix. Carl is a very sweet boy, easy on a leash, and always ready to please. He is a “belly rub enthusiast” and a social butterfly. Carl enjoys being the center of attention but is willing to share the spotlight with another dog. Because Carl is a good jumper and loves to go for walks, an active owner would be ideal for him. This boy is exceptional and would be a great addition to a family. Carl is neutered and fully vaccinated. Please contact Berrien County Animal Control (1400 South Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) or 269-927-564 to learn more about our incredible Carl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John’s guest this week is Al Psholka, Vice President of Marketing and Government Affairs of Michigan Works. They talk over the critical problems of today, jobs, education, the general economy in Michigan and around the world. Then they compare notes on the role of government and politics in making the society’s life better or worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the hardest working people in this community is Ebon Sanders. Always putting in the work that it takes to be great, always ready to step up when needed. His hard work and dedication has paid off not only when he was a student, an athlete but also in his adult life he is now teaching that same hardworking mentality to the next generation. Whether it’s as a basketball coach or as the Director of the First Tee program. Where did he learn that mentality? Well let’s find out and Start from the Beginning with Ebon Sanders!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe Football, Lakeshore Football, Twin City Football, Benton Harbor Football, and St. Joe Tennis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today’s episode, Andrew Green reviews Watcher, which is a movie. Watcher was in theaters recently, and Andrew missed out on it. Now that it’s on streaming, he fixed that. Watcher is about an American woman who moves with her husband to Romania when he gets a job there. She trapped in her apartment most of the time, and begins to notice a mysterious man across the way who always seems to be looking in her window. Soon, she’s convinced this man is stalking her. Did Andrew enjoy Water, or did he want to watch something else? Find out by scrolling down and clicking the Play icon to find out in this very Romanian edition of Flick Pick! Click here to listen to additional episodes of Flick Pick.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got Something to Say is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union – We Get U! Enjoy a fun family friendly day at the Sister Lakes Lions Club on Saturday September 3rd, starting at 5pm! Food, face painting, football, and wrap up the evening at dusk with fireworks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Furry Friends Friday, sponsored by The Mason Jar Cafe, featuring Carl from Berrien County Animal Control! Carl is a 2 to 4 year old male American Terrier Mix. Carl is a very sweet boy, easy on a leash, and always ready to please. He is a “belly rub enthusiast” and a social butterfly. Carl enjoys being the center of attention but is willing to share the spotlight with another dog. Because Carl is a good jumper and loves to go for walks, an active owner would be ideal for him. This boy is exceptional and would be a great addition to a family. Carl is neutered and fully vaccinated. Please contact Berrien County Animal Control (1400 South Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) or 269-927-5648 to learn more about our incredible Carl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Street from Boss Services gets our homes ready for Fall weather!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (0-1) were home for the first time this season to face the Division 4 Runner Up from last year the 0-1 Hudsonville Unity Christian Crusaders at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski were there for the broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on 97.5 Y-County. The 0-1 Lakeshore Lancers traveled to Mayor’s Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo to face the Titans Kalamazoo United, the combined program of Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian, who is also 0-1 going into the game. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were there for the call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst airline for losing luggage. Is your phone aging you? And Ca$hing in as a ‘Nanny!’ That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on 97.5 Y-County. The 0-1 Lakeshore Lancers traveled to Mayor’s Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo to face the Titans Kalamazoo United, the combined program of Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian, who is also 0-1 going into the game. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were there for the call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (0-1) were home for the first time this season to face the Division 4 Runner Up from last year the 0-1 Hudsonville Unity Christian Crusaders at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski were there for the broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 7, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 1 Cubs were off Mariners 7, Tigers 0 – Mariners hand Tigers 18th shutout loss, complete sweep Julio Rodriguez and Ty France hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game series sweep by defeating the Detroit Tigers 7-0. It was the 18th shutout loss for the Tigers this season. France and Curt Casali drove in two runs apiece as the Mariners won for the sixth time in seven games. Logan Gilbert (11-5), who had gone winless in his previous nine starts, held Detroit to two hits and a walk while striking out nine in six innings. Gilbert’s last victory came on July 5. White Sox 7, Royals 1 – Vaughn, Pollock homer, White Sox beat Royals 7-1 Andrew Vaughn and A.J. Pollock each cracked a two-run homer and singled, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Kansas City Royals 7-1. Leury Garcia and Elvis Andrus each added two hits and an RBI and for the White Sox, who won their second straight following a five-game slide to climb back within a game of .500. Chicago improved to 2-1 under bench coach Miguel Cairo, serving in his third game as acting manager while Tony La Russa is on indefinite leave to undergo tests for an unspecified health issue. Johnny Cueto allowed one run on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, walking none and striking out five. Tonight Kansas City (Lynch 4-9) at Detroit (Hutchison 2-7), 7:10 p.m. WSJM 6:50 Minnesota (Gray 7-4) at Chicago White Sox (Martin 2-4), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Sampson 1-4) at St. Louis (Montgomery 7-3), 8:15 p.m. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Sunday Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun, 1:00 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm, 3:00 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Last Night (12) Oklahoma State 58, Central Michigan 44 OSU 58, CMU 44 – Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan Spencer Sanders passed for a career-high 406 yards and accounted for six touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan 58-44 on Thursday night to give Mike Gundy his 150th coaching victory. Gundy improved to 150-69 in his 18th season coaching his alma mater. Sanders matched a career high with four touchdown passes and set a career mark with two rushing scores in the opener for both teams. Braydon Johnson had career highs of six catches for 133 yards and Brennan Presley added five catches for 83 yards. Daniel Richardson passed for a career-high 424 yards and threw four touchdown passes for Central Michigan. Lew Nichols III, the nation’s leading rusher last year, ran for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Tonight Western Michigan at (15) Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30 ‘ Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. NCAAFB – Mel Tucker leads No. 15 Michigan St against Western Michigan No. 15 Michigan State opens with Western Michigan on Friday night at home. Mel Tucker was named Big Ten coach of the year last season after winning 11 games, following a 2-5 debut with the Spartans in 2020. Broncos coach Tim Lester is 32-25 in five seasons and is coming off a 52-24 win over Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl. Michigan State has eight starters back on defense and five on offense. .The Broncos return eight starters on defense and four on offense from last year’s team that was 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the Mid-American Conference. Saturday Colorado State at (8) Michigan, 12:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 (5) Notre Dame at (3) Ohio State, 7:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 8 Michigan aiming higher, hosts Colorado State in opener No. 8 Michigan wants to surpass the success last year’s team had, and that won’t be easy. The Wolverines won a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 and earned its first trip to the College Football Playoff. To achieve lofty goals, the Wolverines can’t afford to get stunned in a game that’s expected to be a rout such as Saturday’s opener at home against Colorado State. Former Nevada coach Jay Norvell is making his debut, hoping to help the Rams stay competitive in a game they’re expected to lose by four-plus touchdowns. NCAAFB – No. 2 Ohio State seeks fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame No. 2 Ohio State has one of the most explosive offensive attacks in the nation, and coach Ryan Day is stressing a fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame in Saturday night’s season opener. New Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles installed a new scheme and a salty attitude in the unit. Emotions will be running high for first-year Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who played linebacker at Ohio State in 2004-08 and coached at Cincinnati under Luke Fickell. The Fighting Irish haven’t beaten Ohio State since 1936. NFL – Bears set to unveil conceptual plans for suburban stadium The Chicago Bears are set to unveil conceptual plans for a suburban stadium and entertainment comple

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 7, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 1 Cubs were off Mariners 7, Tigers 0 – Mariners hand Tigers 18th shutout loss, complete sweep Julio Rodriguez and Ty France hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game series sweep by defeating the Detroit Tigers 7-0. It was the 18th shutout loss for the Tigers this season. France and Curt Casali drove in two runs apiece as the Mariners won for the sixth time in seven games. Logan Gilbert (11-5), who had gone winless in his previous nine starts, held Detroit to two hits and a walk while striking out nine in six innings. Gilbert’s last victory came on July 5. White Sox 7, Royals 1 – Vaughn, Pollock homer, White Sox beat Royals 7-1 Andrew Vaughn and A.J. Pollock each cracked a two-run homer and singled, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Kansas City Royals 7-1. Leury Garcia and Elvis Andrus each added two hits and an RBI and for the White Sox, who won their second straight following a five-game slide to climb back within a game of .500. Chicago improved to 2-1 under bench coach Miguel Cairo, serving in his third game as acting manager while Tony La Russa is on indefinite leave to undergo tests for an unspecified health issue. Johnny Cueto allowed one run on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, walking none and striking out five. Tonight Kansas City (Lynch 4-9) at Detroit (Hutchison 2-7), 7:10 p.m. WSJM 6:50 Minnesota (Gray 7-4) at Chicago White Sox (Martin 2-4), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Sampson 1-4) at St. Louis (Montgomery 7-3), 8:15 p.m. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Sunday Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun, 1:00 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm, 3:00 p.m. (Series tied 1-1) NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Last Night (12) Oklahoma State 58, Central Michigan 44 OSU 58, CMU 44 – Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan Spencer Sanders passed for a career-high 406 yards and accounted for six touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan 58-44 on Thursday night to give Mike Gundy his 150th coaching victory. Gundy improved to 150-69 in his 18th season coaching his alma mater. Sanders matched a career high with four touchdown passes and set a career mark with two rushing scores in the opener for both teams. Braydon Johnson had career highs of six catches for 133 yards and Brennan Presley added five catches for 83 yards. Daniel Richardson passed for a career-high 424 yards and threw four touchdown passes for Central Michigan. Lew Nichols III, the nation’s leading rusher last year, ran for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Tonight Western Michigan at (15) Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30 ‘ Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. NCAAFB – Mel Tucker leads No. 15 Michigan St against Western Michigan No. 15 Michigan State opens with Western Michigan on Friday night at home. Mel Tucker was named Big Ten coach of the year last season after winning 11 games, following a 2-5 debut with the Spartans in 2020. Broncos coach Tim Lester is 32-25 in five seasons and is coming off a 52-24 win over Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl. Michigan State has eight starters back on defense and five on offense. .The Broncos return eight starters on defense and four on offense from last year’s team that was 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the Mid-American Conference. Saturday Colorado State at (8) Michigan, 12:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 (5) Notre Dame at (3) Ohio State, 7:30 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 8 Michigan aiming higher, hosts Colorado State in opener No. 8 Michigan wants to surpass the success last year’s team had, and that won’t be easy. The Wolverines won a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 and earned its first trip to the College Football Playoff. To achieve lofty goals, the Wolverines can’t afford to get stunned in a game that’s expected to be a rout such as Saturday’s opener at home against Colorado State. Former Nevada coach Jay Norvell is making his debut, hoping to help the Rams stay competitive in a game they’re expected to lose by four-plus touchdowns. NCAAFB – No. 2 Ohio State seeks fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame No. 2 Ohio State has one of the most explosive offensive attacks in the nation, and coach Ryan Day is stressing a fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame in Saturday night’s season opener. New Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles installed a new scheme and a salty attitude in the unit. Emotions will be running high for first-year Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who played linebacker at Ohio State in 2004-08 and coached at Cincinnati under Luke Fickell. The Fighting Irish haven’t beaten Ohio State since 1936. NFL – Bears set to unveil conceptual plans for suburban stadium The Chicago Bears are set to unveil conceptual plans for a suburban stadium and entertainment comple

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Bret Witkowski and GB Richmond join Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s St. Joe Bear Football game vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian! Listen to the game LIVE at wsjm.com, on the WSJM app, on your smart speaker and of course on your radio 94.9 WSJM! Also if you miss the game you can catch the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Witkowski and GB Richmond join Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s St. Joe Bear Football game vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian! Listen to the game LIVE at wsjm.com, on the WSJM app, on your smart speaker and of course on your radio 94.9 WSJM! Also if you miss the game you can catch the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today joins Jonny to talk about all the great things happening around the area including the Artisan Market, Antiques on the Bluff and tons of other Labor Day weekend happenings!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s not a stain, its a statement. What’s keeping you up at night? And talking to animals! For real? That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 Mariners 5, Tigers 3 – Toro’s two-run HR carries Mariners past Tigers, 5-3 Abraham Toro hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their fifth win in six games. Toro, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, had two hits. Eugenio Suarez also hit a two-run homer for the Mariners. Seattle starter Marco Gonzales (10-12) allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings. Paul Sewald worked around two walks in the ninth to get his 17th save. Jeimer Candelario drove in two runs for Detroit. Starting pitcher Tyler Alexander allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings, while Alex Lange (4-4) took the loss. White Sox 4, Royals 2 – White Sox end 5-game skid behind Lynn, beat Royals 4-2 Lance Lynn pitched four-hit ball through seven innings, Elvis Andrus hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Lynn (4-5), who was reinstated from the bereavement list before the game, didn’t walk a batter and struck out eight for the fifth time this season. The Royals had scored 24 runs in their previous two games. Chicago (64-66) won for the first time under bench coach Miguel Cairo, who served his second game as acting manager while Tony La Russa is on indefinite leave for an unspecified health issue. The Royals (53-78) lost for the third time in five games. Cubs 7, Blue Jays 5 – Reyes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Blue Jays 7-5, avoid sweep Franmil Reyes homered, Nico Hoerner drove in a pair of runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep. Ian Happ and Zach McKinstry each had two hits as the Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak north of the border. Chicago went 15-15 in August, its first non-losing month this season. Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run homer and Cavan Biggio connected for a two-run shot for the Blue Jays, who are in position for an AL wild card but had their first losing month, going 13-14 in August. Tonight Seattle (Gilbert 10-5) at Detroit (Rodriguez 3-3), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Kansas City (Mengden 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cueto 6-6), 2:10 p.m. Cubs are off MLB – Exhibition games start Feb 24 as MLB hopes for normal spring Major League Baseball’s exhibition season will start Feb. 24 with a pair of games in Arizona. All 30 teams are scheduled to play Feb. 25 as games start in Florida. Spring training was cut short in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and workouts were restricted the following year due to coronavirus protocols and stadium capacity was limited. Spring training workouts in 2022 were to have started on Feb. 16 but were delayed until March 11 by a lockout. MLB – WSox manager La Russa out indefinitely with health issue Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely because of an unspecified health issue. The 77-year-old La Russa missed Tuesday night’s 9-7 loss to Kansas City on the recommendation of his doctors. The team says the Hall of Famer is scheduled to undergo additional testing in Arizona with his personal physicians “over the coming days.” Bench coach Miguel Cairo will continue to serve as acting manager while La Russa is out. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of five) Tonight Chicago Sky 85, Connecticut Sun 77 (Series tied 1-1) Las Vegas Aces 78, Seattle Storm 73 (Series tied 1-1) Sky 85, Sun 77 – Parker scores 22, Sky beat Sun 85-77 to even the series Candace Parker scored 22 points and the Chicago Sky evened the semifinal series with an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs. Chicago coach James Wade said pregame that Chicago was “going to make shots” Wednesday after a lackluster 35.3% shooting performance in Game 1. The Sky responded by hitting six of 10 shots to open the game, and finished the night 32 of 63 (50.8%). NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Tonight Central Michigan at (12) Oklahoma State, 7:00 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan Oklahoma State reached the Big 12 championship game last season and beat Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. The 12th-ranked Cowboys believe they can accomplish at least that much this season with veteran quarterback Spencer Sanders leading the way. Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan on Thursday night. The Cowboys can’t afford to slip early, and they remember an upset loss to the Chippewas in 2016 that provided an unexpected blemish on a 10-3 season. Central Michigan returns last year’s national rushing leader, Lew Nichols III, from a team that went 9-4 and won the Sun Bowl. NCAAFB – AP sources: Presidents meeting to discuss CFP expansion The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss expanding the four-team format. The pres

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 Mariners 5, Tigers 3 – Toro’s two-run HR carries Mariners past Tigers, 5-3 Abraham Toro hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their fifth win in six games. Toro, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, had two hits. Eugenio Suarez also hit a two-run homer for the Mariners. Seattle starter Marco Gonzales (10-12) allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings. Paul Sewald worked around two walks in the ninth to get his 17th save. Jeimer Candelario drove in two runs for Detroit. Starting pitcher Tyler Alexander allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings, while Alex Lange (4-4) took the loss. White Sox 4, Royals 2 – White Sox end 5-game skid behind Lynn, beat Royals 4-2 Lance Lynn pitched four-hit ball through seven innings, Elvis Andrus hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Lynn (4-5), who was reinstated from the bereavement list before the game, didn’t walk a batter and struck out eight for the fifth time this season. The Royals had scored 24 runs in their previous two games. Chicago (64-66) won for the first time under bench coach Miguel Cairo, who served his second game as acting manager while Tony La Russa is on indefinite leave for an unspecified health issue. The Royals (53-78) lost for the third time in five games. Cubs 7, Blue Jays 5 – Reyes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Blue Jays 7-5, avoid sweep Franmil Reyes homered, Nico Hoerner drove in a pair of runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep. Ian Happ and Zach McKinstry each had two hits as the Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak north of the border. Chicago went 15-15 in August, its first non-losing month this season. Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run homer and Cavan Biggio connected for a two-run shot for the Blue Jays, who are in position for an AL wild card but had their first losing month, going 13-14 in August. Tonight Seattle (Gilbert 10-5) at Detroit (Rodriguez 3-3), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Kansas City (Mengden 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cueto 6-6), 2:10 p.m. Cubs are off MLB – Exhibition games start Feb 24 as MLB hopes for normal spring Major League Baseball’s exhibition season will start Feb. 24 with a pair of games in Arizona. All 30 teams are scheduled to play Feb. 25 as games start in Florida. Spring training was cut short in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and workouts were restricted the following year due to coronavirus protocols and stadium capacity was limited. Spring training workouts in 2022 were to have started on Feb. 16 but were delayed until March 11 by a lockout. MLB – WSox manager La Russa out indefinitely with health issue Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely because of an unspecified health issue. The 77-year-old La Russa missed Tuesday night’s 9-7 loss to Kansas City on the recommendation of his doctors. The team says the Hall of Famer is scheduled to undergo additional testing in Arizona with his personal physicians “over the coming days.” Bench coach Miguel Cairo will continue to serve as acting manager while La Russa is out. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of five) Tonight Chicago Sky 85, Connecticut Sun 77 (Series tied 1-1) Las Vegas Aces 78, Seattle Storm 73 (Series tied 1-1) Sky 85, Sun 77 – Parker scores 22, Sky beat Sun 85-77 to even the series Candace Parker scored 22 points and the Chicago Sky evened the semifinal series with an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs. Chicago coach James Wade said pregame that Chicago was “going to make shots” Wednesday after a lackluster 35.3% shooting performance in Game 1. The Sky responded by hitting six of 10 shots to open the game, and finished the night 32 of 63 (50.8%). NCAAFB – College Football – Week 1 Tonight Central Michigan at (12) Oklahoma State, 7:00 p.m. NCAAFB – No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan Oklahoma State reached the Big 12 championship game last season and beat Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. The 12th-ranked Cowboys believe they can accomplish at least that much this season with veteran quarterback Spencer Sanders leading the way. Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan on Thursday night. The Cowboys can’t afford to slip early, and they remember an upset loss to the Chippewas in 2016 that provided an unexpected blemish on a 10-3 season. Central Michigan returns last year’s national rushing leader, Lew Nichols III, from a team that went 9-4 and won the Sun Bowl. NCAAFB – AP sources: Presidents meeting to discuss CFP expansion The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss expanding the four-team format. The pres

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Cheap movie tix. Doom Scrolling and an attack turtle! That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 9, Detroit Tigers 3 Kansas City Royals 9, Chicago White Sox 7 Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Mariners 9, Tigers 3 – Raleigh, France lead Mariners to 9-3 victory over Tigers Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3. Ty France supplied three hits, including his 16th homer, and scored three runs with two RBIs. Carlos Santana had a two-run homer for Seattle, which has won four of its last five games. George Kirby (6-3) allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings. Tigers starter Matt Manning (1-2) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings. Royals 9, White Sox 7 – Pratto 2 HRs lead Royals; La Russa out, Chisox 5th L in row Rookie Nick Pratto hit two home runs to highlight a career-high four-hit performance and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7. Chicago has lost five in a row. White Sox manager Tony La Russa missed the game because of an unspecified medical issue. The team said the 77-year-old Hall of Famer was out on the recommendation of his doctors and would undergo further testing Wednesday. Gavin Sheets homered twice and drove in five runs for the White Sox. Salvador Perez and Michael A. Taylor each homered and drove in three runs for the Royals. Pratto added a double and also had three RBIs. Blue Jays 5, Cubs 3 – Hernández, Guerrero homer to back Gausman, Jays top Cubs 5-3 Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3. Kevin Gausman pitched six solid innings to win his second straight decision as the Blue Jays won back-to-back games after losing their previous three. Toronto is in position for an AL wild card. Guerrero finished with three hits and two RBIs. Willson Contreras and Christopher Morel hit solo home runs for the Cubs, but Contreras left in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. Contreras limped around the bases after his homer. Tonight Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Toronto (White 1-4), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Gonzales 9-12) at Detroit (Alexander 3-8), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Kansas City (Bubic 2-9) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 3-5), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Clark says push to unionize minor leaguers off to good start Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks. That would pave the way forward to start the process of creating a separate bargaining unit from the big leaguers. Clark said there has been a “tremendous response.” Signed cards from 30% of minor leaguers in the bargaining unit would allow the union to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board asking for a union authorization election, which would be decided by majority vote. NFL – St. Joe Alumni makes Colts’ 53-man roster One former player that played under the Friday night lights at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joseph, will now be playing in front of the brighter lights and the dome of Lucas Oil Stadium. Wesley French, a 2015 graduate of St. Joseph High School, made the 53-man roster of the Indianapolis Colts. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in this year’s NFL Draft. An offensive lineman, French, played significant time in all three of the Colts preseason games. French played his college football at Western Michigan. FIFA – FIFA safeguarding program used at under-20 Women’s World Cup The under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica was the first youth tournament to use FIFA’s safeguarding program, which is aimed at keeping participants and fans safe from abuse, exploitation and harassment. FIFA announced that all 32 games were staffed by a safeguarding official as well as a representative from Costa Rica’s National Children’s Institute. Participants were also briefed about abuse and how to report it. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of five) Tonight Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. (CTS Leads 1-0) Tennis – US Open – Venus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round Past U.S. Open champions Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu all have lost in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams, who won two of her seven major titles in New York, was beaten by Alison Van Uytvanck in straight sets Tuesday. Their match came a day after Serena Williams won her first-round match in a much fuller and louder Arthur Ashe Stadium. Venus, who turned 42 in June, has not made any pronouncements about her future in tennis, unlike her younger sibling. Osaka is also a two-time title winner at the U.S. Open and was beaten by Danielle Collins. Raducanu became the third defending champion at Flushing Meadows to bow out in the first round, eliminated by Alizé Cornet. NCAAFB – Recent success secures Notre Dame&#8

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 9, Detroit Tigers 3 Kansas City Royals 9, Chicago White Sox 7 Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Mariners 9, Tigers 3 – Raleigh, France lead Mariners to 9-3 victory over Tigers Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3. Ty France supplied three hits, including his 16th homer, and scored three runs with two RBIs. Carlos Santana had a two-run homer for Seattle, which has won four of its last five games. George Kirby (6-3) allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings. Tigers starter Matt Manning (1-2) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings. Royals 9, White Sox 7 – Pratto 2 HRs lead Royals; La Russa out, Chisox 5th L in row Rookie Nick Pratto hit two home runs to highlight a career-high four-hit performance and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7. Chicago has lost five in a row. White Sox manager Tony La Russa missed the game because of an unspecified medical issue. The team said the 77-year-old Hall of Famer was out on the recommendation of his doctors and would undergo further testing Wednesday. Gavin Sheets homered twice and drove in five runs for the White Sox. Salvador Perez and Michael A. Taylor each homered and drove in three runs for the Royals. Pratto added a double and also had three RBIs. Blue Jays 5, Cubs 3 – Hernández, Guerrero homer to back Gausman, Jays top Cubs 5-3 Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3. Kevin Gausman pitched six solid innings to win his second straight decision as the Blue Jays won back-to-back games after losing their previous three. Toronto is in position for an AL wild card. Guerrero finished with three hits and two RBIs. Willson Contreras and Christopher Morel hit solo home runs for the Cubs, but Contreras left in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. Contreras limped around the bases after his homer. Tonight Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Toronto (White 1-4), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Gonzales 9-12) at Detroit (Alexander 3-8), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Kansas City (Bubic 2-9) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 3-5), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Clark says push to unionize minor leaguers off to good start Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks. That would pave the way forward to start the process of creating a separate bargaining unit from the big leaguers. Clark said there has been a “tremendous response.” Signed cards from 30% of minor leaguers in the bargaining unit would allow the union to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board asking for a union authorization election, which would be decided by majority vote. NFL – St. Joe Alumni makes Colts’ 53-man roster One former player that played under the Friday night lights at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joseph, will now be playing in front of the brighter lights and the dome of Lucas Oil Stadium. Wesley French, a 2015 graduate of St. Joseph High School, made the 53-man roster of the Indianapolis Colts. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in this year’s NFL Draft. An offensive lineman, French, played significant time in all three of the Colts preseason games. French played his college football at Western Michigan. FIFA – FIFA safeguarding program used at under-20 Women’s World Cup The under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica was the first youth tournament to use FIFA’s safeguarding program, which is aimed at keeping participants and fans safe from abuse, exploitation and harassment. FIFA announced that all 32 games were staffed by a safeguarding official as well as a representative from Costa Rica’s National Children’s Institute. Participants were also briefed about abuse and how to report it. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of five) Tonight Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. (CTS Leads 1-0) Tennis – US Open – Venus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round Past U.S. Open champions Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu all have lost in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams, who won two of her seven major titles in New York, was beaten by Alison Van Uytvanck in straight sets Tuesday. Their match came a day after Serena Williams won her first-round match in a much fuller and louder Arthur Ashe Stadium. Venus, who turned 42 in June, has not made any pronouncements about her future in tennis, unlike her younger sibling. Osaka is also a two-time title winner at the U.S. Open and was beaten by Danielle Collins. Raducanu became the third defending champion at Flushing Meadows to bow out in the first round, eliminated by Alizé Cornet. NCAAFB – Recent success secures Notre Dame&#8

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Here’s what you might have missed from The Morning Show with Jonny Reinhardt for Monday Aug. 29th, 2022: We are heading to the moon on the Artemis 1! But the launch got scrubbed until Friday. This one is just sending mannequins first then humans later. Plus a company is offering a lot of money for you to digitally detox for 1 day!…all that and more on today’s show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joseph faces Traverse City Central at Top Taggart Field at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joseph faces Traverse City Central at Top Taggart Field at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrifting is Thriving! Everyday activities that ‘count’ as exercise. And the Great Pumpkin…BOAT. That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 4 – 11 Innings Tigers and White Sox were off Blue Jays 5, Cubs 4 – F/11 – Jansen homers, drives in winner in 11th as Jays beat Cubs Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the 11th as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4. Jansen connected off Erich Uelmen for his 11th homer, then won it with a base hit to left field against Mark Leiter Jr. that scored Matt Chapman from second base and ended Toronto’s three-game skid. Toronto tied it 4-all in the eighth when Cavan Biggio hit a two-out double off Manuel Rodríguez and scored on Chapman’s single. The Cubs put runners at second and third with two outs in the 11th but Yimi Garcia struck out P.J. Higgins. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Stroman 3-6) at Toronto (Gausman 9-9), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Kirby 5-3) at Detroit (Manning 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Kansas City (Singer 7-4) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-7), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Cubs put Sampson, Steele on restricted list, add Little The Chicago Cubs have put right-hander Adrian Sampson and left-hander Justin Steele on the restricted list before their game at Toronto. Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 aren’t allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, where they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time. Chicago added left-hander Brendon Little to begin the three-game series Monday night. Little was 3-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 29 relief appearances at Triple-A Iowa, recording one save in two chances. MLB – MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers The Major League Baseball Players Association is attempting to unionize minor leaguers, reversing decades of opposition. The players’ association says it is circulating union authorization cards among players with minor league contracts to form a separate bargaining unit from the big leaguers. While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn as little as $400 a week during the six-month season. Signed cards from 30% of the estimated 5,000 to 6,500 minor leaguers would allow the union to file a petition to the National Labor Relations Board asking for an authorization election. Tennis – US Open – Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion who turns 41 next month and has said she is ready to move on from her playing days. After her victory Monday night, Williams said she has been intentionally vague about whether the U.S. Open will be her last tournament — and wants to keep it that way. She will play again Wednesday in the second round of singles against No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit. Tennis – US Open – US Open champs Medvedev, Murray win; Ukrainian stuns Halep Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. Simona Halep had another early exit, this time in a memorable first tour-level win for Ukrainian Daria Snigur, who upset the No. 7 seed 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. The top-seeded Medvedev looked just as strong as he did in sweeping past Novak Djokovic in last year’s final for his first major title. Andy Murray was another early winner, 10 years after winning the first of his three Grand Slam titles in Flushing Meadows. He beat No. 24 seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. IIHF – US set for hockey showdown with Canada after routing Swiss The United States has warmed up for its group showdown with Canada by blitzing Switzerland 9-0 at the world women’s ice hockey championship in Denmark. The U.S. matched Canada with 3-0 records. Their Group A closer on Tuesday is also in Herning. It is expected to be a preview of the final on Sunday. Czechia also improved to its record to 3-0 after dominating winless Germany 6-0 in Group B. Finland got its first win at Japan’s expense by 9-3. Sweden confirmed a top-two place behind the Czechs after beating Hungary 3-2 in its second consecutive shootout win. NCAAFB – Harbaugh plans to start McNamara, McCarthy in opening games Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season Saturday at home against Colorado State. Harbaugh has chosen to give J.J. McCarthy the Wolverines’ first snap when they host Hawaii the following week. McNamara started every game last season as a junior, leading Michigan to a win over rival Ohio State for the first time in a decade and to its first Big Ten title since 2004. McCarthy played in 11 games last year as a highly touted freshman. NCAAFB – All-America OL Patte

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 4 – 11 Innings Tigers and White Sox were off Blue Jays 5, Cubs 4 – F/11 – Jansen homers, drives in winner in 11th as Jays beat Cubs Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the 11th as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4. Jansen connected off Erich Uelmen for his 11th homer, then won it with a base hit to left field against Mark Leiter Jr. that scored Matt Chapman from second base and ended Toronto’s three-game skid. Toronto tied it 4-all in the eighth when Cavan Biggio hit a two-out double off Manuel Rodríguez and scored on Chapman’s single. The Cubs put runners at second and third with two outs in the 11th but Yimi Garcia struck out P.J. Higgins. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Stroman 3-6) at Toronto (Gausman 9-9), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (Kirby 5-3) at Detroit (Manning 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Kansas City (Singer 7-4) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 10-7), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Cubs put Sampson, Steele on restricted list, add Little The Chicago Cubs have put right-hander Adrian Sampson and left-hander Justin Steele on the restricted list before their game at Toronto. Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 aren’t allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, where they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time. Chicago added left-hander Brendon Little to begin the three-game series Monday night. Little was 3-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 29 relief appearances at Triple-A Iowa, recording one save in two chances. MLB – MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers The Major League Baseball Players Association is attempting to unionize minor leaguers, reversing decades of opposition. The players’ association says it is circulating union authorization cards among players with minor league contracts to form a separate bargaining unit from the big leaguers. While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn as little as $400 a week during the six-month season. Signed cards from 30% of the estimated 5,000 to 6,500 minor leaguers would allow the union to file a petition to the National Labor Relations Board asking for an authorization election. Tennis – US Open – Serena Williams not done yet; wins 1st match at US Open Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion who turns 41 next month and has said she is ready to move on from her playing days. After her victory Monday night, Williams said she has been intentionally vague about whether the U.S. Open will be her last tournament — and wants to keep it that way. She will play again Wednesday in the second round of singles against No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit. Tennis – US Open – US Open champs Medvedev, Murray win; Ukrainian stuns Halep Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. Simona Halep had another early exit, this time in a memorable first tour-level win for Ukrainian Daria Snigur, who upset the No. 7 seed 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. The top-seeded Medvedev looked just as strong as he did in sweeping past Novak Djokovic in last year’s final for his first major title. Andy Murray was another early winner, 10 years after winning the first of his three Grand Slam titles in Flushing Meadows. He beat No. 24 seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. IIHF – US set for hockey showdown with Canada after routing Swiss The United States has warmed up for its group showdown with Canada by blitzing Switzerland 9-0 at the world women’s ice hockey championship in Denmark. The U.S. matched Canada with 3-0 records. Their Group A closer on Tuesday is also in Herning. It is expected to be a preview of the final on Sunday. Czechia also improved to its record to 3-0 after dominating winless Germany 6-0 in Group B. Finland got its first win at Japan’s expense by 9-3. Sweden confirmed a top-two place behind the Czechs after beating Hungary 3-2 in its second consecutive shootout win. NCAAFB – Harbaugh plans to start McNamara, McCarthy in opening games Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season Saturday at home against Colorado State. Harbaugh has chosen to give J.J. McCarthy the Wolverines’ first snap when they host Hawaii the following week. McNamara started every game last season as a junior, leading Michigan to a win over rival Ohio State for the first time in a decade and to its first Big Ten title since 2004. McCarthy played in 11 games last year as a highly touted freshman. NCAAFB – All-America OL Patte

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Susan from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny about all the great things that BCF has done during the Summer like Backpacks for Good as well as Golden Acorn classroom mini grants. There are also great things coming up with BCF like grant deadlines as well as upcoming Grant Info Sessions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Texas Rangers 8 Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 7 Tigers 9, Rangers 8 – Garcia’s hit streak ends at 23, Rangers fall to Tigers Adolis Garcia struck out during a Texas rally that fell short in the ninth inning, ending his 23-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers held off the Rangers 9-8. Garcia’s streak was the longest in the American League this season. He went 0 for 3 with two walks and fell one game short of matching the longest hitting string ever by a Cuban-born big leaguer, set by Rafael Palmeiro in 1994 for Baltimore. Harold Castro drove in five runs as the Tigers built a 9-0 lead in the sixth. Corey Seager homered twice for Texas. Detroit took a 9-2 lead into eighth before Garcia had an RBI groundout and Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer. After Texas closed to 9-8 in the ninth, Garcia fanned with a runner on second. D’Backs 3, White Sox 2 – Diamondbacks down scuffling White Sox 3-2 to finish sweep Jake McCarthy hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox with a 3-2 victory. Diamondbacks rookie Stone Garrett launched his first major league home run and Sergio Alcántara also went deep for Arizona, which earned its first interleague sweep since 2019. Noé Ramirez pitched a scoreless eighth and Ian Kennedy got three outs for his ninth save. Kendall Graveman took the loss in relief of Dylan Cease, who allowed Arizona’s two solo homers while striking out eight in a career-high eight innings. Alcántara hit his fourth homer of the season in the eighth to tie it at 2. Brewers 9, Cubs 7 – Yelich, Wong HR, Mitchell’s 1st hit, Brewers beat Cubs 9-7 Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong each homered for the second straight game and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Mitchell drove in two runs with the first hit of his big league career, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 9-7. Brewers starter Eric Lauer worked five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four. Chicago got 3 1/3 out of right-hander Adrian Sampson, who allowed just a run despite five hits and a walk. Chicago reliever Sean Newcomb gave up six runs in an inning as Cubs lost for the sixth time in their last nine games. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Assad 0-0) at Toronto (Berríos 9-5), 7:07 p.m. White Sox and Tigers are off NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 3 Saturday Chicago Bears 21, Cleveland Browns 20 Indianapolis Colts 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 Yesterday Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Detroit Lions 9 Steelers 19, Lions 9 – Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9 Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL’s preseason finale. Trubisky was at his best late in the first half, leading the Steelers on a 92-yard drive that ended with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Steven Sims. Rookie Kenny Pickett played well in the second half for Ptitsburgh but it appears Trubisky has the inside track to be the starter when the Steelers begin the regular season in Cincinnati on Sept. 11. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Yesterday Connecticut Sun 68, Chicago Sky 63 (CON leads 1-0) Sun 68, Sky 63 – Bonner scores 15 as Sun beat Sky in Game 1 of WNBA semis DeWanna Bonner had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the Connecticut to a 68-63 win over the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series. Jonquel Jones scored 12 points and also grabbed nine rebounds for the Sun, Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Brionna Jones added 12 points. Candace Parker had 19 points and 18 rebounds for the Sky, and Kahleah Copper scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting. LLWS – Hawaii wins Little League title, beating Curacao 13-3 Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings Sunday over Curacao in the championship of the Little League World Series. The LLWS title is Hawaii’s fourth. It won in 2018 and this same Honolulu team finished third last year, when COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented international teams from participating. Hawaii starter Jaron Lancaster was dominant once again as he threw all four innings, while only allowing three runs, three hits and striking out 10 Curacao hitters. NASCAR – Dillon, Blaney nab last playoff spots at rain-soaked Daytona Austin Dillon avoided a massive wreck in the rain to win at Daytona International Speedway and snag a playoff spot in the Cup Series’ regular-season finale. Dillon passed Austin Cindric for the lead with three laps to go after a 3 hour, 20 minute red flag for inclement weather. It was an aggressive move that capped a drama-filled race. Martin Truex Jr. was the biggest loser. Truex loo

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Texas Rangers 8 Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 7 Tigers 9, Rangers 8 – Garcia’s hit streak ends at 23, Rangers fall to Tigers Adolis Garcia struck out during a Texas rally that fell short in the ninth inning, ending his 23-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers held off the Rangers 9-8. Garcia’s streak was the longest in the American League this season. He went 0 for 3 with two walks and fell one game short of matching the longest hitting string ever by a Cuban-born big leaguer, set by Rafael Palmeiro in 1994 for Baltimore. Harold Castro drove in five runs as the Tigers built a 9-0 lead in the sixth. Corey Seager homered twice for Texas. Detroit took a 9-2 lead into eighth before Garcia had an RBI groundout and Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer. After Texas closed to 9-8 in the ninth, Garcia fanned with a runner on second. D’Backs 3, White Sox 2 – Diamondbacks down scuffling White Sox 3-2 to finish sweep Jake McCarthy hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox with a 3-2 victory. Diamondbacks rookie Stone Garrett launched his first major league home run and Sergio Alcántara also went deep for Arizona, which earned its first interleague sweep since 2019. Noé Ramirez pitched a scoreless eighth and Ian Kennedy got three outs for his ninth save. Kendall Graveman took the loss in relief of Dylan Cease, who allowed Arizona’s two solo homers while striking out eight in a career-high eight innings. Alcántara hit his fourth homer of the season in the eighth to tie it at 2. Brewers 9, Cubs 7 – Yelich, Wong HR, Mitchell’s 1st hit, Brewers beat Cubs 9-7 Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong each homered for the second straight game and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Mitchell drove in two runs with the first hit of his big league career, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 9-7. Brewers starter Eric Lauer worked five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four. Chicago got 3 1/3 out of right-hander Adrian Sampson, who allowed just a run despite five hits and a walk. Chicago reliever Sean Newcomb gave up six runs in an inning as Cubs lost for the sixth time in their last nine games. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Assad 0-0) at Toronto (Berríos 9-5), 7:07 p.m. White Sox and Tigers are off NFL – National Football League – Preseason week 3 Saturday Chicago Bears 21, Cleveland Browns 20 Indianapolis Colts 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 Yesterday Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Detroit Lions 9 Steelers 19, Lions 9 – Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9 Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL’s preseason finale. Trubisky was at his best late in the first half, leading the Steelers on a 92-yard drive that ended with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Steven Sims. Rookie Kenny Pickett played well in the second half for Ptitsburgh but it appears Trubisky has the inside track to be the starter when the Steelers begin the regular season in Cincinnati on Sept. 11. WNBA – WNBA Playoffs – WNBA Semifinals (best of 5) Yesterday Connecticut Sun 68, Chicago Sky 63 (CON leads 1-0) Sun 68, Sky 63 – Bonner scores 15 as Sun beat Sky in Game 1 of WNBA semis DeWanna Bonner had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the Connecticut to a 68-63 win over the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series. Jonquel Jones scored 12 points and also grabbed nine rebounds for the Sun, Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Brionna Jones added 12 points. Candace Parker had 19 points and 18 rebounds for the Sky, and Kahleah Copper scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting. LLWS – Hawaii wins Little League title, beating Curacao 13-3 Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings Sunday over Curacao in the championship of the Little League World Series. The LLWS title is Hawaii’s fourth. It won in 2018 and this same Honolulu team finished third last year, when COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented international teams from participating. Hawaii starter Jaron Lancaster was dominant once again as he threw all four innings, while only allowing three runs, three hits and striking out 10 Curacao hitters. NASCAR – Dillon, Blaney nab last playoff spots at rain-soaked Daytona Austin Dillon avoided a massive wreck in the rain to win at Daytona International Speedway and snag a playoff spot in the Cup Series’ regular-season finale. Dillon passed Austin Cindric for the lead with three laps to go after a 3 hour, 20 minute red flag for inclement weather. It was an aggressive move that capped a drama-filled race. Martin Truex Jr. was the biggest loser. Truex loo