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Exhibit Features MLB Parks Built From Legos

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:30:43 +0000

The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, Ky. recently opened its 'Big Leagues, Little Bricks' exhibition. The installation features the work of several artists who have built LEGO replicas

2013 Preakness Results — Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes; Orb Finishes Fourth

Joe Student — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:05 +0000

Oxbow won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore on Saturday to capture the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Jockey Gary Stevens rode the 15-1 underdog into the lead early and claimed the win for owner D. Wayne Lukas in 1:57:54 min. on the 1 3/16-mile track. [...]

Test The Best Golf Clubs This Sunday 5/19 At Bridger Creek For Demo Day

Michelle — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:16:56 +0000

People need to PLAY with golf clubs before they buy them. It’s like trying on a great pair of shoes – you HAVE to know they’re right for you. Bridger Creek has you covered this Sunday with Demo Day! Montana’s largest golf demo day is THIS SUNDAY May 19 on the Bridger Creek range. We’ll [...]

Stanley Cup Fever? Best Hockey Fights Ever [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:42:50 +0000

There's been a lot of hockey talk around our office with the Stanley Cup playoffs going on. This prompted a barrage of "hey, watch this fight" and "dude, that's nothing. Watch this one..." So we decided to dig for the best.

Sports Illustrated's Richest Athletes in America List is as Depressing as You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:09 +0000

Sports Illustrated released its Fortunate 50 – a list of the 50 richest athletes in America, based on salary, winnings, bonuses and endorsements for the current or most recent season. It will ruin your day. This year’s rankings are topped by Floyd Mayweather, who’s bringing in a cool $90 million for a pair of bouts [...]

Skateboarding In Bozeman (Where Are These Guys?) [VIDEO]

Michelle — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:10:52 +0000

There may be oncoming traffic but at least they’re wearing helmets. It’s “Kory Kirby and Miles Essert getting down on the hills of Montana…..” But none of us were quite sure what hill they were riding down. Do you know? Kory and Miles both ride for Holesom check them out at holesom.com. Filmed by: Spencer [...]

Bozeman Kids Do A Dunk Off [VIDEO]

Michelle — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:32:52 +0000

It’s always cool to see kid’s trying their hardest, and this quick video of Bozeman kids having a dunk off is a feel good pick-me-up.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

THRIVE's 2013 "Drive For Thrive" Golf Tourney – Friday June 28th

Michelle — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:58:41 +0000

The "Drive For Thrive" golf tournament is FUN. This year it's happening on Friday, June 28th at Bridger Creek Golf Course and we've got all the details on how you can register your team to benefit the great programs of THRIVE.

Watch the Most Unbelievable 3-Point Shooting Display Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:49:17 +0000

There are sharp shooters and then there are razor sharp shooters. In a display of 3-point shooting accuracy that makes Stephen Curry look like Helen Keller, Laurie Koehn sank a mind-boggling 132 of 135 triples in a five-minute span. Five minutes! That’s longer than the time it took to realize the last ‘Die Hard’ was [...]

Bozeman's Summer Ultimate Frisbee League Is Open to All Skill Levels

Cole — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:39:09 +0000

I have been playing in the Summer Ultimate Frisbee League here in Bozeman for over three years now. Each year I've met new friends, improved my Frisbee skills, and gotten a bit more in shape. Everyone of all skill levels is welcome to join this co-ed league and the games start on June 3rd.

Guy Cancels Pizza Pickup Because Hockey Game Went into Overtime

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:19:23 +0000

Sports fans have a lower threshold for the word “emergency.” While most people reserve the term for events like heart attacks, major world crises and running out of toilet paper, sports fans know that true emergencies are things like double overtime and last minute drives. So you can forgive one loyal hockey fan for having to change dinner plans based on the fortunes of his favorite team.

Terrell Owens is a Bowler Now…If You Care

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:52 +0000

Terrell Owens is going from catching footballs to rolling bowling balls. Now that he appears to be out of the NFL, the former star wide receiver is trying his hand at professional bowling. And they say you take up golf when you retire. Owens recently took part in the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships [...]

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Orb Storms From Back of the Pack to Win Kentucky Derby

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:55:58 +0000

Orb has won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The 5-1 favorite pulled ahead down the stretch on a muddy course after several other horses, including Verrazano, Falling Sky and Palace Malice each took turns claiming the lead. At one point, Orb was in 15th place before eventually making its move. Down the stretch Normandy [...]

Former NFL Star LeRoy Butler Loses Anti-Bullying Speaking Gig After Supporting Jason Collins

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:40:02 +0000

Jason Collins’ decision to reveal he’s gay is having quite the impact on the sports world.

And not necessarily in a good way.

Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler claims an anti-bull

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About the Backyard: Swings, Climbing Walls and More

Carl Pettit — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:51:30 +0000

If you want to get your kids outside, away from their Xbox or Wii, and interested in some of your backyard garden projects, you’ll probably need to be somewhat inventive with your gardening ideas. Pulling weeds and planting flowerbeds just won’t cut it for most of children. Think incentive here.

We have some ideas.

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site Set To Temporarily Close

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:20:06 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced the temporary closure of the Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Madison River beginning next week to ensure public safety while improvements are being made to the site. Details here: The Three Dollar Bridge FAS is located 39 miles south of Ennis (or 32 miles northwest [...]

Did Chris Broussard Go Too Far With His Jason Collins Comments? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:37:11 +0000

Yesterday Jason Collins made history coming out as gay, the first man in major professional American sports to do so. Following that announcement came a slew of commentary from all corners of the media, including ESPN basketball reporter Chris Broussard. While Collins received high levels of support for the most part, Broussard is taking heat [...]