Nelson says boxing saved his life as he heads to Olympic trials
Holland boxer Joseph Strobbie Nelson, 23, qualified for the Oct 5 Columbus trials after winning the King of the Jungle title. He rose from a troubled youth to train at Westside Boxing Club under Ruben Silvas, who calls the chance huge for him and the ministry. Funding for hotel, meals, and travel is sought as Nelson pursues Olympic glory.
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Spartans prove mindset tested as Seybert earns scholarship
East Lansing Michigan State improves to 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten after a homecoming win over Northwestern. Matt Seybert earns a spring semester scholarship after scoring two touchdowns in relief of Matt Dotson, while Mark Dantonio becomes MSU all time wins leader with 110th victory. The Spartans aim to show growth from last season and maintain momentum.
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Buffalo
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Evanston, Ill
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Hope Calvin volleyball rivalry renews in DeVos Fieldhouse
Hope College hosts Calvin College at 1 p.m. in a renewed Division III volleyball clash at DeVos Fieldhouse. The match continues a storied series with both programs as national powers, Calvin boasting titles in 2010 2013 and 2016 led by Amber Warners and Hope guided by Becky Schmidt who steered a 2014 national crown and multiple NCAA appearances.
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