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Baseball takes the cake when it comes to random objects flying into the bleachers.  Be it a ball, a bat, or even a player, you have to be aware of what's going on in the game to avoid an accidental collision with a flying object.  Some people come ready with a glove hoping to catch a souvenir, where as other people cower in terror while the projectile hurdles towards their head.  This gallery is of people who are unprepared for such an event.  Enjoy!

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Grand Valley State University is no stranger to the spotlight.  Multiple national football championships have put them there in the past.

The national attention is back as former GVSU coach Brian Kelly leads Notre Dame to the BCS title game on January 7.

Last week, the New York Times featured Brian Kelly and the importance of his Grand Valley roots.

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The big star at the 2013 Super Bowl may very well be a nine-year-old girl.

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Well, what turned out to be a very typical Lions season. Once again on several occasions, the Lions snapped defeat from the jaws of victory, had several mediocre games and a lot of stupid moves on special teams and coaching. What will be different next year? Very little by the looks of it.

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Just when you thought you'd seen every awesome sports mascot ever, allow us present the Deutsche Eishockey Liga mascot, "Sharky."

Sharky is the official mascot of the Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks), and he just might be the best break-dancing giant shark we've ever seen

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In the wake of the horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, Americans across the country are wondering how they can aid the families of the victims. There are numerous methods to donate money, but you also can help in other ways, such as volunteering your time, writing a card or letter, or sending a teddy bear to a child in Newtown.

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Leave it to the Lions to just show the world how inept a franchise they really are. Yes they haven't a Championship since 1957, yes, they haven't won a playoff game in 21 years, and yes it's another season of losing. But now, they even make their promotional items lose as much as the team. It's almost like they actually sell the bags people wear over their heads to the game!

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The 2012 Michigan High School Football season wrapped up on Saturday, with another West Michigan school taking home the championship trophy.

Grand Rapids Christian won the Division 3 championship.  West Catholic was runner-up in Division 5.

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It was a big day for West Michigan high school football!

Both Grand Rapids South Christian and Muskegon played in championship games at Ford Field.

South Christian beat Detroit Country Day to take the Division 4 title!  Muskegon came up short losing to Birmingham Brother Rice in Division 2.

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It's two days before Thanksgiving, and I'm talking baseball. How does THAT work out? The Whitecaps have introduced a new hat the team will wear on the road for the 2013 season. With a new logo. It's an homage to the Old English "D" the Tigers wear, and have worn, for over 110 years.

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As usual, the Lions are having another stellar season. They will have to win the remaining games to hit the 10 win level that they reached last season. In other words, there's a good chance they won't make the playoffs again. But, regardless of their record, the Lions ALWAYS play one high profile game a year. On Thanksgiving.

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If there's one thing that sucks about sports, it's lockouts. Lockouts mean no games on TV, no dude time, and a greater chance we'll have to spend time with our women learning how to cook cheese fondue and make potpourri centerpieces. That's why we've been pretty annoyed about this whole NHL lockout.

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