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Michigan’s Largest Pickleball Complex Set to Open in 2025
Fans of America's fast growing sport will soon have a new place to play in Michigan. The state's largest indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors in 2025. The Northville Pickleball Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will be located on the Ward Church campus in Northville, about 30 miles west of Detroit.
Improvements across the board for Royal Oak-Berkley M1 lacrosse
ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — Royal Oak-Berkley M1 boys lacrosse prides itself on facing the toughest competition possible early on in its season, and unfortunately it’s led to a roller coaster of emotions. Riding the high of coming into a new season energized and primed for a strong showing, the...
Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell has very blunt take on ex-Texas A&M coach
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell attended college at Texas A&M and recently shared his opinion on what transpired with the now-former head coach of the baseball program, Jim Schlossnagle.
Tigers fans sound off on how 2024 season has gone heading into All-Star break
(WXYZ) — With the Tigers a little more than halfway into the season, I'm asking folks what they think about the team's performance. "They playing good, they playing hard, that's all you can ask for," said Dylan Goodwin, who moved to Detroit from California a decade ago. "It's a...
Bradley County 4-H Members Shine at Ferndale Shooting Sports Competition
FERNDALE, AR – The Bradley County 4-H members showcased their skills at the Shooting Sports Competition held at the Ferndale 4-H Center Thursday, despite the sweltering heat. Several young archers from Bradley County emerged as winners, demonstrating their precision and dedication. The team of Landon Duncan, Jake Castleberry, and...
Neighbors cry foul, cite ‘inadequate’ baseball backstop
WARREN — For more than four years, neighbors on Common Road across the street from De La Salle Collegiate High School say they have feared going into their yards during baseball season because of flying foul balls, property damage and trespassing strangers. “For the past 4 1/2 years, I...
EXCLUSIVE: Top HS Coach and MSU Football Connection Gives Insight Into Upcoming 7-on-7
Michigan State has been building a relationship with Roseville High School and head coach Vernard Snowden. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Snowden discusses competing at an upcoming 7-on-7 that will feature many Spartan targets.
‘Beauty’ of Olympic qualification goes beyond track for Utica grad
UTICA — Every step on the track is a blessing for him. It wasn’t long ago that 2013 Utica High School graduate Freddie Crittenden III faced the ugliest part of the relationship between athletes and their respective sports — deciding when it’s time to call it a career.
The Jr Gold Youth National Bowling Tournament is underway with the first day of competition happening in the surrounding Detroit, Michigan area.
Prior to the main event, there was a DV* Bowl4Life Shootout event held to kickoff the week of competition. 192 athletes competed in the Boys 18u Division. Locally, O’Fallon’s Connor Lunning was 12th overall with an impressive 6-game series of 1281 including a pair of 245 high games.
Tigers select high school shortstop, two high school pitchers on first day of MLB Draft
DETROIT (WXYZ) — On the first night of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, the Detroit Tigers selected three players, all of whom most recently played high school baseball. With their lone first-round pick, the Tigers selected shortstop Bryce Rainer with the 11th overall pick. Rainer, a 19-year-old who...
CATCH Golf Classic Raises Funds for Children Hospitals
ROYAL OAK, MI, July 15, 2024 ~ Hundreds of local sports personalities and legends gathered Monday to help raise money for Sparky Anderson’s CATCH Charity for Children. The CATCH Golf Classic took place at Red Run Golf Club, featuring live broadcasts of WJR‘s “All Talk with Jordan and Dietz” and “SportsWrap.” The golf classic featured a scramble format with the option of a celebrity golfer in each group, with sponsorships ranging from $3,500 to $35,000.
Birmingham United lacrosse ‘excited about the future’ after step-forward season
BIRMINGHAM — If they weren’t on everyone’s radar prior to this season, they are now. Carrying one of the toughest schedules in the state this season, Birmingham United boys lacrosse not only improved its win total but did it against the best competition around. Birmingham United, a...
Tigers start draft with three straight prep picks for first time since 1991
The Detroit Tigers opened the 2024 MLB Draft by drafting three high school prospects — something they hadn’t done in 33 years — grabbing one of the draft’s top prep shortstops in Bryce Rainer in the first round, then adding two 18-year-old arms. A product of...
Women’s Soccer to Host Summer ID Camp
DETROIT (7/15/2024) - The Detroit Mercy women's soccer team will host a Summer ID Camp for ninth-grade through 12th-grade girls on Sunday, August 4, from 9 am - 12 pm at Titan Field. Camp Information: When: Sunday, Aug. 4 Who: 9th Grade - 12 Grade Girls Time: 9 am - 12 pm Cost: $106 (Includes t-shirt) Camp Website Register Here Location: Titan Field (In front of Calihan Hall) University of Detroit Mercy 4001 West McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221 For more information, contact head coach Steve Shelton at [email protected]
Paige Wright Hired to Lead LTU Women's Basketball Program
SOUTHFIELD--Lawrence Technological University director of athletics Mary Ann Meltzer has announced the hiring of Paige Wright as the next Blue Devils women's basketball head coach. Wright started her duties this week. Wright comes to Lawrence Tech after spending the previous two seasons at fellow NAIA member Huntington (Ind.) University. As...
Northville baseball star Dante Nori taken in 1st round of MLB Draft
Northville senior Dante Nori ended his prep career by helping the Mustangs win the Division 1 state championship and being named Mr. Baseball by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association. Now he's a professional baseball player — if he wants to be. The Philadelphia Phillies selected the outfielder...
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