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Top recruits: Max Macklem does a little bit of everything for Division 4 power Goodrich
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top football recruits in Michigan for the class of 2025. Today, we take a look at Goodrich wide receiver and defensive back Max Macklem. BIO. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
"I just don't like Vanessa." - Claressa Shields all business at final press conference
DETROIT, Mich. (WJRT) - There is on love lost between Flint's Claressa Shields (14-0, 2 KOs) and Canada's Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (7-1, 2 KOs). "I just don't like Vanessa," said Shields. "And I wanted to put my hands on her today." The faced-off at Little Caesars Arena for the final press...
Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaqaun McElroy make weight and are ready to perform on Saturday
DETROIT (WJRT) - Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaquan McElroy made their respective weights and are ready to fight on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Shields (14-0) weighed in at 174.8 pounds for her main event fight against Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (7-1, 174.6 pounds). The two boxers went nose-to-nose in their final face-off before the fight.
Flint boxer Jaquan McElroy wins first pro fight by unanimous decision
DETROIT (WJRT) - Flint boxer Jaquan McElroy secured his first professional win, defeating Travis Floyd by unanimous decision (40-36, 39-37, 39-37.) "We got the unanimous decision, I'm proud of that," McElroy told ABC12 sports director Brandon Green. "Me and my team have got a lot of working to do. We still climbing up that ladder so we good."
Metro Detroit native to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grace Stark was a state champion runner competing for Lakeland High School in White Lake. She went on to claim a national title while at the University of Florida. Stark now earned a new title—Olympian. Stark is representing the US in the 100-meter hurdles. She...
Flint native Jaquan McElroy gets set for pro boxing debut at LCA
FLINT, Mich. - Claressa Shields won't be the only Flint native on the card for Saturday's boxing event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Jaquan McElroy will be in action for his first-ever professional fight. McElroy says he's been boxing since he was 11 years old, which has allowed him...
Gus Macker kicks off tournament with youth training camp
FLINT, Mich.—The Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament has returned back to its home state this weekend to celebrate its 50th year anniversary. The Gus Macker tournament packs a full weekend of basketball activities for various age groups. This weekend's activities include :. a special youth camp. a three-on-three tournament...
Flint City Bucks heading to Illinois to play in USL Central Conference Final
FLINT, Mich. - The Flint City Bucks are on their way to Peoria, IL!. After a quick training session at Atwood Stadium on Thursday, the players were greeted by fans before getting on the bus to head to the USL Central Conference Final. The game is set to take place...
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