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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.
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...
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...
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]
Westland John Glenn celebrates past champions with inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame
During the spring season's madness, when teams in the Hometown Life region were winning state championships in baseball, track and field, and golf, Westland John Glenn was celebrating its former champions. The Rockets recently inducted its inaugural class into its Athletic Hall of Fame, which included over 30 athletes, coaches...
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...
Harlock Adds Academic All-America Honors to Impressive Resume
East Lansing -- Michigan State field hockey graduate Ashley Harlock (Livonia, Mich.) has earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) First Team Academic All-District honors, as announced by the association on Tuesday, July 16. Harlock is the field hockey program's first-ever CSC (formerly CoSIDA) First Team Academic All-American. Harlock has excelled at...
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...
Detroit Tigers Select Utah Utes Closer Micah Ashman In MLB Draft
SALT LAKE CITY— Fourth-year junior reliever Micah Ashman is the second Ute to hear his name called in the 2024 MLB draft, having been selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round. Detroit selected Utah’s all-time saves leader with the 326 pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft....
Canisius outfielder Jackson Strong selected in 7th round of MLB Draft by Detroit Tigers
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local standout heard his name called Monday in the 2024 MLB Draft. Canisius outfielder Jackson Strong was selected in the 7th round with the 206th overall pick by the Detroit Tigers. Strong, a West Seneca native, is coming off a season in which he hit...
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.
Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll to be Inducted into the Michigan Women’s Golf Association Hall of Fame
East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State head women's golf coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll will be one of six women's golf standouts who will be inducted to the Michigan Women's Golf Association (MWGA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland, Mich.
Top recruits: Taking it to the house is end-all, be-all for versatile Colin Charles
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today, we take a look at Northville wide receiver Colin Charles, a versatile three-star prospect that’s gained steam over the last couple of years. BIO. Height: 6-foot. Weight: 190 pounds. Position: Wide receiver. Recruit...
Tigers Rally to Win on Saturday, but Chicago’s Teams Lost, and the Whitecaps were Stormed Out in Appleton
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 14, 2024) – Colt Keith clubbed a two-run homer to cap a five-run ninth inning to tie the game, and Gio Urshela slugged a two-run homer in the 10th to win it, as the Tigers rallied to beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday, 11-9. The series at Comerica Park in Detroit concludes this afternoon, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 1:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
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