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Dusty May says John Beilein, Trey Burke among the Michigan legends who have welcomed him to Wolverines
Between moving to Michigan and building a basketball roster and starting summer practices, Dusty May has rarely had a free moment since accepting the head coaching job with the Wolverines. But on those rare occasions, May has worked the phones in an effort to immerse himself in his new program's...
Examining the successes and failures of those who’ve switched sides in the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry
Transferring from Michigan to Ohio State or vice versa used to be a cardinal sin in the not-so-distant past. In recent years, switching sides in the rivalry has become all the rage both from players and staff. Today we’re examining who has worked out in their new home and who...
Check out the 2024 Softball Dream Teams for every MLive region across Michigan
Michigan’s local sports writers across nine regions in Michigan have released their Softball Dream Teams to honor the best players from the 2024 high school spring season. You can visit each dream team in the list below by clicking on the respective region. Congratulations to all who were selected.
Another outlet projects Michigan football as playoff team
The 2024 Michigan football season is right around the corner. Fall camp starts in little over a month and the first game is now just 66 days away. I have gone on record with my bold predictions saying that Michigan football will make the first rendition of the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Despite touted transfer addition, Michigan keeping kicking competition open
Though it came with less fanfare than Michigan's other transfer portal additions this spring, the Wolverine football team added one of the more proven, talented kickers in the country this offseason, in Arkansas State kicker Dominic Zvada. The rising junior, who has only been a field-goal kicker for four years,...
Meet Your Gaming Neighbor: Angela Washko Joins University of Michigan Arts Scene
Somewhere, a track coach is barking something — maybe motivational, definitely deafening — into the ear of a college freshman. If she listens carefully, she might do something amazing. She might make video art. "I went to undergrad on a sports scholarship for track and field," explains Angela...
Researchers capture detailed picture of electron acceleration in one shot
Adjusting experimental methods achieved the first "single-shot" diagnosis of electron acceleration through a laser wakefield accelerator along a curved trajectory, according to a recent study led by University of Michigan researchers. The findings are published in the journal Physical Review Letters. This optical-based technique could help engineers develop more powerful...
After A Recent Visit To Michigan, Five-Star OL Announces SEC School Commitment
Ranked as a top 15 recruit to several recruiting outlets, Douglas Utu, an offensive lineman out of Nevada, announced his commitment to Tennessee recently:. Utu, who recently took a visit to Michigan, picked the Vols over several programs including the Wolverines. Michigan likely turns their attention to Hardy Watts, a...
Michigan Film Study: Four-star defensive back Kainoa Winston
Recruiting often comes in waves for college football teams and the same is true for the Michigan Wolverines. Once left for dead by rival fanbases for not winning the heated June recruiting battle, the Wolverines are now back in the mix with a handful of 2025 commitments and one 2026 commitment.
A few last words from The Last Word
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Last Word bartender Connor Perry tinkered and toiled over his signature drink, Into Yesterday, when he made the top 100 among United States bartenders in the prestigious World Class cocktail competition. It was one of four cocktails he was responsible for creating for the competition,...
Michigan to Participate in Fort Myers Tip-Off
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The University of Michigan women's basketball team will participate in the 2024 Elevance Health Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off. This year's event will be held Nov. 28-30 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida Southwestern State College. Michigan will participate in the Shell Division,...
Ann Arbor teen qualifies for 2024 Olympics in speed climbing
A climber from Ann Arbor is headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, joining Team USA after qualifying in Budapest last week. Zach Hammer, 18, finished in 7th place in speed climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest last Thursday. Hammer beat Hryhorii Ilchyshyn of Ukraine in his 1/8 final race with a time of 5.15 seconds.
EAW ADAPTive Takes Game Day Experience to New Heights at Michigan Stadium
The University of Michigan uses Anya Loudspeakers and Otto Subwoofers to Throw Sound Over 900 feet Across “The Big House”. ANN ARBOR, MI, JUNE 26, 2024 – When the University of Michigan set out to enhance the audiovisual experience for spectators at Michigan Stadium, one of college football’s most iconic venues, university officials pledged to take the game-day atmosphere to unprecedented heights. To deliver on that promise, the university chose the innovative technology of the Anya 3-way Full-range ADAPTive Array Module and Otto ADAPTive Subwoofer from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®).
Man to go to trial for allegedly slashing another man’s throat in downtown Ann Arbor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A man previously convicted for brandishing a knife will head to trial for allegedly slashing a man in the neck in downtown Ann Arbor. Kimani Angelo Hamilton, 29, waived his right to a preliminary examination in a Tuesday, June 25 hearing before 14A-2 District Court Judge Karl Barr, sending the case to Washtenaw County Trial Court.
Where Michigan football's 2020 haul stands in The Athletic's recruiting class re-ranking
Michigan Wolverines football‘s 2020 class won a national championship as seniors, and it’s no surprise they over-performed their original ranking. Per the On3 Industry national recruiting rankings, the Maize and Blue had the 10th-best class in the nation at the time it was signed, but it now checks in No. 3 in The Athletic‘s re-ranking of recruiting hauls from that cycle. They’re behind only No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama, both of which stood in those exact spots according to the On3 Industry rankings at the time.
Season Review: 2023-24 Michigan Rowing
Big Ten Championships: 1st (189 points) NCAA Championships: 7th (90 points) The University of Michigan rowing program won its ninth Big Ten Championship and its second in a row on the way to the team's best finish at the NCAA Championships since 2021. Below are season highlights from the 2023-24...
Reuse and Resell: Generation Z's bargain hunt drives thrift store market sales
Yuna Lammers dons protective, black gloves as she heads for the toy bins. Sifting through Beanie Babies and Pillow Pets, she searches for the most pristine, vintage items. “You never know where stuff has been or who touched it,” Lammers said, adjusting her gloves. Heading over to rows of...
Lawsuit of University of Michigan professor accusing dean of homophobia dismissed
ANN ARBOR, MI - A lawsuit filed by an embattled University of Michigan professor accusing his former boss of homophobic discrimination has been dismissed in federal court. Robert Stephenson, a School of Nursing professor and former director of the university’s Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Detroit in August 2023, accusing the university, its Board of Regents and three defendants of discrimination, retaliation and violating his constitutional rights.
How new coaching rules could impact Michigan football
For the past decade, we have seen the rise of major college football programs hiring off-field analysts. But now, Michigan football and others will have the restrictions lifted on how these coaches can be used and who they can coach. Previously, the NCAA limited on-field coaching during practice and games...
100 Years in Business: Merkel Furniture and Carpet One
(Chelsea Update would like to thank George Merkel for the information in this story.) Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years of successful business this July. ‘Merkels’ as it’s known locally, has been recognized for decades around the Washtenaw County area for offering full-service flooring, interior design, fine...
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