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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...
Top recruits: Two-way Goodrich football star Chase Burnett is as tough as they come
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 running back and linebacker Chase Burnett. BIO. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
"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...
Charlie Woods Had 'Outburst' After His Round On Monday
Golf is a hard game, even when you're the son of legendary PGA Tour star Charlie Woods. The son of the 15-time major champion played in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on the North Course at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan. Charlie Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday. He was not happy ...
Claressa Shields returns to Berston Field House ahead of upcoming fight
FLINT, Mich. - Fight Week has arrived for Flint native Claressa Shields. The GWOAT is getting set to take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the world heavyweight championship. Before she looks ahead to that fight, Shields had a chance to look back at where her journey started. The three-time undisputed champion...
All-decade team: Livingston County's best boys soccer lineup for the past 10 years
Three members of Brighton’s 2023 state Division 1 runner-up boys soccer team are among the 11 players selected to Livingston County’s best starting lineup over the past 10 years. Devlin McGinnis, who led the Bulldogs to the state final, is the only player still active in high school to make the team. While putting...
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ninth Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
LAKE ORION, Mich. – On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their ninth annual Golf Outing fundraiser at the Paint Creek Golf Course. The sold-out event drew in dozens of businesses, as well as community leaders to the green in order to raise funds for the Chamber.
PGA TOUR Superstore set to open first Michigan site, mammoth location in Novi
“We have a store full of golf fans who work here and want to be part of the community,” General Manager Kurt Sager said. “We want you to be a better golfer and this is golf heaven.”. The Novi store will be the 69th in the country for...
Trevor Gutschewski defeats medalist Blades Brown in U.S. Junior Amateur
Finishing first in the stroke-play portion of the U.S. Junior Amateur earns a player medalist honors and the No. 1 seed out of 64 players who advance to match play. Over the last 15 years, that top spot also comes with an early exit from championship contention. The No. 1 seed hasn’t won the Junior Am since Jordan Spieth did so in 2009, and for the 15 consecutive championship the medalist is heading home early once again this summer.
Hagan, Pruett and Zetterström to Appear at MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights
Tickets are available, the date and location are locked in and the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle is geared up to gather for the ninth edition of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, set to return to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Enthusiasts can reserve a spot to watch adrenaline-pumping, legally sanctioned drag racing on Metro Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue and choose from a variety of available ticket packages at motortrend.com/roadkillnights.
Miracle League games bring inspiration to family, friends and fans
ORION TWP. — From the smiles on the players’ faces, the high-fives with teammates and coaches and the cheers from family, friends and fans, the Miracle League games at Friendship Park have the spirit of playing for the love of the game. Because every game at the Miracle...
Division 1 individual state high school champion wins Michigan Publinx State Match Play
Chalk up another major victory for South Lyon’s Julian Menser. After winning the Division 1 individual state golf championship for Detroit Catholic Central last month, Menser captured the Michigan Publinx State Match Play crown this week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
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...
Elder's Morgan, Wyoming's Bartlett compete at 2024 U.S. Junior Golf Amateur Championship
The 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship began on July 22 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with some local high school seniors among the competitors. Wyoming senior Finley Bartlett and Elder senior Cayse Morgan qualified for the amateur championship at Oakland Hills Country Club with Morgan qualifying into the tournament's round of 64 on...
Meet the Flint-area's Ultimate Sports Champion for 2023-24
FLINT – No Flint-area school was better in 2023-24 than Powers Catholic when it came to all-around sports. The Chargers finished at the top of the local Ultimate Sports Champion list with 106 points, tying Dearborn Divine Child for 20th place in Michigan. If you purchase a product or...
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...
Pasternak on to Round of 32 at U.S. Junior
Earned a 3-and-1 victory in the opening round of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship to advance at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Pasternak grabbed the early lead with a birdie on the par-5 second hole. His opponent, Nicholas Gross of Downington, Pa., returned the match to level by taking advantage of a Pasternak bogey on the par-4 fifth.
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