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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...
Fowlerville native to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Gold is the goal for Fowlerville’s own Adam Coon, who will be grappling for gold for Team USA in Paris. The 29-year-old University of Michigan grad won the 130-kilogram Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Olympic trials. He’ll join four other Wolverine wrestlers who will compete in Paris.
"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...
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 girls golf lineup for the past 10 years
The next 10 years of girls golf in Livingston County will feel strange compared to the past 17. There won’t be a Pietila sister playing for Brighton. The five girls in the family have played in 15 of the last 17 state tournaments, an era which ended last fall when Abbie Pietila played her...
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...
'Such high regard': Longtime Brighton cross country coach, Bob Ritsema, dies at 82
BRIGHTON — Brighton's longtime cross country coach, Bob Ritsema, died Monday, July 22. He was 82. Affectionately known as “Ritz,” Ritsema coached the boys cross country team at Brighton High School for 45 years, leading the Bulldogs to a pair of state titles. He also worked as a physical education teacher and clock operator for football and basketball games. He was a track official. He retired from teaching in 2004 and coaching in 2015. ...
Kramer wins five Spartan Stakes at Fowlerville (MI)
Fowlerville, MI — Driver Brad Kramer was the king of the two-day harness racing stand at the Fowlerville Family Fair, winning five Spartan Stakes divisions on Monday (July 22), the highlight of week five of the 2024 Michigan fair harness racing circuit and the richest program of the season to date.
NW Head Coach David Braun praises former MSU coach Harlon Barnett
Former Michigan State coach Harlon Barnett is already making a positive impact for a fellow Big Ten squad. Barnett — who has been a long-time coach at Michigan State and served as the Spartans interim head coach last year for 10 games — has joined the Northwestern staff this year. He will serve as an assistant head coach and safeties coach for the Wildcats.
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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