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OT: We've no longer got highlights; Bernie Smilovitz out at WDIV
After nearly 40 years at Channel 4, Bernie has been bought out. Nice farewell feature here from his contemporary Mitch Albom:. Check out this story from Detroit Free Press: Mitch Albom: Bernie Smilovitz, with a career of highlights, signs off WDIV's Bernie Smilovitz made sports broadcasting in Detroit appeal to the masses. Mitch Albom looks back at Smilovitz's career. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2024/06/30/mitch-albom-bernie-smilovitz-with-a-career-of-highlights-signs-off/74256423007/
Tigers, Whitecaps Post Sunday Wins; Chicago’s Teams Lose
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 1, 2024) – The Tigers needed Carson Kelly’s three-run homer in the fifth inning as they nearly threw away a 7-1 lead before holding on to edge the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim yesterday, 7-6. Detroit meets the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 7:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
INTERVIEW: Cam Davis talks 'relief' of second win at Detroit's Rocket Mortgage Classic
DETROIT — Cam Davis is the first two-time winner of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He spoke to our Brad Galli and Jeanna Trotman during the trophy celebration. "It's more of a relief than anything," he said. "It's been a long time since the first one. It's very cool that second one came where it happened last time."
Rocket Mortgage Classic In Weather Delay Amid 'Inclement Weather'
Fans hoping to catch the Rocket Mortgage Classic this morning will have to wait a little longer than they wished. On Saturday morning the PGA Tour communications department announced the third round of the tournament was delayed due to "inclement weather." At the time of the initial announcement ...
Monroe's Derick Miller stays unbeaten with early knockout
DETROIT – Todd Riggs never saw the punch. Neither did anyone else in the corner. They were busy preparing to talk to their fighter between rounds when Monroe’s Derick Miller landed a massive blow that staggered his opponent. ...
Utica grad Freddie Crittenden earns spot on Olympic team in 110 hurdles
Utica High School grad Freddie Crittenden ran a personal best in the 110 hurdles to finish second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore., on Friday, earning himself a spot on the Olympic team. Crittenden finished in 12.93 seconds, just seven hundredths of a second behind event winner...
Rocket Mortgage Classic Experience Leads to Revamped Sports Bucket List
Discussing the sports bucket list, the writer recounts their recent experience at the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA Tour event, leading them to reconsider attending The Masters. They highlight challenges like excessive walking, difficulty in following golfers, and unpleasant encounters like cigar smoke, prompting them to remove The Masters from their list.
Grandson and grandfather make memorable final trip to the Rocket Mortgage Classic
The Rocket Mortgage Classic is taking over Detroit Golf Club for the sixth straight year. Each tournament, it brings in thousands of golf fans, some as newcomers, some who make it an annual tradition. Two of those returners are Dennis Niemiec and his grandson Paxton. Prior to the start of...
Top recruits: versatile Cass Tech athlete already making plans for November
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top football recruits in Michigan for the class of 2025 and previewing some of the top prospects to watch from the 2026 class. Today, we take a look at Cass Tech’s Cashus Shivers, who can make an impact from pretty much anywhere on the field.
2024 All-Star Roster and Home Run Derby Lineup Announced
ROCHESTER, Mich. – The 2024 United Shore Professional Baseball League All-Star roster was announced by the league office on Friday afternoon. The Home Run Derby will start at 6:15 p.m. and the All-Star Game will follow at Jimmy John’s Field in historic downtown Utica, Mich., on Friday, July 5th.
Rocket Mortgage Classic delayed on Saturday due to expected rain
(CBS DETROIT) — Rocket Mortgage Classic announced it will start later on Saturday due to possible rain showers in the morning.Officials say shuttles will not operate until 9:45 a.m. with the gates opening at 10 a.m. Tee times will start at 11 a.m., and golfers will play in threesomes on holes 1 and 10.Under the tournament's ticket policy, re-entry will be allowed for all ticketholders for that day if delayed.The Detroit Golf Club began hosting the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019, replacing the Quicken Loans National on the PGA Tour schedule.According to the National Weather Service, rain showers are expected in Southeast Michigan overnight into Saturday morning. There is also a chance of non-severe thunderstorms. Stronger storms are expected in late afternoon and evening.
Mammoths Win in Sudden Victory Over Hoppers, 2-1
UTICA, Mich. – The Westside Woolly Mammoths (10-7) won the second game of the doubleheader in sudden victory and move to 6-1 against the USPBL’s best record Eastside Diamond Hoppers (12-7), Saturday at Jimmy John’s Field. Scoring would come sooner in the second game of the Saturday...
Detroit City FC is Playoff Bound For First Time on Women’s Side, Defeats Midwest United 1-0
Kentwood, Michigan — Detroit City battled Midwest United to a 1-0 victory as they crowned themselves as champions of the USL W League Great Lakes Division on Thursday night at Midwest Soccer Complex. It was a tense, back-and-forth affair that saw dangerous chances fall both ways across the 90...
Unicorns Pick Up Win Over Beavers, 14-7
UTICA, Mich. – The Utica Unicorns (12-8) would earn 14 runs on 17 hits in an impressive 14-7 win over the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (3-15), on a great Friday night in front of a sold out crowd at Jimmy John’s Field. The first inning would be full of...
Willie Mack III to miss cut in $9.2-million Rocket Mortgage Classic
FLINT – Willie Mack III is going to miss the cut in the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The Flint native shot 1-over-par 72-73—145 and was tied for 120 place after Friday’s morning wave of players completed their rounds in the $9.2-million PGA Tour event at Detroit Golf Club.
University of Detroit Mercy Men’s Lacrosse Stars Honored for Academic Excellence by CSC
Five University of Detroit Mercy men's lacrosse players have been honored by the College Sports Communicators, with graduate senior Kyle Loken and juniors Aidan Bishop, Evan DeVito, Sean Henige, and Chase Mahabir named to the Academic All-District® Men's At-Large Team for their outstanding performance in both academics and athletics.
Rocket Mortgage Classic highlights: Food, merch and an ace
The Rocket Mortgage Classic teed off Thursday at the Detroit Golf Club with cooperative weather, thousands of fans and even a hole in one. Why it matters: The PGA Tour comes to the city once a year for the Rocket Mortgage. Top players like Scottie Scheffler skipped the event this...
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