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Hulk Hogan to visit Metro Detroit, launch new beer. Here's where the WWE legend will be.
(CBS DETROIT) - WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Michigan this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in the state, following his speech at the Republican National Convention, where he ripped his shirt off. Real American Beer, co-founded by Hogan, is an American-style light lager brewed with North American ingredients, according to a release, and will be at several locations in Metro Detroit for the launch. "If the Great Lakes State is anything like what we experienced last week in Missouri, Michigan better get ready brother," said Hogan. He is expected to attend events in the area on...
Detroit’s Jasmine Moore to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - She is the first US woman to qualify for the Olympics in both the long and triple jumps. Detroit resident Jasmine Moore is looking to make even more history at the 2024 games. This is the 23-year-old’s second trip to the Olympics. The rising star...
Huge Bags Will Be Common At Detroit River
DETROIT – Major League Fishing will visit the Detroit River this week for the sixth and final Invitational event of the season. Competition days are today through Sunday. This tournament marks the 99th time that MLF (and FLW) has hosted an event that launched from the Detroit River, although if you add in the events that have taken place on Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie – also options for tournament anglers in this event – the number balloons to 184 events. The glacier blue waters are known for its massive smallmouth bass populations, and local competitor Troy Stokes of Trenton, Mich., says that right now, the fishery is on fire.
Claressa Shields-Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse heavyweight title fight coming to Little Ceasars Arena
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Flint native and undefeated boxer Claressa Shields is ready to challenge heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the title. Both fighters will take their talents to the limit at Little Caesars Arena Saturday night. With both fighters making weight, the countdown to the championship fight began earlier...
The Olympics begin; funeral for slain Melvindale police officer; Lions training camp; more
Good morning, and happy Friday! ☀️ It'll be 80 degrees today and sunny — the last bit of last weather until it heats up and becomes humid again. Yesterday was National Intern Day, and I'm thankful to have a wonderful experience as an intern here at the Free Press (and anchoring this newsletter!). My...
Where you can watch Local 4 News during Paris Summer Olympics
DETROIT – As night falls in Paris, the city is buzzing as final preparations get underway ahead of Friday’s opening ceremonies. Over a billion people worldwide are expected to tune in, so we are committed to ensuring you can see every moment of the games on Local 4.
Winter Olympian from Michigan has message for athletes competing in Paris: 'Embrace those moments'
As the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway in Paris this weekend, nearly 600 athletes will be representing the United States and Michigan and Metro Detroit will be well represented.
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Carson grabs early lead at Detroit River
DETROIT – With most of the contenders (but not all) making the trek to Lake St. Clair on Day 1 of the MLF Invitational at the Detroit River, the standings are packed tight, as you’d expect in a smallmouth event. Leading the way, Keith Carson of DeBary, Fla., tallied 22 pounds, 15 ounces, and pro Alec Morrison of Peru, N.Y., is an ounce back with 22-14. Behind the leaders, Jon Canada, Jacob Wheeler and Jesse Wiggins all weighed more than 22 pounds, which has set the stage for a fantastic weekend of action.
Patrick Romzek named Disability Pride Month Game Changers honoree
DETROIT – Patrick Romzek enjoyed a lengthy career in information technology (IT) before dedicating his post-retirement life to advocating for the disability community. And for Romzek, whose son, Andrew, was born with Down syndrome, helping people with disabilities stems from his belief that every person has talent, abilities and potential.
Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out events, expecting record number of runners
The Detroit Free Press Marathon, which this year introduced a new category of uber-competitive runners to boost the race’s prestige, said Thursday its most popular race events are sold out and are expected to set a course capacity record of more than 26,000 competitors. Last year, organizers said, the events drew about 24,000...
New Grants to Support Youth Sports in Southwest Detroit
The Hispanic Police Officers Association of Michigan (HPOAM) is thrilled to announce the introduction of Youth Enhancement Sports (Y.E.S.) mini-grants, aimed at assisting families in Southwest Detroit. In partnership with the Gordie Howe Bridge Community Benefits Program, these grants are designed to help children aged 7 to 16 who wish to participate in organized sports but may face financial barriers such as registration fees, equipment, uniforms, and travel costs.
Guardians get much needed win
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Guardians went limping into their Tuesday night showdown with Detroit at Progressive Field. They’d lost three in a row, seven of nine and 14 of their last 22 games. For one night, none of it mattered. The Guards ripped off 11 base hits, scoring...
Register now for 411-mile Great Lakes relay swim of ill-fated Edmund Fitzgerald route
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Registration is now open for a relay swim event that will mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Open water swimmers are invited to participate in the Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim on July 26, 2025. The 17-stage, 411-mile relay...
Elite 2027 in-state ATH Darryl Flemister talks Michigan interest, bonding with staff, more
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