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'Sad Day:' Readers React to Pending Departure of WDIV's Smilovitz, Meloni, MacDonald
News Tuesday night that WDIV's Bernie Smilovitz, Mara MacDonald and Rod Meloni are taking voluntary buyouts caught many by surprise and triggered an outpouring of comments from viewers on Deadline Detroit and social media. WDIV General Manager Bob Ellis said Wednesday in a statement to Deadline Detroit: "In March, WDIV...
Several area high school softball conference title chases go down to the wire
Some of the area's softball championship chases have concluded, while others are yet to be decided. Central Catholic (16-10, 14-4) defeated Notre Dame 10-2 in the championship game of the Michigan-based Catholic High School League's Cardinal Division playoffs on Monday in Livonia. Mich. St. Ursula (9-13, 7-5) reached the final of the Bishop Division playoffs before falling 10-0 to top-ranked Farmington Hills Mercy in Monday's title game. Bryan (16-5, 7-0) repeated as champion of the NWOAL, finishing two games ahead of runners-up Archbold (15-7, 5-2) and Wauseon (11-9, 5-2).
Softball Recap: Grace Papler can't quite lead Roosevelt over Allen Park
If Roosevelt was feeling good off their 12-2 takedown of Anderson on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Roosevelt Bears lost 11-1 to the Allen Park Jaguars on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Roosevelt of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
Michigan football announces two-game series with Eastern Michigan beginning in 2027
The battle for Washtenaw County has been renewed on the gridiron. The Michigan football program announced plans for a two-game series against its southeast Michigan foe, Eastern Michigan University, coming in just a few years: The first game is scheduled for Sept. 18, 2027, and the second is scheduled to be played Sept. 7, 2030. Kickoff times for both are to be announced.
Airport graduate Bailey Martin hits .353, shows versatility in the field
SOUTH ROCKWOOD – When Bailey Martin joined the Madonna University Crusader softball team, there was something she was missing. A mitt. After being a catcher basically her entire life, Martin needed a different kind of glove. ...
Ellie Sieler, Aly VanBrandt battle in Big Ten softball tourney finals
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Two Monroe County Region products played against each other in the finals of the Big Ten softball tournament Saturday. Ellie Sieler, a Monroe High graduate, and her Michigan Wolverines clipped Indiana and Whiteford’s Ally VanBrandt 3-1 in the title game. Sieler was hitless in five tournament at-bats over three games,...
Majestic Gordie Howe Bridge is just an NHL rink away from being connected
DETROIT - The modern marvel that is the Gordie Howe International Bridge has reached a significant milestone. It is now just 85 feet (25 meters), or the width of an official NHL rink, away from being connected. When construction crews connect it, the bridge deck spanning the distance between the...
Detroit Grand Prix returns to the streets of Detroit in June
(CBS DETROIT) - The 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix returns to the streets of Detroit from May 31 through June 2. After the success of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit in April, leaders and drivers throughout the NTT IndyCar Series and the Detroit Grand Prix are ready to take the spotlight. "Seeing the circuit getting built and seeing these suites getting put up behind us, it just brings the entire team together, said Detroit Grand Prix President Michael Montri. "We have been planning since last year. We are super, super excited, and we have a lot in store for this year....
Metro Detroit’s finest boxers dominate day 1 of 2024 National Golden Gloves
DETROIT – Two boxers representing Metro Detroit kicked off the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit with impressive performances through day one. The six-day event, which features over 300 of the best amateur boxers from around the nation, is hosted by The Metro Detroit Golden Gloves and Downtown Boxing Gym from May 13 to 18 at Huntington Place.
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