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'Sad Day:' Readers React to Pending Departure of WDIV's Smilovitz, Meloni, MacDonald
News 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. Deadline Detroit first reported on the pending departures Tuesday night. WDIV General Manager Bob Ellis said Wednesday in...
2024 Detroit Grand Prix: What to know about tickets, parking, schedule, more
After returning to downtown Detroit last year for the first time in over 30 years, the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix will bring its nearly 2-mile course to heart of the city once again. Here's a list of everything you'll need to know to attend. When is the Grand Prix...
This Indy Car driver is making history
In a couple of weeks, downtown Detroit will be roaring with action as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear hits the streets. Dozens of drivers will be racing for the chance to be number one, including Indy NXT by Firestone driver Myles Rowe. He is also making history in the world of car racing. He stopped by “Live in the D” to chat about the upcoming race, and about being the first black driver to win an open wheel racing championship in North America.
Ex-Michigan basketball captain to break ground on community complex in Detroit
A former University of Michigan basketball captain is taking on another major community project. David Merritt will lead a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to begin construction on Merit Park, a multi-purpose nonprofit complex on the west side of Detroit. The project, which will include what Merritt described as a “holistic...
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).
‘Let’s go Detroit’: Metro Detroit’s top boxers dominate 2024 National Golden Gloves tournament
DETROIT – Team Metro Detroit is off to a hot start in the 2024 National Golden Gloves with eight wins through days two and three. The tournament in downtown Detroit, featuring 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.
Breakout Northville boys basketball player heading overseas
Nate Imbuzeiro will approach playing overseas against the top players in the world this summer with the same attitude he had while playing in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association as only a sophomore. And that attitude? Every basketball game is just a chance to get better. The recent breakout guard...
Michigan football gets All-American cornerback transfer
Michigan football hasn’t had quite the same success in recruiting the transfer portal this offseason compared to last in terms of overall quantity. But the Wolverines have been all about quality. Former Maryland linebacker Jaishawn Barham and Northwestern guard Josh Priebe were steals. Arkansas State kicker Dominic Zvada and Youngstown State wide receiver C.J. Charleston may be somewhat under the radar but good additions to the Wolverines. And the latter could be said of one prospect who’s expected to join the fray shortly. After losing out on a few targets at cornerback, Michigan is targeting another in Aamir Hall, who played for the...
AFC Ann Arbor giving free admission to women, girls attending Women’s Open on Sunday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Women, girls and those identifying as nonbinary can watch the AFC Ann Arbor women’s team play its first game this season for free on Sunday. Kicking off at 3 p.m., the match will celebrate women and girls in sports and will have a pregame performance by DJ Mynt and an Amputee Soccer Showcase at halftime.
Beloved former QB Denard Robinson no longer on Michigan football staff
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Beloved former quarterback Denard Robinson is no longer on the Michigan football coach staff after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. A university spokesperson confirmed to Local 4 on Tuesday that Robinson, who was suspended last month following an OWI arrest, is no longer on the staff.
Michigan’s last horse track to be redeveloped into housing, parks
NORTHVILLE, MI – Michigan’s last horse-racing track closed in February and plans are already underway to redevelop the property into housing, commercial space and parks, officials announced. The $248 million Northville Downs redevelopment includes 446 new homes, 18,000 square feet of new commercial space, three parks and 54...
Knocked down early in season, Michigan softball now standing tall entering NCAA Tournament
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s softball team qualified for 27 straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 1995-2022, and Bonnie Tholl was an assistant coach on Carol Hutchins’ staff for all of them. Following Hutchins’ retirement after the 2022 season, Tholl was elevated to head coach. Replacing the NCAA’s all-time...
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