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Kerry Carpenter, still sidelined by plantar fasciitis, and his wife Lauren Burke, a celebrated softball player, hosted a week‑long camp at Saginaw Valley State University, sharing their experiences and training techniques with young athletes from across Michigan.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Joey Larson to a two‑year, two‑way deal, bringing a proven AHL scorer and collegiate champion into the organization.
Garai Fields, a former Ann Arbor Huron coach, has been appointed head coach of Plymouth High School’s girls basketball program, tasked with steering the team through its upcoming move to the Southeastern Conference and building on the legacy of Ryan Ballard.
The first ever all-state squad for Michigan’s girls flag football league was announced, recognizing 70 standout athletes from 25 programs. Top performers were honored with player-of-the-year awards, highlighting a rapidly growing sport.
Paige Sundman overcame a scary ball-to-face moment to head the winning goal with 1:30 left, securing a 4-3 triumph for Hartland over Brighton and setting up a championship clash with Northville or Oxford.
Howell High School’s baseball team secured its first district championship since 2021 with a 7-4 victory over Hartland, driven by Lesniak’s shutout relief and Danny Hampton’s defensive heroics.
A sudden power loss at Detroit’s Ford Field halted the opening of the Michigan Girls High School Flag Football League state championship, pushing the first game back and creating scheduling conflicts for multi‑sport athletes.
A USA TODAY investigation finds that Black Bear Sports Group, backed by Blackstreet Capital Holdings, has rapidly acquired rinks and teams nationwide, driving up costs and raising antitrust concerns.