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Vermont Green FC, the defending USL League Two champions, will face four‑time champion Flint City Bucks in the 2026 final at Flint’s Atwood Stadium, a match that highlights the role of community support and key players like Ryan Zellefrow and Sporting Director Adam Pfeifer.
The university's hockey program is banking on five first‑year players to inject size, skill and championship experience into a team that has hovered below .500 since 2017.
The 52nd Gus Macker 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament brought together more than 155 teams from across Mid‑Michigan, turning the Flint Flat Lot into a bustling arena of competition and camaraderie, with all proceeds earmarked for the Salvation Army’s L.I.F.E Center.
The Boston Bruins are pinning hopes on a trio of emerging talents — Jacob Vandeven, Navrin Mutter and Luke Cavallin — as they seek to deepen a prospect pool that could influence the club’s fortunes both in the AHL and NHL.
The 52nd annual Gus Macker Tournament will run July 25‑26 in downtown Flint, offering 3‑on‑3 play for all ages while raising funds for the Salvation Army Life Center’s youth initiatives.
Hundreds of youth soccer players converged at Atwood Stadium for a spring clinic led by Flint City Bucks professionals, with guidance from local soccer leaders Tom Saxton and Costa Papista.
On June 17, 2026, the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) Jr. NBA All‑Star event brought together Flint’s budding basketball talent, mentorship and a surprise appearance by Hornets star Miles Bridges at the Insight Health and Fitness Center.
For ten years, Flint Style Soccer has provided free weekly soccer sessions for children in grades 1-8, partnering with local clubs and relying on volunteer coaches to make the sport accessible across Flint.
Flint Style Soccer celebrates a decade of providing free weekly soccer sessions for children in grades one through eight, collaborating with local clubs and engaging more than 180 players across seasonal programs in Flint, Michigan.
After being selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2024 NHL Draft, Kaden Pitre has chosen to join Penn State’s men’s hockey program, bringing a 101‑point OHL career to the Big Ten.
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 decade after its launch, Flint Style Soccer continues to break down financial barriers, providing quality soccer programming for young athletes across the city.
Flint Style Soccer, founded in 2016 by local entrepreneurs Steve Wolbert and Enrique Vargas, celebrates its 10th anniversary, serving over 1,600 children across grades 1‑8 with free soccer programming.
Aaliyah McQueen has earned her degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and is set to launch a professional basketball career that starts in Mexico, bolstered by her mother Marcia and the legacy of her late father.
Craig Morton, the Hall‑of‑Fame‑caliber quarterback known for his humility and generosity, passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that spans three Super Bowls, a Berkeley stadium renovation, and a San Francisco restaurant.
A free 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament will headline the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation’s Centennial Family Fun Days in Flint, Michigan, featuring games, community activities and a special message from foundation CEO Ridgway White.
During a recent celebration of Trey McKenney, Michigan assistant coach Mike Boynton delivered an emotional tribute that highlighted the Flint native’s talent, humility, and the influence of his hometown on his fearless approach to basketball.
Flint will honor Trey McKenney, a hometown basketball star, with a city‑wide celebration on May 14, highlighting his NCAA championship, community impact, and hopes for local youth.