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The university announced an 11‑game schedule that opens with home games against Cleary College and Rochester Christian, includes a trip to Madison, and sets up a series of road tests against Big Ten and Mid‑American opponents.
The Broncos reveal a full slate of conference matchups, highlighted by early home games, a series of road contests, and a final showdown against Miami before the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.
The Detroit Pistons Academy will host a free basketball camp on August 22 at Full Blast Recreation Center, open to children in grades three through nine.
The 2026 season of the FRCC‑North conference builds on recent drama, with Bay Port and West De Pere leading the pack and several teams eyeing playoff breakthroughs.
Tickets are now available for the first-ever outdoor hockey game at Waldo Stadium, featuring a matchup between Western Michigan and Michigan, celebrating the university, city and college hockey.
The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.
Tom Auge, a native of Park Ridge, Illinois, left a lasting imprint on Western Michigan hockey through his on‑ice contributions and leadership
The Volunteers are using a matchup with Kennesaw State to sharpen strategies without revealing too much, setting the stage for a much‑anticipated clash with Texas.
A 23‑year‑old NASCAR driver known as 'Hurricane Hocevar' clinched his first Cup Series win at Talladega, celebrating with a Chili’s feast that has ignited both admiration and debate.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Western Michigan Football Kickoff Luncheon, featuring head coach Lance Taylor and a preview of the Broncos' upcoming season.
Ford Field hosted the MAC’s media day as teams gear up for a season opening in late August, featuring high‑profile games against Michigan State and a showdown at Michigan’s Big House.
The Seattle Thunderbirds have traded a 2029 sixth-round pick to obtain the rights to forward Cooper Soller, a highly touted prospect with NHL potential.
Eugene Ford, celebrated for his college basketball achievements and later service as an educator, died recently, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport and his community.
Nick Kennedy and Nick Quick, former Napoleon baseball teammates, earn All-Star nods for the Great Lakes League showcase set for July 15 in Toledo.
A free hockey camp in Kalamazoo brings together local youth, coaches and community partners to introduce the sport and break down cost barriers.
The Broncos' basketball team introduces a completely new roster for the season, highlighted by two local players who have excelled at nearby schools.
During a recent hearing, Matt Kakabeeke detailed how Black Bear Sports’ acquisition of a Michigan ice arena led to the removal of a community hockey league, underscoring broader concerns about private‑equity involvement in youth sports.
The Kalamazoo Wings will face the Toledo Walleye in a first‑ever outdoor professional hockey match at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium on Jan. 31, 2027, marking a new chapter for the sport in Michigan.
On January 31, 2027, the Kalamazoo Wings will host the Toledo Walleye in an outdoor professional hockey game at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium, the second such regular‑season game in Michigan and part of a larger effort to grow the sport in the region.
On June 12, 2026, former Kalamazoo College player Bass Ollie hosted a free basketball camp for children in grades three through six, partnering with the nonprofit Action Matters to provide equipment, reading incentives, and community support.
Western Michigan University announced the appointment of Manny Patterson as Director of Player Development for its men's basketball program, highlighting his extensive playing career abroad and recent coaching successes at Francis W. Parker High School.
Carson Hocevar, a Portage native, is poised to make history at Michigan International Speedway, where a win would crown him the first local driver to capture a Cup race at the venue.
The Broncos welcome AJ Lucas, a transfer outfielder whose collegiate résumé features a .411 average, 19 home runs and a NJCAA Region 16 Player of the Year award.
Western Michigan University has released kickoff times and broadcast information for six 2026 football contests, outlining a schedule that blends early‑season road tests with several home games.