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Miguel Vargas delivered a solo homer for the American League, while Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed a single, but most of the Detroit-Chicago contingent struggled at the plate. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander missed the game with an injury, and the Tigers, Cubs and White Sox prepare for Friday night action.
The Negaunee Little League Juniors secured their second consecutive state championship, driven by a core of veteran players and a manager who has watched them grow from T‑ball. They now head to the Central Region tournament in Midland, where they will meet the winner of the Indiana‑Iowa matchup.
The 2026 Michigan high school football season is set to begin in earnest next month, with the first games scheduled for August 27 after a brief preseason that kicked off on August 10. Coaches and players across the state are already feeling the buzz as teams finalize rosters and sharpen their strategies for a campaign that promises to be as competitive as ever.
A senior who turned a freshman basketball stint into a baseball legend, Danny Hampton shattered records, earned Player of the Year honors and will continue his career at Northwood University.
Savannah Wallace, a decorated soccer professional with extensive playing and coaching credentials, has been appointed assistant coach for Cedarville University's women's soccer team.