Flint native Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Franchon “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison came face-to-face with opponent Brian Chaves at a press conference ahead of their scheduled bout at the historic Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.
No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines stars Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau are featured on the cover of Slam Magazine’s “SlamU 15” ahead of their road game against the Maryland Terrapins.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
Flint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
A quiet but chilly Sunday night will ease Metro Detroit into a busy holiday week that features rain, a sharp temperature drop and possible snow showers just in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.
Flint native and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields just signed a new multi-fight deal worth $8 million.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields has officially signed a historic $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in women’s boxing history.
Detroit ranked seventh among the top U.S. cities battling rodent infestations, alongside Flint at 42nd and Grand Rapids at 25th on the list of the nation’s “rattiest” cities.
A Flint man has been arrested and charged in connection with robbing a bank near an Oakland County mall, officials said.
Michigan’s cannabis industry leaders are sounding the alarm about an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that is set to take effect in January, warning it could drive consumers to the illegal market and put small operations out of business.
Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore of Lakeland, FL dominated previously undefeated DeAndre Savage of Flint, MI on Friday night Sept. 19 at the iconic Fox Theatre.
USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore and Flint’s undefeated knockout artist DeAndre Savage sparked press conference drama ahead of their bout on Sept. 19 at the Fox Theatre.
Terence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Terence Crawford joins Michigander Claressa Shields as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
A Flint man has died after the garbage truck he was driving was hit by a car that was exiting an Oakland County driveway on Tuesday, causing the truck to overturn and hit a utility pole, officials said.
Detroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
For decades, Michigan’s story was one of population loss. Families left, young people didn’t return, and cities struggled to recover. However, the narrative is now changing.
Flint native DeAndre Savage will headline Fox Theatre’s second-ever professional boxing event on Sept. 19 against USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore.
A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
Claressa Shields’ bout against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena drew 15,600 spectators with 71% of tickets purchased by women.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Lani Daniels for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN July 26 at 8 p.m.
Detroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Tony “SuperBad” Harrison hosted an open media workout ahead of his co-main event bout on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card taking place on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is teaming up with nine-year-old actor and artist King Moore to give 1,000 local children free admission to her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26.
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels came face-to-face at a press conference ahead of their bout for the undisputed women’s heavyweight world championship which takes place on July 26, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
On June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
Flint native Claressa Shields announced she will walk to the ring with rapper Rick Ross at her upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight World Title fight against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Despite significant financial investments and improvements in Flint, the community continues to suffer from the long-term effects, and the lack of trust in elected leaders persists.
Local 4’s Isaiah Hall talks with Flint native Claressa Shields ahead of her bout against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena. Shields will make her first title defense as Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion.
Flint native Claressa Shields announced she will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Titles against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
The University of Michigan athletics department has made history with its recent recruiting success, reminiscent of the glory days of the early 1990s.
Tasia Keaton, 16, has been missing from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights since March 14, 2025. Here's everything we know as the search continues.
A reward has increased as the concern grows from Dearborn Heights police, assisting agencies, and the family of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton.
David Ryan Sampson, 34, of Flint, has been convicted of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16.
The man accused of going on a senseless shooting rampage on Christmas Eve in Oxford is in court on Friday for a preliminary examination.
The man accused of going on a senseless shooting rampage on Christmas Eve in Oxford is expected to face a judge on Friday.
Two men and a woman are facing multiple felony charges after two dogs were found dead and a 9-year-old boy was found living in a home in deplorable conditions.
Claressa Shields is no longer suspended and faces no further penalty by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found a procedural error during collection of her oral fluid sample.
Claressa Shields is no longer suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found her not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $53 million civil settlement against Veolia North America (Veolia), resolving allegations that the engineering company contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.
An engineering company has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits that accused it of some blame for lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago.
After undisputed world champion boxer Claressa Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan for testing positive for marihuana, her promoter Dmitriy Salita says he’s confident she will be cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concludes.
Claressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed heavyweight championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN tonight at 8pm.
Salita Promotions has added heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore from Lakeland, FL to its roster of prominent heavyweights. He will make his promotional debut on Feb. 2 in Flint, MI as he takes on Skylar Lacy for the USBA Vacant Heavyweight Title.
Details regarding the search history of the ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins were revealed in court.
The ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins is accused of lying to a police officer in connection to her disappearance.
A Flint high school student has been charged after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack during a routine search, officials said.
Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins came face-to-face at an open media workout ahead of their bout for the undisputed heavyweight world championship which takes place on Feb. 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
The president of a chemical company is facing multiple charges in connection to allegedly neglecting maintenance updates at the facility, which led to the 2022 oil spill into the Flint River, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Flint native Claressa Shields will defend her unified titles and fight for the vacant WBA Heavyweight World title against undefeated contender Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Detroit middleweight prospect Da’Velle Smith looks to remain unbeaten on Dec.12 when he takes on William Townsel in an eight-round super middleweight bout at the Dort Financial Center.
Salita Promotions returns to Flint on Dec. 12 with the next edition of “Big Time Boxing USA” headlined by Flint‘s Ardreal Holmes Jr. and some of Michigan’s top prospects.
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safe for all Americans.
Victims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Former President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for The Fire Inside, a highly-anticipated biopic based on the inspirational true story of arguably the greatest female boxer of all time Claressa Shields.
Some of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Rising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of “Big Time Boxing USA” on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.
A Homeland Security investigation revealed extensive abuse of children, grooming, sexual assault and the production of child pornography.
Victims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Claressa Shields capped off an exhilarating night of boxing with a historic performance Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, stopping Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round to win the WBC women’s heavyweight title and the WBO light heavyweight title.