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Detroit’s Little Caesars has entered into a new deal to become the official pizza sponsor of the NFL for the upcoming football season.

The grandson of retired Michigan coach Lloyd Carr has committed to playing football at Notre Dame in 2024.

The Big Ten Conference announced six game times for U-M football games for the upcoming season.

I met with George Blaha recently to interview him about the medical ordeal he’s been through. Instead, he began our conversation asking all about me.

Have you tried curling? How about axe-throwing?

A popular game that started in Metro Detroit has expanded.

The Detroit Lions unveiled their full 2022 regular season schedule on Thursday night during the NFL’s over-the-top schedule release event.

The Detroit Lions unveiled their full 2022 regular season schedule on Thursday night during the NFL’s over-the-top schedule release event.

The Detroit Lions will unveil their official 2022 regular season schedule on Thursday night during the NFL’s schedule release event.

Tom Brady will become the lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports after his playing career comes to an end, he confirmed Tuesday.

The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year deal worth more than $35 million.

Eastern Michigan University is mourning the loss of Assistant Football Coach Fred Reed.

We’re not here to break down the “grades” or decide “who won the draft” like so many others have, but rather, point out some fun facts or happenings from the NFL’s annual spectacle.

Both of the Detroit Lions’ first-round picks in the 2022 draft are set to speak Friday for the first time since they were selected.

Michigan football safety Daxton Hill was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 31 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions have selected Michigan football star Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The 2022 NFL draft is finally upon us.

We chatted with the co-owner of DCFC Alex Wright and DCFC midfielder Maxi Rodriquez about how this Detroit professional soccer team pulled off a major win against a major league soccer team.

The Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average of four games since 2018, that they desperately need an influx of talent at a lot of positions on both sides of the ball.

Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson, who appears to be the total package as a player and person, with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft next Thursday.

Which first-round picks would satisfy Detroit Lions fans, and which would make them angry?

The 2024 NFL Draft may be two years away, but the city of Detroit celebrated early after being chosen to host the high-profile event.

Former Ohio State football quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Florida, according to ESPN.

Detroit has landed itself a very big fish: The NFL draft is coming in 2024.

Colin Kaepernick, who played quarterback for Jim Harbaugh in the NFL, will serve as an honorary captain during the Michigan football spring game this weekend.

To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.

The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit, the Lions announced Monday.

The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Jarrad Davis, their first-round pick in 2017, after he left for one season to play with the New York Jets.

The idea of buying a home is exciting, but it also feels like the end of a longtime dream to live abroad for a year.

Draft the quarterback. Draft Malik Willis.

Fresh off his first Super Bowl victory, Matthew Stafford has been awarded a four-year, $160 million extension from the Los Angeles Rams, according to reports.

The NFL’s free agency negotiating period opened Monday before the league’s new year begins on Wednesday. We’re tracking the latest Lions news ahead of the official start of the offseason.

The NFL’s free agency negotiating period will open on Monday before the league’s new year begins on Wednesday. We’re tracking the latest Lions news ahead of the official start of the offseason.

Apparently life without football, even for just six weeks, was just too much for Tom Brady.

Michigan football has announced that Doug Karsch and Jon Jansen will replace Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf as the team’s new radio broadcast duo.

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year extension, according to his agency.

Aaron Rodgers has signed an extension to stay with the Green Bay Packers and terrorize the Detroit Lions for four more seasons, according to reports.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the entire 2022 season after he bet on NFL games, including those involving his own team, according to reports.

The Michigan Panthers used the No. 1 overall pick in the USFL draft to select former University of Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson.

Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football have agreed to a “reworked” contract extension to keep him in Ann Arbor through at least 2026.

He was the quarterback the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game -- but then, his world overwhelmingly grew dark.

Besides the game, the Super Bowl is famous for its ads. From the always hilarious Dorito commercial to the surprisingly touching Budweiser spots, but this year a local company made a splash during the commercial break featuring a fairly famous local mom.

He was the quarterback the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game -- but then, his world overwhelmingly grew dark.

Matthew Stafford’s late game heroics helped lead the Los Angeles Rams to a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

The Super Bowl LVI halftime show is in the books -- what’d you think?

Trailing 20-16 going into the fourth quarter, the Rams drove the field and took a 23-20 lead with 1:25 remaining on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp.

Kelly Stafford is feeling the love from Detroit to Los Angeles as former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford prepares to play in Super Bowl LVI this Sunday with the Rams.

He was the quarterback the last time the Lions won a playoff game. But then his world became so dark he tried to take his own life.

Jim Harbaugh has announced two new hires and several role adjustments for the 2022 Michigan football coaching staff.

Michigan football has officially hired Jesse Minter to replace Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator.

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterGrand Haven linemen Dayne Arnett (52), Ashton Lepo (78) and Landon VanBeek (77) do drills prior to Friday's game. Mona Shores defeated Grand Haven, 36-15, in a high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Buccaneer Stadium in Grand Haven, Mich. Scott DeCamp | MLive.comScott DeCamp | MLive.comStudent-athletes across the country made their college plans official Wednesday as part of National Signing Day and the Muskegon area had its fair share of celebrations despite the inclement weather. Below is a list of local high school standouts who signed their letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. NOTE: Coaches, players and parents are encouraged to send additional student-athletes to jvandyke@mlive.com to be included in this post. ---MUSKEGON HIGHFOOTBALLTy’Quarius Irby – DavenportDamari Foster – Ferris StateMyles Walton – Ferris StateDuane Anderson – ElmhurstJamarrius May – AlbionJeremiah Dault – Lawrence Tech---MONA SHORESFOOTBALLDemetri Roberson – Saginaw Valley StateElijah Johnson – AlmaRyan McNiff – AlmaMark Konecny – Western Michigan---REETHS-PUFFERFOOTBALLAlmarco Fields – Ferris State---GRAND HAVENFOOTBALLNathan Boehnke – Saginaw Valley StateDayne Arnett – Ferris StateAshton Lepo – Michigan State---SPRING LAKEFOOTBALLTy French – Alma---KENT CITYBOWLINGPeytin Brake – Valparaiso---MONTAGUEFOOTBALLAndrew Kooi – DavenportHayden McDonald – Hillsdale---OAKRIDGEFOOTBALLDerek Driscoll – Adrian---MORE MUSKEGON-AREA SPORTS COVERAGEKent City girls basketball team flips the script in win over SpartaMuskegon-area basketball highlights: North Muskegon boys pick up pivotal league winMuskegon-area basketball highlights: North Muskegon boys pick up pivotal league winMuskegon-area girls basketball power rankings for week of Feb. 1Muskegon-area boys basketball power rankings for week of Feb. 1Michigan Associated Press high school boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 31Michigan Associated Press high school girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 31Vote for the Muskegon-area Athlete of the Week for Jan. 24-29Muskegon-area high school basketball standings as of Jan. 31Muskegon-area high school basketball schedule for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

If you like watching pro football, you will love this weekend. There are six National Football League (NFL) playoff games played over three days. The winners move on, and the losers go home. The two top-ranked teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans, will have their first games playoff next weekend.

The popular early signing period for NCAA Division I football is a week away, scheduled to begin on Dec. 15 and lasting through Dec. 17. Many high school football players in the state’s 2022 class will sign a letter of intent next week to officially join their future programs. As the early signing period approaches, it is time to revisit MLive’s top 50 football recruits in Michigan for the 2022 class. Most of Michigan’s top 50 recruits have committed, but there are a few worth watching as the early signing period approaches.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-- Football high school playoffs are back in Michigan and two-time defending division 2 state champions, Mona Shores is advancing to the second round. Last year Mona Shores held on for a 28-25 win after a controversial last-second stop at the goal line. Mona Shores would go on last season to win Division 2 state championship for the second consecutive year. GAME RECAP: Mona Shores football leaves no doubt in dominant win over Forest Hills CentralMona Shores (8-2) will take on Caledonia (9-1) next week in the second round of the MHSAA division 2 football playoffs. RELATED: Mona Shores preparing for another battle with Forest Hills Central in D2 playoff openerMore on MLive:See photos from the first week of high school football playoffs across MichiganMichigan high school football scores from first-round playoff gamesDown 24, Grand Rapids Christian rallies to beat Spring Lake by 24

A week after a bye, Michigan football is poised to be a huge betting favorite when the next game kicks off. And it could top three touchdowns.

66Whitehall football hosts Montague in the ‘Battle for the Bell’ 2021

A sting operation at a Tuscaloosa hotel led to the arrests of six people on a total of 11 charges, including a former University of Alabama football and NFL player and assistant coach. Kindal Jerome Moorehead, 42, is among those arrested Tuesday night in the operation carried out by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. He went on to be drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2003 and later served as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama and the University of Tennessee. Moorehead is charged with soliciting prostitution and was released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail on $1,000 bond. “It’s no secret that we conduct these types of operations on a regular basis,” said Human Trafficking Task Force Commander Capt.

Some more girls volleyball and boys soccer action around the state of Michigan. Many football games this season are live-streamed and available at MHSAA.tv or by visiting NFHSnetwork.com. Games on NFHS are accessible by subscription, costing $10.99 per month or $69.99 per year and can be purchased by clicking here. Watch prep sports on the NFHS NetworkALL TIMES EASTERNFOOTBALLSault Area vs. Tawas Area (6 p.m.)GIRLS VOLLEYBALLJonesville vs. Coldwater (4 p.m.)Hamilton vs. East Grand Rapids (4:30 p.m.)Three Rivers vs. Edwardsburg (4:45 p.m.)Traverse City Central vs. Traverse City West (5 p.m.)Kalamazoo Central vs. Coldwater (5 p.m.)Academy of the Sacred Heart vs. University Liggett (5 p.m.)Calumet vs. West Iron County (5 p.m.)Caro vs. Marlette (5:30 p.m.)Coleman vs. Merrill (5:30 p.m.)Bullock Creek vs. Nouvel Catholic Central (5:30 p.m.)Johannesburg-Lewiston vs. Forest Area (5:30 p.m.)Garden City vs. Carbrini (6 p.m.)Paw Paw vs. Ostego (6 p.m.)Mason vs. Eastern-Lansing (6 p.m.)Vicksburg vs. Sturgis (6 p.m.)Williamston vs. Fowlerville (6 p.m.)Niles vs. Allegan (6 p.m.)Williamston vs. Fowlerville (6 p.m.)Capac vs. Dryden (6:15 p.m.)Genesee vs. Lakeville Memorial (6:15 p.m.)Sacred Heart Academy vs. Ashley (6:30 p.m.)Ida vs. Jefferson (6:30 p.m.)St. Mary Prepatory vs. Everest Collegiate (6:30 p.m.)Gaylord vs. Alpena (6:30 p.m.)Lapeer East vs. Lakeland (6:30 p.m.)Dearborn vs. Northville (6:30 p.m.)Lutheran North vs. Shrine Catholic (6:30 p.m.)Petoskey vs. Cadillac (6:45 p.m.)Breckenridge vs. St. Charles (7 p.m.)Eradicate Academy vs. Hopkins (7 p.m.)White Cloud vs. Holton (7 p.m.)Breckenridge vs. St. Charles (7 p.m.)Grosse Pointe South vs. Athens-Troy (7 p.m.)Bath vs. Fulton (7 p.m.)Cranbrook Kingswood vs. Gabriel Richard-Riverview (7 p.m.)Nouvel Catholic Central vs. Hemlock (7 p.m.)Lakeview vs. Hesperia Community (7 p.m.)Ithaca vs. Standish-Sterling Central (7 p.m.)Kent City vs. Morley-Stanwood (7 p.m.)Fraser vs. Chippewa Valley (7 p.m.)Crossroads Charter Academy vs. Clare (7 p.m.)Lake City vs. Harrison (7:30 p.m.)Watch prep sports on the NFHS NetworkBOYS SOCCERHemlock vs. Valley Lutheran (4:30 p.m.)Cabrini vs. University Liggett (4:30 p.m.)H.H. Dow vs. Grand Blanc (4:30 p.m.)Roscommon vs. Northern Michigan Christian (5 p.m.)Warren Woods-Tower vs. L’Anse Creuse (5:30 p.m.)Ludington vs. Whitehall (5:45 p.m.)Lake Shore vs. Fitzgerald (6 p.m.)Huron Valley Lutheran vs. Clarenceville (6 p.m.)Lapeer East vs. Flint Powers Catholic (6 p.m.)Portage Northern vs. Lakeshore (6:30 p.m.)Owosso vs. Holly (6:30 p.m.)Linden vs. Goodrich (6:30 p.m.)East Grand Rapids vs. South Christian (6:45 p.m.)Utica vs. Rochester Adams (6:55 p.m.)Canton vs. Brighton (7 p.m.)Our Lady of the Lakes vs. Bishop Foley (7 p.m.)Grand Haven vs. East Kentwood (7:15 p.m.)FIELD HOCKEYDexter vs. Saline (7 p.m.)Huron-Ann Arbor vs. Chelsea (7 p.m.)Edsel Ford vs. Clarkston (7 p.m.)

The 2021 high school football season is set to kick off, with many teams beginning their seasons on Thursday night. Many football games this season are live-streamed and available at MHSAA.tv or by visiting NFHSnetwork.com. Games on NFHS are accessible by subscription, costing $10.99 per month or $69.99 per year and can be purchased by clicking here. Watch prep sports on the NFHS NetworkFOOTBALLFrankenmuth at Goodrich (4 p.m.)Lapeer at GR Catholic Central (12 p.m.)Midland vs. Traverse City West - in Ann Arbor (3:30 p.m.)Communication Media Arts vs. Universtiy Liggett (4 p.m.)Canton vs. Fordson - in Detroit (4 p.m.)Clarenceville at Cranbrook Kingswood (5 p.m.)Houghton Lake at Glen Lake (6 p.m.)Zeeland East at Warren Woods-Tower (6 p.m.)Lake Linden-Hubbell at Wakefield-Marenisco (6 p.m.)Valley Lutheran at Lutheran Northwest (6 p.m.)Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian at Suttons Bay (6:45 p.m.)Lincoln Park at OA Carlson (6:50 p.m.)Lakeview-St. Clair Shores at Crestwood (6:55 p.m.)Port Huron at Stoney Creek (6:55 p.m.)Carney-Nadeau at Norway (7 p.m.)Grand Ledge at Coldwater (7 p.m.)New Haven at Capac (7 p.m.)Mount Pleasant at Kalamazoo Central (7 p.m.)Clinton at Manchester (7 p.m.)New Lothrop at Lumen Christi Catholic (7 p.m.)Williamston at Croswell-Lexington (7 p.m.)Dearborn at Brighton (7 p.m.)Pinconning at Standish-Sterling Central (7 p.m.)Caledonia at Holt (7 p.m.)St. Louis at Montabella (7 p.m.)Bad Axe at Harbor Beach Community (7 p.m.)Durand Area at Imlay City (7 p.m.)Roseville at Monroe (7 p.m.)GIRLS VOLLEYBALLMason County Central at Brethern (9 a.m.)Traverse City St. Francis at East Kentwood (4 p.m.)Potter’s House at Hopkins (5 p.m.)Reed City at Holton (5 p.m.)Harbor Springs at Alanson (5:30 p.m.)Newberry at Manistique (5:30 p.m.)Hillman at Alpena (5:30 p.m.)Battle Creek Pennfield at Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian (6 p.m.)Quincy at Stockbridge (6:15 p.m.)Pinckney at Skyline (6:30 p.m.)Hamtramck at Arbor Preparatory (6:30 p.m.)Ewen-Trout Creek at Luther L Wright (6:45 p.m.)Canton at Woodhaven (7 p.m.)BOYS SOCCERTraverse City Central at Heritage (12 p.m.)Ogemaw Heights at Grayling (4 p.m.)Stevenson at Churchill (4 p.m.)Riverview Community HS at Melvindale (4 p.m.)John Glenn-Westland at Dearborn (4 p.m.)Oscoda at Kalkaska (5 p.m.)Detroit Cristo Rey at Cabrini (5 p.m.)Kalamazoo Christian at Comstock (5 p.m.)Unionville Sebewaing at Bad Axe (5:30 p.m.)Shepherd at Ithaca (5:30 p.m.)Bishop Foley at Everest Collegiate (5:30 p.m.)Zion Christian at Godfrey-Lee (6 p.m.)Thurston at Clarenceville (6 p.m.)Hartland at Novi (6 p.m.)Anchor Bay at Lakeview-St. Clair Shores (6:30 p.m.)Northview at GR Catholic Central (6:45 p.m.)BOYS TENNISManistee Catholic Central vs. Stoney Creek (4 p.m.)

Michigan State football is an early underdog for its season opener on the road. Northwestern is a 7.5-point favorite against Michigan State, according to vegasinsider.com on Wednesday. Michigan State is coming off a 2-5 season in coach Mel Tucker’s debut leading the program. Northwestern won three straight matchups before Michigan State took the last two. Related Michigan State football stories:A look at Michigan State football’s 2022 commits after June visitsMichigan State football uses June recruiting visits to more than double 2022 class3-star California QB Katin Houser commits to Michigan StateMichigan State lands commitment from 3-star CB Shannon BlairSpartan Confidential podcast: Why Michigan State is embracing name, image and likeness

The West Michigan Officials Association’s Awards Banquet is coming up June 1. Here’s who will be bringing home the hardware at the 6 p.m. event at Watermark Country Club. Student Athlete Scholarship Award Winners:Kensey Armock – Sparta, Girls BasketballBraiden McDonald – Fremont, Boys BasketballBlake Bosma – West Ottawa, FootballCoach of the Year Award Winners:Jill VanderEnde – West Catholic, Girls BasketballPhil Visser – Caledonia, Boys BasketballTom Burrill – Caledonia, FootballAthletic Director of the Year:Deanne Crowley – LowellDon Edwards Officials of the Year:Bob Navarro – FootballPatrick Kane – BasketballCarl T Paganelli Lifetime Achievement Award:Dave Chesney

Michigan football held its closed-to-the-public spring game on Saturday, declaring the unofficial end to the first major phase of the offseason. So, where do the Wolverines stand? MLive’s Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke are back with another episode of the “Wolverine Confidential” podcast, recapping the spring that was, things we learned and potential clues for what Mike Macdonald’s defense might look like. You can listen below (click here if you can’t see it) or search for us on your preferred podcasting platform.

Michigan football was productive during the early signing period. On the latest episode of the Wolverine Confidential podcast, we tell you everything we need to know about the potential future Wolverines. There’s also discussion about outgoing Michigan football players, including running back Zach Charbonnet and quarterback Dylan McCaffrey. Related content:What to watch for Michigan football on February signing dayTwo key defensive players returning to Michigan football in 2021With return date unclear, will Michigan basketball pick up where it left off? Michigan assistant coach reportedly interviewing with Urban MeyerMichigan AD: Goal remains for Jim Harbaugh to win rivalry games, Big Ten

MILAN – It was a successful 2020 fall sports season for many Milan athletes despite the ups and downs teams faced. The Big Reds were well represented in the Huron League as more than 50 Milan athletes earned all-conference honors after successful fall athletic seasons. Twenty Big Reds claimed first team honors, while 26 were named second team and six were selected honorable mention. See which Milan athletes received all-Huron League recognition below. --FIRST TEAMBOYS CROSS COUNTRYBrayden HumesGIRLS CROSS COUNTRYHannah SegristElla RacetteFOOTBALLDylan BeckCole McElvanyKendrick McBrideKaleb Monahan-AlberGOLFKylee BratschiSOCCERGarrett DeBrockSWIM & DIVEAnnabelle WilliamsEmily HuelkeHailey BradyJillian RhoneyRaeghan HinesElaina MalachPhoebe RhoneyTENNISDuane MichaelsTyler HelzemanEthan BuddVOLLEYBALLDelaney Higgins--SECOND TEAMGIRLS CROSS COUNTRYSaebrianna SmallwoodFOOTBALLNoah CartwrightJett IsaacsJJ StinesTravon StinesGOLFMegan MonroeSOCCERParker BeardBen CisloSWIM & DIVEHailey BradyKrista CookRaeghan HinesElaina MalachMikala MuccinoRylee MitchellJillian RhoneyNadia SmithKamryn StrippMolley SmithTENNISRyder KnoxMatt BowmanZach SpradinGavin KruiseAdam DuboisTrent SpradinVOLLEYBALLNya MatleyAllison Millina--HONORABLE MENTIONFOOTBALLEvan MorelockConner DessellierEthan GriffinZack AbbeySOCCERSamuel KlienVOLLEYBALLVanessa WhiteMORE:See which Ann Arbor-area volleyball players earned All-Region honorsAnn Arbor-area football players named all-region for Divisions 1-42 Father Gabriel Richard football players earn Division 5 all-region honors

Michigan football hosts Wisconsin on Saturday in an important game for the Wolverines. Wisconsin is somewhat of an unknown entity given that the Badgers haven’t played since their opener on Oct. 23. None of these uncertainties prevent the Wolverine Confidential trio from making predictions for the game. More Michigan football content:Q&A: Thoughts on QB Graham Mertz, Wisconsin’s run game ahead of Michigan showdownMichigan depth chart: How shorthanded will the Wolverines be vs. Wisconsin? Michigan football players, families adjust to new Big Ten postgame protocolsMichigan football has lost its identity on defenseWolverine recruiting report: Where does Michigan turn after missing on DT Rayshaun Benny?

Michigan football opens the season next week at Minnesota. We give an early preview of the Gophers (4:05) but not before a brief discussion about the ridiculous way some college football coaches -- particularly Tennessee’s Jeremy Pruitt -- wore masks on the sidelines this past weekend. We also talk about Michigan’s potential starting defensive backfield (10:00), which transitions into a discussion about the freshmen likely to see the field early and often for the Wolverines this season (12:15). We hope you’ll give it a listen by pressing play below, clicking here, or searching for “Wolverine Confidential” on your preferred podcast platform. Related content:Michigan football inserts Sammy Faustin into CB battleMichigan football opener at Minnesota set for prime time5 freshmen who could have the biggest impact for Michigan football in 2020Michigan football opponent preview: the opener vs. Minnesota’s potent offenseFor $70, your face can be inside Michigan Stadium this football seasonAround the Big Ten: several teams still have QB battles

Friday’s matchup came about because conference games for Grand Haven and Mona Shores were canceled because of opponents reporting positive COVID-19 results in their programs. Grand Haven was looking for a replacement game as early as Monday, while Mona Shores was on the lookout starting Tuesday. Mona Shores players, including senior captains Bryce Sikkenga (52) and Keondre Pierce (2), take the field with their school's flag waving prior to Friday's game against Grand Haven. Grand Haven lines up against Mona Shores during Friday's game. Mona Shores senior linebacker Karsen Marihugh, center, lines up across from Grand Haven junior offensive tackle Ashton Lepo during Friday's game.

60 Minutes Sports talks to scientists, parents, and the NFL about concussions and brain development in kids and teens. Tune in on Tuesday, January 5th at 8pm on SHOWTIME.