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The vast majority of Detroit Lions fans probably still think fondly of Matthew Stafford, even though he’s no longer playing for their favorite team.

Former Michigan football player Mike Elston is reportedly leaving Notre Dame to become the new defensive line coach for the Wolverines.

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.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his end-of-the-year press conference this week after the Lions wrapped up the season with a win last weekend.

The new 2022 schedule for Michigan State football has finally been released by the Big Ten, with the Michigan game moved to Ann Arbor.

The full, updated 2022 schedule for Michigan football has finally been released by the Big Ten, with the Michigan State game moved to Ann Arbor.

Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.

Michigan officially finished the college football season as the No. 3 team in the country -- right where it belonged after a Big Ten title and trip to the playoff.

Lomas Brown joined us this past Sunday to discuss the state of the Detroit Lions.

The 2021 Detroit Lions season is over, and it wasn’t great. But that doesn’t mean we can’t hope for better things.

A pair of long trick-plays and a late touchdown drive helped Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions finish the season with a victory over the Green Bay Packers.

It’s been a full week since Michigan’s season came to an end in the College Football Playoff against Georgia, and so far, five former Wolverines have entered the transfer portal.

The voice of Detroit native Gus Johnson proved the perfect soundtrack to a seminal moment in Michigan football history.

Two defensive players and former four-star recruits on the Michigan football roster have announced their intention to transfer.

Michigan’s excellent season came to an end last week in the College Football Playoff, but after winning 12 games and a Big Ten championship, the program has momentum heading into 2022.

With the blow out loss to Seattle on Sunday, the Lions have locked in a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-reaching impacts including vaccine mandates, school closures, staffing shortages, mask rules, vaccination sites and more.

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide topped the No. 4 Cincinnati Bearcats, 27-6, in their College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl.

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

A collectible Jim Harbaugh bobblehead has just hit the market ahead of Friday's Orange Bowl game.

This year marked somewhat of a return to normalcy in the sports world.

We know about Heisman runner-up Aidan Hutchinson and his journey as he set the single-season sack record at 14 in 2021. But on the other side, junior edge rusher David Ojabo is making a name for himself.

Here are the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2021.

Michigan football earned a commitment from Virginia transfer Olusegun “Victor” Oluwatimi on Monday, bolstering next year’s offensive line with one of the best centers in the country.

The Detroit Lions should have one of the top two picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if things hold as expected.

The Lions had a chance to win another close, late game in Atlanta on Sunday but an interception thrown by backup quarterback Tim Boyle ended any hope of a win.

Starting quarterback Jared Goff is “highly unlikely” to play Sunday for the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

Michigan football will square off against Georgia next week with a national championship bid on the line, and while people are already comparing this year’s teams due to their run-heavy, defensive styles, the two programs have much more than that in common.

After four days of taking heat on Twitter for refusing to post the final score of their loss to the Detroit Lions, the Arizona Cardinals finally caved.

Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is up for another coaching award after leading the team to a 12-1 season.

It’s been three days since the Detroit Lions shocked one of the best teams in the NFL, and the Arizona Cardinals are getting blasted on Twitter for refusing to post the final score.

The Detroit Lions surprised a terminally ill Sterling Heights man with the gift of a lifetime in recognition of his work and mission.

Here's how 41 former Michigan football players performed this season at their new schools after transferring.

The Detroit Lions have placed quarterback Jared Goff on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Monday.

Actor Dennis Quaid shared how he helped bring quarterback Kurt Warner's amazing story to life.

Michigan football landed another top-10 recruiting class during the early signing period last week, but it’s the bottom third of Jim Harbaugh’s most criticized class that has elevated the Wolverines to a playoff appearance.

Year after year, we complain about the Lions. And for good reason.

The Detroit Lions upset the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Ford Field -- and they did it in convincing fashion.

Michigan State football’s star running back Kenneth Walker III says he will not play in the Peach Bowl as he prepares for the NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing thumb surgery, according to reports.

Michigan football received five new commitments in one day Wednesday, boosting its 2022 recruiting class into the top 10 during the early signing period.

The United States Football League (<a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/USFL/" target="_blank">USFL</a>) announced Wednesday it has reached a multi-year agreement with NBC Sports to present the new pro football league’s regular and postseason games beginning in April 2022.

Two members of the Michigan football team earned AP All-American first-team honors: edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and kicker Jake Moody.

It’s been more than two weeks since Michigan football earned its first win over Ohio State in nearly a decade, and the Ohio State fan base is still in full meltdown mode.

Voting for the 2021 Heisman Trophy finalists by region:.

Just hours before this season’s Heisman Trophy winner is announced, Michigan football players, coaches, alumni and recruits are flooding social media with support for Aidan Hutchinson.

Jim Harbaugh is a finalist for this year's Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.

You win some, you lose some. For me, I’m taking a big “L” on my preseason Michigan football predictions, because the Wolverines won a lot more often than I expected.

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.

Michigan football’s star edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson, has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

Michigan dominated Ohio State and Iowa the last two weeks of the regular season to win a Big Ten championship, but now, it will face by far its toughest test as Georgia awaits in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

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.