MONDAY

You may recognize her from “Sunday’s Best” on BET, Tasha Page Lockhart was the season 6 winner of the popular show and has a new holiday song out this year.

Varsity sports events for Monroe County Region schools for the week of Dec. 19-25.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events for the week of Dec. 5-11.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Watch the U.S. Open on DirecTV Stream and ESPN+MONDAY, AUGUST 29Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing, N.Y.)Time: 11 a.m. ET (ESPN+)Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes (12 p.m. With Alexander Zverev pulling out due to rehabbing the injury that occurred at the French Open, the former world No. NOTABLE DRAWS (All times ET)(1) Daniil Medvedev vs. Stefan Kozlov (12 p.m.)(6) Felix-Auger Aliassime vs. Alexander Ritschard (est. ET), ESPN Deportes (All day)Stream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling, ESPN+ (Individual Courts)On the second day of action, more favorites will be on the court to wrap up the opening round.

Novak Djokovic is looking to bounce back after falling at a Grand Slam Tournament for the first time since the 2019 U.S. Open. Many wonder if the 23-time Grand Slam Champion still has what it takes to win at this level. The young American had her best Grand Slam performance at the French Open, losing in the championship match. Mario Betterttini, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime are all looking to get over the hump and challenge for a Grand Slam Championship. NOTABLE DRAWS (All times ET)(2) Rafael Nadal vs. Francisco Cerundolo(6) Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Maxime CressySerena Williams vs. Harmony Tan(11) Coco Gauff vs. Elena-Gabriela RuseFind the full Wimbledon draws and results here

Monroe County Region varsity sports events or April 4-10

Many of us are waking up to a cold rain or a wintry mix this Monday morning but the precipitation is mostly snow north of M 59 and I-69 bringing a little reminder that it is Winter for a couple of weeks still.

It is a cold and mostly cloudy start to the week, as we awake to temperatures in the mid-teens to low 20s.

It's a light week because of the holidays, but quite a few basketball teams and a few hockey and wrestling squads will be in action this week.

Cool air and a cool breeze combine for a cold start to your Monday morning around Metro Detroit with temps in the mid to upper 20s to near 30F feeling more like teens to low 20s as our wind chill.

The East Jackson girls basketball team picked up a 67-37 win over Homer on Monday. East Jackson’s Mariah Kerley scored 17 points. Addisyn Rudd scored seven. Emma Jones scored 10 points and Paige Austin added eight for Homer. MONDAY’S OTHER SCORESGIRLS BASKETBALLConcord 51, Napoleon 49BOYS BASKETBALLConcord 49, Columbia Central 38

It’s a mostly clear and cool start to your day with temps dipping down into the low and mid 30s for most of our Metro Detroit suburbs, and just slightly warmer closer to downtown Detroit.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events for Oct. 11-17.

Monroe County Region varsity sports events for for Aug. 30-Sept. 5.

Varsity sports events for Monroe County Region schools for Aug. 23-29

One of the many popular sports at the Summer Olympic Games, basketball looks to take center stage with a lot of exciting action, and both men’s and women’s U.S. squads look to continue their dominance this year at Tokyo. Here are the full schedules for both men’s and women’s basketball. All times ET, streamed live on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and Peacock. Men’s Olympic Basketball Groups (Click here for up-to-date standings)Group A: France, Iran, United States , Czech RepublicGroup B: Australia, Nigeria, Italy, GermanyGroup C: Argentina, Japan, Spain, SloveniaPreliminary RoundSATURDAY, JULY 24Iran vs. Czech Republic (9 p.m.)SUNDAY, JULY 25Germany vs. Italy (12:40 a.m.)Australia vs. Nigeria (4:20 a.m.)France vs. United States (8 a.m.) - stream on - stream on PeacockMONDAY, JULY 26Argentina vs. Slovenia (12:40 a.m., CNBC) - stream on FuboTV and PeacockJapan vs. Spain (8 a.m.)TUESDAY, JULY 27Nigeria vs. Germany (9 p.m.)WEDNESDAY, JULY 28United States vs. Iran (12:40 a.m.) - stream on - stream on PeacockItaly vs. Australia (4:20 a.m.)Czech Republic vs. France (8 a.m., Replay @ 5 p.m. on NBCSN) - stream on FuboTV and PeacockTHURSDAY, JULY 29Slovenia vs. Japan (12:40 a.m.)Spain vs. Argentina (8 a.m., NBCSN) - stream on FuboTV and PeacockFRIDAY, JULY 30Iran vs. France (9 p.m.)SATURDAY, JULY 31Italy vs. Nigeria (12:40 a.m.)Australia vs. Germany (4:20 a.m., Replay @ 10:30 a.m. on USA) - stream on FuboTV and PeacockUnited States vs. Czech Republic (8 a.m.) - stream on - stream on PeacockSUNDAY, AUGUST 1Argentina vs. Japan (12:40 a.m.)Spain vs. Slovenia (4:20 a.m., USA) - stream on FuboTV and PeacockKnockout RoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 2Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBD (9 p.m.) - stream on Teams TBD (9 p.m.) - stream on PeacockTUESDAY, AUGUST 3Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBD (12:40 a.m.) - stream on Teams TBD (12:40 a.m.) - stream on PeacockQuarterfinal #3: Teams TBD (4:20 a.m.) - stream on Teams TBD (4:20 a.m.) - stream on PeacockQuarterfinal #4: Teams TBD (8 a.m.) - stream on Teams TBD (8 a.m.) - stream on PeacockTHURSDAY, AUGUST 5Semifinal #1: QF1 winner vs. QF2 (12:15 a.m.) - stream on (12:15 a.m.) - stream on PeacockSemifinal #2: QF3 winner vs. QF4 (7 a.m.) - stream on (7 a.m.) - stream on PeacockFRIDAY, AUGUST 6Gold Medal Game: Teams TBD (10:30 p.m.) - stream on Teams TBD (10:30 p.m.) - stream on PeacockSATURDAY, AUGUST 7Bronze Medal Game: Teams TBD (7 a.m.)Women’s Olympic Basketball Groups (Click here for up-to-date standings)Group A: Canada, Serbia, Spain, South KoreaGroup B: France, Japan, Nigeria, United StatesGroup C: Australia, Belgium, China, Puerto RicoPreliminary RoundSUNDAY, JULY 25South Korea vs. Spain (9 p.m.)MONDAY, JULY 26Serbia vs. Canada (4:30 a.m.)Japan vs. France (9 p.m.)TUESDAY, JULY 27Nigeria vs. United States (12:40 a.m., USA) - stream on - stream on FuboTV and PeacockAustralia vs. Belgium (4:30 a.m.)Puerto Rico vs. China (8 a.m.)WEDNESDAY, JULY 28Canada vs. South Korea (9 p.m.)THURSDAY, JULY 29Spain vs. Serbia (4:20 a.m.)Belgium vs. Puerto Rico (9 p.m.)FRIDAY, JULY 30United States vs. Japan (12:40 a.m., USA) - stream on - stream on FuboTV and PeacockFrance vs. Nigeria (4:20 a.m.)China vs. Australia (8 a.m.)SATURDAY, JULY 31Canada vs. Spain (9 p.m.)SUNDAY, AUGUST 1South Korea vs. Serbia (8 a.m.)Nigeria vs. Japan (9 p.m.)MONDAY, AUGUST 2France vs. United States (12:40 a.m., USA) - stream on - stream on FuboTV and PeacockChina vs. Belgium (4:20 a.m.)Australia vs. Puerto Rico (8 a.m.)Knockout RoundsTUESDAY, AUGUST 3Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBD (9 p.m.)WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBD (12:40 a.m.)Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBD (4:20 a.m.)Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBD (8 a.m.)FRIDAY, AUGUST 6Semifinal #1: QF1 winner vs. QF2 (12:15 a.m.)Semifinal #2: QF3 winner vs. QF4 (7 a.m.)SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

I’ve always been thankful that I was born with my mother’s skin…she has a darker skin tone that tans, and never had skin cancer in her life.  My late father, on the other hand, had very fair skin.  That, compounded with extensive sun exposure when he was stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico during World War II, caused him all sorts of problems later in life.  He had several skin cancers removed from his head, face and ears, and many, many other pre-cancerous lesions proactively removed.  It seemed like every few months he was coming home from the dermatologist with bandages all over his face and scalp.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

ANN ARBOR – Four Ann Arbor-area girls basketball teams were in action Monday night in the regional semifinal round of the state tournament. See which teams kept their seasons going and advanced to the regional finals, which are scheduled for Wednesday. Winner advances to West Bloomfield quarterfinal--DIVISION 2REGIONAL 14 AT ROMULUS SUMMIT ACADEMYAnn Arbor Father Gabriel Richard vs. Milan, 7 p.m. Winner advances to Chelsea quarterfinal--DIVISION 3REGIONAL 22 AT WHITMORE LAKEYpsilanti Arbor Prep vs. Grass Lake, 7 p.m. Winner advances to Ypsilanti Lincoln quarterfinalMORE:Ann Arbor-area prep basketball regional predictionsVote for the Ann Arbor-area basketball Player of the Week after district playMichigan 2021 Miss Basketball finalists announcedCOVID crushed a player’s dream of 1,000-point high school career ... until the opponent did this

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan high school girls basketball postseason kicked off on Monday and several Ann Arbor-area teams were in action. Check out the scores from the opening round of the tournament and see the upcoming schedule for the remainder of the week. --MONDAY, MARCH 22Ann Arbor Greenhills 54, Brighton Charyl Stockwell Prep 10Ann Arbor Huron 59, Ypsilanti Lincoln 58 (2OT)Ann Arbor Pioneer 58, Ypsilanti 28Dexter 68, Pinckney 27South Lyon 41, Ann Arbor Skyline 33--UPCOMING SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY, MARCH 24DIVISION 1DISTRICT 18 AT SALINEAnn Arbor Pioneer vs. Belleville, 5:30 p.m.Ann Arbor Huron vs. Saline, 7 p.m.DISTRICT 17 AT ANN ARBOR SKYLINEDexter vs. Brighton, 5:30 p.m.DIVISION 2DISTRICT 52 AT TECUMSEHStockbridge vs. Chelsea 5:30 p.m.DISTRICT 53 AT MILANMonroe Jefferson vs. Milan, 5:30 p.m.DISTRICT 55 AT ANN ARBOR FATHER GABRIEL RICHARDDearborn Heights vs. Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, 7 p.m.DIVISION 3DISTRICT 86 AT ERIE MASONOttawa Lake Whiteford vs. Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, 5:30 p.m.DISTRICT 87 AT GRASS LAKEWhitmore Lake vs. Grass Lake, 5:30 p.m.Ann Arbor Greenhills winner vs. Manchester, 7 p.m.--FRIDAY, MARCH 26DIVISION 1DISTRICT 18 AT SALINEChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Northville regionalDISTRICT 17 AT ANN ARBOR SKYLINEChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Northville regionalDIVISION 2DISTRICT 52 AT TECUMSEHChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Williamston regionalDISTRICT 53 AT MILANChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Romulus Summit regionalDISTRICT 55 AT ANN ARBOR FATHER GABRIEL RICHARDChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Romulus Summit regionalDIVISION 3DISTRICT 86 AT ERIE MASONChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Whitmore Lake regionalDISTRICT 87 AT GRASS LAKEChampionship game, 7 p.m.District winner advances to Whitmore Lake regionalMORE:Vote for Ann Arbor-area basketball Player of the Week (March 15-20)Ann Arbor-area girls basketball district predictionsMichigan Associated Press girls basketball rankings for March 22Check out Ann Arbor-area girls basketball district tournament matchups

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan high school hockey state tournament is set to begin on Monday. See the regional schedule for Ann Arbor-area teams below. Regional winner advances to state quarterfinalsDIVISION 2REGIONAL 16 AT TRENTONChampionship game, 6 p.m. Regional winner advances to state quarterfinalsDIVISION 3REGIONAL 23 AT CHELSEAChampionship game, 4 p.m. Regional winner advances to state quarterfinals

DETROIT – Since warming weather is the story of the day, it’s appropriate to share with you a pretty significant Detroit weather anniversary: On this date in 2000, we set a record high of 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius). AdWe’ll see partly cloudy skies today, with highs reaching the low 60s (16 degrees Celsius) -- and possibly even warmer than that. Lows Wednesday night will be very mild…in the low 50s (11 degrees Celsius), with highs Thursday in the low 60s (16 degrees Celsius). Thursday, Friday forecastRain ends overnight Thursday night, with lows in the low 40s (5 to 6 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Friday night, with low in the low 30s (0 degrees Celsius).

ANN ARBOR – Ann Arbor-area basketball teams returned to the court Monday to start another week of high school basketball. See which teams opened the week with victories below. If a score is missing, please email gwickliffe@mlive.com to report the final score. RELATED: Ann Arbor-area basketball roundup from Feb. 22--MONDAY, FEB. 22BOYSDexter 61, Chelsea 45Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 49, Farmington 46GIRLSAnn Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 51, Plymouth Christian Academy 37Chelsea 44, Dexter 39Milan 63, Monroe Jefferson 31Monroe 68, Ann Arbor Huron 55MORE:Dexter boys knock Chelsea from ranks of unbeaten behind Colin Parachek’s career nightVote for the Ann Arbor-area basketball Player of the Week (Feb. 15-20)Saline has one of Michigan’s best basketball duos you’ve never heard about – until nowPositive COVID-19 case forces pause for three Ann Arbor-area high school basketball teams

DETROIT – A powdery trace to two or more inches of snow will fall by the end of breakfast Sunday morning. Track the live radar in the video player above. Have a smart TV? Watch the weather radar on your TVIf you have a smart TV (Apple, Roku, etc. ), you can go to the WDIV Local 4 Detroit channel and stream the live weather radar right there on your TV.

DETROIT – Snow is headed for Metro Detroit once again. Track live radar in the video player above. Have a smart TV? Watch the weather radar on your TVIf you have a smart TV (Apple, Roku, etc. ), you can go to the WDIV Local 4 Detroit channel and stream the live weather radar right there on your TV.

In case you hadn’t heard, online sports betting is now legal in Michigan. Operators were permitted to start taking bets Friday. Below is a breakdown of some of today’s odds. RELATED: A guide to Michigan’s online sports betting optionsThe Action Network: A guide to Michigan online sports bettingMONDAY: NBACharlotte (-2.5) at OrlandoPhiladelphia (-6.5) at DetroitTornoto at Indiana (-2.5)L.A. Lakers (-10) at ClevelandMiami at Brooklyn (-7.5)San Antonio at New Orleans (-2.5)Boston (-8) at ChicagoDenver (-1.5) at DallasOklahoma City at Portland (-5.5)Minnesota at Golden State (-8.5)MONDAY: COLLEGE BASKETBALLTOP 25Syracuse at Virginia (-7)Texas Tech at West Virginia (-1.5)MONDAY: NHLOttawa (+130) at Vancouver (-150)SUPER BOWL: NFLSunday, Feb. 7 in Tampa, FloridaFAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG KANSAS CITY 3 56 Tampa BayFor the latest odds, check out The Action Network

DETROIT – It appears that our overall quiet weather pattern is going to continue through the entire upcoming week. We’ll just have some flurries and light snow showers for the first half of the day, and then snow shower activity should increase by mid-to-late afternoon into Monday evening. TuesdayMostly cloudy on Tuesday, and a snow shower cannot be ruled out, although I think they’ll be more the exception than the rule. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, with lows near 20 degrees (-7 degrees Celsius). Mostly cloudy with a light snow shower possible on Friday.

The battle to collect unemployment benefits continues for many Michigan residents, but state officials said the $300 COVID-19 bonus is coming soon. State officials said that money is slowing making its way to Michigan. READ: Whitmer signs $106M relief bill, extends COVID-19 unemployment benefits through MarchThe Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments run from Dec. 27, 2020, through March 13, 2021. They offer an additional $300 in benefits per week to Michigan claimants who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Claimants don’t have to take action to receive the additional payments.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has started making the $300 weekly COVID-19 unemployment payments to eligible residents who were affected by the pandemic. The Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments run from Dec. 27, 2020, through March 13, 2021. They offer an additional $300 in benefits per week to Michigan claimants who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. PEUC provides 11 additional weeks of benefits for those who have exhausted regular state unemployment benefits. PUA provides unemployment benefits to those not typically eligible for unemployment including self-employed and gig workers.

DETROIT – We are starting out on the cool and quiet side around Metro Detroit with temps in the lower 30s as you head out the door. Our skies are mostly cloudy, and that only lasts for part of the day as we anticipate a wintry mix on the way. Another weather maker is moving in Wednesday and with temps in the upper 30s to low 40s, this will likely start as a wintry mix late afternoon or evening Wednesday, and then change to snow heading into Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve, Day forecastThis scenario could bring some measurable snow on Christmas Eve. Temps will fall through the 30s into the 20s Christmas Eve, and will be in the teens to 20s on Christmas Day.

Snowfall totals expectedAs far as total snowfall is concerned, there will be a steady gradient of diminishing snow totals from east to west. Here’s how I see those totals breaking down:The far east side should receive 2 to 4 inches of total snow. Remember that the Local4Casters weather app has everything you need to prepare you for the two days ahead -- including live radar and a road conditions product. If you’re one of the few who doesn’t have the nation’s best weather app, what are you waiting for? Highs will generally be near 40 degrees (4 to 5 degrees Celsius), with lows generally in the mid to upper 20s (-4 to -2 degrees Celsius).

DETROIT – We are waking up to chilly temps in the 20s and a stiff breeze still, which means some blowing snow is possible in spots. SUNRISE: 7:08 AMToday is the last of the noticeably colder days for the rest of the week as we battle through mostly cloudy skies through the morning hours. Skies will become partly cloudy through the afternoon, but highs will only get into the mid and upper 40s. Thursday may be a bit more cloud filled with low to mid 60s still in sight as we stay dry. There won’t be any meaningful weather makers heading into SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario for a week or longer.

Highs will reach the low 70s (22 degrees Celsius) for most of us, so the mild weather continues. Tuesday looks like a spectacular day, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s (20 degrees Celsius). Highs near 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius). After a frosty start Saturday morning, clouds will increase and we’ll scratch and claw our way barely to 50 degrees (10 degrees Celsius) for a high. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with lows in the mid 30s (2 to 3 degrees Celsius).

DETROIT – After a weekend with highs in the mid 50s (13 to 14 degrees Celsius), today begins the improvement I promised in last week’s articles. Highs this afternoon will approach 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius), so we’re moving in the right direction. Highs near 70 degrees (21 degrees Celsius). Highs in the low 60s (16 degrees Celsius) will still feel plenty pleasant in the sunshine! Mostly sunny on Friday, with highs edging back upward into the mid 60s (18 degrees Celsius).

Highs will range from upper 70s (26 degrees Celsius) south to low 70s (22 degrees Celsius) in parts of the Thumb. Highs in the low to mid 70s (22 to 24 degrees Celsius). Highs in the low to mid 70s (22 to 23 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy on Friday, with highs in the low 70s (22 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid 70s (23 to 24 degrees Celsius).

Gretchen Whitmer announced a dramatic loosening of statewide coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on Monday, but some popular businesses will remain closed. MORE FROM ROD MELONI: Broad takeaways from Whitmer lifting state’s stay-at-home orderThe stay-at-home order, which was originally announced in March, has been lifted. Monday’s changes could mean a lot of money staying in Michigan instead of going to other states. Michiganders near the border have started going to Indiana and Ohio for services such as nail and hair salons. Gyms, exercise studios, fitness centers, spas, hair salons and movie theaters are among the businesses that will remain closed.