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Star RB may retire ‘out of nowhere’ like his favorite player, Barry Sanders

2 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

Prepare to be shocked when Saquan Barkley decides to retire. During an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year was asked about his retirement plans, specifically if it would come out of nowhere or if he would take his career until the “wheels fell off.”The Eagles running back took some time to consider but eventually offered a confident answer. “That’s a great question,” he said.
Dynamic QB, former EMU tight end among 6 Michigan Panthers named to All-UFL Team

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

DETROIT – Six Michigan Panthers have been named to the All-UFL Team, the United Football League announced this week. Despite missing three games, Michigan’s Bryce Perkins was named the league’s top quarterback after he completed nearly 70 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,342 yards and 9 touchdowns and running for 269 yards and 5 touchdowns for the 6-4 Panthers.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Masters winner join field for Detroit’s PGA Tour event

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

The 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain is among the latest players that have committed to play in Detroit’s PGA Tour event. Organizers of the Rocket Mortgage Classic announced this week that Keegan Bradley, who will lead the Americans against Europe at Bethpage Black in September, will play in the event set to take place at Detroit Golf Club June 25-29.
Michigan man, 83, dies after being hit by vehicle in Walmart parking lot

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

PETOSKEY, MI – A Michigan man died after he was hit by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. According to the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office, Donald Paul Mitas, 83, of Saginaw was walking in the parking lot in Petoskey when he was hit at noon on June 1. He was transported to McLaren Hospital for treatment but died from his injuries on June 2. The driver of the vehicle involved, Erin Nichole Hay, 24, of Alanson, was uninjured.
Man, 70, dies after falling from boat in Northern Michigan

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

BOYNE CITY, MI – A man died after he fell from a boat and hit his head in Northern Michigan. According to the Boyne City Police Department, the 70-year-old victim was leaning over the side of a boat when he fell at Harborage Marina in Boyne City 11:07 p.m. on May 30. Officers, a marine employee and nearby witnesses attempted to locate the man but were initially unsuccessful. He was found at 11:16 p.m. and lifesaving measures were attempted on the dock.
IndyCar driver rips downtown Detroit Grand Prix: ‘I really miss Belle Isle’

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

DETROIT – The 2025 Detroit Grand Prix is over and perhaps no one is more excited that one of the men who raced in the event. Mexican IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward drove to a seventh-place finish in downtown Detroit on Sunday, but he didn’t hold back when asked about his opinions on the circuit in downtown Detroit. “It’s been a very frustrating weekend,” he said. “You guys know I don’t sugarcoat things. I hate this place. It sucks.
‘Sport Science’ founder, host dies at 54

3 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

The host and co-creator of ESPN’s “Sport Science” has died. John Brenkus, who led the once-popular show that explores the science and engineering underlying athletics, died on May 31, according to an announcement on his X account. He was 54. The Emmy-award winning host had been dealing with depression, the statement said. “John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025,” the post read.
McDonald’s sets date for return of popular chicken snack wraps

4 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

The countdown for the Snack Wrap’s return to McDonald’s is on. Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA, confirmed Tuesday that the popular menu item will return to menus across the United States on July 10. The news was confirmed in a short press release that channeled Michael Jordan’s legendary two-word fax informing the public of his return to the NBA and Chicago Bulls in 1995.
Woman, 20, dies after rollover crash in Oakland County

4 days ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI --A 20-year-old woman died after a rollover crash in Oakland County. WDIV-TV in Detroit reported the crash occurred on I-75 near Squirrel Road in Bloomfield Township at 9 p.m. on Monday. Police said a vehicle driven by a woman from Livonia went off the roadway and rolled, ejecting the driver. It’s unknown if a seatbelt was used, WDIV reported, and It’s unclear if drugs or alcohol factored in the crash.
Body pulled from Clinton River in Macomb County

1 week ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

MACOMB COUNTY, MI – Deputies are investigating after a body was found in a river in Macomb County. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the southbound Gratiot Avenue bridge, in Mount Clemens at 2:25 p.m. on Thursday. A passerby reported seeing a possible body surrounded by debris in the Clinton River. Deputies later confirmed the presence of a body. It was removed by the Macomb County marine division.