Penn State commit Gavin McKenna gets $700,000 contract update that dwarfs Michigan State offer

Gavin McKenna almost certainly will be worth it. Penn State and Michigan State found themselves in a modern college sports bidding war, except this one was on the ice. The two NCAA hockey programs were battling over the presumed No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL …

You may spot this Michigan-made pickleball paddle on ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’

HOLLAND, MI -- Like so many innovation stories, Revolin’s starts in a garage. A high school tennis player setting up shop at his parent’s house. It was the early days of a new niche sport, pickleball, and Hugh Davis became the go-to repairman for broken …

Nearly a dozen people drowned in Michigan waters over July 4 weekend. What to know 

Locations included private ponds, inland lakes, and Lake Michigan. Victims ranged in age from a 5-year-old boy to an 86-year-old man. Lack of life jackets and alcohol consumption appear to be factors in some incidents. Nearly a dozen people lost their …

Ford: Michigan battery plant 'on track' for production tax credits 

Ford said Tuesday the Marshall, Michigan, plant is slated to employ 1,700 workers. Ford said the plant, which was announced in February 2023, is expected to begin producing batteries in 2026. Ford Motor said Tuesday it believes its planned $3 billion …

Michigan’s gas prices fall — but metro Detroit still paying the most 

Michiganders saw gas prices drop over the past week and, with July Fourth weekend travel behind us, could see even lower prices. The Michigan average on Sunday, July 6, was $3.15 a gallon, according to AAA, down 11 cents from the week before and matching …

Michigan Wolverines land 7-foot-3 unicorn recruit who shoots 3s, blocks shots and dunks on people

There's only so much stock you want to put in grainy highlights of European players before they come to college basketball. But for as much stock as you have available for such investment, put it all on Marcus Moller. Because the 7-foot-3 unicorn …

5 zoos to visit in Michigan: What to know

It's early July so there is no better time to spend a summer day than exploring a zoo. Michigan is home to 26 zoos, from traditional ones to children's zoos to specialty animal parks and sanctuaries and wildlife conservancies and education centers, …

Michigan man killed after shooting at Texas border patrol agents

Authorities shot and killed a Michigan man after police say he fired dozens of rounds at federal agents at a U.S. border patrol station in Texas. At least one officer suffered a knee injury. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a …

Nearly a dozen people drowned in Michigan waters over July 4 weekend. What to know

Michigan basketball lands first 2026 commitment from Danish 7-footer 

For the second time in as many months, Michigan basketball and coach Dusty May have received a commitment from an international big man. Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-2 center from Denmark, shared news of his pledge to the Wolverines on his Instagram account …