https://www.wcmu.org/tags/sports Sports en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/michigan-attorney-general-antitrust-inquiry-probes-corporate-consolidation-in-youth-hockey An email to a parent mentions "potential anticompetitive and unfair trade practices" resulting from corporate owners, "including but not limited to Black Bear Sports Group." Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/michigan-attorney-general-antitrust-inquiry-probes-corporate-consolidation-in-youth-hockey Elliot Russell https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-skier-takes-home-gold-at-winter-olympics Boyne City native Kaila Kuhn claimed her first gold medal over the weekend in mixed aerial freestyle skiing. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-skier-takes-home-gold-at-winter-olympics Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-28/michigan-high-schoolers-can-cash-in-on-more-name-image-likeness-opportunities The Michigan High School Athletic Association approved new rules that immediately allow student-athletes to profit from social media deals, autograph signings, and modeling. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:58:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-28/michigan-high-schoolers-can-cash-in-on-more-name-image-likeness-opportunities Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-23/female-youth-sports-injuries-on-the-rise-in-michigan-doctors-say Doctors are seeing an uptick in ACL knee injuries in young athletes across Michigan. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently sat down with WCMU multimedia producer Stefanie Mills to learn more. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-23/female-youth-sports-injuries-on-the-rise-in-michigan-doctors-say Tina Sawyer, Stefanie Mills https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/cmu-football-marching-chips-take-ford-field-in-gameabove-sports-bowl It's Central Michigan University's first bowl game since 2021. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/cmu-football-marching-chips-take-ford-field-in-gameabove-sports-bowl Nathan Arbaugh https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-09/michigan-parent-files-title-ix-complaint-with-allegations-over-transgender-athlete-playing-in-volleyball-game A southeast Michigan parent has filed a Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education over claims a transgender student athlete played against his daughter’s volleyball team. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:39:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-09/michigan-parent-files-title-ix-complaint-with-allegations-over-transgender-athlete-playing-in-volleyball-game Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-18/its-not-too-early-to-add-january-up-winter-festivals-to-your-calendar Although we’re still in fall foliage season, it’s not too soon to think about festivals taking place this winter in the UP, including events in Ishpeming and Hulbert. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-18/its-not-too-early-to-add-january-up-winter-festivals-to-your-calendar Cooper Evans, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon runs 120 miles from Grayling to Oscoda. The race starts at 9 p.m. and leaders finish around 11 a.m. the next day. It’s billed as the toughest spectator sport in America, as fans stay up all night and cheer at various spots along the river. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/former-cmu-baseball-player-sues-university-claims-physical-assault Former Central Michigan University baseball player Dean Brown claims he was physically assaulted by an assistant coach and later retaliated against by the athletic department for reporting the incident. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:51:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/former-cmu-baseball-player-sues-university-claims-physical-assault Sydney Neal https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/four-ferris-state-volleyball-seniors-get-special-graduation-ceremony The women's volleyball team is traveling to South Dakota this weekend to compete in the NCAA Division-II national championships, the same time as Ferris State University's winter commencement. The Bulldogs are 34-0 and ranked number one in the nation. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:20:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/four-ferris-state-volleyball-seniors-get-special-graduation-ceremony Alvin (AJ) Jones