In college football, Michigan received its eighth commitment in the 2021 class on Sunday. Detroit Cass Tech four-star center Raheem Anderson announced his commitment to the Wolverines via Twitter. The 6-3, 298-pounder is Michigan’s third offensive
The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan has announced their Regional Coach of the Year winners. Locally, the boys’ Coach of the Year is Randy Small from Schoolcraft and the girls’ Coach of the Year is Jason Bingaman
The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan has announced its Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete Awards. The recognition goes to seniors who have played all four years of high school basketball and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of
This year’s Associated Press boys’ high school basketball Division 2 All-State honors… FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Carlos Johnson, Benton Harbor, Sr. (Player of the Year) Scooby Johnson, who also was named Mr. Basketball award, finished his
Former River Valley Boys’ Basketball Coach Jerry Schaffer passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning. The family said, “As sad as our family is with this news, there is comfort in knowing that he is at
This year’s Associated Press boys’ high school basketball Division 4 All-State honors… FIRST TEAM Da’Jion Humphrey, Southfield Christian, Sr. (Player of the Year) After leading his team to a state title and earning first-team honors
This year’s Associated Press boys’ high school basketball Division 3 All-State honors… FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Jalen Terry, Flint Beecher, Sr. (Player of the Year) The University of Oregon commit averaged 20.4 points, 6.5 assists, 5.4
It’s been announced that the Rich Eisen show is being cancelled. As sad as we are to lose Rich, we are just as excited to announce that Colin Cowherd, one of the most thought-provoking sports hosts
Al Kaline, who spent his entire 22-season Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Tigers and was known affectionately as “Mr. Tiger,” has died. He was 85. John Morad, a friend of Kaline’s, confirmed to The
Baseball Fall of Fame player Al Kaline, who played his entire 22-season major league career with the Detroit Tigers, has passed away. Kaline became the youngest player to win the American League batting title in 1955
The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan has announced its Academic All-State Teams. Weighted team GPAs for this award are figured on players’ cumulative GPAs and attempted credits. Any team with a resulting weighted team GPA of
The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan has announced its Academic All-State Teams. Weighted team GPAs for this award are figured on players’ cumulative GPAs and attempted credits. Any team with a resulting weighted team GPA of
Michigan Grappler has announced its post season awards. Local wrestlers receiving state wide honors are… Division 2 First Team All-State Senior Team… Shane Williams, Lakeshore – 140 lbs. All-State Sophomore Team… Chris Wertanen, St. Joe –
Benton Harbor senior Carlos Johnson was named Michigan’s Mr. Basketball Monday. Carlos beat out Jalen Terry from Flint Beecher, Lorne Bowman II from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Matt Nicholson from Clarkston, and Tyson Acuff from Detroit
EAST LANSING, Mich. – April 3 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 Winter and Spring sports seasons, in compliance with the Thursday (April 2) “state of disaster” directive
KitchenAid and PGA of America announce cancellation of 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (April 2, 2020) —Due to the stay-at-home order in the state of Michigan for COVID-19 and the uncertainties around
The following is an op-ed from River Valley Middle/High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Ryan Portenga. The opinions expressed are his, and not necessarily those of WSJM Sports or Mid-West Family… Due to the
The Associated Press has released its 2019-20 all-state girls basketball team for Division 3 in Michigan. Congratulations to our area players who earned 2nd team and honorable mention honors… 1st Team All-State Hannah Spitzley, Pewamo-Westphalia,
The Associated Press has released its 2019-20 all-state girls basketball team for Division 4 in Michigan, honoring the best of the best among the state’s smallest schools… 1st Team All-State Mara Rugen, Michigan Lutheran, Sr.
BASEBALL Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The teams had been scheduled to play at Olympic Stadium on
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Swimming & Diving All-Conference awards… 1st Team Ayden Moyer, St. Joe Johnathon Pilsow, Bridgman Parker Roach, Bridgman Grant Gerl, Mattawan Ben Jacob, Mattawan Allen Cotton, Portage Northern Derek Halloran, Portage Northern Ewen
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Wrestling All-Conference awards… 1st Team (Champion) 103 Mikey Robles, Niles 112 Gabe Livingston, Lakeview 119 Brad Collins, Lakeview 125 Evan Sheeers, Lakeview 130 Ryan Franco, Niles 135 Javond Ball, Niles 140 Shane
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS In a statement released yesterday, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said, “We will continue to hold out hope that we’ll be able to conduct both a spring season and conclude winter tournaments.
NFL The Lions have agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison. The 26-year-old Allison comes to Detroit from Green Bay. He caught 34 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns last season. Allison played the
BCS Conference Boys’ Basketball 2019-2020 All-Division Teams. Players listed in alphabetical order by school… White Division MVP Jason Jergens, Howardsville Christian First Team Jamere Matlok, Countryside Academy Jason Jergens, Howardsville Christian Josh Parks, Howardsville
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL The White Sox optioned right-hander Michael Kopech to Triple-A Charlotte. The 23-year-old Kopech is one of baseball’s top pitching prospects. He missed last season after he had Tommy John surgery in September 2018,
In college football news, Notre Dame has landed a commitment from 6-6, 300-pound offensive tackle Blake Fisher from Avon, IN. Michigan has gotten an official commitment from 6-4 285 pound offensive guard Greg Crippen from IMG
In college basketball news, Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman is entering his name into the NBA draft. With that, he is keeping the option open of returning to MSU. He says he wants to gather as much
WSJM Sports’ final high school wrestling leaderboard of the season. Stats are based on information provided by coaches. Results are as of March 15… Area Individual State Champions Nolan Wertanen, 103 lbs. St. Joe Micah
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan has hired a new law firm to lead the investigation into allegations that a deceased team doctor molested hundreds of people. The school said Tuesday that WilmerHale
