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5+ hour, 47+ min ago (835+ words) Michigan fired football coach Sherrone Moore for cause on Wednesday, Dec. 10, alleging Moore had "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member," the school announced in a release. Later Wednesday, Moore was reportedly detained by police. According to ESPN's Dan Wetzel, police in Saline, Michigan "assisted in locating and detaining Moore" and turned it over to Pittsfield Township for an investigation into potential charges. It's the latest scandal for a program that, after building a general reputation for fair play in its over 150-year history, has had to weather controversy recently. Here are eight other scandals and infractions that have rocked U-M football over its history: THE LATEST: Sherrone Moore reportedly detained by police after Michigan firing Michigan football received arguably the biggest punishment in the history of the program on Friday, Aug. 15, when the NCAA handed out its penalties for…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago (168+ words) ANN ARBOR " While Wednesday's news about Sherrone Moore was salacious, the former Michigan head football coach had different kinds of missteps throughout his brief tenure at the school. Last year was worse. Michigan went 8-5, salvaging the season late thanks to three straight wins, including stunning upsets over Ohio State and Alabama. The offense, especially the passing game, was a disaster. Moore was suspended again by Michigan for two games this season for his role in the program's sign-stealing operation. The NCAA tacked on additional punishments, including suspending Moore for the 2026 season opener. Moore won't be around to serve that one. Moore wasn't particularly open with the media, though he was rarely combative. His former teammates and coaches spoke highly of him. Manuel gambled on Moore, who'd never been a head coach, when he hired him to replace Harbaugh, who left…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago (210+ words) The wild college coaching carousel took another turn Wednesday night with Michigan firing Sherrone Moore. In a statement, the school announced it has relieved Moore of his duties with cause. According to a statement from athletic director Warde Manuel, "credible evidence" was found that Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member " a violation of university policy. Moore's program is coming off a loss to Ohio State to finish the regular season 9-3. The 18th-ranked Wolverines will face Texas in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31. Here's what's being said nationally after Moore was fired Wednesday. Kalen DeBoer would be the obvious top name for Michigan. Who in the world is Michigan going to be able to hire this late in the game? I will be eternally baffled by the inability of men in position of power to not be…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago (85+ words) Did you know? General admission at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is free for one night of the week, thanks to a donation from the Meijer Foundation. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Did you know? General admission at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is free for one night of the week, thanks to a donation from the Meijer Foundation. From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, all ages can enjoy the galleries at no cost. What's currently on display at the museum?...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago (133+ words) Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore fires up Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Evan Link (71) and teammates as Michigan players line up before Michigan hosts New Mexico at Michigan ... 8 candidates to replace Sherrone Moore at Michigan, including Kalen DeBoer The University of Michigan moved to fire Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, a day that saw the football coach end up in police custody following an alleged assault outside Ann Arbor. Moore's tenure ends after less than two years on the job, one he was promoted to following the departure of Jim Harbaugh. Now, athletic director Warde Manuel and Michigan will have to go in a different direction with a coaching carousel beginning to slow. Here are some names that MLive's Aaron McMann thinks could be a good fit for the Wolverines:...

11+ hour, 11+ min ago (215+ words) Sherrone Moore was fired by the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday after two full seasons as the team's head football coach, after a university investigation into Moore that found he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Adam Schefter. Later on Wednesday, just hours after he was fired, news broke that Moore was arrested and in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan as a suspect of an alleged assault, according to Thamel and Wetzel. After this came out, Moore's mugshot was released. Moore, who has served as Michigan's head coach for one game in 2023 before being hired full-time for the 2024 season, had an 18-8 record with the Wolverines. This was the first head coaching job in college after years as an assistant at several universities, including being the offensive…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago (178+ words) NOVI, MI - A major change is coming to one of Michigan's biggest convention centers known for hosting some of the largest events in the state. The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi will have its name changed to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace beginning next year, according to a post from Vibe Credit Union on Facebook. "This partnership is all about bringing even more energy, opportunity, and community connection to one of Michigan's premier event destination," a statement reads on Facebook from Vibe Credit Union. The Suburban Collection Showplace is the largest privately-owned exposition, conference and banquet center in Michigan, according to WXYZ. It opened in 2005 and was called the Rock Financial Showplace. It was renamed the Suburban Collection Showplace in 2010. WXYZ also reports the Vibe Credit Union naming rights will last for 25 years beginning on January 1st. The Showplace hosts huge…...

12+ hour, 18+ min ago (135+ words) Grand Rapids drivers may need to plan for a longer commute Friday morning, Dec. 12. Road and bridge work will require two lanes of westbound I-196 to be closed for about six hours Friday between Eastern Avenue and U.S. 131. The closure is expected to be in place in the left two lanes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Drivers also won't be able to access the westbound I-196 ramp to southbound U.S. 131, which remains closed due to a rollover crash that caused significant damage earlier this month. A proposed alternate route involves exiting I-196 at Lane Avenue, turning onto First Street and re-entering the eastbound highway before taking the ramp to southbound U.S. 131....

12+ hour, 23+ min ago (298+ words) The Milwaukee Admirals fell to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6-4. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The first matchup between the Milwaukee Admirals and Grand Rapids Griffins ended with the Griffins winning 6-4 Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Van Andel Arena. The Admirals have now lost a season-high three games in a row. The third period was a wild one as the teams combined for seven goals. Griffins defenseman William Lagesson scored from the point at 6:26 to give his team the 4-3 lead, but Joakim Kemell responded with his sixth goal of the season at 11:08 to tie the game once again. The game-winning goal was scored at 13:30 of the third period when Nolan Moyle was able to steal a bouncing puck in front of Admirals goalie Matt Murray and put it into the goal. Former Admirals forward John Leonard scored an empty-netter to close the…...

12+ hour, 43+ min ago (848+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI " Michigan's girls high school basketball season started this week, and Tuesday provided a golden opportunity for one West Michigan squad to test its poise under pressure. Trailing Coopersville 41-29 with 1:29 left in the fourth quarter, Hamilton turned a double-digit deficit into a stunning comeback by closing the game on a 13-0 run and escaping with a 42-41 win. Emma Slotman sparked the rally by scoring 11 of Hamilton's 13 points in the final 89 seconds, with the junior guard burying a pair of 3-pointers, an old-fashioned 3-point play and two free throws. Junior guard Leah Brink provided the winning points by sinking a pair of free throws with 6.7 seconds left. Slotman finished with 15 points, while Brink and junior Brooke Petroelje each added 13 points. Olivia Berghorst led Coopersville with 10 points, and Hadleigh Byrd added eight. Hamilton's thrilling comeback wasn't the only notable result on…...