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3+ hour, 25+ min ago (237+ words) A former NFL referee has admitted that a mistake was made in the Ohio State at Michigan game on Saturday. Ohio State topped Michigan, 27-9, at The Big House in Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes ended Michigan's four game winning streak in the rivalry. Ohio State finished the regular season at 12-0, heading into the Big Ten Championship Game. The Buckeyes will be taking on Indiana next weekend. But during Saturday's game at The Big House, the referees appeared to make a big mistake, failing to act on an ejection-worthy play. Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham made contact with a referee in the first half. He hit his helmet into the referee's face, while complaining about a no-call. However, he was not ejected. Instead, he drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The Maryland transfer was allowed to remain in the game. But should that…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (705+ words) This Michigan city has held the same heart-warming tradition to kick off the holidays for 40 years FLINT, MI " For 40 years, Flint has kicked off the holiday season with a simple tradition that has become a beloved event in the city " a walk. The Holiday Walk began as the Flint Cultural Center's way of giving back to the community. Thousands of visitors attend the free event each year. This year's event returns to the Flint Cultural Center campus from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Festive live music and performances round out the event. The Claus's " along with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Greater Flint Sports Hall of Famer Ervin Leavy " will kick off the Holiday Walk at 5:15 p.m. with the annual tree lighting ceremony. To accommodate a live 25-foot-tall holiday tree, the kickoff ceremony will be in the Durant Plaza located between FIM Whiting…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago (607+ words) With the goal of improving health outcomes, Michigan has made it a priority to expand its doula network and coverage of such services under Medicaid. Doulas are trained professionals who provide non-clinical support to families before, during and after childbirth, and promote safe, healthy and positive birth experiences. As of this fall, more than 1,000 doulas had joined the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Doula Registry. That doubled the five-year goal set in 2023. "Michigan's investment in doulas is transforming maternal health outcomes across the state," said Elizabeth Hertel, director of MDHHS. "When families have access to trusted birth support, we see healthier parents, healthier babies and stronger communities." Doula assistance has been found to reduce the likelihood of low birth weight and complications involving the mother or baby. It has also been associated with fewer C-sections and shorter…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago (610+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " This time 12 months ago, the planning for 2025 had already begun. Yes, Michigan was coming off an improbable victory over arch rival Ohio State, but the 7-5 regular season left a sour taste in the mouth of a lot of folks. Head coach Sherrone Moore quickly jettisoned his offensive coordinator, and work was being done behind the scenes to land five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. Fast forward one year, and while the Wolverines showed a two-game improvement, finishing the regular season with a 9-3 mark, it came with a disappointing finish. Needing a victory over the Buckeyes to slide into the College Football Playoff, Michigan posted a dud, a 27-9 loss that has Moore and his staff going back to the drawing board. But before anyone can wipe the 2025 season slate clean, attention now turns to the bowl game " with Michigan likely…...

10+ hour, 6+ min ago (83+ words) Fire rescue takes child to hospital after nearly drowning in Broward Man accused of raping man with disabilities stays in Broward jail without bond Detectives search for suspect after stabbing in Sunny Isles Beach The tumultuous 2025 hurricane season comes to a close Ex-Cuban spy Juan Pablo Roque dies at 70 The Miami Heat's NBA G League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce host the Grand Rapids Gold. The game can be watched on Local 10 News at 4 p.m. on Sunday....

10+ hour, 35+ min ago (208+ words) LIVE UPDATES: This post is being updated with highlights throughout the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic title game. Please refresh often for the latest version. DIVISION 5 STATE FINAL Who: No. 3 Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (11-2) vs. No. 4 Grand Rapids West Catholic (12-1) When: 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Detroit's Ford Field What: Two Division 5 heavyweights square off, both intent on adding to their legacies. Notre Dame Prep is the defending state champion, having defeated Frankenmuth in the 2024 Division 5 state champion. West Catholic is making its first Division 5 state-final appearance since 2017, when it capped a string of five consecutive state championships. The Falcons also own a Division 6 state title in 2022, a Division 5 state championship in 2010 and a Class B state title in 1979. They are 7-2 in state championship games. Both defeated higher-ranked teams on its path to the state final, with Notre Dame…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago (465+ words) Updated on: November 30, 2025 / 3:31 PM EST / AP Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith less than two years after he was hired. The move was made Sunday by athletic director J Batt, who has been on campus since June, according to a person familiar with the situation speaking only on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The Spartans lost eight of their last nine games to finish 4-8. Smith's overall record at MSU was 9-15 and just 4-14 in the Big Ten. Smith is due more than $30 million, according to terms of his seven-year contract, and the school will have to spend many millions to find a replacement. The Spartans aren't the only ones looking for a winning coach, either. Smith was 34-35 over six seasons at Oregon State, winning at least eight games in consecutive seasons for the first…...

12+ hour, 55+ min ago (345+ words) Miami (OH) (7-5) vs. Western Michigan (8-4), Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. EST. Western Michigan by 2.5. Against the spread: Western Michigan 8-3-1, Miami (OH) 8-3. Overall: 331.5 yards per game (112th in FBS) Passing: 142.3 yards per game (129th) Rushing: 189.2 yards per game (33rd) Scoring: 23.7 points per game (96th) Overall: 302.3 yards per game (17th in FBS) Passing: 175.9 yards per game (18th) Rushing: 126.3 yards per game (38th) Scoring: 18.7 points per game (16th) Overall: 355.2 yards per game (90th in FBS) Passing: 195.9 yards per game (101st) Rushing: 159.3 yards per game (69th) Scoring: 26.1 points per game (81st) Overall: 324.3 yards per game (28th in FBS) Passing: 206.3 yards per game (47th) Rushing: 118.1 yards per game (28th) Scoring: 21.9 points per game (41st) Miami (OH) ranks 117th in third down percentage, converting 34.2% of the time. Western Michigan ranks 14th on defense, allowing its opponents at convert at 31.1%. Miami (OH) ranks 19th in the FBS with a +8 turnover margin. Western Michigan ranks 10th in the FBS averaging 36.9 penalty yards per game. Western Michigan ranks 112th in FBS in red…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago (498+ words) DETROIT " Michigan State's season is over. The biggest question surrounding the program remains unanswered. Although the Spartans (4-8, 1-8 Big Ten) beat Maryland 38-28 on Saturday night at Ford Field in the finale to snap an eight-game skid, there's still no word if second-year coach Jonathan Smith will be back in 2026. Athletic director J Batt has remained silent and didn't make himself available to the media after Saturday's win. "We have continued to conversate through the week, I'm sure we'll be talking again in the coming days," Smith said of Batt before being asked if he has been told definitively about his future. "Don't have that." Smith has a 9-15 record in two seasons " not counting wins vacated over a three-year span due to NCAA violations under former coach Mel Tucker. Speculation about his job security has swirled for more than a month and…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago (552+ words) Michigan State Spartans host Maryland at Ford Field DETROIT " For Michigan State, the 2025 season has been full of disappointment and defeat. The future of the program is still unknown, but for one more night, they get to enjoy the taste of a win. The Spartans ended an eight-game losing streak and earned a lone victory in Big Ten play Saturday night at Ford Field against Maryland. While MSU's season ends, getting to finish on their own terms isn't something they'll be taking for granted. "Really happy and proud of that locker room. Been through a lot," coach Jonathan Smith said. "Long season, some down, some disappointment, definitely frustration, but really proud of them as they continued to battle, went to work, played and practiced with energy and so happy for them to come out with a win like they did. " The…...