When tragedy befalls a family, the grief never goes away. We all deal with it in different ways. Sometimes, loss gives birth to an action plan to spare others similar pain. That is where the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation in Ann Arbor comes from. Kristen and Jeff Roberts are parents who continue to mourn the loss of their son Miles. He took his life in 2017 at the age of 15. Through the tears, and with purpose and dedication, the Roberts began a foundation aimed at empowering youth athletic communities to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention. They talked about their work with WEMU's David Fair.

Two nonprofits serving youth are the recipients of the 2025 City of Ypsilanti Youth Mini-Grants. One of which is the All About Speed Track Club, which gets kids involved in track and field events. The club's president and head coach, Sean Brandon, Jr., joined Rylee Barnsdale to talk about what's in the club's future thanks to their financial gift.

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is partnering with Special Olympics Michigan to create an inclusive place for all interested in dance and cheerleading. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The women's hockey team at Eastern Michigan University is going to nationals. In its debut year, the Eagles posted a nearly flawless record of 18-0-1. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has decided to uphold its policy allowing transgender students to compete in high school sports, despite President Trump’s executive order barring trans girls from participating. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Lions-mania is here and continues to grow! Over the past few years, Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown have brought the team to heights that haven't been seen in the NFL's Super Bowl era. Detroit is 15-2 on the season and will play the visiting Washington Commanders Saturday night in the divisional round of the playoffs. Lifelong fans have been starved for a championship team. WEMU's John Stockwell met one of them in educator, author and Ann Arbor resident, Patti Smith.

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission has unveiled a new logo and brand identity as it looks to expand the hosting of athletic events. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting the legendary Motown group The Temptations during the halftime show at this Saturday’s football game. Ana Longoria has more.

For 44 years, John Fountain was the "Voice of EMU Athletics," telling stories of heartbreak and triumph throughout Eastern Michigan University's sports history. Fountain passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 91. Prior to the September 21 EMU football game, the university dedicated the broadcast booth inside Rynearson Stadium to this legend—fittingly naming it the John C. Fountain Broadcast Booth. Greg Steiner of WEMU's sportscasting team has this remembrance of Fountain's personal and professional legacy.

The teams have only played ten times in their programs' history. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Eastern Michigan University introduced its new women’s head basketball coach on Tuesday. Sahar Nusseibeh comes to Ypsilanti after three years as head coach at Canisius. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Saturday will be a special day at Eastern Michigan University. A legendary former basketball coach will be honored in a special ceremony ahead of the start of the EMU men’s basketball game. The basketball floor at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will become officially known as “Ben Braun Court." WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Coach Braun to look ahead to a most special day and reflect on a lifetime of building relationships and molding the lives of young men.