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Billy Donlon was previously assistant head coach at Michigan and most recently Clemson.
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Michigan Public Radio Network Capitol Bureau Reporter Colin Jackson presents today's Black History Moment. It turns out Jackie Robinson was not the person to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
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Three current and former Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball players are among 20 individuals who have been indicted in a point shaving scheme. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Eastern Michigan University broke a new school record as 30 student-athletes were chosen to be represented in the 2025 All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) football team. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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A new Title IX complaint alleges a Michigan high school wrongly let a transgender student compete on a volleyball team this past fall. Colin Jackson has more.
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No Kings Ann Arbor is holding a protest this morning ahead of "The Game" this afternoon at Michigan Stadium. The event is being held beginning at Maple Village from 9:30-11:45 AM. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Sports has an economic impact of hundreds of millions of dollars in Washtenaw County and not just University of Michigan athletics. The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Commerce held a meeting Wednesday morning to talk about some other sporting events in the area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Running away from problems usually doesn't work. Running through problems can be a game changer. That's where an Ypsilanti-based non-profit comes in. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan serves Washtenaw and four other counties in empowering young girls by running—literally. The exercise is healthy in and of itself. The connections and relationships created help increase confidence and self-determination. WEMU's David Fair runs through the reasons why this is a program making a difference in our community with Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan's executive director, Danielle Plunkett.
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The Michigan football season is underway, and excitement and expectations are on high for what the Wolverines can accomplish on the field of play. There are also big expectations for what happens in and around the rest of the "Big House". Work towards making Michigan gamedays a zero-waste event continue, and WEMU's David Fair discussed progress with U-M Senior Project Manager, Alison Richardson.
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The Ann Arbor Police Department has been working this week to make traffic and safety at the University of Michigan’s first home football game of the season as smooth as possible. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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A former EMU football player, who now owns a restaurant in Saline, will be featured in a national food show. “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” spotlights local, independently owned restaurants across the country. On Friday, August 29th, they will be taping an episode at Oscar’s Sports & Grill on S. State Road in Saline. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with owner James Scalzi about how Oscar's came to be chosen as a restaurant that stands apart.
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Michigan Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore will serve a three-game suspension, and the university has been fined tens of millions of dollars for stealing opponents’ signs and obstructing the NCAA investigation. The sanctions were handed down today by the NCAA Infractions Committee. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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WEMU continues to celebrate its 60th year of serving Washtenaw County and other parts of the region. Throughout the year, we’re presenting conversations with people who have helped build the station into the community’s home for jazz, news and blues. Let’s not forget: Sports also play a role as we are the home of Eastern Michigan University athletics. In that arena, we have helped launch broadcasting careers. From sports talk host, to play-by-play man to stadium announcer at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers... Those are all roles filled by Ryan Wooley.
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Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills to let student athletes at public universities form labor unions. We have more from Rick Pluta.