Athletics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills to let student athletes at public universities form labor unions. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Four high school students from Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) have reached the finals of a national championship for social innovation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ann Arbor Football Club women's team is undefeated and the United Soccer League’s number one-ranked team in the nation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Bills that passed in the Michigan House on Thursday would ban transgender athletes from playing girls’ school sports. Colin Jackson has more.

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.