Former boxing champion Pernell Whitaker dies after being hit by car

Sweet Pea was Whitaker’s nickname, and it fit perfectly. He was a master of not getting hit.

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Title game loss can’t tarnish ‘outstanding’ season for Detroit Dark Angels

The Detroit Dark Angels went to Colorado for the Women's Football Alliance Division 2 national title game but lost 34-0 to the St. Louis Slam on Saturday.

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Wimbledon thriller: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in fifth-set tiebreaker

For nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer traded the lead.

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Saginaw’s Jermaine Franklin Jr. stays undefeated with split-decision victory

Jermaine Franklin Jr. of Saginaw won a split-decision victory over Jerry Forrest on Friday night in Tacoma, Wash., in the heavyweight main event on Showtime.

Halep wins first Wimbledon, stops Williams’ bid for 24th major victory

Simona Halep was not concerned with preventing Serena Williams from winning a 24th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon thriller

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Cyclists from around world chase titles, cash prizes on Detroit’s streets

More than 450 cyclists competed for a share of $40,000 in prizes at the third annual Detroit Cycling Championship

Pinot, Alaphilippe boost French hopes at Tour de France

Carrying the hopes of a country that has not seen a homegrown Tour winner in 34 years, the French pair emerged as the big winners on Saturday.

Detroit Dark Angels playing Saturday for Women’s Football Alliance title

The Detroit Dark Angels will be playing Saturday for Michigan’s first women’s football championship since 2007.

Jack White and friends take the field to raise funds for Hamtramck stadium

Detroit rock star Jack White and his Warstic Woodmen headlined a sandlot-style charity baseball game on Thursday at Hamtramck Stadium

With staff choices, sports task force, state government focuses on promoting women

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints panel directed by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson amid historic presence of women in executive offices in Lansing

Jack White and the Warstic Woodmen play the Detroit Stars sandlot style

Niyo: Saginaw’s Franklin on mission to make name for himself in heavyweight division

With his first step out of the way, Jermaine Franklin is promising to let loose something different Friday night, when he’ll headline his first Showtime card.

ESPY Awards: Alex Morgan, U.S. women’s soccer team keep winning

Morgan won female athlete of the year and shared the best team award with her U.S. women’s national soccer teammates.

This former Michigan State wrestler quit to play poker; he just won a million bucks

Here's an update from the World Series of Poker in Vegas, where Joe Cada nearly won his fifth bracelet.

Federer, Nadal to meet at Wimbledon for first time since memorable 2008 final

As Roger Federer made his way off Centre Court after moving into the Wimbledon semifinals for the 13th time, a spectator reminded him of yet another milestone.

Roger Federer tops Rafael Nadal in quest for ninth Wimbledon title

Roger Federer waited 11 years to get another shot at Rafael Nadal on Centre Court.

Coco Gauff’s impressive Wimbledon run ends vs. Simona Halep

Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.

Serena Williams makes Wimbledon quarterfinals; No. 1 Ash Barty falls

Even though she is short on matches this year, Serena Williams is still big on grass.

American teen sensation Coco Gauff headlines second week at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff is a qualifier who is ranked 313th and the youngest player to make it to Week 2 at Wimbledon since Jennifer Capriati in 1991.

Serena Williams 2 for 2 at Wimbledon; wins in singles, mixed

She takes down 18th-seeded Julia Goerges in two sets, 6-3, 6-4.

Teunissen wins Tour opening stage, Thomas crashes at end

Teunissen posted the biggest win of his career with an unexpected yet remarkable stage win at the expense of former world champion Peter Sagan.

American Coco Gauff, 15, still unfazed, unbeaten at Wimbledon

It was easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still just 15 as she stood on the grass of Centre Court, pounding her chest and shouting, “Let’s go! Come on!”

Plenty of dramatics as Nadal tops Kyrgios at Wimbledon

Nadal emerged from all of the tumult Thursday at Wimbledon to beat Kyrgios 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) in a second-round match boasting plenty of dramatics, a dose of animosity and delightful play by both men.

Federer, Serena move on but Kerber goes out at Wimbledon

Eight-time men’s champion Roger Federer moved into the third round at Wimbledon. Defending women’s champion Angelique Kerber went out in the second.

Michigan’s Reilly Opelka upsets Stan Wawrinka in Wimbledon debut

In a Wimbledon tournament filled with early upsets, Reilly Opelka pulled off another one on Wednesday in the second round.

Tuesday’s Wimbledon: No. 1 Ash Barty wins on No. 1 Court

She advanced to the second round at the All England Club on Tuesday by winning her 13th straight match. She beat Zheng Saisai 6-4, 6-2.

Serena Williams, Andy Murray to play Wimbledon mixed doubles

Murray’s agent, Matt Gentry, said Tuesday night that the two Grand Slam champions will be partners at the All England Club.

Monday’s Wimbledon: Gauff, 15, shocks 5-time champ Venus Williams on Day 1

Coco Gauff grew up admiring the Williams sisters. Picked up a tennis racket as a little girl because of them. And on Monday at Wimbledon, still just 15, Gauff beat one of them.

Novak Djokovic arrives at Wimbledon a different player than a year ago

Last year, Novak Djokovic arrived at Wimbledon in a rut as he was still working his way back from elbow surgery.

ESPN anchor Bob Ley retires after 40 years with network

Bob Ley was ESPN’s longest-tenured anchor, joining “SportsCenter” on the channel’s third day of operation on Sept. 9, 1979.

Knee injury forces Shields to put August bout in Flint on hold

Claressa Shields has postponed her Aug. 17 fight scheduled for her hometown after suffering a minor knee injury during training this week.

Team Velodrome: Detroit-area kids to compete at track-cycling nationals

The immediate goal is to provide fitness opportunities for local youth and seniors. The end game is to inspire the next Olympian from Metro Detroit.

High water levels will have some impact on Mackinac race

For the boats competing in the 95th Bayview Port Huron-to-Mackinac Race next month, the water levels are going to have subtle effects.

The long, terrific career of Thomas Hearns

Santa Anita season ends after 30 horse deaths

Santa Anita’s troubled racing season has come to a close after the deaths at the Southern California track rattled the industry.

Nadal claims 12th French Open title, closes in on Federer

Rafael Nadal won a 12th French Open title on Sunday, beating Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in a rematch of last year’s final.

Another Triple Crown surprise: Sir Winston takes Belmont

The win gave trainer Mark Casse the final two jewels in the showcase for 3-year-old thoroughbreds.

It’s a Barty party: Australian wins 1st major at French Open

No. 8-seeded Ashleigh Barty dismantled unseeded 19-year-old Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3.

Sunday sports on TV/radio

A complete listing of the day's sports on TV/radio.

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