Royal Oak holds on against Woodchucks, 4-3

June 18, 2025 - The bases were loaded for the Wausau Woodchucks on Monday night with two outs in the ninth. Royal Oak held a 4-3 lead. There is no scenario in the sport of baseball that gets visualized more in backyards. Wausau had already made it a game by scoring two runs in the frame. With the game in the balance, Leprechaun fielder manager Chris Faust gave the ball to Colton Jones (Florida Gulf Coast). "He's a consistent strike thrower," Faust said about why he put Jones in after the game. "He's a ty... Full Story

Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

June 17, 2025 - D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, Defenders linebacker Derick Roberson and D.C. wide receiver Ty Scott were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for the UFL Championship Game. Ta'amu completed 21 of his 28 passing attempts for 390 yards and four touchdowns, adding eight carries for 28 yards and another score in the Defenders' decisive 58-34 victory over the Michigan Panthers. Ta'amu threw to e... Full Story

Royal Oak Leprechauns Host Monday Night Baseball Trivia Night and Tuesday's Healthcare Hero Night

June 16, 2025 - Royal Oak, MI - Monday Night Baseball is back at #TheLuckyCorner - Memorial Park. The Royal Oak Leprechauns will host the inaugural visit of the Wausau Woodchucks of the Northwoods League and doing so in style with Baseball Trivia Night on Monday. Sponsored by Quizzo Trivia. The Leprechauns will have baseball trivia in between every inning with special prizes throughout the night. Game time is 6:35 p.m. and the two game series will also feature Healthcare Hero Night on Tuesday night. Special ... Full Story

Panthers Fall To Defenders in UFL Title Game

June 15, 2025 - ST. LOUIS, Missouri - The DC Defenders outscored the Michigan Panthers 31-6 in the second quarter of Saturday night's 2025 UFL Championship Game Presented by Underdog. That second period outburst lifted DC to a 58-34 victory and the 2025 UFL Championship. Michigan led 13-6 early and scored on each of its first two possessions. But the floodgates opened soon after for the Defenders. Matt McCrane's 22-yard field goal early in the second quarter marked the start of 25 unanswered points for th... Full Story

• Michigan Panthers Quarterback Bryce Perkins Named 2025 United Football League Most Valuable Player - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 13
• Detroit City FC Concludes Three-Match Road Trip with Saturday Night Contest at Loudoun United - Detroit City FC (USL) June 13
• Michigan Panthers Quarterback Bryce Perkins Named 2025 UFL Offensive Player of the Year - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 10
• Michigan Panthers Specialist Kedrick Whitehead Jr. Named UFL 2025 Special Teams Player of the Year - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 9
• Michigan Panthers vs. Birmingham Stallions (USFL Conference Championship) - Postgame Information - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 8
• Taua, Perkins Lead Panthers to UFL Championship Game Berth - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 8
• Help the Royal Oak Leprechauns "Strike out Cancer" - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) June 6
• Detroit City FC Looking for First USL Championship Regular Season Win at Highmark Stadium against Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday - Detroit City FC (USL) June 6
• True Crime Fans - Meet Chris Hansen in Person - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) June 4
• Panthers Fall To Roughnecks, 19-12 - Michigan Panthers (UFL) May 31
• Detroit City FC Back in USL Jägermeister Cup Action on Saturday, on the Road to Portland Hearts of Pine of USL League One - Detroit City FC (USL) May 30
• Former Tiger Frank Tanana to Throw out First Pitch for Leprechauns - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) May 30
• Panthers Fall to Stallions, 26-22 - Michigan Panthers (UFL) May 24
• Michigan Panthers Announce Jake Bates Bobblehead Giveaway for Final Home Game of 2025 Season - Michigan Panthers (UFL) May 23
• Detroit City FC Returns Home After Four-Match Road Trip, Hosts Eastern Conference Leaders Charleston Battery - Detroit City FC (USL) May 23
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June 21	USL	Miami at Detroit	4:00 p.m.
June 21	Northwoods	Royal Oak at Traverse City	7:05 p.m.
June 20	Northwoods	Royal Oak at Kenosha	7:35 p.m.
June 19	Northwoods	Royal Oak 6 at Kenosha 8 (Game 1)	Final
June 19	Northwoods	Royal Oak 5 at Kenosha 4 (Game 2)	Bot 6th
June 18	Northwoods	Royal Oak 0 at Kenosha 10	Final (6)
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• Loudoun United rallies past Detroit City for 3-2 win - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (June 16)
• What's next for UFL? News on expansion, plans for 2026 season - UFL Detroit Free Press (June 15)
• Commanders react to major title win with familiar names involved - UFL Sports Illustrated (June 15)
• UFL championship game highlights: DC Defenders beat Michigan Panthers for first title - UFL USA Today (June 15)
• D.C. Defenders win UFL title, 58-34 - UFL NBC Sports (June 15)
• UFL Championship Game: DC Defenders post record-setting stats - UFL AL.com (June 15)
• Michigan Panthers' UFL title hopes scorched by D.C. Defenders, 58-34 - UFL Detroit Free Press (June 15)
• Detroit City FC drops third straight match, falling 3-2 at Loudoun - USL Detroit News (June 15)
• Huge second quarter for Defenders thwarts Panthers in UFL title game - UFL Detroit News (June 15)
• Michigan Panthers go for UFL title against D.C. Defenders in St. Louis - UFL Detroit Free Press (June 15)
• Bryce Perkins is the 2025 UFL MVP - UFL NBC Sports (June 14)
• Panthers' Mike Nolan still relishes coaching entering UFL Championship - UFL Detroit Free Press (June 14)
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