Michigan Panthers Offensive Lineman Ryan Nelson Signs with Los Angeles Chargers

July 17, 2025 - DETROIT, Michigan - Michigan Panthers offensive lineman Ryan Nelson has signed a contract with the National Football League's Los Angeles Chargers. Nelson was an All-UFL performer during the 2025 United Football League season. He started all 12 games for the Panthers, including the UFL Playoffs, in 2025. Nelson has played for Michigan for the past three seasons. He has seen action in 31 games for the Panthers, dating back to the 2023 USFL season. Nelson, a native of Winter Park, California... Full Story

Royal Oak Leprechauns and Partners to Honor Tiger Great Bill Freehan on July 22

July 17, 2025 - Royal Oak, MI - Tuesday, July 22nd, will be Bill Freehan Night at Memorial Park when the Royal Oak Leprechauns host the Kalamazoo Growlers in Northwoods League action. Festivities will be held pre-game and during the game, honoring the late baseball legend. Detroit is filled with baseball legends but Royal Oak has one of its own - Tiger great and UM alum Bill Freehand. Before he became an important cog in the Detroit Tigers' 1968 championship, Freehan was learning the game, polishing his skills ... Full Story

Royal Oak Leprechaun Ryan Tyranski Headed to Northwoods League All Star Game

July 8, 2025 - Royal Oak, MI - The Northwoods League's All Star Game will have some lucky green on the roster. Royal Oak Leprechauns Ryan Tyranski was named to the league's Great Lakes Division Team that will take on the Great Plains Division on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:35 p.m. (CST) at Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin. Tyranski is a second-year player and a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati and Brother Rice High School alum. In 39 games this season, the 6-foot, 3-inch, 190-pound first baseman is batti... Full Story

Michigan Panthers Announce Offseason Appearances

July 2, 2025 - DETROIT, Michigan - During the 2025 offseason, the Michigan Panthers will be making multiple appearances in Detroit and the surrounding areas. The offseason appearance schedule will take place from July through October and additional dates will be added at a later time. There will be photo opportunities with the team's mascot, Pablo along with the USFL Conference Championship trophy, the Panthers' hype team and fans can also potentially win prizes. Additionally, there will be information ava... Full Story

• Michigan Panthers Announce Offseason Appearances - Michigan Panthers (UFL) July 2
• Michigan Panthers Tight End Jalen Wydermyer to Attend Tight End University - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 23
• Muscle Cars and More Theme Night at Memorial Park - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) June 23
• Motor City Cruise Announce Summer Activations Across Detroit - Motor City Cruise (G League) June 22
• Royal Oak holds on against Woodchucks, 4-3 - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) June 18
• Royal Oak Leprechauns Host Monday Night Baseball Trivia Night and Tuesday's Healthcare Hero Night - Royal Oak Leprechauns (Northwoods) June 16
• Panthers Fall To Defenders in UFL Title Game - Michigan Panthers (UFL) June 15
• 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
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July 21	Northwoods	Battle Creek at Royal Oak	6:35 p.m.
July 20	Northwoods	Battle Creek at Royal Oak	4:05 p.m.
July 19	Northwoods	Royal Oak 4 at Rockford 8	Final
July 18	USL	Pittsburgh 0 at Detroit 0	Final
July 18	Northwoods	Royal Oak 3 at Rockford 18	Final
July 13	Northwoods	Traverse City 5 at Royal Oak 4	Final
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• Detroit City, Pittsburgh Riverhounds play to scoreless draw - USL Detroit News (July 19)
• Riverhounds play Detroit City FC to a scoreless draw - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (July 19)
• Hinson hits inside-the-park home run as Rivets beat Leprechauns - Northwoods WIFR (July 19)
• Riverhounds, Detroit play to scoreless draw - USL Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (July 19)
• New WNBA may not be 'Detroit Shock.' What would you name it? | Letters - WNBA Detroit Free Press (July 18)
• WNBA players say league’s proposal for new CBA falls short - WNBA Detroit News (July 18)
• Bobi Klintman connects on offense in Detroit Pistons' win over Heat - G League Detroit Free Press (July 18)
• Lions working out UFL Michigan Panthers running back Toa Taua with connection to Michigan - UFL The Sporting News (July 17)
• Pistons' Summer League winning streak ends in blowout loss to Timberwolves - G League Detroit News (July 16)
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