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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his 'dream' as he takes charge of the France team

National Sports

PARIS — Moments after being announced as France's new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. "I'm excited," he said. "The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team." Zidane coached Real Madrid until leaving in 2021. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of France team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. "I've waited five years for this chance, so that's why I'm a bit emotional," said Zidane, adding that it was the happiest day of his career as ...

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal

Michigan Sports

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The school announced July 20 that it would buy out the remaining three years on Manuel's contract and he will step down at the end of 2026. Manuel agreed to step down following investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore's relationship with his executive assistant and a probe into the athletic department. In addition to the payout, Manuel will ...

Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu students compete in Detroit

Local Sports

DETROIT — With the summer still in swing, two competitors from Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu took part in a North American Grappling Association (NAGA) tournament in Detroit over the weekend. Myles Baril and Charles Morse both had fun competing, and Baril came away with a win. Baril, a grey belt, won ...

Verna Mize Triathlon returns this weekend

Local Sports

HOUGHTON — Verna Mize worked extremely hard to protect the waters of Lake Superior in the 1970s. She led an effort to hold taconite companies accountable for the tailings they were depositing in the lake. Now her name is synonymous with a triathlon in her name. Founded in 2021, the ...