It's been called the quiet crisis in college sports as student-athletes struggle with mental exhaustion, anxiety, and depression, but mental health issues can impact athletes at any age.

A group of families is suing Michigan Catholic school’s over a rule they say discriminates against students from mostly Black areas.

Pediatric patients at Mott Children's Hospital took part in the annual Spook-a-Thon hosted by Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan.

Michigan opens its season Saturday at home against Colorado State.

Hear from several athletic coaches at CUAA about what athletes should and shouldn't do during the recruitment process.

Hear from several athletic coaches at CUAA about what athletes should and shouldn't do during the recruitment process.

See which current and former U-M swimmers made the U.S. Olympic Team.

A total of 28 current and former U-M swimmers will compete in Omaha through June 20.

The bill is also opposed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, which called it unneccessary.

CUAA's Lonnie Pries shares some of the strategies he’s employed to keep coaches and players motivated and programs vibrant.

CUAA's Lonnie Pries shares some of the strategies he’s employed to keep coaches and players motivated and programs vibrant.

Bo Schembechler, who led the team from 1969-89, was vividly told by at least four people that Robert Anderson had molested them during routine physicals or other exams, according to the report commissioned by the university.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan joined more than 20 states that have recently introduced legislation that would ban high school transgender students athletes from playing on teams associated with their gender identity. Senate Bill 218 aims to prohibit a transgender boy from playing on a boys team as well as transgender girls playing on girls teams. The bill was introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) and co-sponsored by 12 other GOP senators, including Rep. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake). That’s what matters most.”Runestad contends that you can be a supporter of transgender rights yet still object to transgender girls competing on girls teams. However, Knott said there is not an example of high school transgender athletes taking those opportunities.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Twenty members of University of Michigan-Dearborn’s softball team have been suspended after holding practice. The team was originally not allowed to practice for three weeks, but that changed to a two-game suspension for the players. This absolutely feels like retaliation against a young student athlete who called them on the carpet and they didn’t like it,” said Skene’s father, Doug Skene. Doug Skene said this type of first-time infraction should merit a warning as opposed to mass suspensions. Not only was it not allowed, now it’s being recognized as punished,” Doug Skene said.

DEARBORN – University of Michigan-Dearborn athletes made a plea Thursday after the university cancelled spring sports season for the second straight year. The decision was made Wednesday despite other schools in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference continuing on with their sports. When Skene and the rest of her softball teammates received an email Wednesday canceling the spring sports season again, she said it was heartbreaking. However, Skene started making calls of her own and shared her findings at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. “The biggest thing is that we are finally heard and actually being listened to this time, instead of just told to keep our mouth shut and do what we’re told to,” Skene said.

The battle over whether high school winter sports should resume amid the coronavirus pandemic continues in Michigan. AdRead more: Lawsuit suggests stoppage in Michigan high school sports may have led to teen’s deathTheir lawsuit is asking a judge to grant an injunction, sending high school athletes back into action, not just practice. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) went against the state, even going as far as stating they believe COVID spread is not happening or is very low in high school sports right now. Let Them Play, Inc. had been threatening their lawsuit unless winter high school sports were resumed by Monday, Feb. 1, the same say the MHSAA says winter contact sports started in 38 other states. Whitmer encourages Michigan public schools to reopen for in-person learning by March 1Jan. 9: Michigan high school football playoffs resume after 2 month COVID break

The University of Michigan Athletic Department says out of 3,215 COVID tests administered within the community this week, 11 student athletes have tested positive. School officials said some of those who tested positive for the B117 variant are people involved in the Athletic Department. It is currently unclear if the 11 U-M students have tested positive for the B117 strain or a different strain. AdSo far, the COVID vaccines currently circulating appear to be effective against the B117 virus strain. MDHHS sent University of Michigan officials a memo explaining our recommendations, but has not issued any orders for the university to take any actions.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan parents and student athletes voiced their concerns at the state Capitol Thursday, hoping to convince Gov. “We’re not given any kind of hope at all, and Feb. 21 isn’t an option. We can’t do all this on Feb. 21. One school superintendent, who also recovered from COVID, described students who came to her office after learning that their season wouldn’t start for weeks. There, outside my office, were high school students from all grade levels.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Sports on University of Michigan’s campus came to a sudden halt Saturday after a handful of athletes tested positive for the COVID B.1.1.7 variant. Student athletes and staff from sports including tennis, track and field, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and gymnastics all must quarantine for two weeks as suggested by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. “I want to commend the University of Michigan for taking the actions that they did. He started a petition Monday on behalf of the Coalition of Student Athletes and it garnered thousands of signatures in a few hours. “We were frustrated that we really didn’t have a voice on the matter, and we’re doing all the right things going into that mandate, doing things the right that was still kind of taken from us very abruptly,” Hubaker said.

Trying to figure out how to complete the fall sports season amid the coronavirus pandemic has proven difficult for Michigan high schools. However, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) believes it can be done safely through a new, pilot rapid testing program. “An opportunity came along to partner with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The tests are antigen rapid tests provided by MDHHS. Detroit Catholic Central High School’s football team is still in the playoffs, and Athletic Director Aaron Babicz said they have a tentative plan.

Michigan’s “three-week pause” is set to expire on Dec. 8, meaning fall high school sports could wrap up and make way for winter sports. High school coaches and teams are eager to get back to playing -- especially at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, where the football team was three wins away from a state title. The Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) recently released dates for regionals, semi finals and final competitions, and the MLK Crusaders are ready to compete. But coaches say that if restrictions affecting high school sports are extended further than Dec. 8, fall teams likely won’t be able to finish their seasons this year. “... for us at Martin Luther King, (we’d) have to move on to 2021.”As for high school winter sports, wresting hasn’t yet begun.

ANN ARBOR – Superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools, Jeanice Kerr Swift, announced on Thursday that the winter sports season will be delayed until January due to concerns over COVID-19. “Participation in indoor practices and competitions during a public health pandemic comes with a risk to the health and safety of those involved.”The announcement comes two weeks after Swift urged the Michigan High School Athletic Association in a public letter to postpone the winter sports season. Since Swift’s original letter on Oct. 30, new county and statewide cases have skyrocketed, breaking numerous one-day infection records. “Don’t wait for a call from the Health Department,” Jimena Loveluck, health officer for Washtenaw County Health Department, said in a statement. Schools across Metro Detroit have begun to shift from in-person to remote learning due to the surge in new COVID-19 cases.

OAK PARK, Mich. – High School football returned to Metro Detroit Friday -- albeit under very different circumstances. There are rules limiting the number of fans allowed to keep everyone safe. West Bloomfield took on Oak Park Friday night. A second positive COVID-19 test in the Lake Orion High School Varsity Football Program led to Friday’s game against Oxford to be canceled.

Orchard Lake – Before people were allowed into the stadium at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Thursday, they had to wear a mask, have their temperature checked and their name checked off of a guest list. Each participant is allowed two people to attend -- the stands were filled primarily with parents and had plenty of room. Thursday night’s game against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Walled Lake Western was the first of the season. The game went on, parents cheered their hearts out and the kids were just happy to be on the field. Final score was 28-7 with Orchard Lake St. Mary’s taking the win.

Keeping students energized to learn is important, and providing healthy nutritious meals to help them focus on their schoolwork and take part in after school activities is key. With the pandemic, school is looking a bit different this year, but whether students are heading into the classroom or learning virtually, they will still have access to school lunches in Detroit. In school, all the food will be wrapped and served in traditional clamshell take-out containers for health and safety. With school plans being very fluid this year, parents can visit detroitk12.org for more information on Detroit Public Schools Community Districts meal plans. To find nutritious recipes and meal plans to keep your kids energized and healthy, visit milkmeansmore.org.

NOVI, Mich. The Michigan High School Athletic Association decided fall sports will be played as normal, not moved to spring as had been considered. In Novi, high school students from all over the region are playing in tournaments. READ: Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categoriesA mother of one of the players is a nurse and she said she is comfortable with her son playing baseball. Especially considering how some districts have already pulled the plug on in-school classes this fall. READ MORE: Fall high school sports to begin as normal in Michigan, with COVID-19 backup plans

ANN ARBOR The University of Michigan has contacted more than 300,000 former students who were on campus between the mid-1960s and early 2000s encouraging those who might have information regarding the late Dr. Robert E. Anderson. The effort is the universitys second attempt to reach those who could aid an independent investigation into allegations against Anderson. Anderson is accused by scores of former students -- most of them male athletes -- of sexual misconduct during routine exams. In addition, U-M is offering confidential, free counseling to individuals impacted by Andersons actions through national survivor support service Praesidium. Those who wish to use the service may contact Praesidium at 888-961-9273 to learn what services are available in their local area.