Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
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UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Dearborn MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir looks to achieve his dream of making Lebanese history with a hopeful bid at a shot to the UFC.
There is no universal playbook for coronavirus testing in professional sports.
UFC President Dana White wanted a major fight card weeks ago. He was confident his team could pull it off whether it took place on tribal land, on a private island, or in any of the 10 states offering to host it.
From the Olympics to UFC to WWE, Ronda Rousey is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.
The former NFL defensive end was successful in his professional fighting debut, scoring a knockout just under a minute into the match.
CM Punk, set to fight Mike Jackson at UFC 225 on Saturday, doubts he'll ever wrestle again for WWE, Ring Of Honor or any other promotion.
Jessica-Rose Clark ended a difficult week with a unanimous decision over Paige VanZant on Sunday in the UFC Fight Night card.
UFC star Ronda Rousey's next fight could come in a WWE ring.
UFC® will make its first appearance in Detroit in more than 20 years with the 145-pound world title on the line when Max Holloway makes his first walk as champion in a rematch against former two-time champion and No. 1 ranked contender Jose Aldo in the main event of UFC® 218: HOLLOWAY vs ALDO 2.
UFC® will make its first appearance in Detroit in more than 20 years with the 145-pound world title on the line when Max Holloway makes his first walk as champion against No. 2 ranked Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC® 218: HOLLOWAY vs EDGAR.
Jon Jones will need an awfully good explanation for the latest major setback in his checkered mixed martial arts career.
With the Mayweather-McGregor fight right around the corner, Showtime Sports GM Stephen Espinoza talks about how it all came together.
The UFC is scheduled to hold a PPV at the new Little Caesars Arena December 2, 2017, could Cyborg and Holm be the main event?
Jon Jones reached the pinnacle of mixed martial arts and then fell harder than just about anyone ever had before.
UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes blamed chronic sinusitis for her decision to drop out of her title defense at UFC 213 with just a few hours' notice.
Stipe Miocic prefers trying to avoid any extended talk about the possibility of matching some UFC heavyweight history, much like sidestepping a jab aimed for his jaw.
The promotional ads for UFC's return to upstate New York for the first time in nearly 22 years feature light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier with the belt over his shoulder on one side and challenger Anthony Johnson on the other side.
Tyron Woodley understood the booing that thoroughly drowned out his words when he spoke to the fans following his tactical victory over Stephen Thompson at UFC 209.
Celeste could be a top model with any company but has been loyal to the UFC.
As he prepares for the final fight of his career, UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber is still wrestling with his emotions.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida has received an 18-month suspension for failing a doping test.
"My heart rate didn't go up not two beats," Alvarez said.
UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will serve a doping ban until next July after an arbitration panel denied his appeal of a positive test.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Law enforcement is seeking answers after a 13-month-old girl was found in an impounded vehicle at a tow yard in Eastpointe, Michigan, on Saturday.
A teenage male is recovering and police are investigating after a shooting near a school on the east side of Detroit on Friday night.
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they said a man was killed and two other men were injured in a shooting on the city's west side early Saturday.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Law enforcement is seeking answers after a 13-month-old girl was found in an impounded vehicle at a tow yard in Eastpointe, Michigan, on Saturday.
Parents in Bloomfield Hills are speaking out after an abrupt school board decision was made to close a child care program in the district at the end of the school year.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they said a man was killed and two other men were injured in a shooting on the city's west side early Saturday.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Members of Congress who represent Michigan are voicing a range of differing responses Saturday after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
Comments by golf legend Tiger Woods over the future PGA schedule are raising questions about how the Rocket Classic in Detroit fits in.
No charges have been filed against Arnold, who was a 2024 first-round NFL draft pick.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Even before the 2026 electricity rate hike takes effect, DTE has started the process of asking State of Michigan officials for rate increases to take effect in 2027.
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday, Feb. 27, dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid a police investigation of alleged sexual misconduct during his time at the University of Michigan.
Two people have died, and two others were injured on Friday, Feb. 27, in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit.
A Michigan mother is using her love of crocheting to help comfort premature babies and their parents.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with Our Lady of the Scapular Church in Wyandotte, Michigan. CBS News Detroit talked with a few parishioners.