Fred Heumann

Sports Co-Director

Lansing, MI

Fred has 39 years broadcast experience in television and radio - all in Michigan. He is an Emmy Award-winning reporter and has extensive experience ranging from:

• 1981-1982 as a sports reporter at WJIM-TV in Lansing

• 1982- 1984 as weekend sports anchor at WILX-TV

• 1984-1987 as weekend sports anchor at WJRT-TV in Flint

• 1987-1992 as sports reporter/weekend sports anchor at WJBK-TV in Detroit

• 1992 - 2000 as sports reporter at WDIV-TV in Detroit

• 2000 - 2002 as sports reporter/anchor at WXYZ-TV in Detroit

• 2003 - 2019 as sports director at WLNS-TV in Lansing

• 2020 as a freelance producer at Fox Sports Detroit

Fred has also worked for several radio stations in Michigan including WJR-AM in Detroit, WLLZ-FM in Detroit, WCSX-FM in Detroit, WVFN-AM in Lansing and 92.1 The Ticket FM Sports Radio in Lansing. He’s won over a dozen awards for best sportscast at WLNS, as selected by MAB (Michigan Association of Broadcasters) and by the Associated Press.

Fred won an Emmy Award for outstanding feature reporting at WJBK-TV in Detroit, did radio play-by-play for University of Michigan Basketball for 2 years in the mid-90's and produced, wrote & anchored over 50 hour-long sports specials during 17 years at WLNS-TV in Lansing.

Other accomplishments include being elected to the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018 and operating the scoreboard at Tiger Stadium for 7 years during the 1980's!

He’s an avid collector of sports paraphernalia and a below average golfer. Fred is married to Tammy Heumann and he has 2 children, 2 stepchildren and 11 grandchildren.

Sports

Portland Loses Top Running Back

Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 10:23 PM EST

By Tim Staudt and Fred Heumann

Portland last won a state title in 2012 in football

Sports

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college...

Suspended UofM Football staffer went to 30 Big Ten games over 3 years

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 9:41 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

A further update today on the sign stealing allegations toward Michigan’s football program…

Sports

Of Heumann Interest: Fans, players come together for luncheon ahead of MSU/UofM game

Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Born without three and a half fingers on his left hand, Aaron has spent 11 years in the pool, making it his “happy place.”

Sports

Herb Brogan becomes third head coach in Michigan high school history to reach 400 career wins

Jackson Lumen Christi Football Coach Herb Brogan and his 400 plus wins

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:19 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Only two coaches in history have won more games than Brogan.

Sports

Harlon Barnett, who is serving as Acting Head Coach of Michigan State University football...

MSU welcomes new acting head coach at varsity letters presentation

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:52 AM EDT

By Fred Heumann

A festive night and a big welcome for the new acting head coach!

Friday Night Frenzy

Parma Western has had quite a nice run of football success in recent seasons and the Panthers...

Full on Frenzy: Parma Western Panthers

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Parma Western has had quite a nice run of football success in recent seasons and the Panthers hope to keep it going this season.

Sports

The players learned how the band gets ready for its game day routine and band director David...

MSU football players pay visit to marching band ahead of football season

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The players learned how the band gets ready for its game day routine and band director David Thornton invited some of the players to join the band in a few of the routines.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Olivet Eagles

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Eagles have not had a losing season in football since 2007

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Dansville Aggies

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:20 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Aggies have not made the state playoffs since 2020 and this group could be the one to get them back there.

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Of Heumann Interest: MSU pitcher donates NIL money to Miracle League

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Spartan senior pitcher Nick Powers is using part of his NIL earnings to support athletes with special needs.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Some growing pains last year may result in positive results this season with the experience the younger players gained by playing in 2022.

Friday Night Frenzy

Morrice finished 9-3 last season to make it six consecutive winning seasons and in fact, every...

Full on Frenzy: Morrice Orioles

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Morrice finished 9-3 last season to make it six consecutive winning seasons and in fact, every player in the program has played on a team that won a regional championship.

Friday Night Frenzy

The Perry Ramblers have fallen on hard times in football in recent years with 13 losing...

Full on Frenzy: Perry Ramblers

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Perry Ramblers have fallen on hard times in football in recent years with 13 losing seasons in the past 15 years

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Jackson Lumen Christi Titans

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Jackson Lumen Christi has enjoyed a remarkable run under the direction of 44-year head coach Herb Brogan.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Okemos Wolves

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

After several trying and challenging seasons at Okemos, the Wolves are energized to try to turn around their misfortunes in 2023.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Laingsburg Wolfpack

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Laingsburg Wolfpack barely missed making the playoffs last season despite a respectable 6-3 record.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Williamston Hornets

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Williamston Hornets hope to improve on last season’s 7-3 record and perhaps take another step or two along the way in the playoffs.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Lansing Catholic Cougars

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:01 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Lansing Catholic finished an uncustomary 6-6 last season but still made the playoffs, one season after their 2021 state championship run.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: DeWitt Panthers

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Panthers are coming off a 9-4 season and have chalked up double-digit wins in 8 of their last 11 seasons.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Mason Bulldogs

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Mason football is coming off its best season in school history and enters the 2023 season with great optimism having lost only 5 starters off last year’s 12-and-1 team.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Portland Raiders

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Portland coach John Novara begins his 25th season in charge and he is hinting they may run a less traditional offense this year and perhaps spread it out more.

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Athletes inducted into Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 9:02 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The 47th class of the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame was honored at induction ceremonies Thursday evening at the Lansing Center.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: St. Johns Red Wings

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The St. Johns Red Wings are coming off a 3-6 season.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Holt Rams

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Holt Rams head into the new season in a bit of a rebuild, having lost 33 seniors off last season’s 7-3 record.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: East Lansing Trojans

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:02 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

East Lansing High School was our second stop previewing the high school football season.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Jackson Vikings

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Vikings are coming off a 6-5 season and are looking to take another step in the postseason in 2023.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Lansing Sexton J Dubbs

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Lansing Sexton was our second stop previewing the high school football season, which starts Thursday, August 24th.

Friday Night Frenzy

Full on Frenzy: Lansing Eastern Quakers

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:03 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Our first stop took us to Lansing Eastern, where the Quakers are coming off an 0-and-9 season and have won fewer than 10 of their last 100 games.

Sports

Of Huemann Interest: Rising golf star prepares to take on college career at MSU

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

A local top junior amateur golfer is winding up his high school career and getting ready to embark on his college career as a Spartan.

Sports

Another day at Detroit Lions training camp

Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Head Coach Dan Campbell has everyone excited about the prospects for this season having led the Lions to 8 wins in their last 10 games to finish last season.

Sports

Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days in the books, Michigan prepares for opening week of training camp

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Day two of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis now in the books.

Sports

Of Heumann Interest: Clark Elliott adjusts to pro life

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Outfielder Clark Elliott is in his first season as a Lugnut and, after a brilliant career at the University of Michigan, he is finding the adjustment to pro ball to be difficult.

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‘We’re rebuilding’ - Robyn Fralick adjusts to new job at MSU

‘We’re building’ - Robyn Fralick adjusts to new job at MSU

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

“I think rebuild is like a strong word. I tend to think of it more as we’re building, and every day we’ve gotta figure out how to move forward in that."

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Of Heumann Interest: High school golfer overcomes odds following ACL injury

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:16 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

After helping Lansing Christian win a golf state title a year ago, senior Baylor Brogan had ACL surgery in January, putting this season in doubt.

Staudt on Sports

Who will be in the finals for both the NBA and the NHL? We could find out tonight!

Staudt on Sports LIVE: MSU advances in B1G tourney and more

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT

By Krystle Holleman and Fred Heumann

Who will be in the finals for both the NBA and the NHL? We could find out tonight!

Michigan State

MSU Baseball Prepares for Big Ten Tourney

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Michigan State’s baseball team enters Big Ten Tournament play Tuesday evening with a first round matchup against regular season champion Maryland.

Sports

Of Heumann Interest: LCC Stars off to softball Junior World Series

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Lansing Community College’s spring sports teams are gearing up for an exhilarating week as both the baseball and softball teams have qualified for the Junior College World Series.

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Of Heumann Interest: MSU Baseball plays with purpose in Miracle League kickoff

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

This event is a special cause for the members of the MSU baseball team, who have been involved with the Miracle League since 2012.

Sports

Of Heumann Interest: Grace Lehto shines for Central Michigan softball

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Former Eaton Rapids High School softball standout Grace Lehto is making waves at the college level as the ace pitcher for the Central Michigan Chippewas.

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Of Heumann Interest: DeWitt sophomore softball player makes waves

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Meet Natalie Donaldson, a sophomore at DeWitt High School, who is quickly becoming a softball sensation.

News

Hundreds gather to honor legacy of Lansing basketball legend George Fox

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

A gathering of more than 600 at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church honored Coach Fox, including Earvin Johnson who flew in from Los Angeles to attend.

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Of Heumman Interest: ‘Game of the Year’ brings joy, unity to Pewamo-Westphalia

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The one thing that makes this game unique and special is that everyone wins.

Sports

Of Heumman Interest: Adam Eaton brings big league experience to MSU baseball

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Michigan State’s baseball team may have lost two out of three games to Michigan over the weekend, but they are enjoying their best season in several years.

Michigan State

"It'll be nice to sit here and enjoy this great weather and not have to worry about what...

Suzy Merchant adjusts to retirement, focuses on family

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

“I‘m ready to just take time and be the head coach of my own team at home,” Merchant said. “That’s a team that needs me right now and I’m going to dive into that.”

Staudt on Sports

Fred Heumann is in for Tim Staudt to talk about the woes that continue to haunt Detroit’s...

Staudt on Sports LIVE: Detroit’s woes continue

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT

By Krystle Holleman and Fred Heumann

Fred Heumann is in for Tim Staudt to talk about the woes that continue to haunt Detroit’s sports teams

Sports

Of Heumann Interest: DeWitt swimmer overcomes odds to succeed in sport

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

Born without three and a half fingers on his left hand, Aaron has spent 11 years in the pool, making it his “happy place.”

Sports

Spartans women’s gymnastics to face California in NCAA opening round

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

The Spartans will face #7 seed, California, on the University of Pittsburgh campus on Friday, March 31.

News

Staudt on Sports LIVE: Recapping the Spartans’ first round victory

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT

By Fred Heumann

We check in with Joey Ellis live from Columbus where the Spartans prevail over the Trojans.

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Of Heumann Interest: Father, son coaches lead teams to district tournament

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:51 PM EST

By Fred Heumann

As the district basketball tournament enters round two Wednesday, two area coaches have teams with a good shot at making the final four in their respective divisions, and they happen to be a father and son coaching at different schools.

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