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03/18/2026

Oakland University athletic director Steve Waterfield was honored by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics on Monday.

03/17/2026

The rule is on the agenda for WADA's executive-committee meeting Tuesday.

The rule is on the agenda for WADA’s executive-committee meeting Tuesday.

03/17/2026

Magic, Mateen, Cassius. A first name is all that’s needed when listing some of the greatest point guards in Michigan State history.

03/17/2026

Tarik Skubal has won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards and will make $32 million this season after winning his salary arbitration hearing. Detroit’s ace left-hander could next set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency.

Tarik Skubal has won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards and will make $32 million this season after winning his salary arbitration hearing. Detroit’s ace left-hander could next set more contract recor…

03/17/2026

The Detroit Lions have made moves, but still have areas to address after the early part of free agency.

03/17/2026

Missing their top two centers including their captain for possibly several more games, the Detroit Red Wings need somebody to take charge of their struggling offense.

03/17/2026

Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calga…

03/17/2026

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood's swimmers expressed belief earlier this season that they could help the program once again enter rarefied air at this year's D3 state finals.

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood’s swimmers expressed belief earlier this season that they could help the program once again enter rarefied air at this year’s D3 state finals.

03/16/2026

Regardless of how anyone else felt about Sunday’s Big Ten Tournament championship game, Michigan wanted to win. The timing of the event, though, means participating teams must immediately flip the switch to the next thing. The Wolverines were still in uniform, not yet showered, when they watched their team’s name appear on the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

Regardless of how anyone else felt about Sunday’s Big Ten Tournament championship game, Michigan wanted to win. The timing of the event, though, means participating teams must immediately flip the …

03/16/2026

Michigan State's motto last season was “strength in numbers.” That phrase is still painted in large letters on the practice gym wall inside the Breslin Center but the reality is this team doesn’t have the same depth it rode to a Big Ten title and spot in the Elite Eight a year ago.

Michigan State’s motto last season was “strength in numbers.” That phrase is still painted in large letters on the practice gym wall inside the Breslin Center but the reality is this team doe…

03/16/2026

Michigan State players and coaches gathered wearing black and white T-shirts with “Let’s Dance” printed on the back.

03/16/2026

Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico has learned not to take anything for granted during her long coaching career. In her 24 seasons as a Division I head coach, Barnes Arico has now reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times, including nine appearances with Michigan.

Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico has learned not to take anything for granted during her long coaching career. In her 24 seasons as a Division I head coach, Barnes Arico has …