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Joe Guillen
Mar 23, 2023 - Sports

Michigan State's March Madness dance continues

A.J. Hoggard, center, celebrates a play during MSU's win over Marquette.

A.J. Hoggard, center, celebrates a play during MSU's win over Marquette. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Michigan State is back in the Sweet 16 and looking to reclaim its place among college basketball's elite.

Why it matters: Another NCAA Tournament win pushes coach Tom Izzo closer to an elusive second national championship and adds to his March Madness legacy.

Everett Cook
Mar 17, 2023 - Sports

Michigan women's basketball hoping for another deep March Madness run

Leigha Brown celebrates a 3-pointer in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament. Photo: David Berding/Getty Images

Leigha Brown celebrates a three-pointer in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament. Photo: David Berding/Getty Images

A pessimist would say that Michigan women's basketball losing to the top four teams in the Big Ten this season is a bad sign for the NCAA Tournament.

  • An optimist might say that losing to Indiana, Iowa, Maryland and Ohio State was just the experience this veteran team needed for a long tournament run.
Joe Guillen
Mar 16, 2023 - Sports

🏀 January, February, Izzo …

MSU's Tom Izzo on the sideline against Purdue

MSU's Tom Izzo on the sidelines against Purdue. Photo: Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

March Madness is Michigan State's favorite time of year under coach Tom Izzo.

What's happening: After an up-and-down season, the Spartans (19-12, 11-8 Big Ten) are seeded seventh in the NCAA Tournment's East Region.

Joe Guillen
Mar 9, 2023 - Sports

Michigan, Michigan State prepare for crucial men's Big Ten Tournament

Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid celebrates at the 2019 Big Ten Tournament

Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid cuts a piece of the net after the Big Ten Tournament championship game at the United Center in 2019. Photo: Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire, via Getty Images

The men's Big Ten Tournament is officially underway in Chicago.

Why it matters: Michigan State is returning to the site of its last conference tournament title in 2019 and U of M needs a good showing to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Samuel Robinson
Mar 7, 2023 - Sports

Lions players grade their digs

Credit: Data: NFLPA; Table: Alice Feng/Axios
Credit: Data: NFLPA; Table: Alice Feng/Axios

Lions players ranked the organization No. 15 out of 32 NFL teams in terms of workplace conditions, according to a report compiled by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).

What they found: Detroit received an A grade for travel, an A- for its strength team and a B for its treatment of families.

Joe Guillen
Mar 2, 2023 - Sports

Detroit Mercy's Davis could claim historic scoring crown

Antoine Davis dribbles the ball against Eastern Michigan University

Antoine Davis takes on Eastern Michigan University in December. Photo: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Sweet-shooting Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis is primed to break one of the most revered records in sports tonight against Youngstown State.

Driving the news: Davis is 26 points away from breaking "Pistol" Pete Maravich's NCAA career scoring record.

Samuel Robinson
Feb 10, 2023 - Sports

Pistons make confusing deadline splash

Newly acquired Piston James Wiseman scores in Detroit on Oct. 22, 2022. Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

Newly acquired Piston James Wiseman scores in Detroit last October. Photo: Rick Osentoski/Getty Images

The Pistons said goodbye to third-year wing Saddiq Bey on Thursday in a multi-team trade that landed them the second overall pick in 2020, seven-foot center James Wiseman.

Why it matters: After three years of trust in general manager Troy Weaver, fans and players are questioning the move.

Joe Guillen
Feb 10, 2023 - News

🏈 Super Bowl party costs on the rise in Detroit

Data: BLS; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios

You might want to skip the obligatory veggie tray at your Super Bowl party this weekend.

  • The latest Consumer Price Index data shows Detroit's fruits and veggies prices have jumped 15% year-over-year as of December 2022.
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