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Michigan State's March Madness dance continues
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.
Michigan women's basketball hoping for another deep March Madness run
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.
🏀 January, February, Izzo …
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.
Michigan, Michigan State prepare for crucial men's 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.
Lions players grade their digs
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.
Detroit Mercy's Davis could claim historic scoring crown
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.
Pistons make confusing deadline splash
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.
🏈 Super Bowl party costs on the rise in Detroit
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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