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Deputy sports editor at The Detroit News, Michigan State grad, Addison's dad, Sonja's husband. I like to sleep, too.
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MSU trustee raises concerns about proposed Big Ten investment deal

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MSU trustee raises concerns about proposed Big Ten investment deal
MSU Trustee Mike Balow, in a statement to The Detroit News this week, questioned the transparency of the proposed deal.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle named Arizona Fall League MVP

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Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle named Arizona Fall League MVP
Kevin McGonigle is only adding to his reputation as one of baseball's top prospects.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Tigers land potential 'gem' of a matchup as MLB Spring Breakout schedule released

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Tigers land potential 'gem' of a matchup as MLB Spring Breakout schedule released
The Detroit Tigers have potentially a marquee matchup for its Spring Breakout game in 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Tigers' Tarik Skubal, Wayne State product Hunter Brown among AL Cy Young Award finalists

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Tigers' Tarik Skubal, Wayne State product Hunter Brown among AL Cy Young Award finalists
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is a step closer to securing a second Cy Young.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Tigers land MLB-high 3 players on Baseball America's Minor League All-Star first team

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Tigers land MLB-high 3 players on Baseball America's Minor League All-Star first team
The Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Josue Briceño rank among MLB's best prospects, and they put together 2025 seasons to back that up.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Tigers share highest mark as Baseball America hands out 2025 farm grades

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Tigers share highest mark as Baseball America hands out 2025 farm grades
Detroit is one of just three organizations to receive an A-plus from Baseball America, joining the Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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'Hitting machine' leads 5 Tigers prospects on Baseball America's post-draft top 100

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'Hitting machine' leads 5 Tigers prospects on Baseball America's post-draft top 100
The Tigers' five prospects were tied for fifth-most among all organizations, with the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Jaedan Brown has made it a mission to raise awareness of CTE, inspired by father Corwin's journey after starring for the Wolverines and in the NFL. Story from @liquenews.bsky.social

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Corwin Brown was a UM star his kids never really knew. Now they think they know why
Jaedan Brown has made it a mission to raise awareness of CTE, inspired by father Corwin's journey after starring for the Wolverines and Patriots
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July 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Check out this story from Detroit News: Oregon's Dante Moore steps into spotlight with lessons learned, talents honed in Detroit. Story from @tarohnfinley.bsky.social

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Oregon's Dante Moore steps into spotlight with lessons learned, talents honed in Detroit
Everything has come full circle for University of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Why Samson Gash, Detroit Catholic Central receiver, picked Michigan State

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Trieu: Why Samson Gash, Detroit Catholic Central receiver, picked Michigan State football
Gash chose the Spartans over offers from Alabama, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, Cincinnati and more.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Security guard kills active shooter at Crosspointe Church, Wayne police

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Security guard kills active shooter at Wayne church, police say
Congregants were gathered Sunday for a special vacation Bible school service when the shooting happened, a pastor said.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Union City's Dan Skirka, former Grand Valley State star, has Murray State on 'unbelievable' run to College World Series

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Dan Skirka, former Grand Valley State star, has Murray State on 'unbelievable' run to CWS
Coach Dan Skirka, a former Grand Valley State star from Union City, has the Murray State baseball team in the College World Series for the first time.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Amid budget crunch, Michigan State pays up for AD J Batt. Story from @connorearegood.bsky.social

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Amid budget crunch, Michigan State pays up for athletic director J Batt
Michigan State trustees approved athletic director J Batt's contract at its Friday meeting in Traverse City.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Elbow, apple, carpet, saddle, bubble. How 5 words helped make J Batt Michigan State's next AD. From @connorearegood.bsky.social

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Elbow, apple, carpet, saddle, bubble. How five words made J Batt Michigan State's next AD
Twenty-five years after crossing paths at North Carolina, J Batt and Kevin Guskiewicz are reunited at Michigan State.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Port Huron's Jim Gosger ready to root on horse namesake in Preakness: 'It's pure heaven'

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Port Huron's Jim Gosger ready to root on horse namesake in Preakness: 'It's pure heaven'
Port Huron's Jim Gosger, who spent 10 seasons in the majors, will watch closely Saturday as a horse named for him will run in the Preakness.
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May 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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The Detroit News named Michigan's Newspaper of the Year for third straight year

Detroit News journalists also took home 36 individual awards from the Michigan Press Association for reporting, photography, videography and design.

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The Detroit News named Michigan's Newspaper of the Year for third straight year
Detroit News journalists also took home 36 individual awards from the Michigan Press Association for reporting, photography, videography and design.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Trevor Thompson out at FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

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Trevor Thompson out at FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
Thompson, who has been with the network since 2000, confirmed to The Detroit News on Wednesday afternoon that his position has been eliminated.
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May 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Lions take an edge rusher in these early 2026 NFL mock drafts

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Lions take an edge rusher in these early 2026 NFL mock drafts
The Lions spent a sixth-round pick last weekend on an edge rusher. A couple of mock drafts don't have them waiting as long in 2026.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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UFL investigating postgame incident involving Michigan Panthers, fan

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UFL investigating postgame incident involving Michigan Panthers, fan
Video appears to show Panthers receiver Samson Nacua reaching up and slapping a fan following a 32-27 loss to the Battlehawks in St. Louis.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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For new 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens, ex-UM football star, Detroit is his 'heartbeat.' Story from @liquenews.bsky.social

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For new 'Golden Bachelor' Mel Owens, ex-Michigan football star, Detroit is his 'heartbeat'
Mel Owens always has been open to unique experiences. He has eagerly sought some of them while others have happened purely by accident.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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In Toledo, Jace Jung is back swinging like he talks ― freely: 'Do what's best for you'

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In Toledo, Jace Jung is back swinging like he talks ― freely: 'Do what's best for you'
Jung said he had too many thoughts in his head during spring training. It led to struggles at the plate, and cost him a roster spot with the Tigers.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Former Wayne State players crack the big leagues with growing bat company

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Former Wayne State players crack the big leagues with growing bat company
This week, Paul LaMantia and Ryan LaPensee made it to The Show.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Got some Tigers-Royals coverage for The Detroit News coming y’alls way tonight; notebook going up shortly with some pregame tidbits, too.

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Comerica Park, empty before a tigers-royals game
April 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Michigan cracks Baseball America's 'Field of 64' projections for NCAA Tournament for first time this season

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Michigan cracks Baseball America's 'Field of 64' projections for NCAA Tournament
The Michigan baseball team last made the NCAA Tournament in 2022. It could be a short-lived drought for the Wolverines.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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MLB Pipeline: Tigers have the top farm system.

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MLB Pipeline: Tigers have the top farm system
The Tigers climbed from No. 6 in MLB Pipeline's midseason rankings in 2024, knocking the Baltimore Orioles from a perch for three years.
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March 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM