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Sports Southern California guard Boogie Ellis, left, draws the charge from Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sports March Madness: Here’s Who’s Playing from Michigan, and How to Watch

Here's your two-minute beginner's guide to watching the thrills of March Madness... all with a Michigan focus.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans March 17, 2023 1:48 pm EDT
Sports World Boxing Council's Junior Middleweight champion Tony Harrison, left, stands with former boxer Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Detroit. Harrison (29-3-1, 21 KOs) is fighting Australian Tim Tszyu (21-0, 15-0 KOs) on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Sydney for the vacant WBO 154-pound title. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Sports Detroit Boxing Scene Fighting to Make Comeback to Relevance

The best active boxer from Detroit is fighting this weekend on the other side of the world because his hometown does not host big-time bouts these days.

Associated Press Associated Press March 10, 2023 1:25 pm EST
Sports Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty (16) holds off Northwest Missouri defender Ikechukwu Urum-Eke (22) during a Division II college football Championship game in Florence, Ala., Dec. 16, 2006. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Sports Jury: NCAA Not Liable in Ex-Grand Valley Quarterback’s Death

An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of a former Grand Valley State quarterback whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn college athletes about the risks of head injuries while playing football.

Associated Press Associated Press February 16, 2023 8:44 pm EST
Sports Chicago White Sox baseball pitcher Ray Herbert smiles March 5, 1964, in Sarasota, Fla. Herbert, a 1962 American League All-Star winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Mich., on Dec. 20, 2022, five days after his 93rd birthday. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin, File)
Sports Ray Herbert, Detroit Tigers Sandlot Ace and 1962 AL All-Star, Dies

Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.

Associated Press Associated Press February 1, 2023 9:27 am EST
Sports Michigan co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss waits for the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Sports Michigan Fires Co-Offensive Coordinator Matt Weiss

The University of Michigan fired co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on Friday amid an investigation by campus police into possible computer-access crimes at the football building.

Associated Press Associated Press January 23, 2023 9:17 am EST

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Sports 6 Winter Sports Parks in Michigan to Check Out Before Spring Arrives

They’re only here for the winter—so get in on the fun while you can at these Michigan sports destinations.

Lisa Green Lisa Green December 15, 2022 1:02 pm EST
Sports Izzo has won the Big Ten title 10 times in the regular season and six conference tournament championships. (Courtesy/Michigan State University)
Sports Michigan State Gives Tom Izzo New Deal Worth $6.2M Per Year

Michigan State University has signed coach Tom Izzo to a new deal valued at $6.2 million per season, giving him about $2 million more each year.

Associated Press Associated Press August 12, 2022 8:45 am EDT