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LARRY LAGE

LARRY LAGE

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Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women's hockey

Young women held up signs with messages for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, calling on it to expand to Detroit

Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women's hockey
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March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina

Michigan State has joined rare air in college basketball over the last half-century with coaching longevity and championships

March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina
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No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games

Tre Holloman scored a career-high 20 points, Jase Richardson had 18 points and No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 17 Michigan 79-62

No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games
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No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett's 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie

Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State

No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett's 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie
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Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games

Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season
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Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says that Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator

Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
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Young's fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left lifts Hawks to slump-busting 132-130 win over Pistons

Trae Young made a 23-foot fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left and scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons

Young's fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left lifts Hawks to slump-busting 132-130 win over Pistons
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Shields outpoints Perkins to win 1st undisputed heavyweight bout in women's boxing

Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing to remain undefeated

Shields outpoints Perkins to win 1st undisputed heavyweight bout in women's boxing
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Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator

Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says
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Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
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Super Bowl-contending Lions lifting the spirits of fans who endured much misery in the Motor City

Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on silver lenses that obstruct his view

Super Bowl-contending Lions lifting the spirits of fans who endured much misery in the Motor City
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J.J. McCarthy leads No. 2 Michigan over East Carolina 30-3 without Jim Harbaugh on the sideline

J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes to Roman Wilson, helping No. 2 Michigan rout East Carolina 30-3 on Saturday. The Wolverines (1-0) were without coach Jim Harbaugh, who began serving a school-imposed, three-game suspension for breaking NCAA rules. McCarthy showed up at Michigan Stadium wearing a blue shirt backward, writing “FREE” in black on white athletic tape and placing it on his chest above Harbaugh’s name. The Wolverines appeared to pay homage to Harbaugh in the first quarter with a single-file formation on offense as each player raised an arm over their head. McCarthy probably

J.J. McCarthy leads No. 2 Michigan over East Carolina 30-3 without Jim Harbaugh on the sideline
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Suspended Michigan State coach calls harrassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX

Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker said Monday that allegations of sexual harassment against him are “completely false” and the intimate phone call he had with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy is outside the scope of both Title IX and school policy. In a two-page statement released by a Detroit law firm, Tucker sharply criticized Tracy for suggesting their relationship was anything but consensual and ripped the months-long investigation into his behavior as deeply flawed. “I can only conclude that there is an ulterior motive designed to terminate my contract based on some other factor such as a

Suspended Michigan State coach calls harrassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX
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Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State's latest mess shows it hasn't learned from past

Michigan State has stumbled from scandal to scandal, including the sexual abuse attacks by sports doctor Larry Nassar

Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State's latest mess shows it hasn't learned from past
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Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor

Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy

Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
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Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tucker’s attorney says Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not “engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior” or violate his contract

Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex
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Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract

Michigan State has fired Mel Tucker, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor

Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract
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Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela

Miguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time

Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
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NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings

Detroit desperately hopes to snap its seven-year playoff drought and becomes part of an NHL trend

NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings
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Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents in Israel among group of 50+ people from church in Naples, Florida

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week

Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents in Israel among group of 50+ people from church in Naples, Florida
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McCarthy throws 3 TD passes in 1st half, No. 2 Michigan routs Michigan State 49-0

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McCarthy throws 3 TD passes in 1st half, No. 2 Michigan routs Michigan State 49-0
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Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says

A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and sexually exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney

Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says
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Lions hope Jared Goff bounces back, Raiders welcome return of Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday night

Jared Goff has been more than a stopgap quarterback for the Detroit Lions since they acquired him and three draft picks from the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster trade

Lions hope Jared Goff bounces back, Raiders welcome return of Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday night
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Harbaugh says he'd 'love to' talk about Michigan's sign-stealing investigation, but can't yet

Jim Harbaugh usually shares his thoughts freely and often in unique ways

Harbaugh says he'd 'love to' talk about Michigan's sign-stealing investigation, but can't yet
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Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs' legs, Jared Goff's arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 272 yards with a score, and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs' legs, Jared Goff's arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

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