Michigan’s long shots over the zone make the difference

In Tuesday’s game, Northwestern employed the zone and kept Michigan out of the post area. The shifting defense forced Michigan into a season-high 38 3-point attempts.

Future Michigan QB Shane Morris lines up recruits

Shane Morris is like that brilliant CEO who knows that to succeed, he must surround himself with the best people available. Morris understands that his future role as a Division I quarterback can be helped by taking on another role — as a recruiter.

• Photos: U-M QBs since the early 1990s

Michigan coaches work long hours on cracking the code

On Sunday morning, a few hours after Michigan’s victory over Ohio State, assistant coach LaVall Jordan was up at about 9 a.m., watching game video.

U-M’s John Beilein wants Jon Horford to preserve eligibility

"Now, it’s coming down to my decision because I want what’s best for Jon Horford, and having him play four or five games right now to help us win is not what’s best for him; he should be entitled to another full season," Michigan's coach said Monday.

Michigan No. 3 in college hockey poll

The Wolverines (20-10-4) swept Northern Michigan over the weekend to move into second place in the CCHA with 47 points. U-M was ranked fifth last week.

Big Ten title in U-M’s reach

Michigan’s exhilarating 56-51 win over No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday night, along with Michigan State’s win over Purdue, has created an interesting logjam atop the conference standings.

Michigan flexes in spotlight, flummoxes Ohio State

Some stirring truths were evident after Michigan's 56-51 victory over Ohio State. The Wolverines keep gaining ground. Just as important, they’re now able to hold their ground.

‘Special’ atmosphere greets John Beilein, Michigan

For Michigan fans, the festivities of the Ohio State game began late Friday night and culminated with a raucous sellout crowd watching the Wolverines add a benchmark win as their continue to rebuild the program.

• Photos: Michigan 56, Ohio State 51

Michigan hangs on for big win over Ohio State

In one of its biggest games of the season, the Michigan men’s basketball team came through with a big win. The No. 17 Wolverines got a signature win to help with their NCAA seeding, toppling No. 6 Ohio State, 56-51.

Michigan knows importance of Saturday’s Ohio State showdown

Michigan has lost six straight in the series, but a win Saturday would vault the Wolverines into title contention and earn a valuable season split with the Buckeyes.

Analyst: Michigan basketball can win it all

But with ESPN’s “College GameDay” on hand, a national TV audience and as much hype as a Michigan game has gotten in years, Ann Arbor will be firmly at the center of the college basketball consciousness.

Maize Rage takes charge at Crisler Center

During Michigan basketball games, the student section may look disorganized. Most students wear maize-colored T-shirts, but some have camouflage jackets, masks, “X-Men” Wolverine outfits — and even lobster costumes.

Michigan, Ohio State battle for bruising RB Deveon Smith

The recruiting battles between Michigan and Ohio State may not feature the physical confrontations that their gridiron battles do, but they are often every bit as intense. That may prove especially true in the coming months.

ESPN matches U-M freshman Phil Di Giuseppe with Wings in mock draft

He has eight goals and 12 assists in 31 games for the Wolverines this season, with a plus-14 rating. He is ranked as the No. 28 North American skater by the ...

U-M basketball facility to be named for late Pistons owner Davidson

Davidson had been a significant donor to the university over the years. The William Davidson Foundation recently provided a gift of $7.5 million in support of ...

Michigan now 13-point underdog against Alabama

The Tide lose six starters on offense, including Heisman Trophy finalist running back Trent Richardson, and seven on defense. But they return a veteran ...

U-M fans can line up at Crisler starting 5 a.m. for GameDay

Gates A, C and D at Crisler will open at 7:30 a.m. and GameDay will broadcast live from 10-11 a.m. on ESPNU and from 11 a.m.-noon on ESPN.

Player Development Center is Michigan basketball’s 'one-stop shop'

The Player Development Center is part of the Crisler Center, which also encompasses Crisler Arena and new basketball offices and practice courts as part of a ...

Michigan spring game to share stage with lacrosse team

Michigan's spring football scrimmage is April 14 at noon at Michigan Stadium and is the main draw for a weekend of events that will be free to fans.

Michigan beats Illinois, moves within half-game of Big Ten lead

The victory moves the Wolverines to 14-0 at home and marks the first back-to-back wins since Jan. 11, when they defeated Wisconsin and Northwestern at Crisler.

Bench provides lift for Michigan

With the recent shooting struggles that leading scorer Tim Hardaway Jr. has had to work through, the bench has been an important component to keeping Michigan ...

Michigan lacrosse makes varsity debut, falls to Detroit

Michigan’s lacrosse team lost, 13-9, to Detroit Mercy on Sunday in the Wolverines’ first game as a varsity program. Doug Bryant scored Michigan’s first varsity ...

UConn hires former Michigan player Warde Manuel as athletic director

Warde Manuel, a former Michigan football player and assistant/associate athletic director, has been named athletic director at the University of Connecticut, ...

Brady Hoke, Urban Meyer know what rivalry is all about

On Thursday during a Cleveland radio show, Meyer said Michigan is no longer in the Buckeyes' vocabulary. "We don't use their name," Meyer said.

Michigan focuses on winning in March

What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, Michigan was 15-10 and teetering on the cusp of being a middle-of-the-road team in the Big Ten race.

Michigan’s home finale starts at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25

Michigan’s seniors will be honored before the game — Zack Novak, Stu Douglass, Corey Person, volunteer assistant coach Ben Cronin and senior head manager Josh ...

No night football game at U-M in 2012, but don’t count out 2013

Michigan’s home schedule this fall isn’t nearly as appealing as it was this past season, but athletic director Dave Brandon expects another night game at The ...

OSU’s Urban Meyer channels Woody Hayes, calls U-M ‘that team up north’

Meyer, appearing on Cleveland’s 92.3 on Thursday, was asked about the Ohio State schedule in the team meeting room that lists every opponent’s name except ...