Rod & Real: Rod Beard launches his new podcast

Detroit News sports writer Rod Beard is the point guard for a weekly podcast covering the Pistons, NBA and other sports topics.

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MSU mailbag: If this is Mark Dantonio’s final season, who’s next?

After the loss at Wisconsin, the focus of this week’s mailbag is squarely on the football program and where it’s headed under coach Mark Dantonio.

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Steven Izzo fulfills dream with chance to play for dad, Tom Izzo, and Spartans

Steven Izzo is a walk-on member of the Spartans, and if anyone has an issue with Tom Izzo allowing his son to be on the team, that’s their problem.

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Flint’s Shields, soccer star Rapinoe win sportswomen of the year

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Flint boxer Claressa Shields have been honored as Sportswomen of the Year at the Women’s Sports Foundation.

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Getting physical: Practice change paying off for Michigan linemen

Since the Wisconsin loss, the first-team offense and defense have been going up against each other for the first half hour of practice on Tuesday.

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Wings’ Taro Hirose excited about returning to Calgary as an NHL player

The fact Taro Hirose returns to his hometown of Calgary on Thursday as an NHL player is somewhat mind-blowing to him.

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Detroit News college football picks: Week 8

Matt Charboneau, Angelique S. Chengelis, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski offer predictions against the spread in Week 8 of the college football season.

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Pistons spice up ticket promotions in effort to boost attendance

For most of the first two seasons at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons got as much attention for the bright red seats in the lower bowl than their play on the court.

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Pistons mailbag: Could Langston Galloway be a trade piece?

With preseason play wrapping up, Rod Beard answers readers' questions about the Pistons heading into the regular season.

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Former MSU star Kirk Cousins, in Year 8 of NFL, outlasting his critics

The latest news cycle in a topsy-turvy season for Kirk Cousins is a bit of a microcosm for his career. Cousins outlasted another critic.

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Lions’ Hockenson says concussion ‘part of the game,’ but recovery went well

T.J. Hockenson didn't really want to talk about the scary-looking concussion he suffered a little more than two weeks ago against the Chiefs.

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For Lions’ Don Muhlbach, climb up all-time games list has been a snap

Longtime long snapper Don Muhlbach continues to etch his name into Lions’ lore, and now his longevity is gaining national steam.

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UM women get shot to showcase strides with tough slate, televised games

Kim Barnes Arico rarely looks back at what the Michigan women's basketball program has accomplished. Instead, she focuses on the next step.

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Detroit City FC defeats Michigan Stars, wins NPSL Members Cup

Yazeed Matthews' strike in the 66th minute stands up in a 1-0 victory as Le Rouge clinches first place in six-team tournament.

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Report: Former Lions RB Zenner lands job with Saints

Seven weeks after he was released by the Detroit Lions, running back Zach Zenner reportedly has found a new home.

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Michigan must past eye test as it prepares for Penn State

There are so many layers to being a productive football player, but Michigan linebackers coach Anthony Campanile always comes back to the eyes.

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Short practice week could affect returns of Lions’ Hand, Bryant

Defensive tackle Hand has yet to be appear in a regular-season game after sustaining an elbow injury in training camp.

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Prep picks: League, city titles up for grabs in North Farmington-Farmington tilt

After winning just five games over the past three seasons, North Farmington is in position to win the OAA Blue title.

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Detroit News high school football picks: Week 8

David Goricki, Rod Beard, Eric Coughlin and Craig Yuhas of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 8 of the high school football season.

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Trieu: ‘Elite’ Michigan stands out early in RB Mar’Keise Irving’s recruitment

Mar'Keise Irving, a running back from Country Club Hills (Ill.) Hillcrest, admitted Michigan was an offer he wanted from the start of his recruitment.

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Kelly Stafford, after Lions’ loss to Packers: ‘Someone … is controlling these refs’

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, waded into the waters of conspiracy theory on Instagram.

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Clarkston, Detroit Cass Tech to meet in Week 9 with possible playoff spot on line

Two heavyweights will go toe-to-toe with a possible state playoff spot on the line when Detroit Cass Tech plays at Clarkston on Oct. 25.

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Brother of Claressa Shields charged in brawl during Flint boxing match weigh-in

Artis Mack, 28, faces a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

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Wojo: Yes, Lions got shafted, now do something about it

Crying about the refs usually is a loser’s lament, but in this case, in the aftermath of the Lions’ 23-22 loss at Green Bay Monday night, it merits some healthy shrieking.

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Packers’ Bakhtiari asked official to watch Flowers’ hands before penalties

Green Bay's David Bakhtiari acknowledged he asked the officials to watch where Lions defensive tackle Trey Flowers was placing his hands.

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Joe Maddon returns to Los Angeles Angels as new manager

Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to become the Angels’ manager, reuniting him with the organization where he spent the first three decades of his baseball career.

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ALCS Game 4 postponed for rain, Yankees-Astros resume Thursday

Game 4 of the AL Championship Series scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed because of rain in the forecast.

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Wednesday’s NFL: Giants’ Saquon Barkley appears ready to return

The 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was a full-go at practice, signalling he could play Sunday against the Cardinals.

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Aaron Henry embracing his ‘moment’ on talented Michigan State team

Sophomore Aaron Henry could be an "X" factor for a Michigan State basketball team billed as one of the best in the country.

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‘He’s a competitor’: Dax Hill quietly increasing his role with Wolverines

Hill has started to play an increasing role, notably at first on special teams and now in the defensive backfield.

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As Hughes gains NHL foothold, Zadina’s path to Detroit will take patience

While Quinn Hughes was listed in the Vancouver Canucks lineup Tuesday night for their game against the the Red Wings, Filip Zadina was not.

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Hauser happy with transfer to Michigan State, though eligibility ruling still pending

The 6-foot-9 forward who transferred from Marquette in the offseason is still waiting to see if the NCAA will approve his waiver to become immediately eligible or of the sophomore will have to sit out this season.

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What they’re saying: ‘Blown calls’ in Lions loss fire up NFL players, coaches

The Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers, 23-22, on Monday night in a game that was overshadowed by several questionable calls by the officials.

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Canucks’ special teams dominate, throttle Red Wings 5-1

Vancouver defeated the Wings 5-1  Tuesday as the Wings opened a quick three-games-in-four-days trip through western Canada.

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Lions’ Bevell: Early, aggressive strikes are ‘who we are’

The downfield strikes and aggressive play-calling early in Monday’s 23-22 loss to Green Bay exemplified the identity of the Detroit attack, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said Tuesday.

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UM’s Hudson: Every game ‘great chance’ to improve

Michigan's Khaleke Hudson said every game is a "great chance" to show what the defense can do

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UM’s Uche enjoys ‘hostile environment’ on road

Michigan linebacker Josh Uche said he likes a "hostile environment" like the one the Wolverines will face at Penn State

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This week’s football on TV

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Thursday sports on TV/radio

A complete listing of the day's sports on TV/radio.

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Notable sports deaths in 2019 (Updated: Oct. 16)

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