‘Great news’: Michigan AD Manuel backs NCAA proposal allowing one-time transfer for athletes

The NCAA Transfer Waiver Working Group's is studying an idea that would let athletes transfer to another school with immediate eligibility if they might certain requirements.

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Ryan Newman awake, speaking after horrific Daytona crash

Race collision shines light on auto racing’s inherent danger

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Soto an X-factor in Tigers’ bullpen; Faedo looks lean, mean; Trammell on IL

Gregory Soto, firing 98 mph in his first live bullpen session, has a chance to earn lefty set-up role in Tigers 'pen.

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Lions mailbag (continued): Simmons fits in Detroit, but is he worth No. 3 pick?

Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons fits the Lions' scheme, but is the No. 3 pick too high to spend on him?

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Tuesday’s basketball: Dosunmu scores 24, leads Illinois past Penn State

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 and Illinois stopped a four-game losing streak with a 62-56 victory over No. 9 Penn State on Tuesday night.

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ESPN’s Kiper slots Tagovailoa to Lions in latest mock

In the ESPN draft expert's second NFL mock draft, Mel Kiper Jr. has the Lions selecting Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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Lions NFL Combine preview: Running backs

The Lions have a capable backfield duo in Kerryon Johnson and Bo Scarbrough, but each comes with question marks.

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Injuries could trigger increased trade interest in Wings’ Athanasiou

The NHL trade deadline is Monday afternoon, and you wonder if general manager Steve Yzerman will see an uptick in calls regarding Andreas Athanasiou.

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For Pistons, here’s what’s worth watching for in final 25 games

Here are some things to watch as the Pistons embark on the final 25 games of the season.

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Five things Michigan must do to secure spot in NCAA Tournament

With March quickly approaching, here are five things Michigan must do in the stretch run to stay on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.

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‘My goal was to get in shape’: Mission accomplished for Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera

His mission this offseason was to lose some weight and get his body leaner in hopes of taking some stress off his chronically-damaged right knee.

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MSU hires Colorado’s Kapilovic as O-line coach, reportedly adds Jay Johnson as offensive coordinator

Chris Kapilovic spent one season at Colorado after coaching the offensive line at North Carolina for seven seasons.

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Blackwell’s lawyers face Tuesday deadline to make argument why case should continue

Defense lawyers are requesting a judge to issue additional monetary sanctions, suspend Drew Paterson from practicing, and dismiss the case.

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‘This team has a chance’: Eyeing return to Detroit, Michigan hockey tops MSU, 4-1

Michigan is one of the nation's hottest teams after an average start. The Wolverines' surge started in Detroit and continued there Monday.

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Red Wings partnership to bring hockey to 30,000 youths

Officials say thousands of young people across the city will have the opportunity to participate in the Detroit Red Wings' Learn, Play, Score program

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Ryan Newman’s latest terrifying crash sends him to hospital with serious injuries

Everyone gasped as track workers placed large black screens around his car and worked to get him out.

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Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.

President Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal

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Lions mailbag: Free-agent bargains, trade-down scenarios

With the scouting combine a week a way and free agency just around the corner, it's time for another Detroit Lions mailbag.

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Bakich not making too much of UM baseball’s ‘unexpected’ No. 1 ranking

Michigan is the first Big Ten team to be No. 1 in Baseball America's rankings, but coach Erik Bakich says his team isn't putting too much stock in it.

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Spirited start: Gardenhire implores Tigers to disregard pundits’ low expectations

Manager Ron Gardenhire opened camp with a spirited team meeting Monday before the team's first full squad workout

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Sliding MSU in search of making winning plays in crunch time

Izzo said as he watched the film and started to put the numbers down on paper, even he was shocked at how one or two small plays changed the outcome.

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Clarifying cap ramifications if Lions traded Matthew Stafford

If the Lions traded Matthew Stafford, the dead money the team would be responsible for in 2020 would be $24.8 million, not $32 million.

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Red Wings’ scorers aren’t scoring, complicating severe offensive drought

Lack of offense has been a problem often, and never more so than in recent games.

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MAC notes: Hot streak revives Eastern Michigan after 0-7 conference start

Things looked gloomy for Eastern Michigan when the Eagles opened the Mid-American Conference schedule with seven consecutive losses.

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Lions NFL Combine preview: Defensive line

The Lions didn't come close to getting enough out of their pass rush last season, and the focus of that issue is on the edges.

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Cavs, coach John Beilein plotting next steps in rough season

The 67-year-old former Michigan coach struggled to get through the season’s unofficial first half with the young Cavaliers.

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Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings: Week of Feb. 17

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Detroit Tigers first full squad workout

Detroit News' Chris McCosky and Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire on Tigers first full squad workout at spring training in Lakeland on Feb. 17, 2020.

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Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Ryan Newman hospitalized

Hamlin becomes the first driver since Sterling Marlin in 1995 to win “The Great American Race” in consecutive seasons.

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Monday’s college basketball: Michigan State women win second straight

Nia Clouden's 16 points and 10 rebounds leads MSU in a 66-54 victory over Minnesota.

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EMU’s Chris Creighton will be OC, too; ex-UM assistant, ex-Lion join staff

Here's a look at where the football coaching staffs stand for the Division I programs in the state of Michigan.

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Michigan jumps to No. 1 in Baseball America rankings for first time

A 3-1 weekend, including a victory over defending national champion Vanderbilt, has Michigan No. 1 in this week's Baseball America Top 25.

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Michigan, Michigan State remain outside of Top 25 in AP college basketball poll

Michigan has won three straight games and five of its last six, but the Wolverines remain outside of the AP Top 25.

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Wojo: Wolverines rolling again, determined to make it last

Their best player, Isaiah Livers, is back and hoping to stay healthy. Their senior leader, Zavier Simpson, sees the floor as well as any point guard in the country. Their shooters appear to be getting comfortable after half a season under new head coach Juwan Howard.

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The past is present: Maybin grateful, fired up for third stint with Tigers

With his new swing and greater launch angle, Maybin his a career-high 11 home runs in 82 games last season.

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DCFC pays off debt for Keyworth renovations two years ahead of schedule

Through the state's Michigan Invests Locally Exemption Act, DCFC raised $725,500 to renovate the stadium, which opened in 1936.

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Mickey Wright, winner of 13 LPGA major championships, dies at 85

Hall of Fame golfer Mickey Wright won 82 LPGA tournaments, including 13 majors.

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Red Wings’ Mike Green on lucky shot

Mike Green talks about his lucky shot that tied the game 3-3 against the Canadiens and was his 500th career point.

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Wednesday sports on TV and radio

When is your team playing? And where can you watch or listen to it on TV and radio?

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Notable sports deaths in 2020 (Updated: Feb. 17)

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