USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO

Li Li Leung spent two years watching USA Gymnastics struggle through the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal

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Michigan’s Isaiah Livers ‘leaving too much on the table’

As the team’s versatile sixth man and top 3-point shooter, the Wolverines need Isaiah Livers to be a force and assert himself on the offensive end.

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Healthy Miguel Cabrera hits the ground running on Day 1 for Tigers

Gardenhire said he has no plans to make Cabrera a full-time DH. His body will dictate how much he plays in the field

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Charboneau: MSU’s life without Ward will require others to shoulder load

Coach Tom Izzo is counting on every Spartan to dig a little deeper during the coming weeks as the team copes without one of its biggest offensive weapons.

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Tigers’ Michael Fulmer far from embittered by arbitration loss

Fulmer, who was seeking $3.4 million, was awarded the Tigers' price — $2.8 million.

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With Lions in need of TE, another mock draft slots T.J. Hockenson to Detroit

Hockenson caught 49 passes for 760 and six touchdowns for the Hawkeyes this past season.

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When Tiger, Hootie, Cole and the Cup crossed paths in E. Lansing

Darius Rucker, lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish, recalls how he met a young Tiger Woods at Rick's American Cafe in 1995 when then New Jersey Devil Danton Cole walked in with the Stanley Cup.

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Hill family has Detroit Pershing boys basketball thriving

Shawn Hill starred as a player in the early 1990s and is now coaching sons Paire and Tharren.

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‘I’ll be just fine’: MSU’s Nick Ward has surgery; return is uncertain

Junior center, who was hurt late in the first half, will likely miss both rivalry games against Michigan.

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Sights and sounds of spring training: Feb. 18

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Tigers spring training: Feb. 18

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Wings’ Anthony Mantha answers bell against Flyers, with fists and stick

Anthony Mantha didn’t necessarily want to do it, but he knew he’d have to.

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Monday’s preps: Canton boys run win streak to 18

B. Artis White scored 30 and Vinson Sigmon added 14 in Canton's 80-51 victory over Belleville in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association semifinal.

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Michigan drops to No. 7, MSU rises to No. 10 in AP hoops poll

This week’s Michigan-Michigan State game not only is a clash between rivals, it’s officially a top-10 showdown.

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Michigan football spring football game will be April 13

Along with the spring game, there will be another undefined event at Michigan Stadium on April 6.

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Monday’s basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin scratches out win over Illinois

Badgers get the job done with leading scorer Ethan Happ sitting on the bench down the stretch of a 64-58 victory.

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Ex-MSU star Ryan Miller becomes U.S.-born goalies win leader

Miller, the former Michigan State standout, became the all-time leader in wins by a U.S.-born goaltender Sunday night.

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Wojo: Rocked by Nick Ward’s injury, Spartans will scramble to regroup

It was never going to be easy, not in a rugged Big Ten race. But for Michigan State, the task just grew significantly tougher, and roles just shifted dramatically yet again.

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Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis closes in on Stephen Curry’s 3-point record

Freshman guard needs five three-pointers to past former Davidson standout and current Golden State guard.

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Monday’s motors: NASCAR delivers action-packed opener

The crashes led to nearly 40 minutes of stoppage for cleanup — breaks so long race-winner Denny Hamlin claimed that he twice fell asleep in his Toyota.

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy says he’s retiring from managing after this year

Bochy, who turns 64 this year, has led the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

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Tigers’ Gordon Beckham will either win a job or go home

Beckham, whose father-in-law is Tigers hitting coordinator Scott Fletcher, sees a relatively clear path to being the regular second baseman

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Podcast: Angelique S. Chengelis talks with Stu Douglass

Former Michigan basketball player Stu Douglass is a guest on Angelique S. Chengelis' podcast, "View from the Press Box."

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Ted Kulfan’s 2019 top NHL trade deadline targets

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Danton Cole recalls 1995 night out with Hootie, Tiger Woods and the Stanley Cup

MSU hockey coach Danton Cole talked Monday about a random night out in East Lansing in 1995, when he ran into Hootie & The Blowfish and Tiger Woods.

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The secret of Michigan’s success: Keep on running

Michigan finished with 14 fast-break points in Saturday's win over Maryland, its most since scoring 19 against Illinois on Jan. 10.

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MSU coach Tom Izzo talks about Nick Ward’s injury

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks about the injury to Nick Ward, and where the Spartans go from here.

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Michigan State faces another big hurdle with Nick Ward out indefinitely

Michigan State found a way to get a win on Sunday with Nick Ward sitting on the bench for the bulk of the second half.

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Tigers’ Nick Castellanos: ‘Wherever I play, I’m playing to win’

Nick Castellanos, entering his age-27 season and coming off the most productive offensive season of his career, spent the offseason on the trade block.

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Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings: Week of Feb. 18

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Red Wings have no answer for goalie Hart as Flyers win

Hart stopped 36 shots and Oskar Lindblom scored two goals as the Flyers completed a weekend sweep  of the Red Wings Sunday, winning 3-1.

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Canada beats U.S. on ice, but women’s game is real winner

Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados shut out the Americans in Sunday’s “Rivalry Series” finale at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, making 38 saves, and Canada rode goals from Brianne Jenner and Blayre Turnbull to a 2-0 victory that secured a 2-1 series win.

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Makeshift lineup sparks Michigan State to victory with stars on bench

It was past the midway point of the second half on Sunday afternoon against Ohio State, and while the game was still tied, the Spartans were desperate for a spark.

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Hamlin claims second Daytona 500 victory in 4 years

Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the second time in four years, leading a 1-2-3 sweep for Joe Gibbs Racing.

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Cass Tech, U-D Jesuit head to tournament as league champions

It’s a week away from the start of the state basketball tournament, but a number of teams were crowned conference tournament champions this past weekend, with more league titles on the line this week.

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David Goricki’s boys high school basketball rankings: Feb. 17

Here are new high school boys basketball rankings as of Feb. 17, 2019, by David Goricki of The Detroit News.

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David Goricki’s girls high school basketball rankings: Feb. 17

Here are new high school girls basketball rankings as of Feb. 17, 2019, by David Goricki of The Detroit News.

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Waiver acquisition de la Rose has been shrewd Red Wings pickup

Considering how de la Rose has played, and what he could develop into in the future, this could be a shrewd move going forward.

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Tuesday 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: Feb. 19)

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