As new voice of CMU athletics, Adam Jaksa succeeds ‘a guy that I loved’

Jaksa will call football and men's basketball, taking over for Don Chiodo, who died in a car accident in December.

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MAC notes: Brandon Johnson a bright spot for struggling Western Michigan

Brandon Johnson is healthy and playing well for Western Michigan after missing the entire 2018-19 season due to a knee injury.

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Detroit Mercy loses postseason-ban appeal; Horizon tourney goes on with 9 teams

Now, under the new Horizon League bracket, the No. 3 seed will receive a single-bye.

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Green Room podcast: What’s next for Mark Dantonio after claim of NCAA violation?

Matt Charboneau and Tony Paul talk about Mark Dantonio after a photograph and affidavit filed in federal court purport to show ex-MSU recruiting coordinator Curtis Blackwell and Dantonio in the home of a top recruit in 2015, evidence of an apparent violation of NCAA rules.

Monday’s college basketball: Kansas routs Oklahoma State in first game back at No. 1

Udoka Azubuike had 19 points and 16 rebounds in the top-ranked Jayhawks' lopsided 83-58 victory.

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Michigan, Michigan State return to Associated Press Top 25

The Wolverines and Spartans returned to the Associated Press Top 25 poll, with Michigan at No. 19, and Michigan State checking in at No. 24.

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Sunday’s college basketball: Michigan women hold off Michigan State

Hillmon scored 26, Amy Dilk 15 and Izabel Varejao 10 for the Wolverines in a 65-57 at Breslin Center.

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Gibraltar Carlson’s Tyler Koons tosses no-hitter in UM-Dearborn triumph

Tyler Koons, a right-hander from Gibraltar Carlson High School, threw a no-hitter in Michigan-Dearborn’s 2-0 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday in Florence, Ky.

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Saturday’s Top 25: No. 3 Kansas ends No. 1 Baylor’s 23-game winning streak

Azubuike had 23 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a 64-61 win, which will also likely end the Bears' five-week run as the nation's No. 1 team.

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Saturday’s state basketball: Ball State slows Eastern Michigan’s roll

The Eagles had won five of six before the Cardinals handed them a 64-55 defeat.

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Dolphins assistant Karl Dorrell replaces Mel Tucker at Colorado

Athletic director Rich George hired Dorrell on Sunday, two weeks after Tucker bolted for Michigan State.

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Michigan lawmakers push ‘fairness’ bills for athletes as NCAA feels the heat

Joe Tate and Brandt Iden are pushing legislation in Michigan to allow college student-athletes to earn compensation for their name, image and likeness.

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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.

Friday’s college basketball: Xavier Hill-Mais’ 23 points lead Oakland over Milwaukee

Rashad Williams adds 16, Daniel Oladapo 12 and Tray Maddox Jr. 11 in the the Grizzlies' 75-68 win at the O'rena.

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Thursday’s college basketball: Garza leads Iowa past Ohio State

Iowa used just two players off its bench in Thursday’s 85-76 win over No. 25 Ohio State. Those two players, coach Fran McCaffery said, made the difference in the game.

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Wednesday’s college basketball: Johnson leads N.C. State over No. 6 Duke

Markell Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, including his third halfcourt shot this season, to help North Carolina State to beat sixth-ranked Duke 88-66 on Wednesday night.

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.

Tuesday’s college 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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Sunday’s college basketball: Garza scores 24, Iowa beats Minnesota

Luka Garza had 24 points and the Hawkeyes closed the game by scoring the final 11 points to rally past the Gophers 58-55 on Sunday.

‘He’s still with us’: After losing Zachary Winston, Albion on verge of first title in 15 years

Albion players have regained focus and are putting together a historical season while keeping Winston's spirit alive

Saturday’s state basketball: Toure’s 17 points help Eastern Michigan top Western Michigan

Chris James and Noah Morgan each add 15 points as Eagles take down rival Broncos 69-51 at Convocation Center to win the their third in last four.

Saturday’s Top 25: Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

The Bears tie Kansas with the longest winning streak in the Big 12 at 22 games with a 70-59 victory over No. 14 Mountaineers.

Saturday’s Big Ten: Penn State tops Northwestern in ‘special’ victory

Lamar Stevens scored 23 points to lead Penn State over Northwestern 77-61 on Saturday.

Green Room podcast: 24 hours later, all’s well at MSU with Mel Tucker hire

Matt Charboneau and Tony Paul talk about Mel Tucker being named Michigan State’s 25th head coach and what football fans can expect when the ex-Colorado coach officially takes over from Mark Dantonio.

Friday’s college basketball: Akron scoots past Central

Loren Cristian Jackson leads the Zips with 31 points as the Zips hand the Chippewas an 80-67 defeat.

Thursday’s college basketball: Williams, Hill-Mais combine for 50 in Oakland’s win

Rashad Williams scored 28 points with five 3-pointers, Xavier Hill-Mais tossed in 22 more and Oakland fended off Cleveland State 79-74 Thursday night.

Albion on verge of first MIAA regular-season championship in 15 years

Michigan State reportedly taking serious run at Kentucky recruiting giant Vince Marrow

Vince Marrow has helped Kentucky win recruiting battles for a handful of Midwestern players over the likes of Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State.

Did Nick Saban play a key role in helping his old school find its next coach?

According to a source, Saban advised MSU officials on what to look for in replacing Mark Dantonio.

Wednesday’s college basketball: Wesson brothers lift Ohio State over Rutgers

Rutgers, 1-4 on the road in conference games coming into the Wednesday night contest against Ohio State, climbed back from a 20-point deficit early in the second half but faltered down the stretch and fell to the Buckeyes 72-66.

MAC notes: Detroit’s Justin Turner has Bowling Green Falcons soaring to new heights

The former Detroit Renaissance standout is averaging 19 points for Bowling Green, which sits atop the MAC East standings.

Tuesday’s college basketball: Penn State routs Purdue for 7th consecutive win

Mike Watkins scores 19 and Seth Lundy adds 18 as the No. 13 Nittany Lions breeze to an 88-77 victory.

Watson relishes time at UM, but finds ‘great home’ at high-flying Dayton

Ibi Watson is No. 6 Dayton's top reserve and third-leading scorer at 11.3 points per game, after arriving from Michigan.

Monday’s college basketball: Jones, Goldwire help No. 7 Duke beat No. 8 Florida State

Two days after rallying from 13 to force overtime and winning at North Carolina, the Blue Devils scratch out a 70-65 victory over the Seminoles.

Jim McElwain would be ‘great hire’ for MSU, ex-Spartan Drew Stanton says

Luke Fickell, Pat Narduzzi, Mel Tucker and Matt Campbell have passed on the head football coaching job at Michigan State.

Michigan’s big lineup falls short against Wisconsin

With junior guard Eli Brooks out with a broken nose, No. 19 Michigan deployed a new starting lineup.

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Wisconsin 81, Michigan 74

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