Transfers Chaundee Brown, Mike Smith flourish in UM’s winning environment

The two transfers have experienced more success in two months at Michigan than they did in an entire season at Wake Forest and Columbia.

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UM’s Hunter Dickinson makes semifinalist list for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award

The annual honor, which was introduced in 2015, recognizes the top center in the nation.

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Four-star Massachusetts LB Tyler Martin decommits from UM 2022 class

The four-star linebacker cited the change in defensive staff as the reason he was no longer committed to Michigan.

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Confidence helps UM’s Brandon Johns grow his game

In previous seasons, Johns admitted he lacked confidence on the court and it affected his play.

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UM lands commitment from 4-star DT George Rooks

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Rooks out of St. Peter’s Prep in New Jersey, had offers from Ohio State, Penn State and Alabama among others.

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Trieu: How UM signee Donovan Edwards rose to 5-star status

In the updated 247Sports rankings released Wednesday, West Bloomfield running back Donovan Edwards was named a five-star prospect.

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UM’s Livers, MSU’s Henry semifinalists for Julius Erving Award

The annual honor, in its seventh year, recognizes the top small forward in the country.

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Niyo: Izzo, Spartans understand madness won’t wait until March

The question in college basketball isn’t whether anyone will consider hitting stop at this point. It’s how far will they go to get the games in.

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Henning: Harbaugh’s hold on Michigan has Michigan State parallels

Michigan handing Jim Harbaugh an extension, and the intrigue surrounding it, is reminiscent of George Perles' final seasons at Michigan State.

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UM student-athletes pen petition to overturn two-week pause

The athletes have taken issue with the MDHHS recommendations and believe the athletic department had no option but to acquiesce.

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Headed to UM as WR coach, Bellamy ‘grateful’ for time at West Bloomfield

Bellamy said his farewell to West Bloomfield two days after leading the football team to a state championship.

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Michigan’s Franz Wagner named semifinalist for Jerry West Award

The honor, first awarded in 2015, goes to the nation’s best shooting guard.

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Michigan, despite pause, rises to No. 4 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

It marks the second straight season the Wolverines have cracked the top five under coach Juwan Howard.

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Michigan’s Naz Hillmon, Isaiah Livers named Big Ten players of the week

For the first time this season, the Wolverines swept the conference's top weekly award.

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UM identifies additional virus variant cases, warns of more

A cluster of students at the University of Michigan have tested positive for the COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.7, over the weekend.

Michigan athletic department: No choice but to shut down for 2 weeks

The state health department recommended the university suspend all practices and games for two weeks. UM athletics officials took that as a mandate.

Warinner out, West Bloomfield’s Bellamy likely in as UM shakes up offensive staff

Bellamy, a Michigan receiver from 1999-2002, has been West Bloomfield High's coach the past 11 seasons, leading the school to a title Saturday.

UM athletics to shut down for 14 days because of COVID-19 variant

There were 22 COVID-19 positive results for student-athletes last week, according to data released by the athletic department on Friday.

Five Michigan players take circuitous path to improve NFL Draft stock at Senior Bowl

Nico Collins and Ambry Thomas sat out last year after the Big Ten originally decided to postpone the season

‘It’s called betrayal’: UM swimming, diving goes to bat for rival, wears ‘SAVE MSU’ masks

In October, Michigan State announced the men's and women's swimming and diving programs would be eliminated.

Isaiah Livers scores 22, Michigan extends Big Ten lead by suffocating Purdue

Eli Brooks adds 11 points as the first-place Wolverines (13-1, 8-1) create some distance in the Big Ten standings.

Despite COVID-19 case, Wolverines ‘felt comfortable’ playing against Boilermakers

Michigan's players were initially wary but felt the risk was minimal after learning about Purdue's protocols and practices.

UM’s Eli Brooks on containing Henry Ford Academy’s Trevion Williams

Wolverines guard Eli Brooks talks about containing Henry Ford Academy's Trevion Williams, who scored 14 points for Purdue in Michigan's 70-53 victory.

Michigan 70, Purdue 53

Michigan-Penn State basketball rematch rescheduled for Jan. 27

The new date will eliminate a long layoff for the Wolverines, who were set to have a week off following Friday’s contest at Purdue.

UM RB coach Mike Hart’s contract is for 2 years, $960K

Hart's contract includes a signing bonus and is eligible for team-performance payments.

Trieu: New addition Linguist can help UM make Lone Star State inroads

Maurice Linguist's recruiting resume at Minnesota, Texas A&M and Mississippi State speaks for itself.

Battle of bigs could tip scales in Michigan-Purdue bout

Trevion Williams and Hunter Dickinson have both been a handful for opposing defenses heading into tonight's game in West Lafayette.

After opting out of 2020 season, UM QB McCaffrey enters transfer portal

In seven games during the 2019 season, McCaffrey was 10-of-20 for 116 yards and one touchdown as Shea Patterson’s backup.

UM’s Holman hopes furious finish inspires others to never give up

Holman ran her 400 meters in 51.79 to make up a 4-second deficit, lifting the Michigan relay team to the win by nearly a half second in 3:48.02.

Wolverines (12-1) impress Maryland coach: ‘They can win the whole thing’

For the second time in four weeks, Maryland didn’t have any answers for Michigan's offense.