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Detroit Lions' Extend Aidan Hutchinson in Historic Contract
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions made defensive end Aidan Hutchinson the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history Wednesday, paying the Plymouth native $180 million over four years, with $141 millio...
Oct 29, 2025 Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) waves at fans after 24-9 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Falls to UConn in Exhibition, Eyes Regular Season Opener
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ In a spirited exhibition matchup between two nationally ranked programs, No. 22 Michigan State fell to No. 4 UConn, 76-69, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The game, while not countin...
Oct 28, 2025 Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) controls the ball against Connecticut Huskies forward Dwayne Koroma (4) during the first half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Smith Praises Team's Fight, Reflects on Rossi's Return to Minnesota
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the weight of recent losses during Monday's press conference. Instead, he leaned into the human side of the game, his play...
Oct 27, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Detroit Lions' Rested Ahead of NFC North Match After Bye Week
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions were able to rest last weekend as the team had a bye week after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Detroit is gearing up for an NFC N...
Oct 27, 2025 Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Show Fight but Fall Short in Rivalry Battle Against No. 25 Michigan
Oct. 26, 2025 ~ Michigan State showed grit and flashes of promise in Saturday night's rivalry showdown against No. 25 Michigan, but ultimately fell 31-20 at Spartan Stadium. The loss marks the fourth ...
Oct 26, 2025 Michigan State's Makhi Frazier, center, runs for a big gain during the second quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Detroit City Council Bans Smokeless Tobacco at Sporting Events
DETROIT ~ Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, have been banned at Detroit sports venues in a 7-2 vote by the Detroit City Council. The ban will go into effect soon, co...
Oct 22, 2025 Mar 17, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A general view outside the northwest entrance of Little Caesars Arena on an empty sidewalk. Photo: Raj Mehta ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Despite Injuries, Detroit Lions' Defense Steps Up in Primetime Win Over Tampa Bay
Oct. 21, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions (5-2) came into Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) with only one starting defensive back due to various injuries. Despite this, Detroit forc...
Oct 21, 2025 Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Rises to the Moment, Sweeps Boston in Breakout Series
EAST LANSING, Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Michigan State hockey delivered a resounding message to the college hockey world this weekend, sweeping No. 1 Boston University in a thrilling two-game series at Agganis ...
Oct 20, 2025 Michigan State's Cayden Lindstrom moves with the puck during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Detroit Lions Set to Face Tampa Bay in Detroit for Primetime Monday Night Matchup
Oct. 20, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football tonight at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Downtown Detroit is primed to fill the stree...
Oct 20, 2025 Oct. 13, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions offensive players huddle before a play against Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Stumble in Bloomington: MSU Falls to No. 3 Indiana, 38-13
Michigan State's struggles continued Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, where the Spartans fell 38-10 to No. 3 Indiana in a game that highlighted the growing gap between the two programs. Despite a pr...
Oct 19, 2025 Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
