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Detroit Lions' Cruise to Victory in Playoff Rematch over Washington Commanders
Nov. 9, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions' (6-3) scored some playoff payback in a 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders (3-7) Sunday afternoon. After losing in last year's NFC Divisional round in Detroit to...
Nov 09, 2025 Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch against Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the first half at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Izzo's Spartans Prove Grit Can Win Games Without the Three
EAST LANSING ~ In a gritty early-season showdown, No. 22 Michigan State edged No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 at the Breslin Center, leaning heavily on physicality and paint dominance to overcome a rough night ...
Nov 08, 2025 Michigan State's Cam Ward dunks against Arkansas during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Detroit Lions' Searching for Playoff Payback in D.C.
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions (5-3) will head to the nation's capitol to face off with the Washington Commanders (3-6) Sunday, who upset Detroit in last year's NFC Divisional round. Coming off a slo...
Nov 07, 2025 Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to center Graham Glasgow (60) before a play against Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Dallas Cowboy, Michigan Native Marshawn Kneeland Found Dead at 24
FRISCO, TX ~ Western Michigan native Marshawn Kneeland, who played two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, was found dead by suicide by the Frisco Police Department. Kneeland was originally in pursuit by ...
Nov 07, 2025 Nov 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before their game at the American Airlines Center. Photo: Jerome Miron ~ Imagn Images
Spartans Lean on Youth, Chemistry in Big Ten Opener
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale met with reporters Tuesday ahead of the Spartans' Big Ten opener against Penn State, offering a candid look at his team's mindset and developm...
Nov 04, 2025 Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale, right, calls out to players as assistant coach Mike Towns looks on during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Michigan State Opens Season With Gritty Win Over Colgate
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State kicked off its 2025-26 season with an 80-69 win over Colgate at the Breslin Center, but the victory didn't come easy. The Spartans couldn't find rhythm early and entered ...
Nov 03, 2025 Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. steals the ball from Colgate during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Lomas Brown Recaps Detroit Lions' Loss to Vikings on WJR
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions (5-3) did not execute on either side of the ball in a 27-24 loss Sunday afternoon to the Minnesota Vikings (4-4) at Ford Field. With the loss, Detroit moves to 1-2 agai...
Nov 03, 2025 Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery fumbles the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The Vikings recovered.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Milivojevic's First Start Ends in Overtime Heartbreak for Spartans
EAST LANSING ~ In a game that reflected the ups and downs of Michigan State's season, the Spartans battled hard but came up short in a 23-20 overtime loss to Minnesota. It was a night of firsts and fr...
Nov 01, 2025 Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) looks to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Tom Izzo Previews the Upcoming MSU Basketball Season on "'JR Morning"
EAST LANSING, MI ~ Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo joined "'JR Morning" Thursday to preview the upcoming season, starting with a matchup with Colgate next Monday, Nov. 3. The No. 2...
Oct 30, 2025 Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Photo: Mark Smith-IMAGN IMAGES
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
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