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Campbell says Hutchinson is 'A Pain' Ahead of Second Preseason Game
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ As the Detroit Lions wrapped up their public practice in preparation for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders, Head Coach Dan Campbell said Aidan Hutchins...
Aug 21, 2026 Photo: Paul Barnick ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
MSU Bets on Bartholomae to Steer Athletics Through Big-Budget Projects
EAST LANSING, MICH. ~ Dan Batholomae was named Michigan State's Athletic Director to reorient the athletics department for success in a changing college sports culture, and he is already getting accus...
Aug 21, 2026 Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Tigers Fall 4-3 in Heartbreaker, Lose Series to Pirates
Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ Imagn ImagesPITTSBURGH, Pa. ~ The Detroit Tigers left Pittsburgh with a series loss after dropping the finale, 4-3, to the Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park. Detroit took the open...
Aug 20, 2026
Tigers' Offense Stays Hot in Push for American League Wild Card Spot
PITTSBURGH, PA. ~ After an 8-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on ESPN's Monday Night Baseball, the Detroit Tigers are knocking on the door of an AL Wild Card berth. Despite struggles from the pitchin...
Aug 18, 2026 Photo: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Lions Building Depth Across Roster as Training Camp Competition Heats Up
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKALLEN PARK, Mich. ~ The Detroit Lions continue to work through a few minor injuries as training camp rolls on, but head coach Dan Campbell does not appear concerned...
Aug 18, 2026
Michigan State Turns to Dan Bartholomae to Lead Athletic Department
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State University has selected Dan Bartholomae as its next athletic director, turning to a leader who built a strong reputation at Western Mi...
Aug 17, 2026
Lions Rally Late But Fall 16-14 to Bengals in Preseason Opener
Photo: Katie Stratman ~ Imagn ImagesCINCINNATI, Ohio ~ The Detroit Lions opened their preseason Thursday night with a hard-fought 16-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, but the score ...
Aug 13, 2026
LIV Golf Cancels Team Championship in Michigan
Photo: Jack Power ~ Imagn ImagesPLYMOUTH, MI ~ LIV Golf remains a reportable story in Michigan because of the uncertainty surrounding its planned return to Plymouth. According to reports, players were...
Aug 12, 2026
Campbell to Evaluate Rookies Against Bengals' Big Four on Thursday
ALLEN PARK ~ Strategies clash ahead of the Lions' preseason opener against the Bengals. Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday's game will be an evaluation period for players looking to e...
Aug 11, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han - USA TODAY NETWORK
Lions Extend Jahmyr Gibbs as Week Two of Training Camp Wraps Up
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions made running back Jahmyr Gibbs the highest paid player at his position on Thursday afternoon, signing him to a three-year, $67.5 million extension, worth up to $7...
Aug 7, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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