Nik Stauskas, the former University of Michigan product and #8 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, is officially back in the NBA. After going on a tear recently with the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League that included scoring 57 and 43 points in back-to-back games, Stauskas has inked…… MORE
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Major League Baseball Lockout: MLB Cancels First Two Series Of The Regular Season
No deal. Major League Baseball, along with the team owners, and the MLBPA couldn’t come to terms on an agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement by the 5 pm deadline on Tuesday down in Florida, so as a result, the two series of the 2022 regular season have officially been cancelled. From a Detroit…… MORE
Returning MSU Football Assistants Receive Pay Raises As Part Of Mel Tucker’s New Contract
Back in November, Michigan State Head Football Coach Mel Tucker signed a massive 10-year, $95-million contract to remain in East Lansing, and part of his new deal included a bigger salary pool for his assistant coaches to the tune of $7.5 million per year. As a reward for sticking around with Mel Tucker, those assistant…… MORE
Lions Likely To Miss Out On International NFL Games In 2022
It appears that the Detroit Lions are going to be playing every game during the 2022 season on U.S. soil. The NFL recently announced some of the teams that will be participating in the upcoming slate of international games next season, and based on the list of opponents for 2022 (NFC North opponents twice, AFC…… MORE
Kalamazoo Native Derek Jeter Steps Down As Miami Marlins CEO
After four-plus years as CEO of the Miami Marlins, Kalamazoo, Michigan native Derek Jeter has decided to step down. Jeter will also relinquish his ownership stake in the team. Below is some of what has been released since the official announcement: In August 2017, Jeter and Bruce Sherman finalized a deal to purchase the Miami…… MORE
Detroit One Of Three Finalist Cities To Host 2024 NFL Draft
2022 NFL Draft….Las Vegas. 2023 NFL Draft….Kansas City. 2024 NFL Draft….Detroit? A recent rumbling has surfaced that Detroit is one of three finalist cities to host the 2024 NFL Draft: Detroit has never hosted a past NFL Draft since it began back in 1936.… MORE
“The Final Whistle” Podcast (February 28th, 2022): MSU-Michigan Hoops Preview, Surging Pistons, & Sliding Red Wings
Michigan State gets their mojo back, while Michigan looks like they’re on their last leg. Also, the Pistons look impressive since returning from the All-Star break. Do you want to see them win games at the point, or are you embracing the tank? Lastly, the Red Wings desperately need blue line help, and we can…… MORE
“The Final Whistle” Podcast (February 25th, 2022): MSU’s Slide, Michigan Turns The Page, & Detroit Uniforms
MSU is a projected seven seed, while Michigan might be facing a play-in game. Can Michigan State actually play themselves out of a tournament game? Also, Travis Gibbs and Bryan Fongers dive into the mess that is Major League Baseball. Lastly, the Pistons are bringing back the teal uniforms, and we’re not happy. On the court,…… MORE
Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp Added To USA Football’s Board Of Directors
Detroit Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp has been named to USA Football’s board of directors. According to the Detroit Lions release, Hamp had to say about joining USA Football’s board of directors: “I am thrilled to join USA Football’s board of directors,” said Hamp. “USA Football’s mission of growing and expanding the game of football…… MORE
Michigan To Hire Former Quarterback Denard Robinson As Assistant Director Of Player Personnel
“Shoelace” is reportedly coming back to Ann Arbor. Jim Harbaugh is bringing back former Michigan standout Denard Robinson to serve as the program’s assistant director of player personnel. During his Wolverines career from 2009-12, Robinson compiled over 10,000 total yards (6,250 passing, 4,495 rushing, and 31 receiving) to go with 91 total touchdowns and 39…… MORE
