New Michigan State Athletic Director Alan Haller has made his first big move since taking the position in East Lansing. The Spartans have decided to move on from hockey bench boss Danton Cole, who compiled a 58-101-12 record in five seasons that included no NCAA Tournament appearances. Michigan State’s hockey program has not made the…… MORE
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MSU’s Nia Clouden And Michigan’s Naz Hillmon Selected In 2022 WNBA Draft
Monday night’s WNBA Draft saw a pair of collegiate players from the state of Michigan get taken in the Top 15 as Michigan State’s Nia Clouden and Michigan’s Naz Hillmon were selected by the Connecticut Sun and Atlanta Dream, respectively. Clouden was the last pick in the first round, and the Maryland native averaged 16.1…… MORE
Juwan Howard To The Los Angeles Lakers? Don’t Rule It Out….
Let the NBA coaching carousel begin as teams who didn’t make this season’s playoffs begin to plan for the 2022-23 season that includes deciding if the current head coach in place is worth keeping for at least another season. This leads us to those Los Angeles Lakers, who missed out on the postseason by one…… MORE
“The Final Whistle” Podcast (April 11th, 2022): Tigers Good & Bad, Pistons Season Recap, Dan Campbell’s Nuggets, & The Masters Recap
Travis Gibbs and Bryan Fongers are back with a new episode of “The Final Whistle” podcast! Here’s what went down today: – The good and bad from Tigers opening weekend. – Would you consider the 2021-22 Pistons season to be a success or failure? – Dan Campbell’s recent comments on the type of quarterback a…… MORE
Tom Izzo (Really) Doesn’t Like The Transfer Portal
The transfer portal in college basketball has hit nearly 1,200 players this offseason and has become a big talking point from many head coaches over the past few years. One head coach locally that has taken major exception to it is Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, who, to put it nicely, isn’t the biggest fan of…… MORE
Dan Campbell: “I Don’t Think You Need” An Elite Quarterback To Win Big In The NFL
The NFL Draft is coming up at the end of April, and, as we all know by now, the Detroit Lions hold the #2 and #32 overall picks in the first round. There’s been rumors swirling as to who the Lions should take with that #2 overall pick….Kayvon Thibodeaux? Trayvon Walker? Malik Willis? Head Coach…… MORE
“The Final Whistle” Podcast (April 7th, 2022): Kansas (City) Jayhawks, Tigers Season Preview, Spring Football & Lions Draft Updates, & The Masters
Travis Gibbs and Bryan Fongers dish out another installment of “The Final Whistle” podcast! – Kansas claims college basketball’s ultimate prize – Could the Tigers surprise and make the postseason this season? – Michigan and MSU Spring Football updates – Is it Kayvon Thibodeaux or bust for the Lions at #2 overall in the NFL…… MORE
Lions Hosting Kayvon Thibodeaux, Travon Walker, And Nakobe Dean For April Visits
The Detroit Lions are in the process of lining up what the NFL calls “Top 30 visits” this month leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft that takes place April 28-30 in Las Vegas. The Lions currently have in-person visits scheduled with Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux and Georgia’s Travon Walker and Nakobe Dean. UPDATE: The Lions…… MORE
Tigers Make Numerous Roster Moves Prior To Friday’s Season Opener
The Detroit Tigers have now trimmed their roster down to the required 40 players prior to Friday afternoon’s season-opening clash against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Barring any transactions from Al Avila and company in the (very) near future, the Tigers’ bullpen depth will be tested out the gate due to injury, and…… MORE
Tigers Acquire Austin Meadows From Tampa Bay For Isaac Paredes And Draft Pick
The Detroit Tigers made a late Spring Training splash prior to Friday’s season opener in getting some outfield help to replace the recently injured Riley Greene. Late Monday night, the Tigers struck a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays that resulted in OF Austin Meadows going to Detroit in exchange for IF Isaac Paredes and…… MORE
