Embed from Getty Images In one of the Big Ten basketball seasons this was one of the bigger upsets. The Purdue Boilermakers had a clear, clean path to the conference title. It all came unraveled last night in Minnesota. The Mach 9 showdown between Michigan and Michigan State now both looms large and is now…
Filip Zadina scores his first NHL goal for the Detroit Red Wings
Embed from Getty Images When a rookie has only played in three games that is hardly reason to break out the anointing oil. But when it is a so-called can’t miss prospect it is hard to not feel excited. That is what Red Wings rookie Filip Zadina did for not only the Detroit Red Wings…
Miguel Cabrera not sorry for signing albatross Contract with the Detroit Tigers
Embed from Getty Images On a team that in 2019 is going nowhere. On an organization setting it’s sights on a brighter tomorrow, one thing remains. Miguel Cabrera and his eight-year, $244 million contract extension from the Tigers in 2014. At 35 years old and his best playing days behind him Cabrera is owed $162…
Michigan State’s Cassius Winston a finalist for point guard of the year
Embed from Getty Images He is undoubtedly one of the nations best point guards. Michigan State’s Cassius Winston is in the running for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. Named after Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard Bob Cousy. Winston joins a list of…
Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons leader keeps the team focused
Embed from Getty Images Blake Griffin dispelled any rumor during the NBA trade deadline saying he was happy in Detroit. If there was any doubt they can be put to rest. Blake Griffin is the Pistons unquestioned leader. “Being the 6th or 7th seed is absolutely nothing to be proud of. We tricked off two…
Michigan Wolverines will look to Hudson and Gil to bring stability to the linebackers
Embed from Getty Images It was not going to be easy to replace Devin Bush Jr’s production. Yet the Wolverines may be able to use two to get the production of one. At least that is the thought process. Michigan will count on a pair of experienced veterans Khaleke Hudson and Devin Gil to help…
Detroit Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay passes away at 93
Embed from Getty Images 4- time Stanley Cup champion and Detroit Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay has passed away. Lindsay who was born in 1925, played 14 of his 17 NHL seasons with the Red Wings, winning Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955. The left wing was nicknamed “Terrible Ted” for his…
Michigan State suffers Big Ten title blow in loss to Indiana
Embed from Getty Images Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo said he is not worried about the Big Ten title. He is more concerned with how his team will play in their next game. Given the up and down Spartans season, it is a just concern. Michigan State who looked so good and…
Christopher Ilitch mum of possible Detroit Red Wings reunion with Steve Yzerman
Embed from Getty Images In case you missed it. Before NHL training camps opened on the 2018-19 season Tampa Bay Lightning general manger Steve Yzerman announced he was stepping down. Not only did he announce it he said he was headed back to Detroit. Causing a frenzy in Motown. Stating he was tired of trying…
Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch “Discipline the key to rebuild”
Embed from Getty Images Christopher Ilitch has made many spring training visits to Lakeland Florida over the years. Some as the owners son and the last two over being the owner of the Detroit Tigers. Saturday morning he made his yearly visit. Christopher Ilitch met the media shortly after arriving a Tiger Town and was…
