Embed from Getty Images Tom Izzo somehow managed to rally his Spartans basketball team. Losing at home to Michigan things looked bleak for the Green and White. Izzo said “We had a character check at halftime.” “I asked the team if they wanted to pack it in or play for a championship.” In the second…
Detroit Tigers Pitcher Matt Boyd is making a difference
Embed from Getty Images As a member of the Detroit Tigers pitching staff, Matt Boyd is doing some important work off the field. As a God-fearing devote Christian, Boyd and his wife are making the difference in the lives of 36 Uganda girls. Trying to save 36 girls from the sex slave industry, has given…
The Detroit Lions enter free agency with 40 million in cap space
Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Lions season concluded general manager Bob Quinn said he was looking to add playmakers for his team. The day he announced that the Detroit Lions had $31,237,788 in available cap space. That changed yesterday when the team released team captain T.J. Lang. $40 million in cap space is…
Detroit Red Wings Tyler Bertuzzi has a rare combination of grit and speed
Embed from Getty Images In a tough rebuilding season. One that has seen the Detroit Red Wings bottom out. The Red Wings young core has grown and taken big steps forward. One of those players has really shined. Tyler Bertuzzi. Tyler Bertuzzi is a bit of a throwback, in appearance with the missing teeth and…
Detroit Pistons Reggie Jackson is enjoying a revival
Embed from Getty Images At the trade deadline rumors swirled that the Detroit Pistons were looking to move Reggie Jackson and the Pistons were five games below .500 at the time. Jackson was thought to hold the key for Detroit. During the first 46 games of the season, Jackson’s numbers were ho-hum to put it…
Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball Michigan and Michigan State thank you
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…
