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Michigan State Bounces Marquette, Secures Sweet 16 Spot
Izzo and Spartans draw No. 3 Kansas State Next The No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans secured their place in the Sweet 16 on Sunday, defeating the No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles. The Spartans are now slated to face the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats next week, either on Thursday or Friday. Dominant Start for the Spartans Michigan State set the tone early, establishing an
Cowboys acquire WR Cooks from Texans for 2 late-round picks
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys acquired receiver Brandin Cooks in a trade with the Houston Texans on Sunday, adding a speedy veteran to play alongside CeeDee Lamb. Houston gets a fifth-round pick this year and a 2024 sixth-rounder in a deal reminiscent of a year ago, when Dallas sent No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper to Cleveland for two late-round picks. The difference in the trades
Detroit Tigers Notes: Tork is dialed in
In this week's Detroit Tigers notes, we take a look at Spencer Torkelson, who hit his first home run of the spring on Saturday, position battles left in camp, and a familiar face in the radio booth for 2023. Spencer Torkelson continues to dial in There has been a lot of data out there this spring on how hard Spencer Torkelson has been hitting the ball. Brandon
UFC 286: Edwards retains title by majority decision vs Usman
"UFC 286: Edwards retains title by majority decision vs Usman" LONDON (AP) — Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title Saturday, beating challenger Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 by majority decision. https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1637245154452193281?s=20 Judges scored the trilogy fight at the O2 Arena in London 48-46, 48-46, 47-47 in favor of the Jamaican-born Brit, who landed the cleaner blows as their third fight went the distance. Edwards made an encouraging
Juwan Howard, Michigan Wolverines: A Season of Disappointment
Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines: A Season of Disappointment The collapse in the NIT and a subpar season raises questions about the future of Michigan basketball under Juwan Howard The 2022-2023 NCAA basketball season was a year of high expectations for the Michigan Wolverines and their head coach, Juwan Howard. However, the team's inability to meet these expectations, coupled with their recent humiliating exit from the
Tom Izzo vs. Shaka Smart: Mentor vs. Mentee
Marquette coach Smart faces mentor Tom Izzo in NCAA 2nd round COLUMBUS (AP) — Watching Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team win the 2000 national title was a seminal moment for Shaka Smart, then a 22-year-old graduate assistant at Division II California University of Pennsylvania. “That cemented in my mind college basketball was where I wanted to be,” Smart said Saturday, a day before his second-seeded Marquette team
Detroit Lions Secure C.J. Moore on a Two-Year Deal
Detroit Lions Secure C.J. Moore on a Two-Year Deal, Other Player's Futures Uncertain The Detroit Lions continue to prioritize their special teams, retaining standout safety C.J. Moore with a two-year, $4.5 million contract, as reported by NFL Network. The deal includes $3 million fully guaranteed and an additional $1.25 million in potential incentives. Moore, a key component of the Lions' top-tier special teams unit, is set to
Tennessee Triumphs Over Duke, 65-52, Advancing to Sweet 16
"Tennessee Triumphs Over Duke, 65-52, Advancing to Sweet 16" The Tennessee Volunteers made a statement in the NCAA Tournament, defeating the favored Duke Blue Devils 65-52. This unexpected triumph has propelled another underdog into the Sweet 16. Experienced Underdogs Duke's young team, with four talented freshmen starters, appeared primed for a strong tournament run. However, Tennessee's seasoned players – starting four seniors – made the difference. Tennessee,
Red Wings Succumb to Avalanche 5-1
In a disappointing display on Saturday, the Detroit Red Wings fell to the Colorado Avalanche with a final score of 5-1. The bloodbath took place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, where Red Wings fans held out hope for a better outcome. Early Hopes Dashed Despite an initially promising start with a tied game after the first period, the Red Wings could not maintain their momentum. The
Matt Manning is looking to step up in 2023
The Detroit Tigers are seeking starting pitchers who can earn the labels of “reliable” and “consistent.” Matt Manning, Spencer Turnbull, and Matthew Boyd are among those hoping to fill that role in the team's starting rotation. They aim to avoid injuries and contribute significant innings to the Tigers. Manning, who was drafted 9th overall out of high school in 2016, will be crucial to the team's improvement
Izzo’s Legacy: Michigan State’s Driving Force in March Madness
Izzo's Legacy: Michigan State's Driving Force in March Madness The year was 1998. Broadway was abuzz with "The Lion King," Harry Potter emerged as a new literary phenomenon, Michael Jordan danced his last dance with the Chicago Bulls, and a young Tom Brady played college football. In the world of college basketball, Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo made his NCAA tournament debut, leading his team to the
Detroit Lions: My Grades for the 5 most impactful signings
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes was active during the first week of NFL agency. Before the negotiation period opened, he re-signed key depth pieces in Isaiah Buggs and Craig Reynolds as well as tendering five exclusive rights free agents. He also re-signed John Caminsky to a team-friendly deal. These moves will play a significant role in Detroit's depth situation. Holmes addressed critical positions of need like linebacker
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