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Daren Tomhave
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Deputy sports editor at The Detroit News, Michigan State grad, Addison's dad, Sonja's husband. I like to sleep, too.
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Metro Detroit star is country's No. 1 prep prospect for 2028 MLB Draft

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'Flip' Watters is Baseball America's top prep prospect for 2028 MLB Draft
When it comes to the Class of 2028, there is not a better prospect in the country than Koltyn "Flip" Watters of Rochester Adams.
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July 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Can Michigan repeat? Can MSU challenge? A look at 'way-too-early' rankings

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Can Michigan repeat? Can MSU challenge? A look at 'way-too-early' rankings
The Michigan men's basketball team is a national champion. Now, can the Wolverines do it again?
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April 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Joseph Dzierwa, a lefthander in the Orioles system who starred at Michigan State, was named to MLB's All-Spring Breakout team on Monday.

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Michigan State product Joseph Dzierwa earns spot on MLB All-Spring Breakout team
Joseph Dzierwa, a lefthander in the Orioles system who starred at Michigan State, was named to MLB's All-Spring Breakout team on Monday.
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March 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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Besides Michigan and Michigan State, the NCAA Tournament is dotted with players with ties to Michigan, whether they were born and raised, or spent a season or two in college playing here.

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These players can boast ties to the state of Michigan in the NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Tournament is dotted with players with ties to Michigan, whether they were born and raised, or spent a season or two in college playing here.
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March 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Lions’ Terrion Arnold tied to robbery, kidnapping in court order. Story from @nolanbianchi.bsky.social

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Lions’ Terrion Arnold tied to robbery, kidnapping in court order
The allegations mentioning Terrion Arnold were included in a seven-page order from Hillsborough County Circuit Judge J. Logan Murphy.
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February 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Tigers unveil two new alternate uniforms ― orange and blue ― for 2026 season

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Tigers unveil two new alternate uniforms ― orange and blue ― for 2026 season
The Tigers will wear five different uniform combinations in 2026, though mostly the traditional home whites and road grays.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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New arrival Taylor Tatum eager to play football, baseball at Michigan. Story from @liquenews.bsky.social

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New arrival Taylor Tatum eager to play football, baseball at Michigan
Running back Taylor Tatum transferred from Oklahoma to Michigan, where he hopes to play both football and baseball for the Wolverines.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Tigers boast 4 prospects in Baseball America's top 100; 2 in top 10

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Tigers boast 4 prospects in Baseball America's top 100; 2 in top 10
The Tigers are the only team that has two prospects ranked inside Baseball America's top 10.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Detroit News columnist John Niyo named Michigan Sportswriter of the Year

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Detroit News columnist John Niyo named Michigan Sportswriter of the Year
Detroit News sports columnist John Niyo was the best in the business in 2025.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Dave was a good person who worked incredibly hard covering high school sports. He'll be truly missed here.

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'Very good man,' versatile Detroit News sports writer Dave Goricki dies at 64
Covering prep sports is a job as demanding as high school life can be for a coach, or for a player.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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MLB Pipeline: Okemos product Caleb Bonemer's prospect stock among most improved

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MLB Pipeline: Okemos product Caleb Bonemer's prospect stock among most improved
Okemos product Caleb Bonemer established himself as a prospect on the rise in his first season in the Chicago White Sox organization.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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MSU lands record $401M from donor couple, mostly for football and athletics

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Michigan State lands record $401M from donor couple, mostly for football and athletics
Michigan State announced Friday a commitment of $401 million from East Lansing's Greg and Dawn Williams.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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MSU trustee raises concerns about proposed Big Ten investment deal

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MSU trustee raises concerns about proposed Big Ten investment deal
MSU Trustee Mike Balow, in a statement to The Detroit News this week, questioned the transparency of the proposed deal.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle named Arizona Fall League MVP

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Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle named Arizona Fall League MVP
Kevin McGonigle is only adding to his reputation as one of baseball's top prospects.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Tigers land potential 'gem' of a matchup as MLB Spring Breakout schedule released

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Tigers land potential 'gem' of a matchup as MLB Spring Breakout schedule released
The Detroit Tigers have potentially a marquee matchup for its Spring Breakout game in 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Tigers' Tarik Skubal, Wayne State product Hunter Brown among AL Cy Young Award finalists

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Tigers' Tarik Skubal, Wayne State product Hunter Brown among AL Cy Young Award finalists
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is a step closer to securing a second Cy Young.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Tigers land MLB-high 3 players on Baseball America's Minor League All-Star first team

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Tigers land MLB-high 3 players on Baseball America's Minor League All-Star first team
The Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Josue Briceño rank among MLB's best prospects, and they put together 2025 seasons to back that up.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Tigers share highest mark as Baseball America hands out 2025 farm grades

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Tigers share highest mark as Baseball America hands out 2025 farm grades
Detroit is one of just three organizations to receive an A-plus from Baseball America, joining the Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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'Hitting machine' leads 5 Tigers prospects on Baseball America's post-draft top 100

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'Hitting machine' leads 5 Tigers prospects on Baseball America's post-draft top 100
The Tigers' five prospects were tied for fifth-most among all organizations, with the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Jaedan Brown has made it a mission to raise awareness of CTE, inspired by father Corwin's journey after starring for the Wolverines and in the NFL. Story from @liquenews.bsky.social

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Corwin Brown was a UM star his kids never really knew. Now they think they know why
Jaedan Brown has made it a mission to raise awareness of CTE, inspired by father Corwin's journey after starring for the Wolverines and Patriots
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July 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Check out this story from Detroit News: Oregon's Dante Moore steps into spotlight with lessons learned, talents honed in Detroit. Story from @tarohnfinley.bsky.social

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Oregon's Dante Moore steps into spotlight with lessons learned, talents honed in Detroit
Everything has come full circle for University of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Why Samson Gash, Detroit Catholic Central receiver, picked Michigan State

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Trieu: Why Samson Gash, Detroit Catholic Central receiver, picked Michigan State football
Gash chose the Spartans over offers from Alabama, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, Cincinnati and more.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Security guard kills active shooter at Crosspointe Church, Wayne police

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Security guard kills active shooter at Wayne church, police say
Congregants were gathered Sunday for a special vacation Bible school service when the shooting happened, a pastor said.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Union City's Dan Skirka, former Grand Valley State star, has Murray State on 'unbelievable' run to College World Series

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Dan Skirka, former Grand Valley State star, has Murray State on 'unbelievable' run to CWS
Coach Dan Skirka, a former Grand Valley State star from Union City, has the Murray State baseball team in the College World Series for the first time.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Amid budget crunch, Michigan State pays up for AD J Batt. Story from @connorearegood.bsky.social

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Amid budget crunch, Michigan State pays up for athletic director J Batt
Michigan State trustees approved athletic director J Batt's contract at its Friday meeting in Traverse City.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM