The Michigan basketball team will head into year two of the Juwan Howard with little expectations from the experts, but will they prove them wrong? The Wolverines were in the headlines a lot during the offseason, but it wasn’t always for the way they were hoping. Juwan Howard followed up his first year as head […] Michigan Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Wolverines - … [Read more...] about Michigan Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Wolverines
Quick Hits: The Fair Value Edition
Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images In Red Wings Land Tyler Bertuzzi, Red Wings reportedly $1 million apart on salary arbitration bids The Red Wings and forward Tyler Bertuzzi submitted their briefs Friday, ahead of Sunday’s scheduled arbitration hearing. Bertuzzi is asking for a $4.25 million salary, according to a report from Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman, while … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Fair Value Edition
Saturday open thread: Who should lead the Lions offense in touches for Week 7?
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images With so many weapons on offense, who should be getting utilized the most this week against Atlanta? What a difference a week makes. After the Detroit Lions’ dominant performance versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, we’re left with more questions than answers, but the prevailing question is a loaded one: Are the Lions turning a … [Read more...] about Saturday open thread: Who should lead the Lions offense in touches for Week 7?
Video: 3 reasons why the Lions will lose to the Falcons
So you’re saying there’s a chance? Do the Lions have back-to-back stellar defensive outings in them? Was last week’s showing a glimpse of hope via adjustments made at the bye? Or was it all just a one-week aberration? Regardless of how poor the Atlanta Falcons (1-5) have been playing, they still have the weapons to be a scary offense any given week. The Dirty Birds have one of … [Read more...] about Video: 3 reasons why the Lions will lose to the Falcons
How to watch Lions at Falcons NFL Week 7: TV channel, streaming, betting odds
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Can the Lions get back to .500 against a woeful Atlanta squadron? A game against the Jacksonville Jaguars has injected a measure of hope back into the Detroit Lions. It may not be much, and it comes with the caveat that it was against the Jaguars after all, but a win is a win at this point in the NFL. Nevertheless, the Lions need to show … [Read more...] about How to watch Lions at Falcons NFL Week 7: TV channel, streaming, betting odds
The Perfect Tanking Opportunity for the Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons may have the perfect tanking opportunity if no fans are involved in the upcoming season. With the NBA looking to start next season around Christmas, with a 72 game season and no real expectation of fans in arenas for a majority of the season, it puts a team like the Detroit Pistons […] The Perfect Tanking Opportunity for the Detroit Pistons - PistonPowered - … [Read more...] about The Perfect Tanking Opportunity for the Detroit Pistons
For one Michigan football family, today's season opener is a victory. Here's why
The parents of Michigan football defensive tackle Christopher Hinton pushed for better management of COVID-19 in the sport. Saturday feels like a win. … [Read more...] about For one Michigan football family, today's season opener is a victory. Here's why
Predicting today's Big Ten football games against the spread: Week 1
Our USA TODAY Network beat writers who cover football teams across the Big Ten make their predictions for every game this season, against the spread. … [Read more...] about Predicting today's Big Ten football games against the spread: Week 1
The Big Ten is back, but for many it's not back to business
Big Ten football is back this weekend but the deleterious effect of COVID-19 has, and will, continue to deal a vicious blow to many balance sheets. … [Read more...] about The Big Ten is back, but for many it's not back to business