Oakland University

Detroit is amidst a sports resurgence, and — thanks to the pairing of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren — the Detroit Pistons are next.  Two years ago, the Pistons lost an NBA-record 28 consecutive games. Now, they’re the Eastern Conference’s powerhouse.  Cunningham and Duren have always been talented — but they were once trapped, grinding through a historic losing streak that … [Read more...] about Detroit’s Duo: Cunningham and Duren power Pistons’ epic rise

Baseball has repositioned itself as one of the best sports in the world. The 2025 World Series was one of the greatest World Series — or series of any sport — of all time. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the World Series ended in an all-time classic Game 7. The series featured the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers — but how did both teams get there? The Los Angeles Dodgers … [Read more...] about Baseball is back: 2025 World Series delivers instant classic

The Oakland University men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Fort Wayne for a chance to win gold in the Horizon League Cross Country Championship. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Oakland men and women ran for a shot at cementing their teams in Horizon League immortality. The race — an 8K for the men and a 6K for the women — was hosted by Purdue Fort Wayne. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Oakland Cross-Country teams bring home some Horizon League hardware

The FIFA World Cup is the sporting biggest event — not just in soccer — in the entire world, pulling in billions of viewers.  And now it’s coming close to home. Unfortunately, that might not equal the possibility of watching a live match for many fans, as ticket prices are poised to hit record numbers. The 2026 finals are set to be the largest in the tournament’s history, with … [Read more...] about North America prepares for largest World Cup ever

Aidan Hutchinson didn’t just sign a contract — he signed a statement. On Oct. 29, the Lions’ defensive end signed a four-year, $180 million contract extension with $141 million guaranteed. Giving Hutchinson the most guaranteed money that a non-quarterback has ever received in a contract, the Detroit Lions have made their belief in No. 97 loud and clear. $45 million per year. 45 … [Read more...] about One of the NFL’s best will finish the decade in Detroit