Wolverines 71, Fighting Illini 58
Trey Burke scored a game high 26 points and the Michigan Wolverines rally in the second half to beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-58 Sunday afternoon.
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Trey Burke scored a game high 26 points and the Michigan Wolverines rally in the second half to beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-58 Sunday afternoon.
Michigan recently hasn't looked much like the same team that easily disposed of Illinois last month. By the same token, the Fighting Illini have turned things around and are the hottest team in the Big Ten.
"It doesn't get any better or bigger than this," the Michigan State coach said.
Trey Burke scored a season-high 29 points to push the Michigan Wolverines past the Penn State Nittany Lions 79 - 71 on Sunday.
Michigan (21-4, 8-4) opened 20-1 but since has dropped three of four, with its lone victory coming 76-74 in overtime over then-No. 10 Ohio State on Feb. 5.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez piqued the interest of FCS schools everywhere when he suggested on his radio show that the Big Ten has agreed to stop scheduling FCS opponents in the future.
Big Ten schools are in the process of sending official requests to override the NCAA's proposed ruling for unlimited communication with recruits, according to University of Nebraska faculty athletics rep Josephine Potuto.
The chairman of the NCAA Division I Basketball Committee is content with a March Madness field of 68 teams, now and moving forward.
The Big Ten is considering cutting back on the cupcakes.
Four Spartans were in double figures helping Michigan State rout the Michigan Wolverines 75-52 on Tuesday night.
Of all the previews I read about the Michigan-Michigan State game, not a single one had #8 MSU putting on an offensive explosion and blowing #4 Michigan off the floor.
The Big Ten may well be the best league in the nation. It has certainly been one of the most fun to watch this season.
Last week was interesting in college hoops.
Can Michigan State exploit its advantage inside - The Spartans' Adreian Payne is vastly improved and Derrick Nix is solid.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus, Michigan, a spokesperson for the federal agency told CBS News Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
A long-time Metro Detroiter who, in his youth, became a Civil Rights Activist, took part in demonstrations that helped to desegregate the South.
Deputies responded to the park around 9 a.m. Monday, after a park visitor discovered the man's body near the lake on Wixom Road.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Feb. 17 is Fat Tuesday, and Metro Detroiters did not waste time to go to a century-old bakery to get their hands on the pastry.
A long-time Metro Detroiter who, in his youth, became a Civil Rights Activist, took part in demonstrations that helped to desegregate the South.
The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie has reached three weeks. Authorities announced that the family, which includes "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was cleared as suspects.
A controversial high-end event center planned for Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has caused some residents to speak out against the proposal in a planning commission meeting Monday evening, one board member said, which was the most contentious meeting in over 15 years.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday in Detroit.
