Your Full Guide Of The Final Four
There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in the early rounds. Once the bracket hit the Elite Eight, the madness returned to March.
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There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in the early rounds. Once the bracket hit the Elite Eight, the madness returned to March.
Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four.
Two more wins for each, and Michigan State and Michigan would meet in a Final Four matchup that would have an entire state on edge. Both will be tested plenty before then, but if they defend as they did last weekend, they can play with anyone.
Already appearing drained by Michigan State's difficult victory over the upset seekers from Bradley, coach Tom Izzo winced a little more in his postgame interview on the court when the subject turned to the next opponent for the Spartans in the East Region.
For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament.
Cassius Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State held off Bradley 76-65 on Thursday in the opening round of the East Region.
Reigning national champion Villanova will be in action along with Michigan, the runner-up from a year ago, while Belmont and Murray State open the NCAA Tournament as trendy upset picks.
Michigan State forward Kyle Ahrens injured his left ankle and was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday, and his status was uncertain as the No. 6 Spartans headed to the NCAA Tournament.
Matt McQuaid scored a career-high 27 points, Cassius Winston converted the go-ahead layup in the closing minute, and No. 6 Michigan State rallied to beat No. 10 Michigan 65-60 for its sixth Big Ten Tournament championship on Sunday.
Beilein and Izzo are friendly rivals whose highly ranked teams will play for the first time this season on Sunday at Crisler Arena with Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament seeding implications.
Michigan State Spartans coach, Tom Izzo said guard, Joshua Langford, will likely will need surgery and be out for the rest of the season.
Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes
But sixth-ranked Michigan State had the necessary toughness, blowing past the upstart Hawkeyes in a vintage Tom Izzo performance on the road.
Michigan State played most of the second half without defensive end Kenny Willekes, who suffered a broken left fibula in the third quarter. Willekes led the Spartans with 8 ½ sacks this season.
Starting the season, only three Big Ten teams were in AP's Top 25, but now the league has six. That's at big deal, especially because the Big Ten increased the number of conference games.
A new exhibit at Michigan State University will feature the stories of hundreds of women who say they were sexually assaulted by now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The Spartans enter the poll at No. 23 on Monday, a day after upsetting the then-third ranked Ducks 88-82. Michigan State (8-1) only had three votes from the 31-member national media panel last week. It's the first ranking for Michigan State in two years.
Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season.
Nick Ward made all 10 of his shots, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 10 Michigan State to a 90-68 win over No. 18 Iowa on Monday night.
A new effort led by the state of Michigan and its two largest universities aims to learn what works and what doesn't in education.
Quentin Grimes scored 21 points in his college debut and Dedric Lawson added 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 1 Kansas past No. 10 Michigan State 92-87 in the season-opening Champions Classic on Tuesday.
John Engler said Friday that the $10 million Healing Assistance Fund is "deeply troubled" and isn't expected to distribute any more money for three to four months.
No. 6 Michigan has its best ranking of the season after blowing out Wisconsin , and Texas is up two spots to No. 7.
No. 15 Wisconsin is coming to the Big House, and everyone is paying attention.
Here's what to watch in the Big Ten this week:
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
Police say they made several attempts to negotiate with the man, but he allegedly raised a handgun toward officers.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a man who they say fled a motorcycle crash, leaving his injured 2-year-old daughter at the scene.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
Police say they made several attempts to negotiate with the man, but he allegedly raised a handgun toward officers.
Hot and humid conditions begin on Monday in Southeast Michigan, with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Some popular fast-food and grocery brands are issuing Fourth of July promotions that include red, white and blue treats. Here's a peek at what to look for.
The United States and Iran have stopped their strikes to resume talks, according to a U.S. official, although no date has been set. In the meantime, Iranian and Omani officials have met to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News has this report.
Hot weather safety steps include not leaving children, older loved ones, or pets unattended in a parked car. The temperatures can rise very high, quite fast, and result in dangerous medical situations.
Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses what to watch for with your kids, and how to help them cool down, during extreme heat conditions.
Dangerously hot weather begins Monday and will continue for several days in Southeast Michigan. Absentee ballots are now available for the August primary. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.