Spartans Blast Valparaiso 65-54
Derrick Nix came through with a game high 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Michigan State Spartans overwhelm the Valparaiso Crusaders 65-54 during opening round tournament play Thursday at The Palace.
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Derrick Nix came through with a game high 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Michigan State Spartans overwhelm the Valparaiso Crusaders 65-54 during opening round tournament play Thursday at The Palace.
About Michigan he said, "Taste the fur, taste the claws."
Oklahoma State had a terrific season, but got by far the toughest draw out of any five-seed in the bracket. Keep an eye on Oregon.
The Palace still holds more than 20,000, but it is a basketball arena first, not a football field.
All eyes are on the Palace of Auburn Hills today for a Michigan made March Madness match-up.
Syracuse has been under investigation for possible NCAA violations, mostly in its basketball program, for at least a year, according to two reports.
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for, March Madness! A time were everyone will be putting all their attention into college basketball as the 1st round of the NCAA tournament kicks off Thursday March 21st.
Louisville's pressure. Jim Boeheim's postgame press conferences. HAVOC. Coach K's drive for five. Get pumped, people -- it's tourney time!
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College hoop fans hit the tournament jackpot as both the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans will play their opening games on Thursday in Auburn Hills.
Russ Smith last spoke with his former high school coach, Jack Curran, less than three weeks ago. They talked about how well Smith had been playing for Louisville this season.
Fans are invited to attend FREE open practices on Wednesday in Auburn Hills.
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The Wolverines will open the NCAA tournament against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Thursday in Auburn Hills.
In a rematch of last season's Big Ten championship game, the eighth-ranked Spartans face the No. 10 Buckeyes in the conference tournament semifinals in Chicago.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was so disgusted that he remained mostly silent in the locker room at halftime. He said he had no answers, so he listened instead.
The Spartans trailed for most of the game but Michigan State rallied in the final minutes to beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 59-56 on Friday night.
The Buffaloes have NCAA Tournament experience and really defend. Colorado is good enough to win two games in the field of 68.
The Georgetown Hoyas have been the class of the Big East in the last season before the conference fully implodes and they are led by one of the best NBA prospects in the college game. Otto Porter Jr. is a smooth small forward with terrific size at 6-feet 8 inches and his potential is off the charts.
JaQuon Parker had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bearcats (22-10), who might have solidified an NCAA tournament berth with the win.
The Seton Hall Pirates (15-17) waited until the final minute of regulation to make it interesting, but the team from South Orange rallied in overtime to a 46-42 victory over the South Florida Bulls (12-19).
Nate Wolters struggled to get his chances for most of the game . Once he did, the Summit League's player of the year proved worthy of the title and added another - tournament MVP.
Kansas State and Kansas tied for the regular-season Big 12 title, but that doesn't mean they feel very good about themselves entering the league tournament.
In a heated battle against Texas A&M's Ryan Swope, Denard Robinson, former Michigan QB, emerged victorious in the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Cover Vote campaign.
Jalen Ross' 3-pointer with 32 seconds left gave Eastern Michigan a 45-44 victory over Northern Illinois in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference tournament Monday night.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
A Powerball lottery player in Michigan is $1 million richer after winning a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
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Leonard announced his decision to end his campaign in a social media post Thursday morning.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
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At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
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Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
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The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
An industrial stretch of Detroit is getting a green transformation this week as dozens of volunteers from Ford and the United Auto Workers give back to the community where they work.
Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has withdrawn from the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
Police have arrested a suspect after antisemitic graffiti was found outside of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Michigan.
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News.