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Mac Engel: Mavericks hiring Dusty May is a scathing indictment on college basketball

Dusty May should still be the head coach at the University of Michigan, where he should be preparing for another season, and soon watching a national title banner drop from the rafters at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Current Notre Dame standout Morgan Roy who hails from Clarkston has helped Union FC Macomb capture a Great Lakes Division title and qualify for the USL W League national tournament for the first time this season. (COURTESY PHOTO BY UNION FC MACOMB)

First-time Great Lakes Division champion Union FC Macomb headed to USL W League playoffs

1 title, 2 years: What to make of Dusty May’s memorably brief Michigan tenure

Lions rookie can tell Kyle Whittingham is a good fit for Michigan

By Tribune News Service

June 27, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Derrick Moore’s days playing for the Michigan Wolverines were already numbered when Kyle Whittingham first...

Aday Mara becomes third Michigan player drafted in first round

By Tribune News Service

June 23, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

Aday Mara became the third Wolverine drafted Tuesday night. Mara, Michigan’s 7-foot-3 starting center this...

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg realizes NBA dream, drafted in first round

By Tribune News Service

June 23, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

Coming to Michigan paid off for Yaxel Lendeborg. The Big Ten Player of the Year...

FILE – Cincinnati transfer and future Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby attends an NCAA college basketball game between Texas Tech and Houston, Jan. 24, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)

Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL

By Associated press

June 23, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career. The NFL...

FILE – Michigan head coach Dusty May talks with the media following their a win over Michigan State after an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, file)

Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach’s Michigan players

By Associated press

June 23, 2026 at 10:08 p.m.

The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for...

FILE – In this Sept. 17, 2011, file photo, fans watch an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Florida at Florida Field (aka The Swamp) in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The NCAA changed its eligibility rules. What does that mean for transfers, rosters and playing time?

By Associated press

June 23, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Tyler Shough needed seven years of college football to become a starting NFL quarterback. Under...

Oklahoma’s Jason Walk (1), Kyle Branch (6), Jaxon Willits (7) and Trey Gambill (20) kneel together before playing against North Carolina in Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

By Associated press

June 23, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era, the NCAA approved a new...

What’s next for Michigan basketball’s roster with Dusty May bolting to the NBA

By Tribune News Service

June 23, 2026 at 7:57 a.m.

The Michigan men’s basketball program’s offseason just became a lot more interesting. The Wolverines have...

Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says

By Associated press

June 22, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for...

Charles Woodson thrilled to see son carry on family legacy at Michigan

By Tribune News Service

June 21, 2026 at 7:58 a.m.

Charles Woodson could hardly contain his excitement when his son told him he planned to...

What’s next for Michigan State sports after double whammy

By Tribune News Service

June 17, 2026 at 7:48 a.m.

Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz and athletic director J Batt were the keynote speakers during...

How Michigan football’s new staff is winning over in-state recruits

By Tribune News Service

June 16, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

For all the optimism surrounding Kyle Whittingham’s arrival as Michigan’s new football coach, one pressing...

‘I’ve had it’: Tom Izzo fumes after Michigan State’s latest leadership shakeup

By Tribune News Service

June 15, 2026 at 10:48 p.m.

The fourth-floor club at Spartan Stadium was filled with Michigan State coaches, athletes and university...

Michigan State AD J Batt bolts for Kentucky after only one year

By Tribune News Service

June 15, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Michigan State needs a new athletic director. Again. Just a year into his tenure in...

UTEP will challenge Michigan football’s long streak against lesser schools

By Tribune News Service

June 15, 2026 at 7:43 a.m.

Based on recent history and player departures, Michigan’s final nonconference football game won’t be particularly...

Michigan State AD J Batt reportedly top target for Kentucky

By Tribune News Service

June 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Michigan State is losing a president and its athletic director could be next out the...

Yaxel Lendeborg has seen mock drafts and is trying not to get attached to any teams

By Tribune News Service

June 13, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

The NBA pre-draft circuit has been a grind for Yaxel Lendeborg.

‘Whoo-hoo!’: Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham enjoys high-speed ride at Detroit Grand Prix

By Tribune News Service

June 1, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

Kyle Whittingham is hoping to experience plenty of thrills during his first season as Michigan’s...

Michigan could have 3 NBA draft lottery picks

By Tribune News Service

May 29, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.

Three Wolverines have a chance to be NBA draft lottery picks. At the very least,...

Michigan State basketball roster breakdown after final domino falls

By Tribune News Service

May 29, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

Tom Izzo spent Wednesday morning promoting the 2027 Final Four in Detroit as part of...

Jeremy Fears returning to Michigan State after taking NBA draft decision to wire

By Tribune News Service

May 28, 2026 at 7:54 a.m.

Jeremy Fears took his decision to the wire but will run it back for another...

FILE – Wisconsin’s John Blackwell shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman, File)

Former Wisconsin, Brother Rice guard John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft, will play at Duke next season

By Associated press

May 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play at...

FILE – Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) is interviewed during the trophy ceremony after Indiana defeated Miami in a College Football Playoff national championship game, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

As CFP barrels toward 24 teams, the questions remain: Who’s paying for this, and how much?

By Associated press

May 21, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

As momentum builds behind the Big Ten’s idea of doubling the College Football Playoff to...

A scary notion: What Michigan State would look like without Jeremy Fears

By Tribune News Service

May 20, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

Jeremy Fears wore a black suit and sunglasses in the green room for the 2025...

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

By Associated press

May 19, 2026 at 8:25 a.m.

It’s no stretch to say that in the battle of wills, visions and, yes, national...

Here’s the multi-million price tag that U-M spent on Sherrone Moore fallout

By Tribune News Service

May 17, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

The University of Michigan spent more than $22 million in legal fees and contracts following...

Former MSU legend, Super Bowl winner and Lions coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83

By Tribune News Service

May 16, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Sherman Lewis, a former Michigan State legend who won four Super Bowls as an NFL...

Son of Michigan football legend Charles Woodson commits to Wolverines

By Tribune News Service

May 15, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

The son of a Michigan football legend committed to the Wolverines on Friday. Charles Woodson...

Former NBA basketball player Jalen Rose hugs a student at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ex-NBA player, Fab Five member Jalen Rose is a fixture at the school that bears his name in Detroit

By Larry Lage

May 11, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

Jalen Rose walked through the doors of the high school that bears his name and...

FILE – Spectators crowd center court at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex during the UCLA and North Carolina women’s doubles match in the NCAA Division I tennis championships, May 20, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)

Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future

By Associated press

May 9, 2026 at 8:19 a.m.

Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for...

Michigan State refining $500M Spartan Stadium renovations, will play through construction

By Tribune News Service

May 9, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

Spartan Stadium is more than a century old and showing its age in some areas....

Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

By Associated press

May 8, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and...

Why Michigan took a calculated risk with LSU transfer

By Tribune News Service

May 3, 2026 at 9:40 a.m.

There’s Jalen Reed, dribbling from beyond the 3-point line to back down his defender near...

Michigan’s Trey McKenney throws first pitch at Tigers game

By Tribune News Service

May 1, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

Bounce passes are acceptable in basketball but not in baseball, and Michigan basketball player Trey...

$11M new price tag for Sherrone Moore, University of Michigan athletics probes

By Tribune News Service

May 1, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

The University of Michigan’s legal fees have surpassed the eight-figure mark for the investigations into...

Michigan celebrates after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

By Associated press

April 28, 2026 at 10:57 p.m.

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides...

Oak Park grad, U-M DT Rayshaun Benny to reunite with coaches in Baltimore

By Tribune News Service

April 26, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.

An Oak Park High School grad who worked his way up the depth chart at...

Elliot Cadeau, who has agreed to return to Michigan, enters NBA draft

By Tribune News Service

April 24, 2026 at 9:26 p.m.

Elliot Cadeau was a surprise NBA draft addition Friday. The Michigan point guard and Final...

3 highs and lows from Michigan State football’s spring practice finale

By Tribune News Service

April 20, 2026 at 9:23 a.m.

Pat Fitzgerald provided the same caution before and after. The first-year Michigan State coach said...

Pat Fitzgerald balances reality with potential as Michigan State closes spring practice

By Tribune News Service

April 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Pat Fitzgerald opened a press conference with a faux weather recap for the day –...

Macomb CC tabs Waterford Mott’s Jeff Jayson as newest head men’s basketball coach

By Bryan Everson

April 20, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

It took a unique kind of opportunity for Waterford Mott alumni Jeff Jayson to vacate...

Observations: Defense has upper hand in Michigan State’s spring showcase

By Tribune News Service

April 18, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

That’s a wrap for Michigan State’s spring practice. The program had its spring showcase under...

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood wraps up spring with shaky performance, backup QB Tommy Carr shines

By Associated press

April 18, 2026 at 8:06 p.m.

Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader...

FILE – Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Nov. 22, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa put on probation for year, will pay fine and vacate 4 wins for violations involving McNamara

By Associated press

April 14, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

Iowa has been placed on probation for one year, will pay a self-imposed $25,000 fine...

Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore gets probation, no jail, for confrontation with woman after his firing

By Associated press

April 14, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for...

FILE – Charles Barkley, left, and Dick Vitale prepare for their broadcast before an NCAA college basketball game between Kentucky and Indiana in Lexington, Ky., Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp, file)

Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer

By Associated press

April 14, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer. Vitale said Monday that...

Whittingham flags two areas of concern as Michigan enters final week of spring

By Tribune News Service

April 13, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

While Kyle Whittingham beams about three position groups on the Michigan football team, he’s less...

Michigan’s championship celebration included dignitaries and a major announcement about Dusty May’s future

By Tribune News Service

April 11, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Dusty May was thankful athletic director Warde Manuel brought a contract to their meeting in...

Michigan athletic director: U-M reaches agreement on new deal for Dusty May

By Tribune News Service

April 11, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Dusty May isn’t going anywhere. Michigan’s athletic director made that clear during Saturday afternoon’s national...

As national title fades, Michigan now finishing probe into Warde Manuel’s athletic department

By Tribune News Service

April 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

A national championship in football and men’s basketball. The successful hirings of several high‑profile coaches....

MSU’s Trey Augustine wins Mike Richter Award as nation’s top college goalie

By nats_syndicator

April 10, 2026 at 11:50 p.m.

Go figure: South Lyon native Trey Augustine finally breaks through and wins the Mike Richter...

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears says he’s declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school

By Associated press

April 10, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Jeremy Fears, who led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game,...

Denver defenseman Kent Anderson, right, celebrates after scoring against Michigan in the second overtime of a semifinal game in the NCAA Frozen Four men’s college hockey tournament Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Kent Anderson’s 2-OT winner lifts Denver past Michigan 4-3 in Frozen Four thriller

By Associated press

April 10, 2026 at 1:54 a.m.

Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up...

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau celebrates after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Final Four most outstanding player Elliot Cadeau announces he is returning to Michigan

By Associated press

April 10, 2026 at 1:01 a.m.

Elliot Cadeau, who was named the Final Four’s most outstanding player after helping Michigan to...

Tennessee’s J.P. Estrella (13) goes up to shoot against Virginia’s Thijs de Ridder during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

J.P. Estrella transferring from Tennessee to national champion Michigan

By Associated press

April 9, 2026 at 10:20 p.m.

Three days after winning its first national title since 1989, Michigan has started retooling its...

Michigan football players say basketball title raises the stakes for 2026

By Tribune News Service

April 8, 2026 at 9:57 p.m.

Kyle Whittingham made the trip south to Indianapolis with a handful of his players. Others...

Michigan’s win over UConn averages 18.3 million for most-watched NCAA men’s final since 2019

By Associated press

April 8, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Michigan’s 69-63 victory over Connecticut on Monday night averaged 18.3 million viewers on TBS, TNT,...

U-M championship parade set for Ann Arbor … and LEGOLAND Discovery Center, too

By gqlshare

April 9, 2026 at 10:44 a.m.

If you’re looking for a parade to celebrate Michigan’s national championship in men’s basketball, you...

What pressure? Dialed-in Michigan on a business trip to end NCAA title drought

By Tribune News Service

April 8, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

The 2022 national semifinal still stings for Michigan head hockey coach Brandon Naurato. In his...

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau had the answers against UConn, and for any doubters

By Tribune News Service

April 7, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau isn’t biting his tongue anymore. Shortly after winning a national...

A steady freshman was ready for the moment, and looks like Michigan’s next star

By Tribune News Service

April 7, 2026 at 7:57 a.m.

He didn’t play his best game, but neither did Michigan. Freshman guard Trey McKenney was...

Photo gallery from Michigan’s national championship win over UConn

By gqlshare

April 7, 2026 at 1:39 a.m.

Michigan beat Connecticut, 69-63, in the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game Monday night...

Michigan built a roster full of transfers who carried the Wolverines to a national title

By Associated press

April 7, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Michigan’s Roddy Gayle Jr. snagged a final rebound, then flung the ball to the other...

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

By Associated press

April 7, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday,...

Every seat tells a story: Michigan fans, family and stars soak in Final Four experience

By Tribune News Service

April 6, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.

The weather outside Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday foreshadowed what was about to unfold inside...

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

By Associated press

April 5, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51...

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg reacts after an injury on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

U-M’s Lendeborg has no plans to miss title game: “I’m playing … I have to”

By Associated press

April 5, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

Yaxel Lendeborg stood at midcourt with a Michigan staffer, going through the paces of a...

Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) celebrates after an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

By Associated press

April 5, 2026 at 8:38 a.m.

UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half...

Michigan’s Nimari Burnett, left, and Will Tschetter (42) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 11:49 p.m.

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four...

UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. celebrates after the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Illinois at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 9:42 p.m.

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies muscled their...

South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson, right, and South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44) celebrate after defeating UConn in a woman’s NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Dawn Staley and South Carolina are back in a familiar place, reaching the women’s NCAA...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman’s NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 12:37 a.m.

UConn’s Geno Auriemma was not a happy man. With the officiating. With his team’s performance....

South Carolina guard Ta’Niya Latson (00) and South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44) go for a rebound against UConn during the first half of a woman’s NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Dawn Staley and South Carolina are back in the NCAA Tournament title game after knocking...

UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives against Texas guard Bryanna Preston, left, during the first half of a women’s NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UCLA withstands Texas’ late charge, reaches first national championship game with grinding 51-44 win

By Associated press

April 4, 2026 at 12:24 a.m.

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a...

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

By Associated press

April 3, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Tarris Reed Jr. sat at his locker Thursday, fielding questions about his run as the...

Dalou’s game-winner lifts DCFC past Flint City in US Open Cup second round clash

By gqlshare

April 2, 2026 at 10:48 p.m.

Detroit City FC ousted in-state rival Flint City Bucks in the second round of the...

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Michigan starter Elliot Cadeau joins teammates at Final Four after accidental exposure to nuts

By Associated press

April 3, 2026 at 9:27 a.m.

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said...

FILE – Former Michigan Fab Five basketball players Chris Webber, from left, Jalen Rose, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson pose pose after an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ will reunite during Saturday’s Final Four

By Associated press

April 3, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.

Michigan’s “Fab Five” will reunite during Saturday’s Final Four.

Sorry SEC, Big Ten’s deep pockets means more national titles are coming

By Tribune News Service

April 2, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

Three straight national titles in football, by three different programs. Two teams in this year’s...

Tom Izzo ‘talked seriously’ with the Suns and Mat Ishbia about job opening

By Tribune News Service

April 2, 2026 at 7:27 a.m.

Tom Izzo leaving Michigan State after 30 seasons as head coach for an NBA job...

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau gets medical attention for possible allergic reaction before Final Four

By Associated press

April 1, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

ichigan point guard Elliot Cadeau received medical attention for a possible allergic reaction while his...

Michigan’s Aday Mara (15) and Trey McKenney celebrate after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Final Four brings Aday Mara’s parents from Spain to experience March Madness with Michigan big man

By Larry Lage

April 1, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler...

Michigan State goalie Trey Augustine, Red Wings agree to three-year deal

By Bryan Everson

March 31, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

The Detroit Red Wings signed Michigan State goalie and South Lyon native Trey Augustine to...

Eyes of Texas on women’s Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional final

By Associated press

March 30, 2026 at 9:36 p.m.

Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13...

March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field

By Associated press

March 30, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

Arizona, Michigan and Duke had looked like a clear top tier in college basketball as...

Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program’s first Final Four since 2018

By Associated press

March 30, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship...

‘Not good enough’: What’s next for Michigan State basketball

By Tribune News Service

March 30, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Tears, hugs and smiles – the usual and raw emotions in the locker room for...

Michigan ready to flip the focus to its biggest test yet, 1-seed Arizona

By Tribune News Service

March 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Amid all the celebrating, confetti and net cutting Sunday afternoon at United Center, Dusty May...

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

By Associated press

March 30, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn....

UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) scores the winning basket during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mullins Madness! Freshman’s 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot

By Associated press

March 29, 2026 at 8:33 p.m.

Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing...

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Tennessee, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Yaxel Lendeborg scores 27 points as Michigan rolls into the Final Four, beating Tennessee 95-62

By Associated press

March 30, 2026 at 7:59 a.m.

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the...

Tom Izzo shifts to internal transfer portal and reshaping Michigan State roster

By Tribune News Service

March 29, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

With a horde of media members gathered outside the locker room, Tom Izzo carved out...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UConn, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Michigan State’s Izzo not about to talk retirement: ‘Why? What the hell am I going to do?’

By Associated press

March 29, 2026 at 8:53 a.m.

It was well past midnight on Saturday morning after Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans came...

Michigan State collapses late, loses NCAA regional final in OT

By Tribune News Service

March 28, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

Michigan State’s hockey season has ended in excruciating fashion for a second straight season. The...

Michigan players celebrate a three-pointer by Olivia Olson (1) in the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Louisville, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Olivia Olson and Syla Swords lead Michigan over Louisville 71-52 in Sweet 16 of March Madness

By Associated press

March 28, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

By SCHUYLER DIXON FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Olson scored 19 points, fellow sophomore...

Michigan State’s shot at record-breaking rally fizzles late in loss vs. UConn

By Tribune News Service

March 28, 2026 at 8:56 a.m.

As brick after brick stacked up, Michigan State’s season was crumbling before the opening 10...

Michigan guard is proving there’s no such thing as a freshman wall for him in March Madness

By Tribune News Service

March 28, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

Trey McKenney is starring in a national commercial that recently started airing. He’s seen it...

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