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Because, as you'll find out, we're pretty awesome and we won't spam you with things you don't care about. This page is dedicated to sports in this state, mainly the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and MSU. But we also bring you the best of the Eagles, Chippewas, Broncos, Titans, Golden Grizzlies, Bulldogs, Lakers, Cardinals, etc. What should you expect from us? We'll post fun sports st

uff throughout the day, every day, even on holidays -- with a side of breaking news. Expect caption contests, fill-in-the-blanks, cool photos, polls, fun statuses and other zaniness. And we *always* encourage you to speak up, voice your opinion and engage with others on our posts. So let's get the rules out of the way now, so that you're prepared to participate with us. You can find our overall Freep Facebook Guidelines here: http://on.freep.com/gNbEQo

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For nearly a decade, the Detroit Tigers have sent their best vets away at the MLB trade deadline. So how has that worked...
29/07/2024

For nearly a decade, the Detroit Tigers have sent their best vets away at the MLB trade deadline. So how has that worked out recently?

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is considered the top rental pitcher on the trade market ahead of Tuesday's de...
29/07/2024

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is considered the top rental pitcher on the trade market ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Jack Flaherty was set to be on the mound for Monday's contest, but was scratched to avoid risk of injury before the trad...
29/07/2024

Jack Flaherty was set to be on the mound for Monday's contest, but was scratched to avoid risk of injury before the trade deadline.

Fans watch the Detroit Lions training camp at their facility in Allen Park, Mich. on Monday, July 29, 2024.
29/07/2024

Fans watch the Detroit Lions training camp at their facility in Allen Park, Mich. on Monday, July 29, 2024.

The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Ricky Vanasco in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for ...
29/07/2024

The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Ricky Vanasco in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.

Best photos as Detroit Tigers host Minnesota Twins in final series vs. AL Central rival at Comerica Park in Detroit on J...
29/07/2024

Best photos as Detroit Tigers host Minnesota Twins in final series vs. AL Central rival at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 26-28, 2024.

Decker was scheduled to make $13.7 million, and now the Lions sign Decker under contract until the 2027 season.
29/07/2024

Decker was scheduled to make $13.7 million, and now the Lions sign Decker under contract until the 2027 season.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, a member of the 40-man roster, will be activated for Monday's game at Comerica Pa...
29/07/2024

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, a member of the 40-man roster, will be activated for Monday's game at Comerica Park, making his MLB debut.

Sam LaPorta made second team All-Pro as a rookie. Now he is ready to get even better. But the biggest leap in sports is ...
29/07/2024

Sam LaPorta made second team All-Pro as a rookie. Now he is ready to get even better. But the biggest leap in sports is the one from good to great.

Kayak slalom is an X Games-type sport where competitors race through a gated course on whitewater rapids
29/07/2024

Kayak slalom is an X Games-type sport where competitors race through a gated course on whitewater rapids

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will debut a new sport, and it's one with which Americans will be familiar. What to know o...
29/07/2024

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will debut a new sport, and it's one with which Americans will be familiar. What to know of Olympic flag football:

Michigan football now two players committed in the class of 2026 after SB Brody Jennings committed Sunday. The other is ...
29/07/2024

Michigan football now two players committed in the class of 2026 after SB Brody Jennings committed Sunday. The other is Florida native QB Brady Hart.

Mark and Evan break down the latest trade of the Detroit Tigers, sending catcher Carson Kelly to the Texas Rangers for t...
29/07/2024

Mark and Evan break down the latest trade of the Detroit Tigers, sending catcher Carson Kelly to the Texas Rangers for two minor leaguers.

Carson Kelly, whom the Detroit Tigers traded to the Texas Rangers, is hitting .242 with seven home runs, 17 walks and 39...
28/07/2024

Carson Kelly, whom the Detroit Tigers traded to the Texas Rangers, is hitting .242 with seven home runs, 17 walks and 39 strikeouts in 59 games.

Team USA basketball looks a fifth straight gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what you need to know, including TV s...
28/07/2024

Team USA basketball looks a fifth straight gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what you need to know, including TV schedule, brackets and results:

Matt Vierling was the lone Detroit Tigers hitter to get a hit on Sunday, a single in the fourth, as the Tigers lost to t...
28/07/2024

Matt Vierling was the lone Detroit Tigers hitter to get a hit on Sunday, a single in the fourth, as the Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins, 5-0.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows, who landed on the injured list July 8, began a rehab assignment Sunday wit...
28/07/2024

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows, who landed on the injured list July 8, began a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Toledo.

Find an empty place to try and reset now and then.
28/07/2024

Find an empty place to try and reset now and then.

Flint's Claressa Shields defeated Canadian Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse by TKO in the second round on Saturday, then went aft...
28/07/2024

Flint's Claressa Shields defeated Canadian Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse by TKO in the second round on Saturday, then went after some sporting greats.

After rolling out one of the softest pass defenses in the NFL in 2023, the Detroit Lions spent the offseason upgrading i...
28/07/2024

After rolling out one of the softest pass defenses in the NFL in 2023, the Detroit Lions spent the offseason upgrading its secondary.

The Detroit Tigers are listening to everything in the second trade deadline under president of baseball operations Scott...
28/07/2024

The Detroit Tigers are listening to everything in the second trade deadline under president of baseball operations Scott Harris, looking ahead to 2025.

This month's Detroit Pistons mailbag takes a look at the remaining roster decisions, expectations for Ron Holland and th...
28/07/2024

This month's Detroit Pistons mailbag takes a look at the remaining roster decisions, expectations for Ron Holland and the rotation for next season.

Erik Gustafsson was brought in during free agency to strengthen the Detroit Red Wings on defense and run a power play un...
28/07/2024

Erik Gustafsson was brought in during free agency to strengthen the Detroit Red Wings on defense and run a power play unit as well.

Kalif Raymond is healthy after all missing three Detroit Lions postseason games in 2023 with a knee injury and is ready ...
28/07/2024

Kalif Raymond is healthy after all missing three Detroit Lions postseason games in 2023 with a knee injury and is ready for the NFL kickoff overhaul.

Who is the Team USA Basketball coach for the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here's a look at the Warriors' Steve Kerr, making his ...
28/07/2024

Who is the Team USA Basketball coach for the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here's a look at the Warriors' Steve Kerr, making his Olympic debut as America's coach

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their weekend series — and their season series — against the Minnesota Twins this afternoon a...
28/07/2024

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their weekend series — and their season series — against the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Tarik Skubal allowed two runs in the first inning, then mowed down the Twins as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-2 win...
28/07/2024

Tarik Skubal allowed two runs in the first inning, then mowed down the Twins as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-2 win behind a four-run seventh.

Michigan State football landed a commitment from 2025 3-star cornerback LaRue Zamorano on Saturday. Here's what to know ...
27/07/2024

Michigan State football landed a commitment from 2025 3-star cornerback LaRue Zamorano on Saturday. Here's what to know of the recruit:

I covered my first event of the Paris Olympics and saw the U.S. fall short of a medal, followed by heartbreak on an athl...
27/07/2024

I covered my first event of the Paris Olympics and saw the U.S. fall short of a medal, followed by heartbreak on an athlete's face

Here's what you need to know on why Michael Phelps is at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including his new role with NBC and hi...
27/07/2024

Here's what you need to know on why Michael Phelps is at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including his new role with NBC and his Olympic swimming career:

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Michigan Miss Basketball 2023 announcement
Michigan Miss Basketball 2023 announcement

The Detroit Free Press reveals Michigan's Miss Basketball for 2023 at 1 p.m. on March 13, 2023 in downtown Detroit.

2022 Michigan Mr. Basketball award presentation at Detroit Free Press
2022 Michigan Mr. Basketball award presentation at Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan award the 42nd Hal Schram Michigan Mr. Basketball award on Monday, March 21, 2022, in downtown Detroit.

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2022 Michigan Miss Basketball award presentation at Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan award the 41st Mick McCabe Michigan Miss Basketball award on Monday, March 14, 2022, in downtown Detroit.

Check out this week's "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn" podcast as they break down Jim Harbaugh's NFL interest and ultimate decision to stay at Michigan.

So, should Lions fans be rooting for or against Matthew Stafford in the NFL playoffs? This week's episode of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn" has the answer.
So, should Lions fans be rooting for or against Matthew Stafford in the NFL playoffs? This week's episode of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn" has the answer.

Don't miss this week's "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn" podcast, with special guest Dave Birkett: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/01/20/carlos-shawn-podcast-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-matthew-stafford-dave-birkett/6586508001/

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ 30-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

What does Mel Tucker contract mean for Michigan State?
What does Mel Tucker contract mean for Michigan State?

What does the Mel Tucker-Michigan State Spartans potential new deal mean? "They're betting with the stability and symbolism of that money, he's gonna go around the country and lean on his ability to connect with people to pull in a recruiting class the school hasn't seen before. That's the gamble. Because you can't win at the top, top level without those kinds of players." LISTEN to 'Free Press Sports with Shawn and Carlos': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2021/11/18/carlos-and-shawn-podcast-mel-tucker-michigan-state-football-detroit-lions-taylor-decker/8661749002/

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49era.

Figuring out how good Detroit Lions are, and when they'll pay Kenny Golladay
Figuring out how good Detroit Lions are, and when they'll pay Kenny Golladay

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We hope you give us a "like" and that you spread the word to your friends. Because, as you'll find out, we're pretty awesome and we won't spam you with things you don't care about. (Such as Ohio.) This page is dedicated to sports in this state, mainly the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and MSU. But we also bring you the best of the Eagles, Chippewas, Broncos, Titans, Golden Grizzlies, Bulldogs, Lakers, Cardinals, etc. etc. etc. What should you expect from us? We'll post fun sports stuff throughout the day, every day, even on holidays -- with a side of breaking news. Expect caption contests, fill-in-the-blanks, cool photos, polls, fun statuses and other zaniness. And we *always* encourage you to speak up, voice your opinion and engage with others on our posts. So let's get the rules out of the way now, so that you're prepared to participate with us. You can find our overall Freep Facebook Guidelines here: http://on.freep.com/gNbEQo Now, here's our sports-specific guidelines and recommendations for easy, enjoyable posting: 1) No swearing/vulgar language. Did you expect otherwise? 2) No personal attacks. 3) Moderate name calling. (Kidding. No name calling.) 4.) Want to post on our timeline? Go ahead. Just don't post anything we wouldn't post. 5.) Want to send us feedback? Do it. This page is for you, so tell us what you want by shooting an e-mail here: [email protected]. 6.) Want to read the latest Michigan sports news? Do that, too: http://freep.com/sports. Or spend a buck at your local newsstand. Either way, we thank you. We are:

- Brian Manzullo - Kirkland Crawford - Marlowe Alter Again, thanks for stopping by. And tell your friends.