The Detroit Sports Show: Recent Episodes
The Detroit Sports Show
SportsIllustrated.com's Chris Burke, along with co-hosts Andrew Tomlinson and Max DeMara break down all the latest sports news with a focus on the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, Lions, Pistons, Michigan and Michigan State.
Can Justin Verlander come back and help the reeling Detroit Tigers? Is Brad Ausmus doomed to failure as manager? There's a lot to talk about following the Tigers' horrible weekend sweep at the hands of the Angels.
The second half of our show focuses again on the Detroit Red Wings, who appear ready to hire Jeff Blashill as head coach once the Grand Rapids Griffins' season ends. What's the future hold for Blashill and the Wings?
Miguel Cabrera hit his 400th career home run over the weekend, blasting one to center field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Is he the greatest Detroit Tigers player ever? And where does Miggy rank among Gordie Howe, Ty Cobb, Barry Sanders and the rest of Detroit's all-timers?
We take on that subject, plus look ahead to Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery and Wednesday's possible Mike Babcock decision.
The Detroit Lions traded down in Round 1 and selected Duke guard Laken Tomlinson at the 2015 NFL Draft. Was that the right move early, and how did the Lions do from there? We break down the draft and try to figure out what it means for the upcoming season.
From there, we transition to the Detroit Tigers, who have posted a 4-3 record thus far on their road trip. Was a weekend split in Kansas City a success? What's been most concerning early about the team?
Finally, we take quick look back at what went wrong in the Detroit Red Wings' Game 7 loss to Tampa Bay. Will Mike Babcock return?
The Detroit Red Wings missed their chance to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6. What's in store for a series-deciding Game 7? We'll preview that matchup, plus talk about Niklas Kronwall's controversial hit.
The second half of this show will be devoted to the Detroit Lions and the 2015 NFL draft. Can the Lions find a couple of missing pieces this weekend?
Can the Detroit Red Wings rebound from a Game 2 blowout loss to upset the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup playoffs? We're breaking down the rest of that series, plus touching on the red-hot Detroit Tigers, who opened the year 10-2 despite the absence of Justin Verlander.
The Detroit Tigers open their American League playoff series vs. the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. How will the Central division champs fare in their fourth consecutive postseason appearance?
Matthew Mowery joins us to break down the Tigers' rotation (Max Scherzer will start in Game 1), the lineup and what might happen this weekend.
Do the Detroit Tigers have any chance of reversing their slide -- and slowing down the Kansas City Royals -- to claim the AL Central again? We're talking through the team's lingering issues, which include Brad Ausmus, the shaky bullpen and a lineup that's shy a couple key pieces.
Also, a look at the Detroit Lions as they head into their third preseason game this week.
Both the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings opened free agency this week ... and it started well for one of them.
So, what's wrong with the Red Wings? Another July 1 came and went with GM Ken Holland struggling to find a deal -- this time he settled for bringing back Kyle Quincey on defense.
The Pistons, meanwhile, came to agreements with Jodie Meeks and Cartier Martin, but the Greg Monroe situation lingers.
Justin Verlander is struggling, Joe Nathan can't get anyone out, and the lineup has had its ups and downs. With their AL Central lead dwindling, are the Detroit Tigers in serious trouble of dropping from contention?
We'll touch on that, plus the upcoming NHL free-agency period. Should the Detroit Red Wings chase any high-priced talent? Which of their own guys do they need to bring back? And with the Stanley Cup Finals close to wrapping up, do the Wings have the pieces in place to win another title in the near future?
Host Chris Burke had the Detroit Lions selecting OLB Anthony Barr and WR Allen Robinson in his two-round mock draft inside Sports Illustrated's latest issue. How would that plan play in Detroit?
Co-hosts Andrew Tomlinson and Max DeMara will join Burke to discuss that topic, plus run down what might happen in Round 1 (and beyond) of the 2014 NFL Draft, which kicks off Thursday.
Can the Detroit Red Wings pull off a playoff upset of No. 1 seed Boston? We'll break down that series, plus offer up some picks for the upcoming postseason.
SBNation's Ted Starkey will join us.
What can the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans accomplish in the NCAA Tournament? Will the Tigers be able to survive the loss of Jose Iglesias? And what's next for the Detroit Lions?
We hit all that, with the Free Press' Dave Birkett joining us to talk about the Lions' free agency and draft plans.
We're back after an extended hiatus ... and with plenty of ground to cover.
The Red Wings are clinging to a playoff spot at the NHL's Olympic break, the Lions have a new coaching staff and cut a few notable members of the team, the Pistons remain a mess after firing Maurice Cheeks and the Tigers are finally back in spring training. Clearly, there's never a dull moment in Detroit, even during the dog days of winter!
We'll discuss that with the expected help of Matt Dery, radio host from Detroit Sports 105.1 FM, who will lend his knowledge and opinion on several matters.
The Detroit Lions have one game left, but their Week 16 meltdown ensured they will miss the playoffs again. What events helped cause this mess during the seson? Will Jim Schwartz get fired as a result? Who might replace him on the sidelines in 2014?
Scheduled to join the Detroit Sports Show to break down those questions will be Dave Birkett, Lions' beat writer from the Detroit Free Press. The guys will also discuss what Matthew Stafford might do to fix his sloppiness and ponder the validity of internet comments made by former Lions' defensive end Lawrence Jackson.
The Detroit Tigers added Rajai Davis and Joba Chamberlain during the MLB winter meetings ... and may have closed the door on any other moves. Are they a World Series contender again?
Can the Detroit Tigers find their missing pieces during MLB free agency? That's the main topic up for debate on this week's episode.
Chris Iott of MLive is scheduled to join us.
Among the topics discussed:
-The fit of Brad Ausmus as manager.
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Which players should the Tigers target this offseason?
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Is a Max Scherzer trade really in the cards?
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Which position needs the most help?
Also, we'll discuss the Pistons' decent start to the 2013-14 season, and preview the Lions' road date with the Bears, in addition to making our weekly football picks.
For the third straight season, the Detroit Tigers had the look of a World Series champ only to fall short in the postseason. What went wrong this time and what is ahead, especially now that Jim Leyland has stepped down as manager? Tony Paul of the Detroit News will join us to discuss all that and more.
Can the Detroit Tigers finally win another World Series? Are the Detroit Red Wings primed for a run at the Stanley Cup after last season's heartbreaking playoff exit? This week's Detroit Sports Show is a double dose of preview goodness. First, we're hitting on the Tigers' playoff matchup with the Oakland A's. What will it take for the AL Central champs to down to the pesky A's again? Our second half-hour will be devoted to Hockeytown. What's in store for the Wings as they move to the Eastern Conference?
The Michigan State Spartans put their 3-0 record to the test when they invade South Bend on Saturday, for a matchup with rival Notre Dame.
Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press is scheduled to join us to discuss the Spartans' chances of pulling the upset.
We'll also look back at Michigan's nearly disastrous performance against Akron. Was that game simply a poor showing or a sign of trouble ahead?
Also, we'll open with some thoughts on the 1-1 Detroit Lions. What's been impressive and depressive throughout the first two weeks of the young season?
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are trying to wash away the memories from last season's miserable 4-12 showing. Can they return to the playoffs in 2013? Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press joins us to break down where the team stands with the opener approaching. Plus, we'll make our picks for Week 1.
Can the Michigan Wolverines challenge the Ohio State Buckeyes and break their Rose Bowl drought? Are the Michigan State Spartans capable of making a BCS run? The college football season is upon us, with MSU kicking off Friday night against Western Michigan and U of M hitting the field Saturday vs. Central Michigan. We'll be joined by Anqueline Chengelis of the Detroit News and Chris Vannini of The Only Colors to break down the Wolverines and Spartans' chances this year.
Miguel Cabrera is on pace to go down as one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen, and his remakarable 2013 season has experts talking about him in comparison to the likes of Joe Dimaggio, Willie Mays and others. So, how far can Cabrera take the Tigers this year? And will Nick Castellanos be along for the ride? That, plus a look at the Lions through two preseason games. Is this team doomed to another subpar season?
It's been a busy start to free agency for both the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. The Wings made a huge splash, landing former Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson and versatile center Stephen Weiss, while bidding farewell to Valtteri Filppula and Damien Brunner. And the Pistons used a huge chunk of their available change to bring in Josh Smith, then re-signed Will Bynum. Where's that leave those teams and what's next?
The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons both have entered into what could be very busy offseasons, with free agency underway in the NHL and NBA. Are the Pistons truly players in the chases for Josh Smith, Andre Iguodala and other key free agents? Will the Red Wings find the pieces they need to upgrade for a Stanley Cup run in 2013, perhaps starting with Vincent Lecavalier? We'll hit on all that and more in this episode.
The Detroit Red Wings' surprising playoff run came to a painful end last week with a Game 7 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, what's next for the boys from Hockeytown? We take a look at what went wrong late in that series with Chicago, what went right as the Wings nearly pulled off a second straight upset and look ahead to a potentially very busy offseason.
The Detroit Pistons again find themselves in need of a new head coach. We'll break down who might be in the mix and what role Phil Jackson could play in the process. Scheduled to join us at 7:15 p.m. ET is Pistons beat writer Vince Ellis. We'll also touch on ... - The Red Wings' playoff hopes: Detroit's down 3-2 headed to Game 6. What effect did the Justin Abelkader suspension have on the series? - The streaking Tigers, who remain atop the AL Central
The Detroit Lions hold the No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2013 NFL Draft. So, what will they do with that selection? That's the jumping off point for co-hosts Max DeMara and Chris Burke as they debate the Lions' wants and needs heading into the draft. They'll be joined along the way by Dave BIrkett of the Detroit Free Press, who will hop on to provide his insight into the Lions' plans.
The Detroit News' Tony Paul will join us to discuss the upcoming Detroit Tigers season. Is this the year that the Tigers finally break through and claim their first World Series since 1984? On our list of conversation topics ... - Which players might surprise fans this year? - Who is the biggest threat in the AL Central? - Was it wise to keep Rick Porcello for the starting rotation? All that and more as we welcome the 2013 baseball season.
March Madness gets underway Tuesday with the opening set of first-round games in Indianapolis. The 2013 NCAA Tournament then ramps way up on Thursday, with Round 2 action across the country. Both Michigan State and Michigan will take to The Palace of Auburn Hills floor for their openers -- MSU aganist Valparaiso and Michigan against South Dakota State. Terry Vandrovec of the Argus Leader will join us to discuss the SDSU Jackrabbits, their point guard Nate Wolters and if they have any chance of shocking Michigan. We'll also be breaking down our brackets and making picks during a jam-packed show.
Following arguably the greatest regular season in Big Ten basketball history, the conference's 12 teams descend on Chicago for what promises to be a thrilling tournament. We'll roll through our picks -- will Michigan be able to rebound from its loss to Indiana? Is Michigan State a team to beat? -- with the help of a special guest or two. Plus, we'll break down how this weekend's tournament will impact the Big Ten's outlook for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
The Detroit Red Wings' chances at a division title appear to be gone already, thanks to Chicago's record-setting start. But does Detroit have enough to keep its playoff streak alive? Co-hosts Chris Burke and Rob Starrs discuss that topic, plus turn their attention to Lakeland for a little Tigers chatter.
Detroit Free Press beat writer Dave Birkett is scheduled to join us, to discuss the Detroit Lions' plans for the ongoing NFL offseason. What are the Lions' plans for Cliff Avril? Is Reggie Bush a possibility for the running back spot? After that, we'll take a look back at Michigan State's Tuesday night dismantling of Michigan -- what's it mean for both teams moving forward?
Are the Michigan State Spartans a legitimate threat to win the Big Ten? Can Tom Izzo's bunch ride its recent hot streak all the way through March to contend for a national title? And after chatting about the Spartans, we'll turn our attention to the Lions and Red Wings, in an attempt to figure out the futures of those two franchises.
ESPN.com's Chantel Jennings joins Max DeMara and Andrew Tomlinson to discuss how the Big Ten race might shake down from now through March.
Finally, we can talk about hockey! Greg Wyshynski, of Yahoo! Sports' extremely popular Puck Daddy blog, joins us to discuss the end of the NHL lockout, which occurred informally over the weekend. The NHL and its players are expected to ratify and approve a new collective bargaining agreement this week, with the regular season likely set to start by late January. What's the new CBA mean for the league and its players? How much damage was done by the extended lockout? And, of course, what are the Red Wings' chances now that the 2013 season is about to begin? We break down all that and more in this special NHL edition of The Detroit Sports Show ...
From the Detroit Tigers' AL title to the Detroit Lions' flop, we're looking back on the good, bad and ugly from the past year in local sports. What was the best moment of 2012? How about the worst? Was Miguel Cabrera the best athlete the fans saw in the past 12 months or did Justin Verlander, Denard Robinson or Calvin Johnson steal the title? All that and more as we look back on 2012 and ahead to 2013.
Tony Paul of the Detroit News is scheduled to join us to discuss the latest Detroit Tigers' offseason developments. Anibal Sanchez re-signed with the team this week ... so will Rick Porcello wind up wearing another uniform in 2013? Plus, are the Detroit Lions in line for big changes this coming offseason? The Lions fell by 28 to the hapless Cardinals last week, leading some around the area to call for a head coaching change. And it's bowl season: What's on tap in the coming days?
We're discussing the rebuilding Detroit Pistons, as they reach the quarter-pole in the 2012-13 season. Is Joe Dumars' plan finally on track with Lawrence Frank as head coach? Did the Andre Drummond draft pick provide the type of help Detroit needed? Can this team find a way to compete for a playoff spot this season? We'll touch on all those topics, then turn our attention to baseball's winter meetings, the college football bowl season and the Lions' latest collapse.
The NHL is running out of time to save itself from having to cancel totally the 2012-season. There were rumblings this week that the league is targeting a shortened 48-game schedule beginning in January. The last time the NHL went to 48 games? 1994-95, when the Red Wings advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to New Jersey. Could another shift help the Wings again? That, plus talk about Ndamukong Suh's "kick" of Matt Schaub on Thanksgiving Day. And should the Tigers trade Brennan Boesch?
Are Michigan and Michigan State truly national championship contenders this college basketball season? We tackle that topic, with the help of USA Today national college hoops reporter Nicole Auerbach. Also on the docket for this week's show: What in the world is wrong with the Pistons? Are the Lions done? And could Torii Hunter put the Tigers over the top? Want to join in on the action? Give us a call at 602-753-1727 to weigh in with your two cents.
What went wrong for the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series? That's the question that will follow the Tigers around all offseason, following an embarrassing finish. We'll try to make sense of what happened in the World Series, plus take our first look ahead to a potentially busy offseason for the Tigers. All that, plus a glance at the football weekend and an early look at the Detroit Pistons' 2012-13 chances.
Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News joins us to preview this Saturday's huge intrastate showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans.
Can the Wolverines snap their four-year losing streak against MSU?
Are the Spartans capable of turning things around after a disappointing loss to Iowa?
We'll touch on that, plus our weekly football picks and a look at the Tigers' ALCS situation. In addition, we'll squeeze in some Lions talk, centering around the latest injury misfortunes of Jahvid Best.
Dan Miller, the play-by-play voice of the Detroit Lions' radio network, joins us to talk about the Lions' 1-3 start. The Lions head into Philadelphia this week before a Monday night matchup in Chicago. What will it take for this team to turn things around before it's too late? We'll also make our weekly football picks, discuss the Tigers' playoff situation and touch on the start of the Detroit Pistons' exhibition slate.
After a topsy-turvy regular season, the Detroit Tigers clinched the AL Central crown on Monday night. We now turn our attention to the postseason, which begins with Game 1 of the ALDS in Detroit on Saturday. Do the Tigers have what it takes to go all the way this year? We'll take a look at why Detroit might be a serious World Series contender ... and what may hold the team back. We'll also preview the ALDS series and make our first-round picks. That, plus our weekly football predictions on this episode of The Detroit Sports Show
The Detroit Tigers have made the turn for home in the 2012 regular season and, somehow, they're still right in the thick of the AL Central race. Can they finish the job over the season's final week? We're also breaking down Michigan State's Big Ten opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Detroit Free Press' Joe Rexrode will join us to discuss how worried the Spartans should be following a lackluster effort against Eastern Michigan. We'll also talk Lions -- should fans hit the panic button after last Sunday's remarkable loss? All that, plus our weekly picks.
Michigan State's national title dreams took a heavy hit last week in a loss to Notre Dame. We'll also take a look at Michigan's big game against Notre Dame on Saturday -- can the Wolverines do what Michigan State did not? And the Tigers are in the midst of their final homestand of the year. What's the future hold? All that, plus our Week 3 football picks.
In this week's Detroit Sports Show, we head back into the land of college football to check in on Michigan and Michigan State after two weeks of the season. We'll be joined by Chantel Jennings, of ESPN.com's Wolverine Nation, at 7:15 p.m. ET to discuss Michigan's 1-1 start. Are the Wolverines capable of competing with Michigan State this season, and what's it mean to their chances that so many freshmen have worked their way into the lineup? In our second half hour, we'll make our weekly football picks and then turn our attention to the diamond. With the Tigers wrapping up a key series in Chicago, where do they stand with just a couple weeks to go?
SportsIllustrated.com national football writer (and Detroit Sports Site founder) Chris Burke hosts our 2012 NFL season preview, with co-hosts Max DeMara and Andrew Tomlinson. We'll also be joined by Detroit Free Press NFL beat writer Dave Birkett at 7:45 pm ET. Will the New York Giants repeat? Are the Patriots still the team to beat in the AFC? We tackle everything going on in the league as the season begins. And can the Detroit Lions repeat their success from 2011 or will this season be a letdown for the hungry fan base? Plus, what's the coolest sports moment you've seen live? Our guys give their answers.
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans each begin the 2012 college football season with challenging games. The Wolverines head to Texas to take on defending nationatl champion Alabama, while the Spartans host Boise State. How will the two fare? And what will it mean for the rest of the season? We break down those games plus take a spin around the country to check out the rest of this week's action.
The guys tackle the tough topic of whether the Detroit Tigers' sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays is something to get excited about, or whether it is signs of more problems to come despite the wins. Later, they jump into Lions talk with whispers of Maurice Jones-Drew's availability -- and what they are hoping to see out of the team on Saturday in Oakland
The dog days of August are here, which means it's time to start talking in earnest about the Detroit Lions. They get their preseason underway Friday night against the Cleveland Browns. Which players are we most excited to see? Who needs to step up his game before the regular season? We'll touch on that and more. Plus, are the Detroit Tigers once again the team to beat in the AL Central? Miguel Cabrera's MVP push has them back on the verge of first place.
Max, Andrew and newest Detroit Sports Site member Rob Starrs get together on a Sunday evening to talk some Detroit Tigers news and look at how thier two newest acquisitions are faring. The Three will breakdown Anibal Sanchez's first start from Saturday, look at what Omar Infante brings and whether this puts the team over the top. Later they get into the opening of Detroit Lions training camp, the fallout from Aaron Berry and whether Cliff Avril sitting out is a bad thing. They wrap up this week's show with some talk about the Red Wings' lack of interest in two more big name free agents, Shane Doan and Alexander Semin.
Is Omar Infante the Detroit Tigers' answer at second base? Can they pry Aaron Hill or Willie Bloomquist out of the desert? And what will happen with the starting rotation? There are less than two weeks until the MLB non-waiver trade deadline, so it's time to talk about what the Tigers might do to gear up for a run. And over in Hockeytown, are the Red Wings doing anything besides waiting on a Shane Doan decision? Philadelphia's signing of Shea Weber could have long-lasting implications. Finally, we take a peek ahead to the college football season. Which games are we looking forward to?
Ryan Suter and Zach Parise signed with Minnesota, leaving the Red Wings licking their wounds. Is it too late to recover? We'll touch on that plus chat about Cliff Avril's contract situation and how the Tigers look at the All-Star break.
Ryan Suter and Zach Parise are headed to Minnesota, so where does that leave the Detroit Red Wings? We discuss ...
We've hit a big week in Detroit sports -- the NBA Draft takes place Thursday, giving the Pistons a chance to continue their painful rebuilding process; then, NBA and NHL free agency kicks off on Sunday, with all eyes in the local hockey world focusing on the Red Wings. Will Ryan Suter and Zach Parise be sporting the winged wheel come September? And if those two head elsewhere, what's Plan B for a Wings team in desperate need of a makeover. And can the Pistons find any impact players with the No. 9 pick in Thursday's draft? We'll hit all that, plus talk about those frustrating Tigers, in this week's show.
Even though the Detroit Tigers are the only one of the city's big-four franchises currently in-season, there's plenty to talk about around here. The Tigers may finally be showing signs of snapping out of their season-long funk. What happens next, as guys like Andy Dirks, Doug Fister and Alex Avila return from injury? We'll then turn our attention to the gridion, as the Lions' minicamp is underway. Is the Mikel Leshorue suspension (and likely Nick Fairley suspension) cause for panic? Do we really trust Jacob Lacey and Aaron Berry at CB? On the ice, the Red Wings are just a couple of weeks removed from the free-agent period. How badly does this franchise need Zach Parise and/or Ryan Suter? And finally, are the Pistons set on taking a big man? Come join us for this week's show.
Nicklas Lidstrom's decision to hang up his skates caught everyone off-guard, even though he left open the possibility for each of the past couple seasons. On this week's Detroit Sports Show, we discuss what Lidstrom meant to us and the city of Detroit, how the Red Wings can move forward now that he's gone, and what's next for the franchise with its captain heading out.
We're talking Tigers, Lions and the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry in this episode. What did we learn about the Tigers from their key early-season series in Cleveland? Which Lions team are we buying into: The one that had an in-house fight between teammates or the one led by Matthew Stafford, who made a very generous gesture this week? And finally, should UM-MSU play at night? We have some disagreement there ......
Is free agent-to-be Alexander Semin the answer to the Red Wings' scoring woes? The Detroit Tigers closed out a nine-game road trip with a dramatic 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox. Was that the start of a big push from the Tigers or simply a flash in the pan? We'll touch on that plus talk Detroit Lions football and what impressions last weekend's rookie camp left everyone with. And finally, what can the NBA do to eliminate flopping in light of David Stern's recent comments?
Another week has passed and the Detroit Tigers still have not been able to shake out of their early-season doldrums. Is Jim Leyland the problem? Can the bullpen be fixed? What will it take to get the lineup going? We'll touch on all of those questions, then switch gears and take an offseason look at the Detroit Pistons, who need some big moves ... but might be in for a quiet summer.
Last week, we previewed the 2012 NFL Draft. This week, we're taking a look back at what the Detroit Lions -- and the rest of the NFL -- did during the league's long weekend at Radio City in New York. We'll also dive into the Detroit Tigers, as they try to right the ship in May.
After months of speculation and mock drafts, the 2012 NFL Draft finally arrives on Thursday. On this week's Detroit Sports Show, we're breaking down what the Lions -- and the rest of the league -- can expect from this year's festivities. We'll discuss what the Lions should do with each of their pics, as well as looking at how the rest of the draft might impact the Motor City franchise's plans.
As the Red Wings fight to stay alive in the NHL playoffs, the Detroit Tigers continue their search for a hot start and early stranglehold in the AL Central. Those are our two main topics for Episode 9 of The Detroit Sports Show, but we'll also dive into the NFL Draft a bit in preparation for next week's Draft Preview show.
Do the Detroit Red Wings have enough what it takes to get past the Nashville Predators in the first round of the NHL playoffs? Are the Wings a legit threat to win the Stanley Cup in 2012? We break down Detroit's opening matchup against its Central Division rivals ...
The Detroit Tigers are 1-0 after a dramatic Opening Day win over the visiting Boston Red Sox. We take a look at what's in store for the Motor City's boys of summer, including: 1. Can Justin Verlander repeat his 2011 success? 2. Is the bullpen a cause for a concern, especially after Jose Valverde blew a save on Opening Day? 3. Just how good is this lineup? 4. Which teams can compete with the Tigers in the AL Central? We'll touch on all that and more in our latest episode of The Detroit Sports Show
Which title do the fans of Detroit want the most: The Stanley Cup, a World Series crown, the NBA championship or a Super Bowl victory? We discuss that plus preview the baseball season.
Can Draymond Green and Michigan State keep winning this weekend in the NCAA Tournament? Who will lock down the Tigers' fifth spot in the starting rotation? And are the Red Wings doomed to another disappointing finish? We'll talk about all that and more this week.
It's March Madness time, and three teams from the state of Michigan will be dancing. We'll take a look at Michigan State's game vs. LIU-Brooklyn, Michigan's matchup with Ohio, and Detroit's upset chances against Kansas. We'll also preview Wednesday night's Detroit Red Wings game against the Anaheim Ducks and take another look at what ails that struggling team.
We'll be previewing the Big Ten Tournament, starting with Michigan and Michigan State's hopes -- especially in light of the Spartans' crushing loss on Sunday and Branden Dawson's torn ACL. After that, we'll touch on the Red Wings' growing injury list and the Lions' decision to franchise Cliff Avril.
Tracking the Detroit Red Wings' movement -- and all the rest of the news around the league -- at the NHL's trade deadline.
The Detroit Red Wings' home win streak is still alive, but do the Wings need to make a move at the deadline? We'll touch on that, Michigan's big win over Ohio State, the improving Pistons and, oh yea, spring training!