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A roaring end to the ace?

Matt Lewakowski, Sports Reporter June 24, 2026

Trade speculation surrounding Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has intensified in recent weeks as the club continues to navigate a disappointing 2026 season. While no deal appears imminent, reports from...

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Is an MLB lockout inevitable?

Matt Lewakowski, Sports Reporter February 4, 2026

Baseball  has been one of, if not the best, sports to bring this country together. Baseball has created history for humanity in different ways for centuries — but is baseball coming to a halt? In...

Brock’s Thoughts: Goodbye, old friend

Brock’s Thoughts: Goodbye, old friend

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

My childhood unofficially ended a few days ago. It’s time to turn the page to a new chapter of life — one that doesn’t include one of the most prominent figures of my childhood. When someone...

Detroit's four major professional sports teams: the Pistons, the Tigers, the Red Wings and the Lions

My thoughts on the state of Detroit sports

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor March 16, 2022

It’s been a while since the city of Detroit has truly been a sports city and it’s quite sad. Sports are one of the few things in life that can bring people of all backgrounds together to cheer on the...

Miguel Cabrera extends a hand to the fans after hitting his iconic snow home run on opening day.

Miguel Cabrera: The last icon in Detroit sports

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2021

For Detroit sports fans, it’s been several long years of game days spent cussing at our TV screens. This current season for the Tigers hasn’t been much different. With a 34-44 record, the ball club...

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