Author: Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions are really playoff contenders and the biggest reason is the guy many thought was just a throw-in: quarterback Jared Goff.

Michigan football star Mazi Smith was allowed to play, after his arrest and now, after being charged for felony gun possession in Ann Arbor.

Michigan football star Mazi Smith was allowed to play, after his arrest and now, after being charged for felony gun possession in Ann Arbor.

Michigan football had no real issues with Penn State on Saturday. But they’ll be judged on how they fare against Michigan State and Ohio State.

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wrongful detainment in a Russian prison adds her to an unfortunate list of Americans in foreign lands being used as pawns.

Michigan State felt it had no choice but to give Mel Tucker a huge contract extension. But what is it really giving away with the new deal?

Most people who knew Bo Schembechler say he wouldn’t have stood idly by and let Robert Anderson abuse patients. But alleged victims say otherwise.

Naomi Osaka decided she didn’t want press conference to exacerbate her mental health struggles. Will athletes begin shutting out the media soon?

When your best and most dedicated player suggests maybe parting company would be the best thing, you ought to be worried about your team.

We must consider why DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic comments drew less outrage than other types of hateful language.