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9+ hour, 14+ min ago (203+ words) A blowout win against a ranked team in a national showcase helped Michigan State men's basketball shoot up the national rankings. Michigan State is 5-0 for the first time in five years and will put its unbeaten record to the test in a Thanksgiving tournament this week. The Spartans open the Fort Myers Tip-Off against East Carolina (2-3) on Tuesday (1 p.m., FS2) before facing No. 16 North Carolina (5-0) on Thursday (4:30 p.m., FOX). It will be the second straight year Michigan State plays the Tar Heels in a November tournament, following a 94-91 overtime win in the Maui Invitational to take third place. Following the trip to Florida, Michigan State will open Big Ten play by hosting Iowa on Dec. 2 before a visit from No. 4 Duke on Dec. 6. Michigan State is one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the latest AP Top 25, with the others being No....

11+ hour, 12+ min ago (291+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall! Charges are pending against a group of teens who allegedly assaulted and tried to rob someone after the Grand Rapids Santa Parade and tree lighting on Saturday. The teenagers involved, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department, range in age from 14-19 years old. (Grand Rapids Police Department/WWMT) The teenagers involved, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), range in age from 14-19 years old. However, the exact number of teens involved was not disclosed. One of the people arrested, 19, was found to have a concealed handgun with an extended magazine (26 rounds). According to GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom, the gun had been stolen. The 19-year-old was ultimately arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and…...

12+ hour, 12+ min ago (369+ words) The holiday traditions and memories that stick with us are the one that have a good story behind them. Why is that ornament so special? Where did you find this recipe? And, how did you choose your Christmas tree? Add some adventure to that last answer and regale your holiday guests with the tales of searching through the forest for just the right tree. The U.S. Forest Service allows you to cut your own Christmas tree with purchase of a $5 permit. Permits are available now through Dec. 31. Michigan is home to three national forests totaling more than 3 million acres across both peninsulas. Make a pitstop: Michigan general store tucked into a national forest has a surprisingly big bourbon collection Each tree is a story and a conservation effort. The permit program helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees, according to…...

12+ hour, 42+ min ago (192+ words) Game 1 vs. San Diego State (2-1): Mon 11/24, 10:30 p.m. ETGame 2 vs. No. 22 Auburn (4-1): Tue 11/25, 8:30 p.m. ETGame 3 vs. TBD: Wed 11/26Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NVTV/Streaming: truTV (Mon), TNT (Tue) The only other meeting between Michigan and SDSU was a December 2021 win at Crisler, with Hunter Dickinson scoring 23 and grabbing 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Wolverines met the Tigers in that aforementioned Sweet 16 battle last season. There are many teams that could end up the Game 3 opponent, but hopefully not Oregon, Maryland, or Rutgers, the other three Big Ten participants. SDSU Takeaway Rate: 23.8% (16th) Auburn Offense: 102.1 Adj. Offense (18th) Michigan fans are well aware of how lethal Auburn can be. Johni Broome, Miles Kelly, and Chad Baker-Mazara may be gone, but Tahaad Pettiford remains and is joined by Keyshawn Hall. The Tigers are already top-25 in two-point shooting, turnover rate, and offensive rebounding; this will be a good…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago (367+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Fans of Valley Field are seeking additional donors to complete their fundraising campaign as Phase II construction resumes at Grand Rapids' historic 1937 ballpark. The renovation effort for Sullivan Field, formerly known as Valley Field, began four years ago with support from Grand Rapids voters through a parks millage approval. The all-volunteer organization has now raised more than $4.9 million, surpassing 90% of its fundraising goal with backing from the city, state and donors. The group is looking for at least two major donors and has launched a "Last Chance to Buy a Brick" campaign, allowing supporters to purchase an engraved brick for as little as $150. Individuals and small businesses can join the permanent donor wall for $1,000 and a limited number of park benches are available for sponsorship. Restoring the park has been a years-long undertaking for volunteers. But it's…...

14+ hour, 35+ min ago (272+ words) A powerful storm system is set to impact Michigan over the Thanksgiving holiday, with the timeline for heavy snow starting in one area by Tuesday. Ahead of the storm, the first Winter Storm Watches have been issued for part of Michigan. While all of Michigan could see some snow with this incoming system, parts of Michigan are expected to get socked. This includes the Upper Peninsula. The National Weather Services says 12 inches or more of heavy and blowing snow is possible between Tuesday night and Thursday morning. This area is now under a Winter Storm Watch. It includes the western U.P. counties of Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga and Gogebic. Winds gusting to 45 mph in this area are going to be the big issue when paired with the heavy snowfall. "Travel could be very difficult to impossible," the NWS said in the…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago (275+ words) Rich Eisen has had his chest puffed out for four years now, and he's not about to stop now, even with the outcome of this year's iteration of The Game being uncertain. The famed Michigan alum continues to be outspoken about the rivalry with the Buckeyes, with the Wolverines having won four straight games. And, as usual, just about no one is giving Michigan football a shot to beat Ohio State. But a caller into his show, Kory, asked if the maize and blue have a shot, and Eisen responded with reason. "Of course, we have a shot," Eisen said."Last year, we had a walk-on in their house.We had one of the least equipped teams in the recent years to actually go into The Horseshoe and beat a team that was eventually national championship worthy and winning them…...

16+ hour, 10+ min ago (767+ words) LAS VEGAS " The Wolverines are in town for the next few days, where they'll spend most of their time inside a hotel and casino at the south end of the Las Vegas strip. Unlike other tourists, they're guaranteed to make big money. Michigan is participating in the second annual Players Era Championship, an 18-team event designed to be the premier early-season showcase on the men's college basketball calendar while providing millions of dollars in NIL money to players. Michigan opens against San Diego State on Monday (10 p.m. ET, 7:30 local, TruTV) and will face Auburn on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT) in a rematch from last year's Sweet 16. The opponent for a third game, likely Wednesday but potentially Thursday, will be based on the results of the first two days. The action on the court should be entertaining. The mechanisms in play behind the…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago (1133+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Ohio State football coach Ryan Day, almost exactly a year ago, stood inside Ohio Stadium and watched in shock as the chaos he helped cause unfolded around him. Michigan players, fresh off a shocking 13-10 upset win against their rival, planted a flag at midfield while select Buckeyes tried to fight back. Law enforcement got involved, with officers deploying pepper spray against athletes. From the stands, the Ohio State faithful shouted at their coach, hollering words not safe for print while expressing thoughts unrelated to play calls. The Buckeyes had suffered their fourth consecutive loss against the Wolverines on a campus where the letter M is crossed off all university signs and wearing blue is frowned upon. A scene straight out of "Peaky Blinders" ensued, adding to the sour taste of what was supposed to be a redemptive afternoon…...

19+ hour, 45+ min ago (668+ words) ANN ARBOR " Michigan senior tight end Marlin Klein grew up in Germany and attended high school in Georgia, but even he knows how Matt Patricia is widely viewed in Michigan. Patricia had a rocky three-year stint as the Detroit Lions" head coach, posting a 13-29-1 record before getting fired after Week 12 of the 2020 season. But despite his shortcomings as a head coach, the 51-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion has a lengthy track record of overseeing elite defenses. He returned to the college level this offseason for the first time since 2003 and has Ohio State"s defense producing at levels rarely seen in the NCAA. The top-ranked Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) haven"t experienced any type of national championship hangover, winning 10 straight games by at least 18 points since their 14-7 season-opening victory over then-No. 1 Texas. The defense, despite losing eight NFL draft picks from…...