Motor City Sports Rundown
Detroit sports — Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings — caught up in about fifteen minutes.
Episodes
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Lions Walk Off Packers, Michigan Stumbles vs. Indiana, and Pistons Drop Sixers
The Detroit Lions edge the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on a walk-off field goal to claim sole possession of second place in the NFC North, while Michigan football falls 13-6 in overtime to sixth-ranked Indiana. Detroit's basketball momentum continues with a 106-93 road victory over Philadelphia behind Cade Cunningham. The roundup features Red Wings trade talk ahead of their clash with Edmonton, Jahmyr Gibbs' health update, Pat Fitzgerald's apology, and former Tigers draftee Chad Green's retirement.
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- Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers
- Michigan Football PFF Grades, Snap Counts following 13-6 loss to Indiana | Maize n Brew
- 3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following loss to Pistons at home - Yahoo Sports
- Oilers vs. Red Wings NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Oct. 26 - Bleacher Nation
- Lions Give Critical Update on RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ Injury Status - Yahoo Sports
- Red Wings ‘Calling Around’ To Talk Trade, Friedman Says - HEAVY
- Michigan State Coach Pat Fitzgerald Issues Apology Following Sideline Gesture (2026)
- Yankees Veteran Announces Retirement After a Decade in the MLB - EssentiallySports
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LaPorta Contract Standoff, Michigan Starts Carr, and Pistons Face Giannis
Sam LaPorta's public frustration over stalled contract talks and Jack Campbell's pragmatic locker room reaction highlight Detroit Lions headlines ahead of Week 7. Michigan football turns to freshman quarterback Tommy Carr against sixth-ranked Indiana, while the Detroit Pistons travel to Miami to face Giannis Antetokounmpo. The roundup covers Pat Fitzgerald's Rose Bowl trip with Michigan State, Dylan Larkin trade speculation, Michigan's injury report, Harvey Kuenn's legacy, and the Lions' blackout uniforms.
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- Jack Campbell Responds to Lions Teammate Sam LaPorta's Comments
- 3 keys to a season-changing upset for Michigan football against Indiana
- Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons Preview: Injuries, Odds, Starters & How to Watch
- MSUFCU Coaches Show: Pat Fitzgerald discusses MSU’s trip to the Rose Bowl and more | WLNS 6 News
- Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Predicted To Land With Top Contender - Yahoo Sports
- Michigan releases Thursday availability/injury report ahead of Indiana game
- Harvey Kuenn led Brewers to World Series. His famed prosthetic leg leaves a larger legacy - The Athletic
- NFL Week 7 uniforms: Texans' battle red, Lions' all-black top alternate heavy slate
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Pistons Stun Celtics, Red Wings Salvage Point, and Packers-Lions Preview
The Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit with a 23-0 fourth-quarter run to stun the Boston Celtics 121-113 on opening day behind Jalen Duren and perimeter sharpshooting. In Seattle, the Red Wings battle back from down 3-0 on an Alex DeBrincat power-play goal before falling in a shootout. Looking ahead, the Lions prepare to host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field coming off their bye week, while the roundup covers Tigers pitching moves, Michigan punt return changes, and Spartan offensive line metrics.
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- Jalen Duren Has Message After Pistons Comeback Win vs. Celtics - Yahoo Sports
- Seattle Kraken 4, Detroit Red Wings 3
- Packers-Lions Matchups: Just One Advantage, But It’s Huge
- Detroit Tigers Sign Former Cardinals Pitcher to Unusual Two-Year Deal - Yahoo Sports
- Michigan football adds WR Yuto Kawamura-Johnson to 2027 recruit class
- Punt teams still a work in progress for Michigan
- Michigan State football offensive line has shown promise even in defeat
- Detroit Lions Futures Odds: Why the Betting Value Is 'Lighting Up' - Yahoo Sports
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Carr Sparks Michigan Comeback, Spartan Heartbreak, and Larkin Rumors Heat Up
Michigan football rebounds behind quarterback Tommy Carr to secure a 21-18 comeback victory over Penn State, while Michigan State falls 24-21 to Northwestern on a blocked field goal and last-second kick. National reports point to an impending trade of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin within the week. The roundup covers the Pistons' Tuesday afternoon season opener against Boston, Detroit's loss to Seattle, and defensive storylines for the Lions and Tigers.
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- Michigan football winners, losers vs Penn State as Tommy Carr shines - Yahoo Sports
- MSU football's D-line big winner in tough loss to Northwestern - Yahoo Sports
- ESPN's John Buccigross: Red Wings will trade Dylan Larkin this week - Yahoo Sports
- Pistons begin 2026-27 season at home against the Celtics - Yahoo Sports
- Red Wings in action against the Kraken following shootout win | AP News
- 3 Lions With the Most to Prove Exiting Detroit's Week 6 Bye - Yahoo Sports
- Zach McKinstry is the Tigers’ 2027 shortstop solution.
- Zyon McCollum Should be a Prime Lions Trade Target After Buccaneers' Latest Loss - Athlon
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Desperation Saturday: Fitz Faces Northwestern and Michigan Battles Penn State
Michigan State hosts No. 25 Northwestern as Pat Fitzgerald faces his former program and ex-Spartan quarterback Aidan Chiles. In Ann Arbor, Michigan looks to reset its offense against Penn State with both traditional powers seeking their first Big Ten win. The roundup covers Jason Beck's defense of Michigan's offensive packages and exclusive streaming details for Saturday's kickoff.
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- Michigan State-Northwestern scouting report, prediction: Fitz vs Chiles - Yahoo Sports
- Michigan-Penn State scouting report and pick: Can Wolverines bounce back off a bye? - Yahoo Sports
- ‘We’re better than what’s happening’: Michigan football OC Jason Beck addresses offensive struggles
- Where to watch Michigan State vs Northwestern, time, TV channel, stream
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DeBrincat's $91 Million Deal and Milivojevic's Spartan Rebound
The Detroit Red Wings and forward Alex DeBrincat are finalizing a seven-year, $91 million contract extension that keeps the Farmington Hills native locked in through 2034. Michigan State football weighs quarterback Alessio Milivojevic's highly efficient performance against Illinois as the Spartans prepare for No. 25 Northwestern. The roundup previews Detroit's matchup against the winless Philadelphia Flyers and reflects on the anniversary of the 1908 World Series.
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- Red Wings Near Seven-Year Extension With Alex DeBrincat | Yardbarker
- Did Michigan State finally find something with Alessio Milivojevic?
- Flyers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings | AP News
- Today in Chicago History: The Steve Bartman game (Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS) at Wrigley Field
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Sideline Fire in East Lansing and the Test of Patience in Ann Arbor
Michigan State falls to 2-4 after a dramatic 38-37 overtime loss to Illinois, highlighted by head coach Pat Fitzgerald's viral sideline reaction following a late onside kick penalty. In Ann Arbor, the Michigan Wolverines face calls for patience as the program navigates one of its statistically worst stretches in over a decade under Kyle Whittingham. The roundup previews Michigan State's upcoming clash against former quarterback Aidan Chiles and Northwestern, plus an unusual daytime season opener for the Detroit Pistons.
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- Pat Fitzgerald went crazy on the sideline and got Michigan State believing again - Yahoo Sports
- SportsMonday: Like it or not, patience is necessary for Michigan
- 3 things to know about Michigan State football vs Northwestern - Yahoo Sports
- NBA Should Make The Pistons Daytime Opening Game a New Tradition - Yahoo Sports
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Larkin's Complicated Return and Michigan's Offense in Crisis
Dylan Larkin makes his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings amid fan boos following an offseason trade request, while Michigan football struggles to translate practice success into Big Ten victories under head coach Kyle Whittingham. In the roundup, the Detroit Pistons face an October 31 contract option deadline on Ron Holland II, and Major League Baseball arbitration projections illustrate upcoming payroll commitments.
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- Dylan Larkin’s return to Red Wings gets the firsts out of the way. Now what? - The Athletic
- Michigan football staggered, but 1 player 'very confident' it can win out
- Pistons have surprisingly tricky decision on Ron Holland looming
- Philadelphia Phillies Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions | Just Baseball
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Lions Fall in Carolina Shootout and Houser's Spartan Homecoming
The Detroit Lions suffer a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers despite Jared Goff throwing for 412 yards and leaning heavily on tight end Sam LaPorta on fourth downs. In college football, Michigan State prepares for a Week 6 clash against former Spartan quarterback Katin Houser and the Illinois Fighting Illini. The roundup covers Jalen Duren's introductory press conference following his five-year extension with the Detroit Pistons and the future outlook of the Detroit Tigers' minor league pitching pipeline.
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- Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dials up tight end Sam LaPorta for 7 yards to convert on fourth down
- Michigan State football faces ex-MSU QB Katin Houser and Illinois next
- ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’: Jalen Duren returns to Pistons, addresses offseason rumors
- The Future of Detroit Tigers Pitching - Yahoo Sports
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Duren Inks $200 Million Deal at the Buzzer
The Detroit Pistons and All-Star center Jalen Duren resolved a months-long contract standoff by agreeing to a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million extension ahead of the qualifying offer deadline. In the roundup, the Detroit Red Wings prepare for an Eastern Conference home test against the New York Rangers, and NHL icon Brett Hull reflects on the exceptional career of Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Pavel Datsyuk.
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