Author: Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reportedly declined the chance to advance in hiring process with the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and the Big Ten reinstated Juwan Howard on Monday following his five-game suspension.

For the first time since 2004, Michigan football has won the Big Ten. And now, the Wolverines get a chance to play for a national championship.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands to earn significant bonuses this postseason and vowed to donate that money to athletic department employees.

Michigan turned a 10-7 nailbiter into a 33-7 laugher against Northwestern on Saturday afternoon with a strong second half in Ann Arbor.