Cassius Winston has been unable to find focus or joy on the Michigan State basketball court after death of brother Zachary.
Author: Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press
Opinion: Matt Patricia is to blame for Lions’ loss to Raiders, slipping season
Give Matt Patricia credit for hiring the man to fix the Detroit Lions’ offense. But blame him for the flimsy defense. That’s why they’re losing.
Opinion: Jim Harbaugh finally gets Michigan on track in demolition of Notre Dame
Michigan football finally gives fans a chance to believe and dance as Jim Harbaugh gets the offense going in the 45-14 rout of Notre Dame.
Opinion: NBA sold its soul to China over cash — all it cost was its moral high ground
The NBA’s hypocrisy is evident in how it handled Daryl Morey’s tweet on Hong Kong, its apology to China, then backtracking, Shawn Windsor writes.
Opinion: Ohio State’s easy defeat of Michigan State exposes talent gap between programs
Michigan State showed fight, but it’s clear the Spartans are short on top-tier talent compared to Ohio State in 34-10 loss to Buckeyes
If Jim Harbaugh intends to quiet critics, Michigan football better beat Iowa
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is under pressure of some big losses after high expectations. He must beat Iowa to quiet the critics.
Opinion: Detroit Lions give fans reason to believe, show they can play with the best of the NFL
They can play with anyone, Shawn Windsor writes. That should be clear now, after the Detroit Lions stayed with the most explosive team in the NFL.
Tom Izzo’s three words for anyone who blasts his son’s spot at MSU: ‘Haters gonna hate’
Tom Izzo just wanted to be with his son.
So he made Steven a deal: Make the basketball team in high school and there will be a walk-on spot at MSU.
Opinion: Mark Dantonio blamed refs for Michigan State’s loss. He should blame himself
It isn’t just the loss that stings for Michigan State football. It’s the depressingly familiar pattern of how it unfolded.
Opinion: Tom Izzo drew up play of his life. Then Michigan State stunned Duke in tournament
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo doesn’t get enough credit for his play calling. On Sunday in the NCAA tournament Elite Eight, it took down Duke.