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An emotional Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts after his team's 86-74 victory over Oregon on Feb. 8, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (Al Goldis/AP)

Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight’s Big Ten record for wins with ninth-ranked Michigan State’s victory over Oregon

February 8, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight’s Big Ten record for wins Saturday with the ninth-ranked Spartans' 86-74 comeback victory over Oregon.

Lions coach Dan Campbell watches against the Commanders during the second half of a divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Detroit Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less — falling short of last year’s run

January 20, 2025 at 10:55 p.m.

We want more” was the Detroit Lions’ mantra heading into the postseason. They ended up getting less, taking a step back from last year’s run in the playoffs.

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) shoots against Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and Illinois forward Ben Humrichous as Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler, right, watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win

January 19, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

Tre Holloman had 17 points, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78.

Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Lions in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

January 18, 2025 at 11:40 p.m.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday to reach the NFC championship game.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) tries to break through the tackle of Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards on Dec. 22, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs form a potent 1-2 running back punch for the top-seeded Detroit Lions

January 15, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

Lions coach Dan Campbell, left, and general manager Brad Holmes talk after a practice in Allen Park, Mich., on June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions are winning in ways they haven’t in the Super Bowl era. How? By finally finding the right leaders.

January 14, 2025 at 7:14 a.m.

The Detroit Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this past season, an unprecedented two straight division titles and are the BetMGM favorites to win the Super Bowl for the first...

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with teammates after he ran for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

January 6, 2025 at 6:02 a.m.

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

Lions running back David Montgomery jogs across the field before a game against the Bills at Ford Field on Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions lose 3 players for the season — including David Montgomery — as injuries sap their Super Bowl hopes

December 16, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.

The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) gestures before the start an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions clinch a playoff spot, beating the Green Bay Packers 34-31 on a last-second field goal

December 5, 2024 at 11:39 p.m.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 win over the...

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) sacks Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch in the first half on Nov. 23, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Paul Sancya/AP)

‘It was embarrassing’: Northwestern manages only 127 total yards in a 50-6 loss to Michigan — the Wildcats’ 4th in 5 games

November 23, 2024 at 7:54 p.m.

Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 rout of Northwestern on Saturday to become bowl-eligible.

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