BOB TRIPI

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein smiles while talking with the media after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
1st Egyptian drafted into the NFL, Ahmed Hassanein, takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp
Ahmed Hassanein remembers the days of learning how to play football in his half-brother’s small kitchen in California.
 
Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, the Detroit Lions first round pick, 28th overall, in the NFL football draft, speaks during a news conference in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions GM Brad Holmes drafts 3 Georgia players and makes history with first pick from Egypt
Brad Holmes had Georgia on his mind during the NFL draft. The Detroit Lions’ general manager chose three Georgia Bulldogs among his seven picks — guard Tate Ratledge, safety Dan Jackson and wide receiver Dominic Lovett.
 
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, left, dribbles past Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
LaVine and DeRozan combine for 80 points in Kings 127-117 win over the Pistons
Zach LaVine scored 43 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan added 37 Monday as the Sacramento Kings rallied for a 127-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons and strengthened their bid for a first-round home game in the play-in tournament.
 
Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Justyn-Henry Malloy (44) against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning during a baseball game, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carpenter and Torkelson homer as Tigers beat White Sox 7-2 and drop Chicago to 2-6
Kerry Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and Spencer Torkelson had a home run and a double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for their fourth win in five games following an opening three-game skid.
 
Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) is defended by Michigan forward Sam Walters while going to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Goldin scores 31 points in No. 20 Michigan’s 80-76 overtime victory over Northwestern
Valdislav Goldin scored 31 points, Nimari Burnett added 13 and No. 20 Michigan rallied to beat Northwestern 80-76 in overtime Sunday.
 
Washington guard Tyree Ihenacho (6) looses the ball while driving to the basket against Michigan guard Rubin Jones (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Goldin, Burnett lead No. 24 Michigan to 91-75 win over Washington
Vladislav Goldin had 19 points and Nimari Burnett scored 16 to lead No. 24 Michigan over Washington 91-75 on Sunday. It was the Wolverines’ fifth straight victory.
 
Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State
Kyle Monangai rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, Antwan Raymond added two scoring runs and Jai Patel kicked four field goals to help Rutgers to a 41-14 victory over Michigan State in the wintry regular-season finale for both teams.
 
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Rourke throws 4 TDs, No. 13 Hoosiers beat Spartans 47-10 for first 9-0 start in program history
Kurtis Rourke threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt, and Amare Ferrell had two interceptions to lead No. 13 Indiana to a 47-10 victory over Michigan State and its first 9-0 start in school history.
 
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 13 Indiana aims for program’s 1st 9-0 start at Michigan State
No. 13 Indiana hopes the milestone moments do not end anytime soon. The Hoosiers already produced the most lopsided win in school history, 77-3 over Western Illinois, and matched the most lopsided Big Ten win in school history, 56-7 over Nebraska.
 
Michigan State place kicker Jonathan Kim (97) kicks a field goal as Ryan Eckley holds against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Kim, Chiles help Michigan State snap losing streak with 32-20 win over Iowa
Jonathan Kim kicked a school-record six field goals and Aidan Chiles threw for 256 yards and a touchdown to lead Michigan State to a 32-20 victory over Iowa.
 
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a apss against Marshall during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Howard, No. 3 Ohio State excited to open Big Ten season at Michigan State
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard grew up in Pennsylvania watching Big Ten football on television and Saturday he’ll finally get his first conference challenge when the third-ranked Buckeyes visit Michigan State.
 
Prairie View A&M quarterback Cameron Peters hands off to a teammate during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in East Lansing, Mich. (Katy Kildee/Detroit News via AP)
Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M
Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0.
 
Detroit Lions first round draft pick Terrion Arnold talks to the media during an NFL football news conference at the team training facility, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions strengthen their pass defense by drafting two cornerbacks
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) walk to the bench after a pass by Mayfield was intercepted by the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. The Lions won 31-23. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Buccaneers defense falters in second half of 31-23 loss to Lions in NFC divisional round
Tampa Bay’s defense slowed down one of the NFL’s leading offenses for a half. The Buccaneers had no answer in the second half Sunday as the Detroit Lions scored three touchdowns on their way to a 31-23 victory and a trip to the NFC championship game at San Francisco.
 
Miami (Ohio) running back Rashad Amos (0) is swarmed by teammates after a 10-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Miami (Ohio) beats No. 23 Toledo 23-14 to win MAC championship
Rashad Amos ran for two touchdowns, Graham Nicholson kicked three field goals and Miami (Ohio) beat No. 23 Toledo 23-14 in the Mid-American Conference championship game. The RedHawks last won the MAC title in 2019 when they beat Central Michigan.
 
Toledo quarterback Dequan Finn, left, scrambles against Central Michigan defensive lineman Michael Heldman (97) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 23 Toledo plays Miami (Ohio) for Mid-American Conference title, looking to run win streak to 12
No. 23 Toledo is aiming for its second straight Mid-American Conference championship when it faces Miami (Ohio) on Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. The Rockets (11-1, 8-0 MAC) have won 11 straight games since losing the season-opener to Illinois.
 
Michigan State tight end Maliq Carr (6) runs into the end zone to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
Quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be ready and backup Beau Pribula will be part of the game plan Friday when No. 11 Penn State visits Michigan State in the regular-season finale at Ford Field in Detroit.
 
Butler's Pierre Brooks II, center, drives between Michigan State's Jaden Akins, left, and Malik Hall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Walker scores 21, leads No. 18 Michigan State to a 74-54 win over Butler
Tyson Walker scored 21 points, including 16 in the first half, and A.J. Hoggard added 14 to lead No. 18 Michigan State to a 74-54 victory over Butler in the Gavitt Tipoff Games.
 
Michigan State quarterback Katin Houser throws against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State snaps a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 win over Nebraska
Katin Houser and Sam Leavitt each threw touchdown passes and Noah Kim kicked two field goals to help Michigan State snap a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 victory over Nebraska.
 
Maryland running back Colby McDonald (23) rushes against Michigan State defensive back Jaden Mangham (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Taulia Tagovailoa, defense lead Maryland to a 31-9 road victory over reeling Michigan State
Taulia Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and also ran for another and Maryland’s defense forced five turnovers Saturday as the Terrapins beat Michigan State 31-9.
 
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penix leads No. 8 Washington in 41-7 rout of Michigan State, playing without suspended coach
Michael Penix Jr. threw for 473 yards and four touchdowns and Jack Westover had three scoring catches to lead No. 8 Washington to a 41-7 victory over Michigan State, playing their first game without suspended coach Mel Tucker.
 
Michigan State acting head football coach Harlon Barnett speaks during an NCAA college football press conference since taking over for suspended coach Mel Tucker, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (Nick King/Lansing State Journal via AP)
Michigan State hosts red-hot QB Michael Penix and No. 8 Washington minus coach Mel Tucker
Michigan State players and interim coach Harlon Barnett will try to focus on football this weekend when they host No. 8 Washington. The teams meet Saturday without Tucker.
 
Michigan State's Jacoby Windmon, left, hits Richmond quarterback Kyle Wikersham after he releases the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Kim, Carter power Michigan State’s 45-14 win over Richmond
Nathan Carter ran for 111 yards and three touchdowns and Noah Kim threw three scoring passes to lead Michigan State to a 45-14 victory over Richmond.
 
Michigan State's Jacoby Windmon, left, hits Richmond quarterback Kyle Wikersham after he releases the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Kim, Carter power Michigan State’s 45-14 win over Richmond
Nathan Carter ran for 111 yards and three touchdowns and Noah Kim threw three scoring passes to lead Michigan State to a 45-14 victory over Richmond.
 
Michigan State’s Alante Brown held out against Richmond
Michigan State’s Alante Brown, who was carted off the field last week with an injury after the opening kickoff against Central Michigan and later came back into the game, was held out Saturday in the Spartans’ 45-14 victory over Richmond.