DETROIT — Given recent developments it seemed inevitable. On Sunday it came to pass. The Red Wings have shut down team operations until at least after the NHL’s holiday break that concludes Dec. 26 due to an uptick in positive COVID cases, the league a…
Judge: Banned Michigan State football player can’t sue school anonymously
A lawsuit filed by a Michigan State football player against the university and its athletics department was dismissed Friday because the player did not include his name in the filing. The lawsuit — claiming the player’s Title IX rights are being violat…
Pistons’ ‘quiet leader’ Saddiq Bey seeing early positives from offseason regimen
DETROIT — In choosing a seat mate for a long flight, Pistons forward Saddiq Bey might not be very many people’s first pick. He’s naturally quiet. He chooses his words carefully and he probably would prefer reading a book than talking at length in a cas…
Gymnasts ask Congress to dissolve US Olympic Committee over Nassar scandal
WASHINGTON — Four world-class gymnasts are asking Congress to dissolve the the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee over the organization’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. In a letter to two U.S. senators, Olympic gymnasts Simone…