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The Freep Sports Show is your home for Detroit and Michigan sports! When Dylan Larkin requests a trade, the Tigers send Tarik Skubal packing or the Lions get hosed by a ref, we'll be there with you to react.
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Dave Birkett (Lions), Helene St. James (Red Wings), Omari Sankofa II (Pistons), Chris Solari (Michigan State athletics), Tony Garcia (Michigan athletics), Jared Ramsey (high school sports), Christian Romo (trending news), Rainer Sabin (college football and NFL), and our team of legendary columnists (Shawn Windsor, Carlos Monarrez and Jeff Seidel) give us a never-ending rolodex of insiders ready to roll at a moment's notice.
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Do fans still care about Michigan-MSU rivalry as much in this era?
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Nov 04, 2026 |
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Jack Campbell injury update as scary moment hangs over Detroit Lions
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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Lions rally after Jack Campbell's scary injury for huge win vs Vikings
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Nov 01, 2026 |
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Detroit Pistons getting no respect? J.B. Bickerstaff thinks so
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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People still don't understand Lions coach Dan Campbell
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Did Dan Campbell, Lions get lucky in huge win vs Packers?
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Pistons Pulse crossover! Is Ausar Thompson second star? Celtics game reaction
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Sam LaPorta is 'all good' if he's not playing for Lions next year
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Are Lions actually in great spot for Super Bowl? And should Red Wings just trade Dylan Larkin?
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Did Pistons get any better this offseason? And disaster watch for Michigan football?
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Did Lions pass or fail first quarter of season? And Pat Fitzgerald flips the bird
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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Did Kelvin Sheppard save his job in Lions' win vs Cardinals?
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Is MSU football too broke? And is Kyle Whittingham right fit for Michigan?
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Chris Ilitch’s weird statement, John Collins' choke, Lions' poor coaching and Kyle Whittingham’s mess
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Is Kelvin Sheppard on hot seat after Lions' defense torn to shreds again?
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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ANDY DIRKS on Scott Harris' plan, Detroit Tigers season review, Kevin McGonigle and more
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Is Jalen Duren-Pistons situation fixable? And is Scott Harris too stubborn for Tigers?
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Lions dodge another bullet vs Jets. Are they improving?
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Sep 27, 2026 |
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Are Lions actually missing Aaron Glenn more than Ben Johnson?
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Chris Ilitch? Dylan Larkin? Steve Yzerman? Who gets blame for Red Wings mess
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Are the Detroit Lions' problems fixable? Dan Campbell thinks so
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Lions trounced by Bills on primetime. Time to panic?
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Graham Couch on the "Blue Wall," Michigan State-Notre Dame and MSU hoops
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Do Lions need to trade for a DB? Plus, Lions-Bills preview, Dan Campbell-Ben Johnson Super Bowl debate and more
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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WOAH: Detroit Lions barely survive after massive choke vs Saints in Week 1
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Unpacking more Michigan football madness, Oklahoma preview and biggest questions facing Detroit Lions
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Could Michigan actually bench Bryce Underwood? Plus, Detroit Lions 2026 season preview with Dave Birkett
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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COMING SOON: Freep Sports Show
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Sep 03, 2026 |