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Nicholas Meyer

Nicholas Meyer is a Metro Detroit-based sports writer who has written for the Detroit Free Press, Dallas Morning News and other well known publications. He won an AP Award for Detroit Lions coverage and has been a Lions, Michigan Wolverines and Detroit sports fan since the early 90s, among other teams.

Five last-minute predictions for Michigan vs. USC on Saturday

While USC will enter Saturday's game against Michigan relatively settled, the Wolverines are still ironing things out on a number of fronts.

Five reasons the Pistons will finish with a better record than last season

The Detroit Pistons finished with an abysmal .171 winning percentage last season, ending up with a 14-68 record. But there are reasons for hope in Detroit.

Six reasons Michigan's offense will improve with Alex Orji as starting QB

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore made the switch from incumbent starter and senior Davis Warren to junior Alex Orji on Monday.

Predicting Michigan football's next five games after losing to Texas

If ever there was a time for Michigan to show some of that championship resolve, it's right now.

Five last-minute predictions for Michigan football vs. Fresno State

Michigan football is set to begin its national title defense on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor, Mich., against new head coach Tim Skipper and the upset-minded Fresno State Bulldogs out of the Mountain West Conference. 

Sherrone Moore met with program legend ahead of Michigan's season opener

Sherrone Moore will coach his first game as the official leader of the Michigan Wolverines' football program this coming Saturday, and he revealed that he had a chat with a program legend ahead of the season.

10 college football players with famous ex-NFL fathers

A full slate of college football action is set to begin this coming weekend, featuring many players with ties to ex-NFL greats. 

Jim Harbaugh's attorney releases statement on controversial NCAA decision

The NCAA has punished Jim Harbaugh despite the fact that Harbaugh is currently the coach of an NFL team.

Did Jim Harbaugh take a shot at Ohio State's Ryan Day in Chargers video?

Jim Harbaugh is set to begin the 2024 NFL season as the head coach of the Chargers. Harbaugh is known as much for his catch phrases off the field as his success on the field, an intricacy the Chargers' front office knew plenty about before signing the ex-Michigan head coach.

Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick makes big announcement on his future

Belichick was replaced by former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo this offseason after he went 4-13 with New England last season. 

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre reveals love for new sport

The retired French Canadian UFC fighter is a three-time welterweight champion widely considered to be one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in UFC and MMA history. 

Caitlin Clark's Fever big underdogs to A'ja Wilson, Aces

Caitlin Clark's recent out-dueling of two of the WNBA's most popular incumbent players has set her and the Fever up nicely for a Tuesday date with the Las Vegas Aces at 9:30 p.m. ET. 

WWE legend John Cena shouts out cast of 'The Bear' after Season 3 cameo

Cena's rookie appearance in WWE occurred a little over 22 years ago as he answered the challenge of fellow WWE legend Kurt Angle. 

Illinois coach tweets support for Terrence Shannon Jr. with viral photo

Illinois guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault on Thursday, a verdict that prompted an outpouring of support from a number of friends and supporters.

Lions' Terrion Arnold had good reason for pedestrian 40-yard dash time

Detroit Lions rookie Terrion Arnold was the second cornerback off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft behind Quinyon Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles this

Joey Chestnut says he's 'gutted' by Nathan's hot dog eating contest ban

The Vallejo, Calif. native shared his feelings after he was banned for inking a deal with Impossible Foods, makers of meat substitute products including hot dogs.

Michigan DC shares warning given to him by predecessor

Michigan football will enter the 2024-2025 season with new faces in new places on the coaching staff, including incoming defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

Rip Hamilton backs Rasheed Wallace on 2017 Warriors vs. 2004 Pistons debate

The Warriors' 2017 title team with Kevin Durant lost just one game in the playoffs, while the 2004 Pistons lost seven.

Lions coach Dan Campbell spotlights unheralded defender who could surprise this season

Campbell spotlighted a player he believes could take a big leap forward this season.

Aidan Hutchinson shares confident take on Lions' future, improved pass-rushing skills

Aidan Hutchinson shared a confident take on the Lions' future and his improved pass rushing skills Monday in an interview posted to social media during Lions OTAs. 

Michigan safety Jaden Mangham's brother shares update on transfer decision

Michigan football is flying high after the acquisition of three new defensive backs in the transfer portal this month, including former Michigan State safety Jaden Mangham.

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore reveals favorite play he called as offensive coordinator

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore still remembers the play that changed everything against Alabama.

Ohio State tops analyst's college football post-spring Top 25

Ohio State football is coming off of a thrilling but disappointing two-loss season under head coach Ryan Day.  The Buckeyes return nine starters on defense and boast plenty of star power on offense including running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins.