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Kelvin Sheppard defense falls short again – in standing up for Lions

Kelvin Sheppard defense falls short again – in standing up for Lions

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard faces scrutiny after defending his unit's poor play and blitz calls in a loss at Carolina.
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Michigan high school football Week 7 game, score predictions

Michigan high school football Week 7 game, score predictions

Free press writer Jared Ramsey predicts the outcome of five top games in Week 7 of the Michigan high school football season.
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As an anti-Fifth Third Park petition fizzles, a free tacos idea soars

As an anti-Fifth Third Park petition fizzles, a free tacos idea soars

For a branding-and-marketing expert and assistant football coach, Taco Bell is a bigger hit than an attempt to tweak Comerica Park's new name
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Kyle Whittingham's U-M is a mess and Bryce Underwood is in over his head

Kyle Whittingham's U-M is a mess and Bryce Underwood is in over his head

Kyle Whittingham isn’t helping himself by holding ASMR sessions during press conferences. His Michigan football team is getting ripped by everyone.
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Michigan defense grades are good, but they need more from critical area

Michigan defense grades are good, but they need more from critical area

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades the Michigan football defense by position, looking at how each unit has fared through five games.
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Farmington football forfeits 4 games, but questions remain

Farmington football forfeits 4 games, but questions remain

Farmington football had to forfeit the first four games of its MHSAA season after two ineligible players suited up for the Falcons this season.
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USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week: Vote for best Week 7 highlight

USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week: Vote for best Week 7 highlight

Landon Cook, Grant Van Raaphorst, Sara Barlett, and Mason Heinz headline USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week. Vote now for the top highlight.
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Someone stole Porcupine Mountains park sign. They want it back

Someone stole Porcupine Mountains park sign. They want it back

The iconic entrance sign for the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness state park was stolen over the weekend.
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Why Madison Heights Lamphere has twin telepathy to thank for hot start

Why Madison Heights Lamphere has twin telepathy to thank for hot start

At 5-1, Madison Heights Lamphere football can win the MAC Gold title outright with a win over Warren Fitzgerald on Friday.
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Don't miss the Free Press at Story Fest 2026 this Thursday, Oct. 8

Don't miss the Free Press at Story Fest 2026 this Thursday, Oct. 8

Detroit Free Press reporter John Wisely will join other journalists and artists for Detroit Story Fest on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Detroit Opera.
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U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

Watch the livestream of tonight's US Senate debate in Michigan and follow as the Free Press provides news of key moments and needed context.
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High school football schedule, score predictions for Week 8 Games of the Week

High school football schedule, score predictions for Week 8 Games of the Week

Here are our picks and breakdowns for the top 10 games of the week from around the nation.