Report: Top prospect Donovan Peoples-Jones choosing Thursday
The state of Michigan’s top prospect, Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Peoples-Jones, will announce his commitment on Thursday, WXYZ-TV reporter Justin Rose tweeted today. Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan...
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Detroit Cass Tech receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones poses for a photo during practice Wednesday Aug.17, 2016 at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. What you need to know to watch Detroit Cass Tech wide...
View ArticleRecruiting: Detroit Cass Tech DB Donovan Johnson commits to Penn State
Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Johnson (2) during the Division 1 High School Championship game against Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday November 26, 2016, at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. Detroit Cass...
View ArticleCass Tech WR Donovan Peoples-Jones commits to Michigan football - The state...
Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Peoples-Jones runs against Novi Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit. The rumors surrounding coach Jim Harbaugh’s future at Michigan...
View ArticleMetro & state: MHSAA alters baseball pitching rules
Portage Northern’s Tommy Henry throws during the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game July 6, 2016 at Comerica Park. Preps: The Michigan High School Athletic Association...
View ArticleBrother Rice football coach David Sofran won't be back
Birmingham Brother Rice football coach Dave Sofran works at practice Aug. 11, 2014. Birmingham Brother Rice football coach David Sofran will not return for a fourth season, the school announced...
View ArticleMoment in spotlight thrills Detroit Cass Tech's Donovan Peoples-Jones
Detroit Cass Tech football coach Thomas Wilcher, left, poses with receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones on Friday, Dec. 16 at Cass Tech in Detroit. Donovan Peoples-Jones got his chance to shine in the...
View ArticleMichigan’s top 20 boys basketball teams
U-D Jesuit’s Greg Eboigbodin. Here are the top eight boys basketball players in Michigan heading into the 2016-17 season, as selected by Mick McCabe. 8. Thomas Kithier, 6-8, junior, Macomb Dakota....
View ArticleMick McCabe’s farewell: ‘I’ll miss meeting the kids who buoy my hope’
Mick McCabe I was speaking to journalism students at Grosse Pointe South in September when one asked a question for the ages: “What are your three favorite stories you’ve written?” Well, where do I...
View ArticleMick McCabe’s memorable moments from 46-year Free Press career - Exceptional...
Mick McCabe became became the Son of Swami in 1987, picking high school football and boys and girls basketball games. Here are a few memorable stories I’ve had since June 3, 1970: The 1987 California...
View Article4-star Flint recruit Deron Irving-Bey chooses Michigan
Footballs on the field before a game. Michigan football continued its sweep of the state today when Flint Southwestern’s Deron Irving-Bey committed to the Wolverines. The 6-foot-5, 282-pound defensive...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Defense helps U-D Jesuit survive Macomb Dakota
U-D fans cheer during the 47-39 win in last season’s Class A regional final on March 16 at Detroit Renaissance. Before U-D Jesuit launched its recently ended 30-game win streak, the Cubs could hang...
View ArticleVote now! Who is the 2016 Michigan athlete of the year? - We have 12...
Who will be Michigan’s 2016 athlete of the year! Vote on our poll at freep.com! Some of them set records. Some of them drop jaws with their highlight reels. Some of them lead amazing comebacks. Some...
View ArticleRecruiting: Michigan State gearing up for official visits
Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio reacts to a play against Michigan on Oct. 29, 2016. Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio and his staff will host several key 2017 prospects on...
View ArticleMichigan State's 2017 recruiting class stays tight, says 3-9 a fluke
Here's a look at Michigan State's 2017 football recruiting class, starting with Connor Heyward of Peachtree Ridge high in Suwanee, Ga. The three-star prospect is the son of former NFL standout Craig...
View ArticleThomas Wilcher would consider leaving Cass Tech for right college job
Detroit Cass Tech football coach Thomas Wilcher Thomas Wilcher plans to leave all his options on the table. The Detroit Cass Tech football coach, who has won three Michigan High School Athletic...
View ArticleJeff Thomas stars in Under Armour All-America Game
Team Armour wide receiver Jeff Thomas (01) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the 2017 Under Armour All-America High School Football game. Team Armour defeated Team Highlight 24-21. ORLANDO,...
View ArticleMichigan football commits stand out in Under Armour game
Michigan football commit and No. 1 center Cesar Ruiz. Here's a look at Michigan's 2017 football recruiting class, starting with Detroit Cass Tech receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, the No. 1 recruit in...
View ArticleHunter Rison hoping to learn Michigan State playbook as early enrollee
Hunter Rison is a four-star wide receiver from Ann Arbor Skyline. Hunter Rison and his father, legendary Michigan State and NFL receiver Andre Rison, talked it over. High school was over for the son....
View ArticleU.S. Army All-American Bowl loaded with future Wolverines
Najee Harris Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio (1 p.m., NBC) will showcase several Michigan commitments — and perhaps grow the Wolverines’ 26-player 2017 recruiting class. Among...
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