Mike McCann

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 09: Starting pitcher Drew Smyly #33 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on May 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington.Â (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Smyly

Sit Tight On Porcello, Smyly

Remember Rick Porcello? That tall lanky kid who was a pitcher for the Tigers, he wore #48? He’s gone.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/08

Oladipo-Jordan A Fair Comparison?

In case you missed it, (and if you watch ESPN, you didn’t) Michael Jordan turned fifty, last weekend.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/21

ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 30: Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines passes to a teammate in front of Alex Marcotullio #4 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Crisler Center on January 30, 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan-Michigan State Preview 2-12-13

Last week was interesting in college hoops.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/12

Big Ten Hoops Right There With SEC Football

In America, we love to overhype things. Take, for example, Honey Boo-Boo, the Mayan Calendar, or any political commentary involving Donald Trump; I challenge you to come up with three more irrelevant things.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/06

AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Tayshaun Prince #22 of the Detroit Pistons waits to resume action against the Toronto Raptors on November 23, 2012 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by J. Dennis/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

So Long, Tayshaun

Tayshaun Prince isn’t the guy you pick first when you play pickup.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/31

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 25: Andre Drummond #1 of the Detroit Pistons grabs a rebound against the Miami Heat on January 25, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

The New Kid On The Block

Well, if there is one thing we’ve learned about the Pistons so far, it’s this: expect a show at halftime.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/30

Keith Appling #11 of the Michigan State Spartans goes up for a basket. (File Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Spartans And Wolverines Must Shine In Spotlight

When referring to Miami’s drubbing of the Dukies, Mike Valenti tweeted “Win/Win for the mitten. Blue gets No. 1 and MSU resume gets big boost. Thank “U” double dip.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/24