Can Justin Verlander come back and help the reeling Detroit Tigers? Is Brad Ausmus doomed to failure as manager? There's a lot to talk about following the Tigers' horrible weekend sweep at the hands of the Angels. The second half of our show focuses again on the Detroit Red Wings, who appear ready to hire Jeff Blashill as head coach once the Grand …

Miguel Cabrera hit his 400th career home run over the weekend, blasting one to center field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Is he the greatest Detroit Tigers player ever? And where does Miggy rank among Gordie Howe, Ty Cobb, Barry Sanders and the rest of Detroit's all-timers? We take on that subject, plus look ahead to Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery …

The Detroit Lions traded down in Round 1 and selected Duke guard Laken Tomlinson at the 2015 NFL Draft. Was that the right move early, and how did the Lions do from there? We break down the draft and try to figure out what it means for the upcoming season. From there, we transition to the Detroit Tigers, who have posted a 4-3 record thus far on the…

The Detroit Red Wings missed their chance to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6. What's in store for a series-deciding Game 7? We'll preview that matchup, plus talk about Niklas Kronwall's controversial hit. The second half of this show will be devoted to the Detroit Lions and the 2015 NFL draft. Can the Lions find a couple of missing piec…

Can the Detroit Red Wings rebound from a Game 2 blowout loss to upset the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup playoffs? We're breaking down the rest of that series, plus touching on the red-hot Detroit Tigers, who opened the year 10-2 despite the absence of Justin Verlander.Av The Detroit Sports Show

The Detroit Tigers open their American League playoff series vs. the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. How will the Central division champs fare in their fourth consecutive postseason appearance? Matthew Mowery joins us to break down the Tigers' rotation (Max Scherzer will start in Game 1), the lineup and what might happen this weekend.…

Do the Detroit Tigers have any chance of reversing their slide -- and slowing down the Kansas City Royals -- to claim the AL Central again? We're talking through the team's lingering issues, which include Brad Ausmus, the shaky bullpen and a lineup that's shy a couple key pieces. Also, a look at the Detroit Lions as they head into their third prese…

Both the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings opened free agency this week ... and it started well for one of them. So, what's wrong with the Red Wings? Another July 1 came and went with GM Ken Holland struggling to find a deal -- this time he settled for bringing back Kyle Quincey on defense. The Pistons, meanwhile, came to agreements with Jodie …

Justin Verlander is struggling, Joe Nathan can't get anyone out, and the lineup has had its ups and downs. With their AL Central lead dwindling, are the Detroit Tigers in serious trouble of dropping from contention? We'll touch on that, plus the upcoming NHL free-agency period. Should the Detroit Red Wings chase any high-priced talent? Which of the…

Host Chris Burke had the Detroit Lions selecting OLB Anthony Barr and WR Allen Robinson in his two-round mock draft inside Sports Illustrated's latest issue. How would that plan play in Detroit? Co-hosts Andrew Tomlinson and Max DeMara will join Burke to discuss that topic, plus run down what might happen in Round 1 (and beyond) of the 2014 NFL Dra…

Can the Detroit Red Wings pull off a playoff upset of No. 1 seed Boston? We'll break down that series, plus offer up some picks for the upcoming postseason. SBNation's Ted Starkey will join us.Av The Detroit Sports Show

What can the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans accomplish in the NCAA Tournament? Will the Tigers be able to survive the loss of Jose Iglesias? And what's next for the Detroit Lions? We hit all that, with the Free Press' Dave Birkett joining us to talk about the Lions' free agency and draft plans.…

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We're back after an extended hiatus ... and with plenty of ground to cover. The Red Wings are clinging to a playoff spot at the NHL's Olympic break, the Lions have a new coaching staff and cut a few notable members of the team, the Pistons remain a mess after firing Maurice Cheeks and the Tigers are finally back in spring training. Clearly, there's…

The Detroit Lions have one game left, but their Week 16 meltdown ensured they will miss the playoffs again. What events helped cause this mess during the seson? Will Jim Schwartz get fired as a result? Who might replace him on the sidelines in 2014? Scheduled to join the Detroit Sports Show to break down those questions will be Dave Birkett, Lions'…

The Detroit Tigers added Rajai Davis and Joba Chamberlain during the MLB winter meetings ... and may have closed the door on any other moves. Are they a World Series contender again?Av The Detroit Sports Show

Can the Detroit Tigers find their missing pieces during MLB free agency? That's the main topic up for debate on this week's episode. Chris Iott of MLive is scheduled to join us. Among the topics discussed: -The fit of Brad Ausmus as manager. - Which players should the Tigers target this offseason? - Is a Max Scherzer trade really in the cards? - Wh…

For the third straight season, the Detroit Tigers had the look of a World Series champ only to fall short in the postseason. What went wrong this time and what is ahead, especially now that Jim Leyland has stepped down as manager? Tony Paul of the Detroit News will join us to discuss all that and more.…

Can the Detroit Tigers finally win another World Series? Are the Detroit Red Wings primed for a run at the Stanley Cup after last season's heartbreaking playoff exit? This week's Detroit Sports Show is a double dose of preview goodness. First, we're hitting on the Tigers' playoff matchup with the Oakland A's. What will it take for the AL Central ch…

The Michigan State Spartans put their 3-0 record to the test when they invade South Bend on Saturday, for a matchup with rival Notre Dame. Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press is scheduled to join us to discuss the Spartans' chances of pulling the upset. We'll also look back at Michigan's nearly disastrous performance against Akron. Was that game …

Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are trying to wash away the memories from last season's miserable 4-12 showing. Can they return to the playoffs in 2013? Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press joins us to break down where the team stands with the opener approaching. Plus, we'll make our picks for Week 1.…

Can the Michigan Wolverines challenge the Ohio State Buckeyes and break their Rose Bowl drought? Are the Michigan State Spartans capable of making a BCS run? The college football season is upon us, with MSU kicking off Friday night against Western Michigan and U of M hitting the field Saturday vs. Central Michigan. We'll be joined by Anqueline Chen…

Miguel Cabrera is on pace to go down as one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen, and his remakarable 2013 season has experts talking about him in comparison to the likes of Joe Dimaggio, Willie Mays and others. So, how far can Cabrera take the Tigers this year? And will Nick Castellanos be along for the ride? That, plus a look at the Lio…

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It's been a busy start to free agency for both the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. The Wings made a huge splash, landing former Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson and versatile center Stephen Weiss, while bidding farewell to Valtteri Filppula and Damien Brunner. And the Pistons used a huge chunk of their available change to bring in Josh Smith…

The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons both have entered into what could be very busy offseasons, with free agency underway in the NHL and NBA. Are the Pistons truly players in the chases for Josh Smith, Andre Iguodala and other key free agents? Will the Red Wings find the pieces they need to upgrade for a Stanley Cup run in 2013, perhaps starti…

The Detroit Red Wings' surprising playoff run came to a painful end last week with a Game 7 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, what's next for the boys from Hockeytown? We take a look at what went wrong late in that series with Chicago, what went right as the Wings nearly pulled off a second straight upset and look ahead to a potentially…

The Detroit Pistons again find themselves in need of a new head coach. We'll break down who might be in the mix and what role Phil Jackson could play in the process. Scheduled to join us at 7:15 p.m. ET is Pistons beat writer Vince Ellis. We'll also touch on ... - The Red Wings' playoff hopes: Detroit's down 3-2 headed to Game 6. What effect did th…

The Detroit Lions hold the No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2013 NFL Draft. So, what will they do with that selection? That's the jumping off point for co-hosts Max DeMara and Chris Burke as they debate the Lions' wants and needs heading into the draft. They'll be joined along the way by Dave BIrkett of the Detroit Free Press, who will hop on to provide …

The Detroit News' Tony Paul will join us to discuss the upcoming Detroit Tigers season. Is this the year that the Tigers finally break through and claim their first World Series since 1984? On our list of conversation topics ... - Which players might surprise fans this year? - Who is the biggest threat in the AL Central? - Was it wise to keep Rick …

March Madness gets underway Tuesday with the opening set of first-round games in Indianapolis. The 2013 NCAA Tournament then ramps way up on Thursday, with Round 2 action across the country. Both Michigan State and Michigan will take to The Palace of Auburn Hills floor for their openers -- MSU aganist Valparaiso and Michigan against South Dakota St…

Following arguably the greatest regular season in Big Ten basketball history, the conference's 12 teams descend on Chicago for what promises to be a thrilling tournament. We'll roll through our picks -- will Michigan be able to rebound from its loss to Indiana? Is Michigan State a team to beat? -- with the help of a special guest or two. Plus, we'l…

The Detroit Red Wings' chances at a division title appear to be gone already, thanks to Chicago's record-setting start. But does Detroit have enough to keep its playoff streak alive? Co-hosts Chris Burke and Rob Starrs discuss that topic, plus turn their attention to Lakeland for a little Tigers chatter.…

Detroit Free Press beat writer Dave Birkett is scheduled to join us, to discuss the Detroit Lions' plans for the ongoing NFL offseason. What are the Lions' plans for Cliff Avril? Is Reggie Bush a possibility for the running back spot? After that, we'll take a look back at Michigan State's Tuesday night dismantling of Michigan -- what's it mean for …

Are the Michigan State Spartans a legitimate threat to win the Big Ten? Can Tom Izzo's bunch ride its recent hot streak all the way through March to contend for a national title? And after chatting about the Spartans, we'll turn our attention to the Lions and Red Wings, in an attempt to figure out the futures of those two franchises.…

ESPN.com's Chantel Jennings joins Max DeMara and Andrew Tomlinson to discuss how the Big Ten race might shake down from now through March.Av The Detroit Sports Show

Finally, we can talk about hockey! Greg Wyshynski, of Yahoo! Sports' extremely popular Puck Daddy blog, joins us to discuss the end of the NHL lockout, which occurred informally over the weekend. The NHL and its players are expected to ratify and approve a new collective bargaining agreement this week, with the regular season likely set to start by…

From the Detroit Tigers' AL title to the Detroit Lions' flop, we're looking back on the good, bad and ugly from the past year in local sports. What was the best moment of 2012? How about the worst? Was Miguel Cabrera the best athlete the fans saw in the past 12 months or did Justin Verlander, Denard Robinson or Calvin Johnson steal the title? All t…

Tony Paul of the Detroit News is scheduled to join us to discuss the latest Detroit Tigers' offseason developments. Anibal Sanchez re-signed with the team this week ... so will Rick Porcello wind up wearing another uniform in 2013? Plus, are the Detroit Lions in line for big changes this coming offseason? The Lions fell by 28 to the hapless Cardina…

We're discussing the rebuilding Detroit Pistons, as they reach the quarter-pole in the 2012-13 season. Is Joe Dumars' plan finally on track with Lawrence Frank as head coach? Did the Andre Drummond draft pick provide the type of help Detroit needed? Can this team find a way to compete for a playoff spot this season? We'll touch on all those topics,…

The NHL is running out of time to save itself from having to cancel totally the 2012-season. There were rumblings this week that the league is targeting a shortened 48-game schedule beginning in January. The last time the NHL went to 48 games? 1994-95, when the Red Wings advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to New Jersey. Could another …

Are Michigan and Michigan State truly national championship contenders this college basketball season? We tackle that topic, with the help of USA Today national college hoops reporter Nicole Auerbach. Also on the docket for this week's show: What in the world is wrong with the Pistons? Are the Lions done? And could Torii Hunter put the Tigers over …

What went wrong for the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series? That's the question that will follow the Tigers around all offseason, following an embarrassing finish. We'll try to make sense of what happened in the World Series, plus take our first look ahead to a potentially busy offseason for the Tigers. All that, plus a glance at the football …

Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News joins us to preview this Saturday's huge intrastate showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans. Can the Wolverines snap their four-year losing streak against MSU? Are the Spartans capable of turning things around after a disappointing loss to Iowa? We'll touch on that, plus our wee…

Dan Miller, the play-by-play voice of the Detroit Lions' radio network, joins us to talk about the Lions' 1-3 start. The Lions head into Philadelphia this week before a Monday night matchup in Chicago. What will it take for this team to turn things around before it's too late? We'll also make our weekly football picks, discuss the Tigers' playoff s…

After a topsy-turvy regular season, the Detroit Tigers clinched the AL Central crown on Monday night. We now turn our attention to the postseason, which begins with Game 1 of the ALDS in Detroit on Saturday. Do the Tigers have what it takes to go all the way this year? We'll take a look at why Detroit might be a serious World Series contender ... a…

The Detroit Tigers have made the turn for home in the 2012 regular season and, somehow, they're still right in the thick of the AL Central race. Can they finish the job over the season's final week? We're also breaking down Michigan State's Big Ten opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Detroit Free Press' Joe Rexrode will join us to discuss h…

Michigan State's national title dreams took a heavy hit last week in a loss to Notre Dame. We'll also take a look at Michigan's big game against Notre Dame on Saturday -- can the Wolverines do what Michigan State did not? And the Tigers are in the midst of their final homestand of the year. What's the future hold? All that, plus our Week 3 football…

In this week's Detroit Sports Show, we head back into the land of college football to check in on Michigan and Michigan State after two weeks of the season. We'll be joined by Chantel Jennings, of ESPN.com's Wolverine Nation, at 7:15 p.m. ET to discuss Michigan's 1-1 start. Are the Wolverines capable of competing with Michigan State this season, an…

SportsIllustrated.com national football writer (and Detroit Sports Site founder) Chris Burke hosts our 2012 NFL season preview, with co-hosts Max DeMara and Andrew Tomlinson. We'll also be joined by Detroit Free Press NFL beat writer Dave Birkett at 7:45 pm ET. Will the New York Giants repeat? Are the Patriots still the team to beat in the AFC? We …