Mark Spezia

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Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is transferring to NC State

1 week ago | theoaklandpress.com | Mark Spezia

By The Associated PressFormer Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is on his way to N.C. State. The Wolfpack shared one of Holloman’s social media posts Sunday that said he had committed to the school and showed him in its gear. Another social post from Holloman announced the move using song lyrics from rapper G Herbo: “When I was the underdog, still I put the bank on me.”Holloman averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game last season as a junior for the Spartans.
Winnipeg Jets goalie, Walled Lake native Connor Hellebuyck putting up an MVP-caliber season

2 weeks ago | theoaklandpress.com | Mark Spezia

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck will knock on Scott Arniel’s door or pull his head coach aside for a brief chat. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender usually has one specific question before a road trip. “What days we have off and should he bring his fishing gear?” Arniel said with a smile. “He’s extremely focused there … and then when he gets to the rink, he does not want to get scored on.”Opponents have once again found that a challenge in 2024-25.
Bormet: Michigan's Season A Testament To Team's Character

1 month ago | flowrestling.org | Mark Spezia

From injury woes to lineup challenges and some disappointing defeats, this season has thrown its share of adversity at the Michigan wrestling program. Coach Sean Bormet, however, is elated that the Wolverines have emerged from it all to keep an impressive streak intact. For the 15th consecutive season, Michigan is sending at least seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, where Bormet is hoping the Wolverines can extend their streak of top 10 finishes to nine.
Splashing Options Galore

1 month ago | mibluemag.com | Mark Spezia

Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Village and Zehnder’s are adding even more wet-and-wild fun. A massive expansion of the Bavarian Inn’s indoor water park will make it the state’s largest, at 175,000 square feet. Zehnder’s Splash Village is Michigan’s fourth biggest, at 50,000 square feet. Scheduled to open in the spring, Bavarian Blast boasts 16 water slides — meaning there’s something for everyone regardless of age, height, or courage level.
Michigan's Sergio Lemley Eager For Big Ten Wrestling Reset

1 month ago | flowrestling.org | Mark Spezia

With the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Championships on the horizon, Sergio Lemley is appreciative of how this time of year affords a fresh start, a chance for redemption. A year ago at this time, he was in the midst of a terrific true freshman season, bringing a 15-5 record and #9 ranking at 141 pounds into the Big Ten tourney.
Where Better BeginsThe Sol Section

1 month ago | mycitymag.com | Mark Spezia

Not long after The Sol Section, Genesee County’s only fully plant-based café and juice bar, opened last summer inside Totem Books near Downtown Flint, videos began popping up all over its social media platforms. They capture numerous customers uttering “oohs, ahhs and ohs” as they savor unique, vegan flavors. One patron asks if there is actually no bacon on the C.L.T. (coconut, lettuce and tomato) sandwich as she lowers it back to the plate after indulging in a bite.
Detroit OF Meadows out indefinitely with nerve issue in throwing arm

1 month ago | theoaklandpress.com | Mark Spezia

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit center fielder Parker Meadows is out indefinitely with a nerve issue in his throwing arm. Manager A.J. Hinch said Saturday that there is no timetable for his return from the issue in his upper right arm. The Tigers haven’t yet ruled him out for Opening Day but for now he can’t do any baseball activities. “My understanding is that we’re in a wait-and-see (situation),” Hinch told reporters. “We’ve got to get that nerve firing again for him to resume baseball activities.
Tigers bringing back pitcher Andrew Chafin for third stint with team

1 month ago | theoaklandpress.com | Mark Spezia

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Free agent reliever Andrew Chafin signed a minor league deal Monday to go to spring training with the Detroit Tigers, the team that traded the left-hander to Texas last summer. Chafin has pitched in 105 games for the Tigers over two stints, 64 games in 2022 and 41 last year before being dealt to Texas for two minor leaguers in July. It was the fourth time in five seasons he was part of a deadline trade.
Dylan Gilcher Embracing Bigger Role For Michigan Wrestling

2 months ago | flowrestling.org | Mark Spezia

For Dylan Gilcher, the past offseason was all about refining and refurbishing his arsenal in anticipation of what lies ahead. Michigan had a vacancy in the starting lineup at 149 pounds with the graduation of two-time All-American Austin Gomez and Gilcher intended to fill it. The redshirt freshman was the Wolverines' lone returnee at that weight, but was nothing was ever guaranteed.
Sarah Te-Biasu leads No. 21 Maryland women over Michigan, 85-77

2 months ago | theoaklandpress.com | Mark Spezia

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Sarah Te-Biasu had 21 points, Shyanne Sellers scored 18 on a milestone night before limping off the court in the closing seconds and Maryland held off Michigan 85-77 on Monday. Te-Biasu made 8 of 15 shots with three 3-pointers for the Terrapins (20-6, 10-5 Big Ten Conference), who snapped a three-game skid at home. Sellers added six rebounds and five assists.