Rod Beard
Sports Editor at Detroit News
Sports Editor, The Detroit News. Former Pistons and U-M beat writer. Husband and father of 3. Purveyor of #StartWriting. ΑΦΑ
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2 months ago |
detroitnews.com | Rod Beard
ROD BEARD Rod BeardThe Detroit NewsView Comments The NBA has some choices to make about its All-Star Weekend. What once was a signature sporting event that was a ratings goldmine gradually has turned into a farce — and there's plenty of blame to go around. Point to the players for their general malaise in letting the All-Star Game lose its luster.
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Nov 27, 2024 |
detroitnews.com | Rod Beard
As many of us gather with our families to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, we will give thanks for the food and family that we get to enjoy. And this year brings something different — the Lions are favored by double digits to beat the Chicago Bears. For so many years of my youth, watching the Lions on Thanksgiving Day wasn't about whether they'd lose, but how they'd figure out a new way to lose. These Lions are different.
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Sep 1, 2024 |
detroitnews.com | Rod Beard
San Francisco — A juvenile suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the chest Saturday afternoon during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco, officials said. Pearsall, 23, was listed in fair condition at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the hospital said on Sunday.
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Jul 21, 2024 |
sentinelsource.com | Rod Beard
Troon, Scotland — Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the four majors for the first time since 1982. Schauffele, who faced questions at the start of the season whether he could win a major, now has two of them with the brand of golf that hasn't been seen in 90 years.
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Jul 14, 2024 |
detroitnews.com | Rod Beard
Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons rookie Bobi Klintman on his Summer League debutThe Pistons lost their Summer League opener, but rookie forward Bobi Klintman finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists. Las Vegas — Neither of the Detroit Pistons' rookies from the draft, Ron Holland II and Bobi Klintman, played college basketball last season. Holland played with the G League Ignite and Klintman was overseas in the NBL playing for the Cairns Taipans.
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Finishing 23-plus years at The Detroit News reminds me of another 23 completing a good run. On to the next chapter ... but it's not going to the #Wizards, for sure. https://t.co/5oXmoImi6c
#Pistons announce that Jaden Ivey has been cleared for basketball activities. Calm down ... He's just beginning reconditioning progression and his status will be updated in 2 weeks. Now, continue with your day. Thank you for coming to my #RodTalk
#Warriors-#Clippers is the 3:30 game on ESPN, following #Pistons
@detnewsRodBeard You would think the Warriors Clippers would be more enticing. Seems there will be a lot more on the line