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Tyreek Hill’s release, an Olympic speed skating upset, rising NFL media rights tension, and shifting college basketball bubble storylines headline the biggest sports developments from overnight.
A judge has granted former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore an evidentiary hearing to determine whether key information was omitted from the arrest warrant tied to his December charges. The hearing, scheduled for March 2 in Ann Arbor, will examine claims from Moore’s defense that the magistrate was not provided full context when authorizing the warrant. Moore continues to plead not guilty as the legal process moves forward.
Michigan has climbed to No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for the first time since 2013, ending Arizona’s nine-week hold on the top spot and reshaping the national championship race.
Detroit sports stayed busy over the weekend. The Pistons were represented on the NBA All-Star stage, Michigan women’s basketball grabbed a key rivalry win over Michigan State, Horizon League action tightened up with Detroit Mercy and Oakland results, and Detroit City FC’s women’s indoor side battled Louisville in MASLW play. Here’s a quick look at what mattered most.
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Michigan Fires Head Coach Sherrone Moore; Later Detained by Police in Rapidly Unfolding Scandal
Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after an internal investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Hours later, Moore was detained by local police as part of an active investigation into potential charges, with no details publicly released.
Lane Kiffin booed by Ole Miss fans as he boarded a plane for LSU
Lane Kiffin is LSU-bound, and Ole Miss fans let him have it as he boarded a plane bound for Baton Rouge.
Michigan State pulls the plug on Jonathan Smith and hires Pat Fitzgerald
Michigan State has fired head coach Jonathan Smith after a 4–8 season and is hiring former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to reset the program with proven Big Ten experience and a renewed focus on culture and stability.
