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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.

Garret and Adam break down the Detroit Red Wings as they head into the Olympic break, highlighting the season’s biggest surprises, key strengths, and the concerns that could impact a playoff push. With Detroit aiming to end its long postseason drought, the episode focuses on what must improve and whether this roster has enough to finish the job.

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.

Matt returns to the Detroit City Sports Cast to join Garret in breaking down the Pistons’ trade deadline moves, their recent stretch of games, and what lies ahead for Detroit as the Eastern Conference leaders push forward.

The crew somehow makes it to the tunnel for the 200th time and celebrates 200 episodes of Tunnel Talk in the most on brand way possible. There is food talk, specifically hamburgers, because of course there is. Old friends drop back in, memories from the last 200 episodes get dragged back out, and the crew spends a good amount of time laughing at how this show even still exists. Somewhere in between all of that, there is also discussion of Detroit City FC. Not a ton, but enough to stay on brand. Tunnel chaos, nostalgia, side quests, and just enough soccer to remind everyone why this started in the first place.

Sean and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s latest roster moves, including the signing of Callum Montgomery and the returns of Kobe Hernandez-Foster and Ryan Williams, while asking the bigger question of whether this squad is truly built to avoid the shortcomings of past seasons. The episode also covers the women’s indoor team and previews a tougher Great Lakes Conference in the USL W League.

The Tigers stunned fans by bringing Justin Verlander back to Detroit on a one-year deal, reigniting memories of the franchise’s golden era. But this reunion is about more than nostalgia. With unfinished business and one last run at a title, Verlander’s return could define the final chapter of his career.

Tarik Skubal didn’t just win his arbitration case, he rewrote the ceiling. After the Tigers filed at $19 million, an arbitration panel handed Skubal a record $32 million award, a ruling that exposed the limits of baseball’s cost-control system and sent a message across the league.

The Detroit Tigers have made a major splash in free agency, signing left-handed starter Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract. The move gives Detroit a proven frontline arm and pairs Valdez with Tarik Skubal atop the Tigers’ rotation entering the 2026 season.

Detroit City FC has re-signed Bilal Obeid to a USL Academy contract, allowing the Dearborn native to retain his college eligibility while continuing to train and play with the club’s men’s first team ahead of the 2026 season.