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Kirkland Crawford

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  • Detroit Free Press
  • USA TODAY
  • Cashay
  • The Courier-Journal
  • North Jersey News
  • The Tennessean
  • Livingston Daily
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • Lansing StateJournal
  • Indianapolis Star

Past articles by Kirkland:

'The Pistons Pulse': More NBA draft talk with insider Matt Babcock on Thompson twins

This week, the guys are joined by Matt Babcock of Tidal League. Matt breaks down what you broadly need to know about Cerebro Sports and Overtime Elite → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': March Madness means Carlos goes to ... Detroit Tigers spring training

This week, Carlos is down in Lakeland, Florida, to see how the Detroit Tigers are warming up for a new season with new hopes. → Read More

Coming next week: Our new Detroit Tigers podcast, 'Days of Roar'

Debuting Monday will be "Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast," hosted by Evan Petzold and Mark Gorosh. → Read More

'The Pistons Pulse': What NBA draft decisions must Detroit Pistons make? We dive in

This week, Adam Spinella of "The Box and One" and the "Game Theory Podcast" joins the guys to take our first deep dive into the upcoming NBA draft → Read More

Channel 7: Former longtime sportscaster Don Shane dies at age 70

Don Shane, the former longtime sports director at WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), has died at the age of 70, the station reported on Saturday morning. → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': NFL mock drafts, mockery and a big question: Will Detroit Lions pick a QB?

This week, Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat to walk the guys through drafting strategies and scenarios available to the Detroit Lions. → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': Must Detroit Lions follow Super Bowl blueprint? Can James Wiseman work?

Carlos & Shawn have Michigan State in their hearts and minds. Later, the guys talk about the Detroit Lions and the Pistons' trade for James Wiseman. → Read More

Former Detroit Lions DB Stanley Wilson Jr. dead at age 40

Former Detroit Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson has died at the age of 40, the team confirmed on Wednesday. → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': Can Detroit Lions win in NFL without an elite quarterback?

Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett joins the guys to once again ponder over "the QB discussion" and what the Detroit Lions should do with it. → Read More

Michigan State basketball defeats Maryland, 63-58: Game thread replay

Michigan State Spartans (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) vs. Maryland Terrapins (16-7, 7-5): 9 p.m.; Breslin Center, East Lansing; ESPN2; WJR-AM (760). → Read More

'The Pistons Pulse': We break down listeners' best NBA trade deadline proposals

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, your crew take you through what trade pieces are available and review fan submitted trade scenarios. → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': Why can't Detroit Red Wings get on a roll? What's Lions' window for winning?

Carlos and Shawn debate if the Detroit Lions' window to win it all is tied to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's tenure with the organization. → Read More

Detroit Northwestern basketball player suffers cardiac arrest, remains on life support

A Detroit high school boys basketball player was rushed to the hospital Tuesday and remains on life support after suffering a cardiac event in a game. → Read More

'The Pistons Pulse': Celebrate the 50th episode by watching it live, joining the show

Free Press Pistons beat writer Omari Sankofa and Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) are the co-hosts of "The Pistons Pulse" podcast and they're going live. → Read More

'Carlos & Shawn': What do remaining NFL playoff teams reveal about Detroit Lions?

Carlos and Shawn use the remaining NFL playoff teams as the measuring guide for what improvements the Detroit Lions need to make in their near future. → Read More

'The Pistons Pulse': What moves should they make to foster their roster?

This week, NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith joins us to talk what moves should be considered with the looming trade deadline approaching. → Read More

USFL plans 'special announcement' at Ford Field on Thursday with Detroit Mayor, Fox exec

The United States Football League, rebooted last year for the first time in three decades, has a "special announcement" at Ford Field for Thursday. → Read More

Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh won't admit he lied to NCAA investigators

Negotiations between the NCAA and the University of Michigan have hit a snag because coach Jim Harbaugh will not admit he lied to investigators. → Read More

Michigan football's Matt Weiss reportedly under investigation for computer crime at Schembechler Hall

A Michigan athletic department spokesman confirmed to the Free Press that co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been placed on administrative leave. → Read More

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly to interview for Denver Broncos job

According to NFL.com, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh will interview with the Denver Broncos virtually this week for the head coaching position. → Read More