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Past articles by Jeff:

How Aidan Hutchinson's dad rushed in to help in a medical emergency — mine

One second, I was standing at the front of a plane full of giddy but exhausted Detroit Lions fans. The next second, I regained consciousness. → Read More

Detroit Tigers' Christopher Ilitch reveals major upgrades, like new team plane, to players

Detroit Tigers CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch traveled to Lakeland. During his trip, he revealed important upgrades to players in a team meeting. → Read More

Detroit Lions game predictions vs. Green Bay Packers — and Seahawks-Rams picks, too

Free Press sports writers give their predictions for the Detroit Lions' game on Sunday night at the Green Bay Packers. → Read More

Michigan football predictions vs. TCU: Why our guys think U-M will play for national title

Free Press sports writers predict Michigan football's College Football Playoff semifinal game vs. TCU in the Fiesta Bowl: → Read More

Michigan-Ohio State football predictions: Will Wolverines top Buckeyes again?

Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Michigan football game against Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio (noon, Fox): → Read More

Let's give thanks to the parents who give their kids a childhood filled with sports

Be thankful for all the parents that make all kinds of sacrifices in order to give their kids some vital life lessons through sports. → Read More

One last magical day with my dad, a huge sports fan who planned everything, even in death

“Next time, bring your dog,” Jeff Seidel's father told his son last week at the hospice facility. Three days later, Don Seidel, 91, died. → Read More

Michigan-Michigan State football predictions: How long will Spartans hang with Wolverines?

Free Press sports writers make predictions for Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines football in Saturday night's game at Michigan Stadium → Read More

Detroit Red Wings predictions: What is the absolute best-case scenario this season?

Free Press sports writers make their predictions for the Detroit Red Wings' 2022-23 NHL season. → Read More

Michigan football game predictions vs. Iowa: How will first road test go for Wolverines?

Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Michigan Wolverines' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday in Iowa City (noon, Fox): → Read More

Hurricane Ian hits 'Michigan south' and it affects all of us, even the Detroit Lions

Hurricane Ian may feel like hundreds of miles away in Florida, but for several Detroit Lions, and quite a few of us, it is hitting closer to home. → Read More

Michigan football game predictions vs. Maryland: Can defense answer first Big Ten test?

Free Press sports writers share their predictions on the Michigan Wolverines' game against Maryland on Saturday (noon, Fox): → Read More

Why I'm encouraged about the hiring of new Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris

New Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said he wanted to do some listening. He started with Willie Horton. → Read More

Detroit Lions 2022 season predictions: Writers split on how big a jump they take

Making predictions on how many wins the Detroit Lions earn in 2022, and whether they'll qualify for NFL playoffs → Read More

The Irish are coming to Detroit to box our boys − and one girl − and that's a great thing

'Bridges Beyond Boxing' took metro Detroit boxers to Ireland for a match this summer. Now, 13 Irish boxers are coming for rematch at Eastern Market. → Read More

Detroit Tigers continue to keep us guessing. But here are 10 reasons to remain optimistic

Detroit Tigers added a few more surprising twists to this wild 2022. Just when you think this team has gone down the drain, it wins three straight. → Read More

The most impressive Detroit Lion at rookie camp? That would be the guy who didn't run

He can't run yet, but Jameson Williams is already showing why his personality fits Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's ideal mold. → Read More

Detroit Tigers consistently blow chance after chance. But they could learn from this rookie

The Detroit Tigers keep finding new ways to lose, but one rookie shows the right attitude necessary to pull them out of this early season funk. → Read More

How much longer can Detroit Tigers keep Spencer Torkelson in majors?

Even as there were some things to be encouraged by Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers' doubleheader was one step forward and one step backward. → Read More

Detroit Tigers' frustration is building as offense stalls. There's no magic cure in sight

This year's Detroit Tigers early offensive swoon is different from last year's. Then, there were other options to go to. This year, not so much. → Read More