by Mitch Albom | Jan 24, 2016 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Play by the rules! Fans say that all the time. But when John Scott played by the rules, he was ridiculed. And next weekend, at the NHL All-Star Game, it could come to an ugly end — or an admirable one. Depends on how you see it. If you haven’t followed the John Scott...
by Mitch Albom | Oct 9, 2015 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
The Detroit Red Wings start their season tonight, and the opposing team will be led by Mike Babcock, the former Detroit coach, who was hired by Brendan Shanahan, the former Detroit player. You’ve heard of chickens coming home to roost. Is this the wolves coming...
by Mitch Albom | May 21, 2015 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
In sports, as you know, when they say it’s not about the money, it’s always about the money. Mike Babcock never said it wasn’t about the money. Good thing, too. Because when you’re talking about $50 million over eight years for a hockey...
by Mitch Albom | Oct 31, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
This week, we address the Lions, Brady Hoke, Nick Saban, Jameis Winston and more.Good morning. It’s Dr. Football here to answer your pigskin questions. I will hold office hours each week, right here in this rent-free space. First question?Why are you called...
by Mitch Albom | Oct 11, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Two Sundays ago, the Detroit Tigers were spraying each other with champagne. One Sunday ago, they were trying to turn the tide of the playoffs.Today, their stadium is shuttered. It gets cold fast when baseball season ends. And the season ended coldly, with the Tigers...
by Mitch Albom | May 8, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Tonight is the NFL draft, which makes a lot of people happy. Including me. Because that means we can stop talking about it.Now before you dash off angry tweets, I have no problem with coverage of the draft, analysis of the draft or even fascination with the draft...
by Mitch Albom | Mar 17, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
“It’s not that the tank is completely empty, it just doesn’t have enough to carry me through every day at the high level where I want to play at. …”Nicklas LidstromThe end of an ice ageLidstrom’s decision to leave the wings proves...
by Mitch Albom | Aug 6, 2013 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Stop the laughter. Lower the smiles. Shawn Burr is dead. It doesn’t seem possible. He was here just a minute ago, laughing in the Red Wings’ locker room. He was here just a minute ago, cracking wise about his big butt, saying things like “I have the...
by Mitch Albom | May 30, 2013 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
CHICAGO – In the closing moments of “Rocky,” the gutsy fighter and his slick rival clench together at the bell, their epic battle now complete.”Ain’t gonna be no rematch,” one gasps.”Don’t want one,” gasps the...
by Mitch Albom | Jan 13, 2013 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
The bell rang. A boy opened the door. He saw hundreds of men on his front porch.”We’re back!””Who are you?””Hockey!””Lemme call my dad.””No, wait. It’s you we want. The young fan. You’re the...
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