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Fever Looking to Find Themselves in 2022

Tamika Catchings and the Indiana Fever organization might literally have the “fever”. No! Not the sick kind- we’re talking more like dumpster fire fever! There’s no other way around it. Since Catchings retired from the hardwood after the 2016 season, the team has had five straight losing seasons. Back in November of 2019, she was promoted to General Manager of the Fever and her last two seasons commanding the ship have been a catastrophic disaster. Just last month, Catchings made the decision

Fever on Quest for New Direction Under Dunn

The Indiana Fever introduced their Interim General Manager and senior advisor for Fever Basketball operations, Lin Dunn, for the first time this past Thursday. After brief opening remarks from Dunn you could feel a sense of true direction forming. Dunn is a very familiar face inside the Indiana Fever organization. She won a championship as head coach of that illustrious 2012 team. Those days are long gone but Dunn’s love for this organization and getting it back to it’s glory days isn’t. Also

SKYLINE SOCCER: CHAMPIONS ON THE FIELD AND CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE

One of the many detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school sports this season was the limited opportunity for teams to build chemistry. With remote learning and fewer practices and in-person engagements, it has been more challenging for coaches and athletes to create the trust and comradery required for on-field success. For Skyline High School’s junior varsity and varsity girls soccer teams in Ann Arbor, Michigan, engaging in the RISE multi-week leadership program allowed pla

Detroit Pistons need to embrace Derrick Rose’s career, marked by patience

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 31: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates a play during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz on October 31, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rose scored 50 points. The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz 128-125. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Fos

A Detroit Pistons trade that could move the needle.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) wears a bandage on his eye after colliding with LA Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace (9) at Capital One Arena. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images) It’s free agency day! The Detroit Pistons are surely going to make moves to complete the roster. But what about a trade that would move the needle? Today is the start of the most exciting and exhilarating time in the NBA. Today the free agency periods b

Pistons Lack Playmakers

AUBURN HILLS, MI - DECEMBER 14: Anthony Tolliver #43 of the Detroit Pistons shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 14, 2015 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by B. Sevald/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images) The Detroit Pis

Big Implication

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions hands off the ball to Ameer Abdullah #21 in the third quarter during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on November 26, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 45-14. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Three weeks ago Jim Caldwell and the Detroit lions were dead man walking, and heading for more changes. After firing the General Manager and Team President it only seem

Kobe

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shakes hands with George Hill #3 of the Indiana Pacers after the game on November 29, 2015 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Down But Not Out

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 14: Connor Cook #18 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts on the sideline while sitting out with an injury in the second half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Spartan Stadium on November 14, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Maryland 24-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) I must admit I laughed long and hard when MSU football loss to Nebraska Saturday night. Am I a Michigan fan? Yes, so when MSU losses most people understand my e