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    7 thoughts from Don's desk

    From Suh to Hamilton, Don gives his take on what's currently happening in the world of sports.

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      Rip Hamilton no longer a Detroit Piston

      Rip Hamilton is officially no longer a Piston and it’s really not a surprise. 

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        Don's Call: 7 thoughts from Don's desk

        Don reflects on 7 thoughts in Sports from the Lions being the "sexy pick," the Tigers chances, and his pick for Dancing with the Stars.

        1. Verlander hopes to make MVP talk louder

          Verlander hopes to make MVP talk louder

          With 20 wins already under his belt, Justin Verlander is the hottest name in town. He talked openly about Cy Young, MVP, and World Series chatter with Don Shane.

        2. Don's Call: 7 thoughts from Don's desk

          Don's Call: 7 thoughts from Don's desk

          Don Shane reflects with 7 thoughts on everything from the Lions free agency to the Pistons new coach and Tigers return to the course.

          • Don's Call: 7 thoughts from Don's desk

            Don's Call: 7 thoughts from Don's desk

            Don Shane reflects with 7 thoughts on everyone from Inge and Ozzie to Magic and Suh.

            • Shane: All for retiring Rodman’s jersey

              Shane: All for retiring Rodman’s jersey

              Let’s face it, Dennis only really got weird when he left the Pistons and was no longer under the influence and guidance of Chuck Daly, a father figure to him. That’s when he went all tattoo and piercing crazy on us. That’s when he showed up at appearances dressed as a woman.

              • Fab Five doc, controversial but good

                Fab Five doc, controversial but good

                If you watched the Fab Five documentary on ESPN last night it was definitely controversial and the brutal honesty of it may have caught you by surprise, but it’s also what made it so good.

                • "Fab Five" debuts at private screening

                  "Fab Five" debuts at private screening

                  Former Michigan guard Jalen Rose hosted a private screening for "Fab Five," the documentary he produced that will debut Sunday night on ESPN.  INSIDE: Don Shane talks with Jalen.

                • Oakland U: Best in the state?

                  Oakland U: Best in the state?

                  The little guys will try to do it again tonight so they can go and try to knock off some of the big guys.

                  1. Don Shane

                    Don Shane

                    After more than 38 years interviewing sports celebrities and covering every major sporting event from the Super Bowl to the NBA finals, 7 Action News Sports Director Don Shane retired from WXYZ in March of 2012.

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                    1. Lions working on ACC-Big Ten bowl game

                      Lions working on ACC-Big Ten bowl game

                      A higher-profile college football bowl game is very close to coming to Ford Field. The Detroit Lions are in talks with the ACC and the Big Ten to bring a team from each conference to Detroit for a new bowl game, WXYZ has learned.

                      • Red Wings win to take 2-1 series lead

                        Red Wings win to take 2-1 series lead

                        Behind a stellar display in net from Jimmy Howard, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinal. WATCH: Brad Galli's report.

                      • Durant makes $1M Oklahoma tornado pledge

                        Durant makes $1M Oklahoma tornado pledge

                        Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.

                        • NBA Draft lottery set for tonight

                          NBA Draft lottery set for tonight

                          The NBA will conduct its draft lottery tonight in New York City. The Orlando Magic have the greatest odds to strike gold and get the top pick, with the Pistons in the mix for an early choice.

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