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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

                    When he was growing up, Don Shane would run outside and grab the newspaper before anyone else. He wanted to be the first to see the sports section each morning.

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                    1. Spartans win their sixth straight

                      Spartans win their sixth straight

                       Keith Appling and Brandon Wood both scored 13 points to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota, helping the Spartans keep their hold on first place in the Big Ten.

                      • Pistons lose at Toronto

                        Pistons lose at Toronto

                        Toronto ended a three-game losing streak beating Detroit 103-93 Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 23 points, Greg Monroe had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons.

                        • Valverde provides comedy in Lakeland

                          Valverde provides comedy in Lakeland

                          Jose Valverde had a record-setting 2011 season. But his on-field antics are equally as popular. In Lakeland, he's keeping teammates entertained.

                        • Rogers back in camp, guiding pitchers

                          Rogers back in camp, guiding pitchers

                          2006 World Series hero Kenny Rogers trotted out to the field with his No. 37 uniform Wednesday, offering guidance to Tigers pitchers at spring training.

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