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Sports Director @FOX17 | Syracuse๐ŸŠKalamazoo๐Ÿ€

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Honored to receive an Emmy nomination from @NATASMichigan . Lugnuts manager Craig Conklin has a remarkable story of perseverance. Grateful for the opportunity to share it!
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An emotional Tom Izzo walking off the court tonight after Michigan State's 80-65. Hugs with Alan Haller and Mel Tucker.
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Tom Izzo was asked what it meant to him to win with his guys in a game like that last night. He got a little choked up saying, "Loyalty is a two-way street."
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Mel Tucker had a few gems today. When talking about the continuity of the staff he mentioned coaches knowing when to talk on the headsets, which led to this.
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INTERVIEW: Michigan native Grant Fisher won two medals at the Paris Olympics in the 5000m and 10000m. He'll be recognized in front of the Ford Field crowd tonight showing off his two bronze medals.
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What a play! Charles Brantley with a 100-yard pick-six for the Spartans. Michigan State leads Prairie View A&M 27-0.
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Mady Sissoko's journey to Michigan State is remarkable coming from Mali, West Africa. Throughout his career at MSU, he's donated his NIL money to help build schools in Mali. We talked to him about how much it means to give back to his country.
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I'm excited to announce I'll be joining the @FOX17 team as its newest sports anchor after the new year. It's also bittersweet that my time in Lansing @FOX47News is ending. What a wonderful experience it has been. Thrilled to be heading to Grand Rapids!
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Well, this is pretty cool! Excited to announce Iโ€™ve accepted a sports reporter position @FOX47News ! Thank you to all the people who have helped me along the way. Canโ€™t wait to get started!
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INTERVIEW: Former Grand Valley QB Cade Peterson was invited to the Lions rookie minicamp. Peterson grew up a Lions fan, and now he's getting the opportunity to wear the Honolulu Blue.
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There have been many out-of-context quotes from what Tom Izzo said today about the NCAA Tournament. Here is his full response. Tom Izzo has always advocated for smaller schools making the tournament.
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It was the first time Michigan State fans could see the highly anticipated freshman class and they put on a show at the @iamMoneyball Pro-Am. Check these out!
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Thomas Cook with the dunk!
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Life Update: Last month, I graduated from Kalamazoo College. This week, I started at Syracuse Universityโ€™s Newhouse School working towards a master's degree in broadcast and digital journalism! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way! ๐ŸŠ
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Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs is going through an entire offseason and training camp following his knee injury in 2021. "He didn't care if I got drafted or not. He gave me a shot," Jacobs said about his relationship with Aaron Glenn.
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I am truly blessed to announce that I will be continuing my education and basketball career at Kalamazoo College! #GoHornets
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Michigan State women's soccer hosted their first-ever NCAA tournament game tonight and @MSU_wsoccer won their first NCAA tournament game under Jeff Hosler. A 3-2 OT winner as the Spartan's magical season continues.
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Giving back to the community: @MSU_Football quarterback @payton15thorne visited children at Sparrow hospital this morning handing out gifts and spreading some Christmas cheer.
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Portland boy's basketball coach Jason Goerge passed away suddenly in September at the age of 48. "The way one of my friends described it at the funeral was like your dad was my second father," Jason's son Jamison said.
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The @Lansing_Stars baseball team had a magical run to the College Baseball World Series. They come into this season No. 5 in the country. @LCCStarsAD @CoachCutter5
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker is also a big fan of singing Christmas music. He sang Jingle Bells while Tom Izzo was playing it on the accordion.
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Michigan State women's soccer ( @MSU_wsoccer ) jumped to number 6 in the country earlier today. The Spartans have been unbeatable in Big Ten play with just two games left.
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The 20th year of Tom Izzo playing the accordion at his Holiday radio show.
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INTERVIEW: Derek Jeter is back home serving as Michigan's honorary captain today. "It's always great to be back, especially for a game like this," he said. The Hall of Famer continues to give back to West Michigan and the Kalamazoo area.
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Bill Richardson, better known as 'Willy Stats'. He's been keeping stats at Lansing Catholic since 1963 when he was a student. All these years later he's still doing it. Here's part of his story.
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WATCH: Michigan State announces its 2022 Hall of Fame class including Draymond Green ( @Money23Green ) @FOX47News
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Efe Scott-Emuakpor didn't think he would become a coach after his football career at East Lansing and Ball State. After four years as an assistant with Trojans, he's now in his first year as head coach at Okemos.
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I think they forgot the state of Michigan.
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The @Lansing_Stars and KCS Angels, a social club for adults with disability, have created a special bond. It started off as a coach visiting the Gier Center and has turned into the team spending time with the Angels each Friday morning.
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My first semester as a graduate student @NewhouseSU is all wrapped up. Iโ€™ve put together and update demo reel. Check out some of it below and the full reel:
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Michigan State is honoring the 2013 Rose Bowl team this Saturday. We sat down with former MSU linebacker and current assistant AD @darienAharris to discuss how special that year was and what he remembers from the fourth down play.
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Shawn Foster ( @ShawnFoster22 ) had as good of a game as you can have. 7 TDs and 396 yards on the ground. His teammates, coach and dad talked about the historic game he had on the field. @GL_football
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Dr. Tucker has been hosting basketball camps in Lasning for a long time. Greats like Magic Johnson and Mateen Cleaves have been at camps before. Today Tom Izzo, Steve Smith and Jabari Parker were all there to offer words of advice to the next generation of players @FOX47News
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Full recap of the 2021 @baseballhall induction ceremony. @NewhouseSports
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INTERVIEW: The Lions traded up to get what Brad Holmes called the best corner in the draft. I asked Terrion Arnold what the Lions are getting in him, "A shutdown corner who's going to develop into the best defensive player in the National Football League."
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Tom Izzo snapped a clipboard during today's game. Here is what he had to say about when I asked him after the game ๐Ÿ˜‚
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Before the Lions game tonight @MasonFootball2 head coach Gary Houghton was recognized as a recipient of one of the Lions high school football coaches of the week. The Bulldogs made it to their first state championship game in school history.
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Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker spent a decade coaching in the NFL. We sat down with him to talk all things coaching leading to a big game. @MSU_Football @Coach_mtucker
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Michigan State beats Western Michigan tonight 35-13. Payton Thorne with four touchdown passes. Jalen Berger over 100 yards on the ground and a touchdown in his first game for MSU. Live report from Spartan Stadium.
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College basketball is the best. Michigan State knocks off No. 4 Kentucky in a double-overtime Champions Classic thriller 86-77. Tom Izzo started his press conference with "wow". That about sums it up.
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Former @lchscougarsport basketball standout @CoachJBully is back as the head coach for his alma mater leading a program with some high aspirations.
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Lansing Community College is heading back to the College World Series. @Lansing_Stars got there a season ago. This year they're not shy about saying they want to win it all.
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The 19th annual Lansing Polar Plunge brought in a record-breaking $89,000 to help Special Olympic athletes do what they love.
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Congrats to @GrandBlancHoops and coach @MikeT_IIICoach ๐Ÿ†
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Calvin University will begin its inaugural football season this fall. The Knights players and coaches getting a first look at the brand-new locker room before fall camp begins on Thursday.
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Lasning Catholic ( @lchscougarsport ) is hosting a college basketball recruiting seminar Sunday from 6-8. Coaches from all levels will be in attendance to help answer questions about college basketball recruiting.
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Michigan State freshman Coen Carr is a human highlight reel. Here are some of his dunks from tonight's @iamMoneyball Pro-Am.
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Munn Ice Arena has been full and loud this year, that hasn't been the case in a while. The Spartans are also playing their best hockey at home this season.
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Michigan State quarterback @payton15thorne is visiting children and handing out Christmas gifts at Sparrow Hospital this morning.
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As @lansingcommonfc prepares for the @midwestpl East Conference Championship game against @InterDetroit on Saturday they'll also be helping out in the City of Lasning @FOX47News
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Michigan State gymnastics is heading back to the NCAA Regionals. Last year the Spartans missed the championships by one spot. Head coach Mike Rowe knew this team could be special. "We are a gymnastics school and we want to stay a gymnastics school."
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Calvin Johnson has officially been inducted into the Pride of the Lions. Special moment at Ford Field.
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Preview before Syracuse and Albany today from the Dome!
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Lansing Everett grad and @iamMoneyball owner Desmond Ferguson was inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame as part of its 2023 class.
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21 years after starting @iamMoneyball Desmond Ferguson held Moneyball Sportswear's world headquarters grand opening on a special day in Lansing and the 517.
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Syracuse loses to old Big East Rival Georgetown 79-75. The Orange had a double digit lead at the half but faltered down the stretch. Hear from Jim Boeheim and Buddy Boeheim following the loss. @NewsHouseSports
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In one of the 50 commercials in the Michigan/Michigan State game check out my preview of Boston College vs. Syracuse. The Orange looking for back to back wins. BC trying to pick up their first ACC win. @NewhouseSports
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The @OkemosWolvesFB team has had a rough stretch on the field. Heading into 2022, they have a new head coach. Former East Lansing and Ball State wide receiver, Efe Scott-Emuakpor, wants to help restore the Okemos program.
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The @EverettVikingFB team is going to be one of the youngest in the state. They currently don't have any seniors on the roster. The Vikings are coming off a four and five season building toward their first playoff appearance since 2014.
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Grant Fisher was just introduced pregame on the Lions video board to plenty of cheers from the Ford Field crowd.
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Inside Levi Stadium getting you ready for the NFC Championship Game. The Lions are just 60 minutes away from the Super Bowl. Weโ€™ll have coverage all day @FOX17
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In Malik Hall's senior day video, he said he wanted to be remembered for how he treated people off the court. On a special day, I asked him why he wanted to be remembered that way.
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Moneyball Sportswear's ( @iamMoneyball ) new world headquarters is now open in Lansing. We took a tour around the store and the journey to get to this point.
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Duke too much for Syracuse in the Dome tonight falling 97-72. Hear from Jim Boeheim on how good Duke is. Plus, Mike Krzyzewski was honored before the game, he talked after the game as well. @NewsHouseSports
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RECAP: Sean Tuckerโ€™s 5 TDโ€™s leads Syracuse to a 62-24 win over Albany. Here from Dino Babers and Sean Tucker โฌ‡๏ธ
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Lansing Catholic football ( @lchscougarsport ) is coming off a state title win last year in Division 6. It would be easy to get complacent, but for the Cougars last year is in the past. The focus is on making sure this year's team writes their own history.
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Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith speaking about Spartan QB Aidan Chiles at Big Ten Media Days.
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The @iamMoneyball pro-am is a fan's paradise. Watch current and sometimes former Michigan State basketball players and then get to interact with them on a more personal level after the game.
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Tom Izzo called it one of the most anxious days of his career. He was honest about being on the bubble and what it was like hearing Michigan State's name called. "I didn't know how it was going to go if you want the truth."
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The @LansingLugnuts lost their first game back after the all-star break but there was one bright spot. The @Athletics No. 4 ranked prospect, Max Muncy, had two doubles in his Lansing debut. That gives the Lugnuts and fans something to be excited about @FOX47News
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Derek Jeter is just a kid from Kalamazoo that always wanted to wear the Yankees pinstripes. More about Jeter from the @baseballhall @NewhouseSports
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Tom Izzo was asked his thoughts on Michigan State's $100,000 fine handed down from the Big Ten today. "I'm completely upset about it," Izzo said. (1/2)
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Final regular season game of the year for Syracuse. The Orange trying to make a bowl game but will have to beat #17 Pittsburg to do so. My preview from outside the Dome โฌ‡๏ธ
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The NFL Draft is in the books. What a time it was. Detroit showed out, great to be apart of it.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced over 700,000 people have attended the NFL Draft. That breaks the all-time record by over 100,000 people. Detroit got the draft and Detroit showed up at the draft. What an awesome weekend in the Motor City.
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For all the goofballs who want a 12 team college football playoff. Today you got the first round. Michigan Stare is out, Oregon is out. Next week you get round two. The winner of UM/OSU gets in, assuming they win the Big Ten, the loser is out.
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It was a winning weekend insdie the Dome. The Syracuse Women's basketball team took down Pittsburgh earlier this afternoon 80-72 for their first win in 2022. Recap for @newshousesports
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Michigan has dominated Michigan State on the ice in recent memory, tonight that changed. Adam Nightingale becomes the first coach in Spartan history to win their first game against Michigan 2-1.
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Michigan State was on the practice floor today at Madison Square Garden as they get set for their Sweet 16 game against Kansas State.
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Our @FOX47News Neighborhood Game of the Week lived up to the hype. A rivalry between two teams that know each other well. @hhs_football1 knocks off @Wmstonfootball 30-27.
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Itโ€™s a CAAC-Red showdown tomorrow night as @hhs_football1 hosts Mason. The winner is in the driver's seat to win the conference. The Vikings lost the opener and since then they've been rolling.
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The @_DiamondClassic is always a special event in the Lansing area. @OEaglebaseball knocks off Grand Ledge 4-3 to win its first ever Diamond Classic title. The Eagles season continues with regionals on Wednesday.
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Great photo moments after Michigan native Grant Fisher won a bronze medal in Paris.
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What a game in the CAAC-Blue. @GL_football outlasts @dewittathletics in an absolute thriller 56-49. Shawn Foster was an absolute monster. 7 TDs... 7!
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Syracuse Men's basketball picked up a much needed win on Saturday night over Wake Forest 94-72. Buddy Boeheim dropped a season high 30 points in front of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recap for @CitrusTVSports
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My first story for @wktv . Talking gas prices and how it effects delivery drivers and potentially your wallet next time you order delivery.
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Tom Izzo talking to the crowd following senior day at Michigan State. "We appreciate the support, we love you and there is room for a banner up there."
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As part of our @FOX47News Kickoff Special we sat down with Michigan State Assistant AD and head of NIL @darienAharris to talk about his new role. It's also been 10 years since the 2013 Rose Bowl team. We asked him what made that team so special.
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The @dewittathletics football team is looking to get back to Ford Field for a third straight year. In 2020, the Panthers won the Division 3 state title. Last year they lost in the championship game.
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A thriller between @GL_football and @holtramfootball . The Comets knocked off the Rams and won their first district since 2015 21-20. Full highlights of tonight's district final matchup.
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What a weekend it was! First Michigan Association of Broadcasters Gala. A special thank you to everyone who has helped along this journey.
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At 49 years old Terrell Owens said he still hasn't officially retired from football and would come back if given the opportunity. T.O. is spending time in Lasning as part of the Lugnuts celebrity softball game.
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Mel Tucker and Tom Izzo were today's Co-Grand Marshal's at the FireKeepers Casino 400 @MISpeedway . Kevin Harvick took the checkered flag for his first win of the season.
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On a night when athletics aren't important, the Michigan State athletic community showed their support following last night's tragedy.
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The @PWGRIDIRON team has won four state titles in the last six years including a win at Ford Field to cap off the Division 7 title last year. "We tell them all the time it doesn't matter, last year was last year," Head Coach Jeremy Miller.
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Ben Johnson creativity to perfection! Sam LaPorta with a beautiful catch and score. Also, Jared Goff chants can be heard on the broadcast.
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