News junkie, sports guy, award-winning journalist, current @freep contributing columnist and stroke survivor. Owner of DNICK Media.
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ICYMI, my wife @nvavery was named the Executive Editor at the Detroit Free Press. I couldn’t be more proud of her and the Free Press staff.
BREAKING: Nicole Avery Nichols named top editor of Detroit Free Press freep.com/story/news/local/2…
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El momento en el que el gran Justin Verlander se da cuenta de que la encargada de ir a sacarlo del montículo por última vez en su carrera es su hija.
🥺⚾️
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Lions HC Dan Campbell said CB Avonte Maddox will require season-ending surgery to the foot injury he sustained Thursday night at Buffalo.
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Lions center Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury that now will result in him missing what HC Dan Campbell called “a significant” amount of time.
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You have to know when someone is trying to “use” you and know when someone needs your “help”. So many people can’t differentiate the two.
~Yoda
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Summer league is for rookies to go out and see what works and what doesn’t. Does this move work, does this pass work, can I make this pass, can I make this read, does my signature L + R cross work against this type of defender? It’s a game of chess ♟️. We’re watching a sword sharpen itself in real time 🥂
A franchise PG is upon us. Talk Soon
My look on the Terrion Arnold situation
I can't get past Terrion Arnold's smile as he posted $1M bond | Opinion
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Nine-year NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges for gambling related to a sports betting scheme, such as point shaving and prop bets, his attorney Steve Haney tells ESPN. The government is coordinating a voluntary surrender of Beasley this week.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.
Congratulations Lt. Shaw. Enjoy retirement. It was a pleasure working with you.
Today, we celebrate F/Lt. Mike Shaw of the Communications and Outreach Division who is retiring after 31 years of service!
For the past 13 years, F/Lieutenant Shaw served as the Public Information Officer for the MSP Second District and ran the @mspmetrodet account.
Congratulations, Mike, on a well-earned retirement and thank you for your service!
ALT F/Lt Mike Shaw at retirement party
ALT Members of the Communications and Outreach Division with F/lt Shaw at his retirement party
ALT F/Lt Mike Shaw and his wife at his retirement sign out
ALT Lt Colonel Sosinski presenting F/Lt Shaw his badge tribute
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The number 1 player in the country (Alexis Parker C/O 2031) and Khorus Phillips led their 14U team to a national championship, with Parker being named Tournament MVP and Phillips making the First Team All-Tournament.
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BREAKING: Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr., who started all 40 games en route to a national championship, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, his agents Austin Brown, Aaron Mintz and Max Saidman of CAA Basketball told ESPN. Projected top-20 pick after a strong Combine.
