“It’s hard,” Harbaugh said. “This is the next step. Go let it rip! Time to go.” It might not seem like it, but No. 2 Michigan took that next step. No. 3 Georgia outclassed the Wolverines in a 34-11 blowout that set up another all-SEC matchup in the College Football Playoff championship matchup with No. 1 Alabama on Jan. 10. Harbaugh got that first chance at the playoff stage, and the Wolverines found out how hard it will be to make that jump from Big Ten champion to true national championship contender....

Karl Manke was facing two misdemeanor charges after he reopened his barbers in May despite Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordering all non-essential businesses to close in March to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Manke kept his store open after the local Shiawassee County Sheriff’s office and five other sheriffs departments said they would not enforce Whitmer’s executive orders. The barber became a key figurehead in the protest movement against the Democratic governor’s order, inspiring a mass “Operation Haircut” demonstration outside Michigan’s Capitol building in Lansing in May at which people flaunted social distancing guidelines to give and receive free cuts....

The rally, organized by the group Michigan United for Liberty, is set to take place on May 14 at the Capitol building in Lansing. “The legislators continue to play scheduling games with us, so we will be there whether they are or not, in large numbers,” Michigan United for Liberty said. “We will gather to raise awareness of the many hypocrisies of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and to give a voice to the voiceless....

Hoke’s uneven tenure enters a pivotal fourth year, one that features road trips to Notre Dame, Michigan State and Ohio State. Regardless of temperature, Michigan is at a crossroads. It’s about finding a middle ground between the changes Rich Rodriguez tried to bring to Ann Arbor and the traditional style Lloyd Carr banked on from 1995-2007. Is Hoke the right guy for that job? Let’s look at five problems and fixes for the Wolverines....

As fitting for a man from Michigan at the NASCAR season’s first race near Detroit, Brad Keselowski offered his thoughts on a hero. MORE: 10 drivers to watch, Michigan picks | Groundhog stops practice Sprint Cup teams practiced on Friday and qualified for Sunday’s race. Friday also was the day for Cup driver interviews, and Keselowski had special reason to speak. Not just because of here he is from, not just for the team and brand he represents....

The Michigan coach — who has introduced national satellite football camp tours, a “Signing of the Stars” recruiting event and annual trips to European hotspots like Rome and Paris — has now wondered aloud about preferred compensation for his players. MORE: Harbaugh deserves another year before fans freak out “We’re just wondering if it’s possible. We don’t know if it is yet. If we do another series, we’re just asking the question....

Can’t get any better than that, right? Saturday’s game between the 12th-ranked Spartans and the 18th-ranked Fighting Irish could be right up there with the best games in this rivalry. Michigan State is coming off a bye week after struggling past Furman and Notre Dame is trying to keep its playoff hopes alive. Both teams have been in the national title conversation for several years and this is just the fourth time since the 1966 game that both teams have been ranked in the Top 20....

Michigan State (18-2, 9-0 in Big Ten) has run through its Big Ten competition so far. Seven of its nine conference wins and 15 of its 18 total victories have come by double digits. Point guard Cassius Winston is garnering midseason All-American consideration and leads the Spartans with 18.3 points and 7.3 assists per game. MORE: Watch college basketball live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Boilermakers’ (13-6, 6-2) recent success hasn’t had the same longevity but has still been promising after an underwhelming nonconference slte....

Corbin James Redman, 17, was accused of shooting and killing Addison Marie Redman in their Arcada Township home on the morning of August 20 in 2019. The teenager was just 15 when Addison Redman was shot one time in the head with a 20-gauge shotgun, the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office said at the time. On Monday, February 1, Corbin Redman pleaded guilty to the crime, WNEM reports. He has been charged with careless or reckless discharge of a firearm....

Few people in the South will claim Michigan-Ohio State is better. Same goes for Big Ten country with Auburn-Alabama. Maybe it's best to look at the numbers, past and present. Let's size up them up: Longest rivalry Alabama and Auburn first played in 1893, four years before Michigan played Ohio State met for the first time in 1897. Advantage: Iron Bowl Closest rivalry Alabama leads Auburn 42-34-1. That's closer than Michigan's 58-45-6 lead on Ohio State....

Both teams are coming off a bye week. Michigan had a week to clean up some offensive struggles the first two weeks, and it’s on coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Shea Patterson to lead a signature road victory. Wisconsin outscored its first two opponents 110-0, and All-American running back Jonathan Taylor has eight total touchdowns in two games. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has this team playing with an edge on both sides heading into its first of three Big Ten East crossover games....

In the first ride starring Mickey and Minnie, guests will enter the recreation of the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, which has been a part of the park since its opening in 1989. While the Chinese Theatre at Hollywood Studios used to be the entrance to The Great Movie Ride, it has been closed since 2017 in anticipation of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. But today, guests at Hollywood Studios will join Mickey and Minnie on a runaway train adventure....

Rourke is famous for acting in such movies at “Sin City” and “The Wrestler,” but had previously trained as a boxer in his younger years. MORE: Shocking moments in sports | CM Punk will never work for WWE again | Mayweather taunts Pacquiao Saying Rourke knocked out his opponent, Elliot Seymour, who is less than half his age, is a bit generous. It was reported that Seymour was having trouble even make it to the ring, for reasons unknown....

Therefore, your risk of side effects is negligible if your microdermabrasion treatment is being done by a skilled and conscientious technician. Nonetheless, the technician conducting your microdermabrasion will fill you in on the possible side effects before your treatment is underway. Remember, not everyone will experience these side effects. You may develop one or two, all, or none. Your tolerance will depend on your skin and situation. Common Treatment Side Effects Redness: Most people find their skin is a bit pink to red after a microdermabrasion procedure....

Microvascular angina is much more common in women (typically, postmenopausal women) than in men. There are several possible causes of the small artery dysfunction that is thought to be present in microvascular angina, including insulin resistance, inflammation, increased adrenalin activity, estrogen deficiency, and dysautonomia. It is likely that different patients with microvascular angina may have different underlying causes. While most people with microvascular angina have a favorable prognosis—in that the risk of acute coronary syndrome caused by microvascular angina is quite low—it is not uncommon for the chest pain produced by this condition to be a significant, and sometimes disabling, problem....

Ronda Rousey’s longtime rival held nothing back when she made a post-fight statement at a UFC watch party at the Sapphire gentlemen’s club in Las Vegas after watching her nemesis get knocked out in the second round by Holly Holm at UFC 193 Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. MORE: Dramatic images from Rousey vs. Holm | Internet reacts wildly “I’m f— stoked.” Tate said. “Honestly, f— Ronda Rousey. Nobody has the right to beat you?...

The Tigers slugger declined to sign up for his cut of postseason money. His reasoning? MORE: Eck pans Tigers’ ‘pen | Playoff teams’ shining moments | Postseason schedule “I just want the ring,” he said, per USA Today. He could make that $300K if Detroit wins the World Series. He’d make less if the Tigers are eliminated in the ALDS or ALCS. Put aside the fact Cabrera is set to be paid $262 million over the next nine seasons, and that he still has time to change his mind and accept the money....

The team today announced that Cabrera underwent successful surgery on his right ankle Wednesday afternoon, a procedure performed by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina. But in addition to removing bone spurs, the surgery was also to repair a stress fracture to Cabrera’s navicular bone in the same foot, the Tigers said, an injury that apparently hampered the slugger for an undisclosed period of time. MORE: Kershaw edges Trout as SN’s player of the year | Gold Glove finalists announced...

Herrera saw Tijuana to a 1-0 victory over Club America in the Copa MX round of 16 on Wednesday, with Xolos moving on to quarterfinals thanks to a 28th-minute goal from U.S. international Paul Arriola. With America struggling under Ricardo La Volpe, who had a large impact on Herrera’s style, some fans have hoped “El Piojo” would consider a return to the capital. While the manager said he is happy with Tijuana, he also clarifed that he’s in no rush to extend his current contract, which expires at the end of the year....