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Michigan entered the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's basketball tournament lucky to be there. (See Saturday's season-saving shot by freshman Jordan Poole). Thursday's opponent Texas A&M was high off a dismantling of defending national champion North Carolina. The game figured to be a toss up, pitting U-M's quickness against A&M's towering height. Go ahead and score one for the little guys. This game wasn't close to being close. The Wolverines found their offense, kept playing stingy defense and moved on to the Elite 8 with a 99-72 victory. MORE
► Former student manager drains 3-pointer in Michigan's Sweet 16 win
► Tip time announced for Michigan vs. Florida State in Elite Eight
► Ferris State reaches NCAA Division II championship game

Group pushes for removal of cross from state-owned land

A large white cross has stood atop the second tallest hill in Jackson County for nearly 70 years. A civil rights group has taken umbrage with this monument because it is on state-owned land. A hotly contested debate has commenced in earnest. This isn't the first time this cross has faced a legal challenge. MORE
► Private group hopes to purchase Ludington cross monument

Law enforcement and school groups unite to address school safety, ask legislators for funds

A bipartisan group of school leaders and law enforcement officials are asking state lawmakers for $120 million in grants to help make Michigan schools safer. The coalition expects support in Lansing because much of its plan is based on proven programs and is purposely not focused on guns. Schools in Michigan have seen an alarming increase in reported threats since the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. MORE
► 20-plus threats made toward Detroit schools in 24 hours
► Michigan sees huge spike in reports of potential school attacks

The 10 best prep boys finals games of the past 10 years

The Michigan high school boys basketball season is coming down to the wire this weekend at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Semifinal action started Thursday with Class C and Class D teams punching their tickets to Saturday's finals. Class A and Class B semifinals take center stage today. As fans, what better way to get ready for championship Saturday than to take a trip down memory lane with Peter J. Wallner as he counts down the 10 greatest title games of the past 10 years? MORE

Get thee to Dearborn to feed your face with awesome eats

We are pretty sure the Michigan's Best duo of Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez have the best job ever -- and not just at MLive. Thankfully, we can live vicariously through their culinary treks across Michigan. Gonzo and Sherm recently spent a day enjoying delectables in Dearborn. The takeaway: If you are not already from Dearborn, it is time to get yourself there for some quality time with fine people and tasty tasties. MORE
► Video: Michigan's Best Day in Dearborn
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