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Michigan State picked the absolute worst time for its absolute worst shooting night of the season. And now the season is over after Sunday's shocking loss to Syracuse, 55-53, in front of a partisan MSU crowd at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. The Spartans had difficulty solving the Orangemen's signature 2-3 zone defense, often settling for 3-point attempts that just weren't falling. MSU missed 29 of 37 shots from deep. The Spartans then couldn't buy a bucket from anywhere on the floor down the stretch, missing their final 13 shots from the field. MORE
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Lions still expected to address running back in draft

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If bling is your thing, this estate is right up your alley

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Michigan has so many ethnic bakeries to try out

If you are looking for a taste of the Old World, MLive statewide reporter Amy Sherman has you covered with a tempting list of some of the best ethnic bakeries from across Michigan. Sherman compiled the list, which includes samplings of 17 different ethnic cuisines, during MLive's recent search for Michigan's Best bakery. MORE