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Court records allege a descent into crime for a sports hero at the center of criminal investigations a decade after achieving pro football glory.

MSU appointed Woodruff as the fifth MSU president to pick up the reins at the East Lansing school following the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

Michigan defeated the University of Chicago 14-0 in 1927 at Stagg Field in Chicago. At the time, the Maroons were the Wolverines biggest rivalry in the Big Ten. That continued until 1939 when Chicago left the league after an 85-0 drubbing…

Six Russian bears and nine lions are introduced to their new home at the Detroit Zoological Gardens. Zoo director John T. Millen hand feeds some of the new animals.

The Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 17-16 at the Horseshoe in Columbus in 1926. This Detroit News Pictorial also shows the schools' bands in action before the game.

Three lion cubs, which were the first animals to be born at the newly opened Detroit Zoological Gardens in Royal Oak, make their first movie appearance for The Detroit News Pictorial crew in 1928.

Michigan defeats Ohio State 23-0 in 1923 before a then-record Ferry Field crowd of 40,000. This historic newsreel shows scenes from Ann Arbor as well as footage from the game. See outgoing coach Fielding Yost as well as incoming coach…

Newsreel: Michigan defeated Minnesota 35-0 to take the Little Brown Jug on Nov. 21, 1925. This historic pictorial shows the band's pregame march to Ferry Field, cheerleaders revving the crowd, and game highlights.

In the spring of 1929, the Detroit Police Department baseball league opens its season at Mack Park. The McClellan Station team, the champs of 1928, pose for a group photo.

The Michigan Wolverines beat Michigan State 39-0 on Oct. 3, 1925 at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, as seen in this historic Detroit News newsreel.

Steven Jones Jr. is one of three left in World Series of Poker's Main Event. First place pays more than $12 million.

Larry Nassar was stabbed in his cell at a federal penitentiary in Florida, out of view of surveillance cameras pointed at common areas and corridors.

Illinois defeats Michigan 39-14 in a football classic in 1932. The game featured "several sensational plays" by Illini star Red Grange.

British Open Champ Walter Hagen wins the first match against Johnny Farrell in front of a large gallery of spectators at Western Golf and Country Club.

The masters of tennis put on an exhibition at the National clay courts meet at the Detroit Tennis Courts in the mid-1920s. Among the stars is national champion William T. Tilden.

Incoming Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy said the university welcomes competition from Michigan's two largest universities.

Newsreel: The University of Michigan varsity squad engages in its first practice battle of the 1924 season under the direction of coach Fielding "Hurry Up" Yost.

Newsreel: 200,000 spectators crowd Belle Isle to see 22,000 athletes compete for city and league championships in the 14th annual Board of Education Track and Field Meet in late 1920s.

Frank Zuna Millrose, a runner with the Athletic Club of New York City, wins the 1928 edition of the Detroit News Marathon, a 26-mile course in and around the State Fairgrounds.

Newsreel: Visiting Iowa tops Michigan 9-2 in the last game of the 1924 season, in which Benny Friedman emerged a a top forward passer for the Wolverines.

The "Yostmen" of Michigan get their first conference win of the season with a 20-0 victory over Minnesota in the mid-20s in this historic newsreel.

Fordson High School's athletic stadium is dedicated in the 1920s in ceremonies before the Fordson-Muskegon football game.

Michigan lawmakers are scheduled to introduce bipartisan legislation that would give victims of sexual abuse more time to sue for damages.

The Grand Prix was last held downtown in the early '90s before relocating to Belle Isle. Organizers say they will learn from this year's event to address congestion complaints.

Despite challenges with downtown Detroit street closures to accommodate the track, fans were giddy with the plethora of race cars in their midst.

Penske Corp.president Bud Denker is a 2023 Detroit News Michiganian of the Year for his work on downtown's first Detroit Grand Prix since 1991.

Miguel Cabrera has accomplished plenty on the baseball field during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career. But giving back remains important to the slugger.

A large crowd at the University of Detroit stadium watches as the Detroit Professional All-Stars team holds the Glasgow Rangers to a 1-1 tie in an international match at the end of the 1927 season.

Newsreel: U-M beats Navy 27-12 at Michigan Stadium in 1927 with several notables on-hand. Fullback George Rich scored two touchdowns for Michigan. Quarterback Jim Miller ran for 117 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. The final…

Newsreel: The University of Detroit football team begins early season drills in the mid-1920s at Camp Ozanam. Coach Fielding H. Yost is on-hand to deliver pointers.