MSU is participating in one of the summer’s largest global projects – one that, if all goes well, won’t be readily noticed.

The university’s world-famous turf team has been contracted to help China build a portable athletic turf in the new Beijing National Stadium, aka the Bird’s Nest. The turf will support the Olympics’ main track and field competitions and the gold medal soccer match, as well as future events.

Preservationists on Monday swayed a Detroit City Council committee back in favor of saving part of Tiger Stadium, but the fate of the historic ballpark remains unclear as the mayor’s office responded with skepticism.

A full council vote today had been expected to seal the complete demolition of the ballpark.

In a stunning game-changer, the sub-committee determined that preservationists have a viable plan to save a portion of the former major league stadium.

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A new report shows statewide beach closings and warnings remained steady over the past three years, and that Michigan beaches are cleaner than the national average.

The report, “Testing the Waters: A Guide to Quality at Vacation Beaches,” was put together by the Natural Resources Defense Council and released by Clean Water Action.

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The Pistons are banking on their history after agreeing to terms with the enigma known as Kwame Brown, the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NBA draft.

Brown’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed Monday that the Pistons had OK’d a deal, which had not been signed yet. The two-year deal is for $4 million per season with a player option for a second year, meaning the 6-foot-11 power forward can opt out of the deal after one season.

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I have to say I’m breathing easier now that the door appears to be closing on Ron Artest as a Piston.