Ryan Ford is a Deputy Sports Editor at the Detroit Free Press. With a focus on competitive and professional sports, he covers a range of topics including team sports and major league tournaments. His work has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and the Detroit Free Press.
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Ryan Ford's coverage is heavily focused on local sports events, specifically those related to Detroit and the state of Michigan. He regularly covers event previews and announcements for games involving teams like the Detroit Red Wings, Michigan football, and Detroit Pistons.
Given this focus, reaching out with information about upcoming games, exclusive player interviews or behind-the-scenes insights into these specific local teams would likely be well received by Ryan. Additionally, providing analysis or commentary on recent performances or game strategies of these local teams could also capture his interest.
Keep in mind that Ryan's geographic focus is primarily local to the United States (specifically Michigan and Detroit), so any pitches should align with this regional scope.
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By: Ryan Ford
A typically busy offseason shuffled the roster of a few Detroit Lions opponents in 2026.
A typically busy offseason shuffled the roster of a few Detroit Lions opponents in 2026.
Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Michigan football , despite a coaching staff ostensibly more familiar with the West Coast, continues to pick up commits in the Midwest, thanks to a commit from Illinois on Friday, May 22.
RECRUITING: Tavares Harrington, four-star CB, picks Michigan football for 2027
Remembering when the 1994 World Cup made history in Pontiac at the Silverdome
2026 PWHL Draft: Caroline Harvey is almost certainly the top pick, but a stacked draft class features several Michiganders, too.
FOLLOW ALONG: PWHL Draft TV channel, live updates and tracking every pick
By: Ryan Ford
PWHL Detroit used its first pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft on goalie Andrea Brändli, from Swedish team Frölunda HC and Ohio State at No. 15 overall.
PWHL Detroit won't have to worry if their second pick of the 2026 PWHL Draft knows her way to Little Caesars Arena, where the team will take the ice this winter for its inaugural season.
