Ryan Ford is a Deputy Sports Editor at the Detroit Free Press. With a focus on major league and professional sports, he covers competitive sports and team tournaments, bringing in-depth analysis and insights to readers. Ryan has been featured in prominent outlets including Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and the Detroit Free Press, and was recognized as the 2021 NSMA Michigan Sportswriter of the Year.
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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
SPORTS Ryan Ford Detroit Free Press Sept. 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Hear this story
All that was missing for the Detroit Lions in Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills was a black cat and a ladder to walk under.
Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press A few hours after a Detroit SportsNet social media post exhorting Detroit Red Wings fans to watch the team's
By: Ryan Ford
The 43-year-old right-hander closed out his 21 MLB season with his 382 appearance – all starts – for the Tigers . Verlander opened with three
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Michigan State football may have lost backup QB during the third quarter against Wisconsin in a Week 5 game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 30.
By: Ryan Ford, Jared Ramsey
TIGERS Ryan Ford Jared Ramsey Christian Romo Detroit Free Press Oct. 4, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET
TIGERS Ryan Ford Oct. 5, 2026, 4:55 a.m. ET 2007: No-no No. 1!
By: Ryan Ford
Freep deputy sports editor Ryan Ford — who spent his first 11 years in Detroit overlapping with Jusstin Verlander — picked out some of his favorite Verlander designs over the years.
By: Ryan Ford
TIGERS Christian Romo Ryan Ford Detroit Free Press Oct. 6, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET Subscribe to hear this story
