News junkie, sports guy, award-winning journalist, current @freep contributing columnist and stroke survivor. Owner of DNICK Media.
Joined February 2009
- Tweets 8,612
- Following 1,200
- Followers 1,111
- Likes 12,109
44 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
4 May 2023
ICYMI, my wife @nvavery was named the Executive Editor at the Detroit Free Press. I couldn’t be more proud of her and the Free Press staff.
3 May 2023
BREAKING: Nicole Avery Nichols named top editor of Detroit Free Press freep.com/story/news/local/2…
14
16
265
34,594
May 31
Congratulations Lt. Shaw. Enjoy retirement. It was a pleasure working with you.
Today, we celebrate F/Lt. Mike Shaw of the Communications and Outreach Division who is retiring after 31 years of service!
For the past 13 years, F/Lieutenant Shaw served as the Public Information Officer for the MSP Second District and ran the @mspmetrodet account.
Congratulations, Mike, on a well-earned retirement and thank you for your service!
ALT F/Lt Mike Shaw at retirement party
ALT Members of the Communications and Outreach Division with F/lt Shaw at his retirement party
ALT F/Lt Mike Shaw and his wife at his retirement sign out
ALT Lt Colonel Sosinski presenting F/Lt Shaw his badge tribute
51
Darren Nichols retweeted
May 26
The number 1 player in the country (Alexis Parker C/O 2031) and Khorus Phillips led their 14U team to a national championship, with Parker being named Tournament MVP and Phillips making the First Team All-Tournament.
2
5
36
3,085
Darren Nichols retweeted
May 19
BREAKING: Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr., who started all 40 games en route to a national championship, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, his agents Austin Brown, Aaron Mintz and Max Saidman of CAA Basketball told ESPN. Projected top-20 pick after a strong Combine.
100
216
2,882
793,231
Darren Nichols retweeted
May 4
If you're in Detroit and want to meet James Harden during the Cavs Pistons playoff series, go to Legends lol
54
144
3,282
292,651
Darren Nichols retweeted
Apr 22
Before the season they had questions…
During the season we had answers…
We Move ⭕️…
25
67
549
33,912
Darren Nichols retweeted
Apr 23
Blessed & Thankful 🔥🆙
Raymoan McAfee named Associate Head Coach, congratulations @CoachMoan!
🔗 bit.ly/48knXuX
#FireUpChips 🔥⬆️
3
5
58
4,357
Darren Nichols retweeted
Apr 23
DETROIT, WE GOT NEXT 🏀🔥
The Men's Final Four is coming to @fordfield on April 3-5, 2027. Let the countdown begin! ⏳
#MFinalFour x @detsports
15
382
2,248
99,476
Mar 30
This was unbelievable. That’s why it’s called March Madness.
One of the most unbelievable moments you will EVER see. 😱
#MarchMadness
83
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 26
Regardless on what happens in tonight’s matchup against Arizona. My daughter and I are in San Jose to support the Hogs. My nephew has given the world a glimpse on what’s to come in the future. Go Hogs #WPS
92
98
1,947
53,209
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 23
An anonymous GM has AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 1, Caleb Wilson No. 2, and Darius Acuff Jr. No. 3 on his draft board, per @MarcJSpears
“Real quick on Acuff: I had one GM tell me today he’s moved into the top three. Peterson might be going back down a little bit. He saw AJ as number one, Wilson two."
(h/t @OmerOsman200 / @TheNBABase )
252
282
4,355
1,001,864
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 23
Congrats to all. @NABJSports @NABJ
The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class: @CliftonGBrown, @ACBJ_GarryD, @robparkerMLBbro, and @Ron_Thomas32.
Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1………
To attend the April 11th ceremony, click this link: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-……
1
1
88
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 22
Darius Acuff Jr. of @RazorbackMBB is the only player to have 60 points, 10 assists & 5 or fewer turnovers over any 2-game span in the NCAA Tournament (since assists became official in 1983-84).
He did it in his first 2 tourney games as a freshman.
13
379
1,895
111,512
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 22
Darius Acuff Jr. showed why he was the SEC Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year & 1st Team All-American #MarchMadness 😤
"His draft stock keeps rising. It's hard seeing him fall out of the Top 5."
@ShannonSharpe | @ochocinco | @TheJoeJohnson7 | #Nightcap
16
201
1,737
107,514
Mar 17
Happy Birthday
26
Darren Nichols retweeted
Mar 6
Lions LT Taylor Decker announced on IG that he requested and will be released by the Detroit Lions.
524
702
12,266
3,479,687
Darren Nichols retweeted
Feb 23
The WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to prompt revenue sharing with its players for the first time in history, per @katie_barnes3.
All 13 WNBA teams will receive a total of $8 million to disperse among players 💰
352
749
5,066
564,906
Darren Nichols retweeted
Feb 23
41 years ago today, Bobby Knight threw a chair.
94
410
2,410
350,713