Michigan State victory brings joy to Detroit

The World

Everyone anticipated that the NCAA finals would bring an economic boost to Detroit. But the surprise victory of the Michigan State Spartans over UConn on Saturday has brought the troubled city more than money, and excitement about tonight’s final against the North Carolina Tar Heels is intense. The Wall Street Journal’s Tim Alberta will join John with a look at the benefits?economic and otherwise?of the Final Four for Detroit.

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