Chris Solari

Chris Solari is an accomplished sports reporter with extensive experience in covering collegiate athletics. Currently serving as the Michigan State sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press since August 2016, Chris Solari specializes in Michigan State football and men's basketball. Prior to this role, Chris Solari spent a decade at the Lansing State Journal, focusing on Michigan State athletics across various sports and contributing long-form writing and multimedia storytelling. Earlier career highlights include reporting for the Argus Leader, covering sports at South Dakota State University, and various reporting roles at Potomac News and Northern Virginia Daily. Chris Solari began a journalism career at The State News during college, where roles included reporter, editor, and editor in chief. Chris Solari holds a degree from Michigan State University, obtained in 1999.