Friday, March 19, 2010
Flawed Spartans can't be counted out
Bob Wojnowski: You try to figure it out. You try to predict which way this Michigan State team is headed -- up, down or sideways. Tom Izzo can't, so I know for sure you can't. I don't even think I can. - 1:12 am
A look at the Tigers' outfield -- present and future
Lynn Henning: Present and future. It is an interesting cast of outfielders the Tigers will field in 2010 -- and beyond -- based upon what's been on display during the past month. - 1:00 am
Wings' playoff chances still precarious
Detroit plays lowly Edmonton tonight before facing Vancouver on Saturday and defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh at home Monday. - 1:02 am
U-M's first home night game will be 2011 vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame-Michigan -- under the lights at the Big House. For the first time in Michigan Stadium history, there will be a night game, when the Irish make their bi-annual visit Sept. 10, 2011. - 1:02 am
Rodney Stuckey, Ben Wallace might play for Pistons tonight
Rodney Stuckey (dizziness) and Ben Wallace (right patella tendon strain) both took part in Thursday's practice and could be in the lineup against the Pacers. - 1:02 am
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Bob Wojnowski
Flawed Spartans can't be counted out
You try to figure it out. You try to predict which way this Michigan State team is headed -- up, down or sideways. Tom Izzo can't, so I know for sure you can't. I don't even think I can. - 03/19/2010
Lynn Henning
A look at the Tigers' outfield -- present and future
Present and future. It is an interesting cast of outfielders the Tigers will field in 2010 -- and beyond -- based upon what's been on display during the past month. - 03/19/2010
John Niyo
Calvin Johnson works to stay on field, give Lions more help
After three losing seasons in the NFL, Johnson, the No. 2 pick in 2007, admits it would be nice to finally get recognized as one of the league's best receivers. - 03/19/2010
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- NCAA: Big East shocked, loses three teams to start - 02:22 AM
- Wake Forest tops Texas 81-80 in OT on Smith's shot - 01:07 AM
- Jayhawks struggle through 90-74 win over Lehigh - 12:28 AM
- Goins helps Tennessee beat San Diego State 62-59 - 12:53 AM
- Washington: I also used marijuana, amphetamines - 07:25 PM
- Ohio stuns Georgetown in tournament opener - 12:57 AM
- Murray State stuns Vanderbilt in NCAA opener - 06:34 PM
- Old Dominion edges Notre Dame 51-50 - 06:37 PM
- Big East a bummer for President Obama's bracket - 01:37 AM
- Ferris focused on CCHA first
- Midwest: Ohio stuns Georgetown
- East: Wake Forest ousts Texas in OT; Washington upends Marquette
- CCHA names Miami (Ohio) goaltender Cody Reichard its Player of Year
Oakland had higher expectations than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and Oakland couldn't have started their seasons on more opposite spectrums. Oakland entered the season with high expectations. Pittsburgh? After losing 80 percent of its scoring and unranked in preseason, not so much. - 1:00 am
- Allyssa DeHaan wants to finish strong for MSU
- Bob Wojnowski: Kalin Lucas needs to ignite Michigan State
- Sam Webb: Lineman from West Branch, Mich., in national recruiting spotlight
- Spartans boost draft stock at NFL Pro Day
New Mexico State talking the talk
What was expected to be a relatively uneventful teleconference Tuesday became a jab fest for New Mexico State G Jahmar Young and F Wendell McKines. - 1:00 am
- Oregon tight end Ed Dickson visits Lions
- Report: U-M's Chad Henne says Tim Tebow 'not an NFL quarterback'
- Tim Twentyman: Patriots' Ty Warren goes back to college to be good example
- Lions likely to face Patriots in Thanksgiving game
Calvin Johnson works to stay on field, give Lions more help
John Niyo: After three losing seasons in the NFL, Johnson, the No. 2 pick in 2007, admits it would be nice to finally get recognized as one of the league's best receivers. - 1:00 am
- Recommendations hunted to put more mature bucks in Michigan's woods
- Motor City marquee bout: Abraham vs. Dirrell
Have you heard of them? Here are some of state’s best college athletes
Michigan is filled with college athletes that excel at their craft -- and most of them perform in obscurity. - 3:37 pm
- Sam Webb: Lineman from West Branch, Mich., in national recruiting spotlight
- U-M will simplify defense to help transition of youngsters
- Tate Forcier, Denard Robinson will get most QB work in spring
- Starting walk-on goalie an 'easy decision' for Wolverines
Report: U-M's Chad Henne says Tim Tebow 'not an NFL quarterback'
Former Michigan quarterback Chad Henne of the Miami Dolphins doesn't think Tim Tebow has much of a future in the NFL. - 8:42 pm
- Tigers option pitcher Armando Galarraga to Toledo
- Tigers' Bobby Seay likely will miss Opening Day; Zach Miner 'out a while'
- Lynn Henning: Tigers' rotation puzzle no closer to solution
- Scott Sizemore's ankle passes speed test
Dontrelle Willis still in running to start for Tigers
Willis threw nothing harder than 89 miles an hour. When his start was over, he spoke about back spasms and a sore thumb that bothered him. Plus he hit a batter and walked a batter in the same inning. - 1:47 am
- Johan Franzen's return fires up Wings' power play
- NHL is hurrying new anti-concussion rules
- Patrik Elias has goal, assist as Devils sweep Penguins
- Wings set up shop in Canada resort town
Jason Pominville has hat trick as Sabres beat Lightning
Pominville scored three goals and the Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 on Thursday night to move within four points of New Jersey for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. - 1:00 am
- Pistons' Charlie Villanueva looks to finish strong
- Terry Foster: Celtics garner respect but fall short of earning it
- Cavaliers clinch Central Division outright
- Cavaliers 113, Pistons 101: Improved effort results in another loss for Pistons
Magic squander lead but beat Heat in OT
All five Miami Heat players were watching Vince Carter, and as he dribbled toward the lane no one was within 15 feet of Rashard Lewis. Big mistake. And the Orlando Magic's postseason push kept rolling along. - 1:00 am
- Class C semifinals: Flint Hamady, St. Ignace to meet in title game
- Denby shocks defending Class A champ Pershing in regional final
- Waterford Lakes two wins from goal
- Southfield overcomes Clarkston's best punch
Lauren Robak scores 30 as Waterford Lakes romps into Class D final
Robak was on the attack from the opening tip in a Michigan Class D semifinal Thursday night at Breslin Center, leading Waterford Lakes to a 54-33 rout of Ontonagon. - 1:00 am
- Ex-porn star releases purported Tiger Woods texts
- Jeff Lesson: State golf is still going strong in tough times
- Tiger Woods criticized for turning Masters into a 'circus'
- Tiger Woods will return to golf at Masters
Garrett Willis unlikely leader at Transitions Championship
Willis, who only learned two weeks ago that he received an exemption to his hometown event, finished with a 6-under 65 and a two-shot lead over defending champion Retief Goosen and five others. - 1:00 am
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