Saturday, November 21, 2009
Best seat in the Big House -- for one last game
Angelique S. Chengelis: Since 1992, I have had the best seat in the house at Michigan Stadium. All these years, I've been at spot B39 in chair B42 in the second row of the press box. On Saturday, I'll sit there for the last time. - 1:02 am
Wings dominate, then give victory away
It's hard to imagine a point feeling any more worthless than the one the Red Wings took from their 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers on Friday at Joe Louis Arena. - 1:02 am
Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo
Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo. - 1:02 am
Darryl Clark, Evan Royster will test Spartans' defense
Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions. MSU's pass defense is 10th in the Big Ten, yielding 245 yards per game. - 1:02 am
Michigan will need Tate Forcier to be turnover-free
Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier has started every game this season, but he has not experienced a stage as intense as Michigan-Ohio State. - 1:00 am
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Angelique S. Chengelis
Best seat in the Big House -- for one last game
Since 1992, I have had the best seat in the house at Michigan Stadium. All these years, I've been at spot B39 in chair B42 in the second row of the press box. On Saturday, I'll sit there for the last time. - 11/21/2009
Lynn Henning
Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit
No one should be surprised if there are trade conversations between Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager, and Jack Zduriencik, Seattle's GM. - 11/21/2009
Mike O'Hara
Lions must beat Browns to salvage any credibility
The Lions have lost big for a decade, but this is a time for them to think big. Big, for the Lions, is the potential to win two straight games and what that would mean to this struggling franchise. - 11/21/2009
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- Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina - 01:24 AM
- Martin leads Boise State in blowout - 02:05 AM
- FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier - 03:15 AM
- Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks - 02:03 AM
- Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78 - 11:05 PM
- Giants LB Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury - 09:39 PM
- NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions - 08:27 PM
- Johnson takes pole at Homestead - 05:56 PM
- Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely - 03:15 AM
- Charles Woodson: Fans need to be patient with Rodriguez
- Wolverines' woes confusing to Michigan students
- Brandon Minor out vs. OSU; four U-M captains elected
- Ben Cronin's first game for Michigan might be Big Ten opener
DeShawn Sims, Manny Harris power Wolverines
Manny Harris scored 25 and DeShawn Sims 22 on Friday night for No. 15 Michigan in a 77-55 victory over Houston Baptist. - 1:00 am
- Mike O'Hara: Lions must beat Browns to salvage any credibility
- Lions Julian Peterson, Brandon Pettigrew fined for hits
- Lions' Cliff Avril gets message after benching
- John Niyo: Coaches Jim Schwartz, Eric Mangini took similar paths to top job
Lions starting guard Stephen Peterman out for season
Allen Park -- The Lions put starting right guard Stephen Peterman on injured reserve Friday, ending his season, and he's expected to undergo ankle surgery next week. - 1:07 am
- Livonia Ladywood loses in Class B semifinal
- Stevenson football player loses kidney, wins battle for his life
- Farmington Hills Mercy eyes state title
- Marian sweeps Mercy to reach Class A title game
Emily Bos, Holland set defending champ Mercy up for a fall
Bos, who has committed to Auburn, set a Division 2 mark in the 100 free (50.33) and won the 50 free (23.27). She also anchored the winning 200 medley relay (1:45. - 1:00 am
- Josh Smith's last-second shot gives Hawks another win
- Pistons' lack of assists proves costly
- Knicks to Allen Iverson: No thanks
- Peja Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns
Pistons face tough task at home of Jazz
This is pleasant country, but the actual part of playing the Jazz has been a downright awful experience for the Pistons lately. - 1:07 am
- Scott Sizemore, three others added to Tigers' 40-man roster
- Tigers will wait to sign their free agents
- Tiger minor leaguer suspended 50 games for failed drug test
- Giants' Tim Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young Award
Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit
Lynn Henning: No one should be surprised if there are trade conversations between Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager, and Jack Zduriencik, Seattle's GM. - 1:00 am
- Nolan's 2 goals give Wild 3-2 win over Islanders
- Wings still puzzled by no-goal call
- Tuomo Ruutu lifts Canes past Leafs in shootout
- 'It's a joke': Disputed goal helps Stars beat Wings
Mike Babcock wants Wings to take more shots
Hearing coach Mike Babcock talk, you would never know the Red Wings lead the NHL in shots per game. "If you don't shoot the puck enough, you don't spend any time on offense," Babcock says. - 1:00 am
- Michelle Wie withdraws, Lorena Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship
- Jamie Farr one of only 13 LPGA events in U.S. in 2010
- Tiger Woods' impact in Australia will be felt for a while
- Michelle Wie wins first tour title
Lee Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai
Westwood lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthens his chance of winning the European money title. - 1:00 am
- Thomas Kennedy scores 19 in Detroit Mercy victory
- Unranked Syracuse scores another upset
- Martin leads Boise State in blowout
- Friday's college basketball scores
Eastern Michigan falls to Toledo, stays winless
DaJuane Collins ran for two touchdowns and Morgan Williams rushed for another to lead Toledo to a 47-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday night. - 1:00 am
- Ex-Tiger Kirk Gibson takes another big Michigan buck
- Southern Michigan hunters enjoy large deer harvest, but numbers down farther north
Joannie Rochette builds big lead over Detroit Skate Club's Alissa Czisny
The world silver medalist scored a personal-best 70 points in the short program at Skate Canada on Friday, putting her well in front of Americans Czisny and Mirai Nagasu. - 1:00 am
- Hendrick's drivers would make history with 1-2-3 finish
Jimmie Johnson takes pole at Homestead
Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph on Friday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami, a big boost as he goes for his fourth consecutive title. - 1:00 am
- Lynn Henning: Mark Dantonio still right coach for Spartans
- Delvon Roe looks to put headaches, lackluster play behind
- Ailing Raymar Morgan expects to play Friday for Spartans
- Allyssa DeHaan, Michigan State come up a point short against No. 5 Notre Dame
MSU running game gets boost from unselfish freshmen
"Both of them said, 'This is good. The more great players we get at Michigan State, the better we will be,'" MSU running backs coach Dan Enos recalled. - 1:00 am
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