Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Michigan QB Devin Gardner driven 'to be the best'
Rich Rodriguez expects Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson to continue progressing. But being at Michigan for spring practice can only help Gardner, a quarterback from Inkster who enrolled early. - 3:27 pm
Running back DeDe Dorsey signs with Lions
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back DeDe Dorsey sent a Twitter message Tuesday that he would be signed by the Lions. The Lions have not confirmed they are interested in Dorsey. - 3:36 pm
Marcus Thames left Tigers No. 1 on an important list
Tom Gage: Thames hit 99 home runs for the Tigers. But he hit them in just 1,463 at-bats. Nobody in the Tigers' history with at least 1,500 plate appearances hit home runs with more frequency per at-bat than Thames. - 3:27 pm
Pistons' Ben Gordon for Amare Stoudemire? No truth to that rumor
Terry Foster: This sounds too much like those old Lindsey Hunter and Terry Mills for David Robinson trade rumors that used to run rampant around here. You are foolish if you think the Pistons can land Stoudemire for Gordon. - 3:27 pm
Tomas Holmstrom skates but will be a game-time decision
The jury is still out on whether Tomas Holmstrom will play Tuesday night against the Blues, which means coach Mike Babcock won't be able to finalize his lines until game time. - 3:27 pm
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Tom Gage
Marcus Thames left Tigers No. 1 on an important list
Thames hit 99 home runs for the Tigers. But he hit them in just 1,463 at-bats. Nobody in the Tigers' history with at least 1,500 plate appearances hit home runs with more frequency per at-bat than Thames. - 02/09/2010
Terry Foster
Pistons' Ben Gordon for Amare Stoudemire? No truth to that rumor
This sounds too much like those old Lindsey Hunter and Terry Mills for David Robinson trade rumors that used to run rampant around here. You are foolish if you think the Pistons can land Stoudemire for Gordon. - 02/09/2010
John Niyo
Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder
The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite. - 02/09/2010
Tom Gage
If Tigers sign Johnny Damon, Carlos Guillen's role would change
But for all this talk about Damon, whether it leads anywhere or not, isn't a likely offshoot getting lost in the shuffle? - 02/09/2010
Dana Wakiji
Justin Abdelkader remaining confident
In five games in Grand Rapids, Abdelkader has one goal and is minus-1; with the Wings, he played in 50 games, had three goals and three assists and led the team in hits (152). - 02/09/2010
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- NFL future: Spotlight off the field - 05:13 PM
- 6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe - 02:36 PM
- Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice - 03:00 PM
- Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide - 03:00 PM
- Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum - 01:23 AM
- Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains - 01:15 PM
- Ritchey in, Ice out as trainer of Summer Bird - 03:08 PM
- Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria - 06:39 AM
- Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game - 02:31 AM
- Angelique S. Chengelis: Tough guy David Molk key to U-M's developing O-line
- Bob Wojnowski: Wistful Bill Frieder to visit Crisler Arena
- Beilein: Manny Harris shouldn't think about next season now
- Wisconsin 62, Michigan 44: Cold-shooting Wolverines outclassed again
Running back-rich U-M expects fierce battle for playing time
The way Michigan assistant coach Fred Jackson sees it, the competition is wide open at running back this season. "I think every day (in practice) is going to be a fist fight," Jackson said. - 1:00 am
- MSU drops to 10th in AP poll
- Illinois 78, Michigan State 73: Lucas sits, Spartans drop second straight
- Eric Lacy: Spartans' logo flap shows the power of public opinion
- Spartans scramble to replace Kalin Lucas
Spartans' season is at a crossroads
With starting point guard Kalin Lucas still questionable, Purdue visits Breslin Center tonight with a chance to create a five-team logjam at the top of the conference. - 3:27 pm
- Dana Wakiji: Justin Abdelkader remaining confident
- Jack Johnson set for taxing journey
- Six NHL teams (not Wings) will open 2010-11 season in Europe
- Flyers' frantic offense pays off
Johan Franzen set for return Tuesday
Johan Franzen, out since Oct. 8 when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, hits the ice tonight when Detroit plays at St. Louis. - 1:02 pm
- Kwame Brown to do it John Kuester's way
- John Kuester sees improvement at power forward
- Lakers win second straight without Kobe Bryant
- Chris Kaman named to replace Roy in All-Star Game
Pistons' Tayshaun Prince isn't bothered by trade rumors
The Pistons' Tayshaun Prince hears about the trade rumors but doesn't pay attention to them. But his family, well, that's a different story. - 3:17 pm
- Olympic dreamers: Michigan sends strong contingent
- Red Wings a mighty presence at Vancouver Olympics
- Winter Games seem to be missing winter
Jack Johnson set for taxing journey
An NHL player and Ann Arbor native is taking drastic measures to attend Friday's opening cermonies of the Vancouver Olympics. - 10:37 am
- King rolls over CMA, advances to face Pershing
- Allen Park Cabrini needs overtime to overcome Lauren Robak, Waterford Lakes
- Monday's high school basketball scores
- King rolls over CMA, advances to face Pershing
- Allen Park Cabrini needs overtime to overcome Lauren Robak, Waterford Lakes
- Monday's high school basketball scores
- More schools using travel-friendly format for basketball districts
Pair power Pershing to semifinal match with King
Pershing (15-2), the defending PSL champion, will face Detroit King (15-0), an 89-59 winner over Detroit City, in a semifinal Wednesday at Detroit Cass Tech at 7 p.m. - 1:00 am
- Omar Vizquel will wear Luis Aparicio's 11 with White Sox
- Reports: Ex-Tiger Marcus Thames signs with Yankees
- Fox Sports Detroit to show 156 Tigers games this season
- Tom Gage: Justin Verlander's signature was his vote of confidence in Tigers
If Tigers sign Johnny Damon, Carlos Guillen's role would change
Tom Gage: But for all this talk about Damon, whether it leads anywhere or not, isn't a likely offshoot getting lost in the shuffle? - 1:12 pm
- Browns release Donte' Stallworth
- Colts 7-1 favorites, Lions 100-1 to win next year's Super Bowl
- Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever, surpassing 'M-A-S-H'
- Super Drew Brees powers Saints to NFL title
Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder
John Niyo: The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite. - 2:17 pm
- Experience propels Miami to No. 1
- Villanova reaches top of Big East
- Monday's college basketball scores
- Detroit-Mercy lands Nick Minnerath from Jackson CC
Detroit Mercy ends losing streak with lopsided victory
Thomas Kennedy and Lamar Lee each scored 15 points and Detroit Mercy built a big lead early then coasted past Chicago State 92-72 Monday night. - 10:57 am
- America's Cup opener postponed, will try again Wednesday
- Lynx sign forward Seimone Augustus
- Kelly Kulick will bowl in match play event
Deanna Nolan, Katie Smith might not move with Shock to Oklahoma City
Nolan has indicated she intends to skip the upcoming season instead of relocating with the team to Tulsa. Smith already has said she doesn't plan to play in Tulsa. - 12:37 pm
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