http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:24 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/SPORTS0203/305190351/1019/rss46 ]]>The Wolverines are making their 22nd tournament appearance, which is third among all Big Ten teams, and first since 2010. The Wolverines have won eight conference tournaments with the most recent triumph coming in 2008. Sun, 19 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130519/SPORTS0203/305190351/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS0203/305180373/1019/rss46 ]]>Needing a win to make the Big Ten tournament field, the Wolverines set a season high in runs and hits (23) in a'-9 victory over Nebraska in Lincoln on Saturday afternoon. The teams meet again Wednesday in the tournament. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS0203/305180373/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS0203/305180380/1019/rss46 ]]>Though the Duke coach had repeatedly said he wouldn't be back after last summer, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo says they spoke about a week ago and there has been "movement" toward a return. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:36:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS0203/305180380/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS0203/305170425/1019/rss46 ]]>English has pledged to skydive if EMU can raise at least $60,000 through its golf outing June 8 and other donations. He got four of his assistants, including former Michigan running back Mike Hart, to agree to jump if EMU raises at least $30,000. Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Ralph D. Russo Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS0203/305170425/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0203/305160440/1019/rss46 ]]>The Big Ten released its schedule of conference games for the 2014 season — the first season with new members Rutgers and Maryland, and the first season with the new East and West Divisions. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0203/305160440/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0203/305160341/1019/rss46 ]]>At the Big Ten's spring meetings on Wednesday, commissioner Jim Delany talked about the conference getting away from the standard slotting of teams and putting in a set of parameters to avoid "bowl fatigue." Thu, 16 May 2013 06:25:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS0203/305160341/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS0203/305150415/1019/rss46 ]]>A year ago, the Big Ten's athletic directors sat in meetings and said the conference was not looking to further expand just a year after Nebraska came onboard. Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS0203/305150415/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS0203/305150323/1019/rss46 ]]>The one certainty is the Rose Bowl. After that, most of the Big Ten athletic directors are open to new venues, especially after many have been in the same part of the country for long periods of time. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS0203/305150323/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0203/305140431/1019/rss46 ]]>Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he expects the schedule to be revealed as the conference's athletic directors wrap up their spring meetings. Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0203/305140431/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0203/305140307/1019/rss46 ]]>Big Ten officials announced the new football division alignments almost two weeks ago, but that doesn't mean there will be little to talk about this week as the conference's athletic directors meet in Chicago. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0203/305140307/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/SPORTS0203/305130427/1019/rss46 ]]>As he relaxes on the big, white, leather sectional couch in his office, sunshine spilling through the sliding glass doors that lead out to a small patio, Kiffin seems at ease as he considers the future of a coaching career spent mostly in the brightest of spotlights. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:04:00 EDT Ralph D. Russo Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/SPORTS0203/305130427/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090464/1019/rss46 ]]>Indiana University's hiring of a decorated diving coach to help lead its renowned aquatics program is drawing fire from critics who say his bachelor's degree is bogus and that his selection sends the wrong message to students. Thu, 09 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090464/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090335/1019/rss46 Jimmy Pickens had a two-run home run and Justin Hovis a two-run double Wednesday as Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan, 6-3, in its final home game this season Thu, 09 May 2013 06:14:00 EDT Detroit News staff http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090335/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090336/1019/rss46 ]]>Now that Oakland University has joined the Horizon League, effective July 1, Kampe challenged the student body Wednesday, saying its time for them to do their part in helping to create a rivalry with longtime league member Detroit. Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT Tom Markowski - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS0203/305090336/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080412/1019/rss46 ]]>Michigan will travel to Duke on Dec. 3, while Michigan State will host North Carolina on Dec. 4 as part of the 12-game schedule announced Wednesday. Both MSU and U-M are expected to be among the highest-ranked teams in the country next season. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080412/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080406/1019/rss46 ]]>Complete schedules for all six teams for the inaugural season, which commences Nov. 29 with Ohio State at Michigan and Wisconsin at Minnesota. The conference tournament begins March 20. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080406/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080403/1019/rss46 ]]>Concierge Auctions says the home, on the shores of the mountain lake, was originally listed at $10.95 million, but will be auctioned to the highest bidder. A brochure says it has "jaw-dropping 270-degree cascading mountain, lake and sunset views." Wed, 08 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SPORTS0203/305080403/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070434/1019/rss46 ]]>Oakland University accepted an invitation to join the Horizon League effective July 1 on Tuesday. Oakland sponsors' sports. It joined the Summit League in'98. Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tom Markowski - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070434/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070323/1019/rss46 ]]>With Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, Indiana's Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo and U-M's Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. leaving early for the NBA, next season the conference will be without seven of the top 11 scorers from last season. Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT Rod Beard - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070323/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070440/1019/rss46 ]]>The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl announced its kickoff time Tuesday — 6 p.m. on Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS0203/305070440/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS0203/305060401/1019/rss46 ]]>According to a report in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, each of the 12 conference schools will receive $25.7 million in revenue sharing, with a $7.6 million slice of the pie from the leauge's television network. Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS0203/305060401/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS0203/305060411/1019/rss46 ]]>No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Nebraska, No. 3 Minnesota and No. 4 Wisconsin receive first-round byes on the opening day of the Big Ten tournament Thursday in Lincoln, Neb. Mon, 06 May 2013 16:11:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS0203/305060411/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130503/SPORTS0203/305030434/1019/rss46 ]]>A rule change passed Thursday by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors means the basketball season can begin two weeks earlier than last season. Teams may hold their first practices six weeks before their first allowable game, which is Nov. 8. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT Rod Beard - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130503/SPORTS0203/305030434/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/SPORTS0203/305020475/1019/rss46 ]]>Notre Dame Stadium, currently used fewer than 10 times a year for home football games and other events, could become a hub for regular student life and academic events on campus under a proposal being considered. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Margaret Fosmoe South Bend Tribune http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/SPORTS0203/305020475/1019/rss46 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/SPORTS0203/305020467/1019/rss46 ]]>SEC commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday the SEC Network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised on the network and 550 distributed digitally. Thu, 02 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT Charles Odum Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/SPORTS0203/305020467/1019/rss46