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    • May. 17, 2013

    EMU football coach Ron English will skydive for money to fix bathrooms

    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.

    • May. 16, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Complete 2014 Big Ten football schedules here

    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.

    • May. 16, 2013
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    Big Ten bowl slotting plan will get an overhaul

    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."

    • May. 15, 2013
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    Expansion? Big Ten won’t say no, but focus is on new markets

    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.

    • May. 15, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Big Ten notebook: Athletic directors want to shake up bowl routine

    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.

    • May. 14, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Big Ten could announce 2014 football schedule by Wednesday

    Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he expects the schedule to be revealed as the conference's athletic directors wrap up their spring meetings.

    • May. 14, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Football schedules likely to be hot topic at Big Ten AD meetings

    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.

    • May. 13, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Controversial Lane Kiffin hopes for end to drama at Southern Cal

    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.

    • May. 9, 2013
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    • College Sports

    New Indiana diving coach has diploma from university that issued degree to dog

    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.

    • May. 9, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Wednesday's state college roundup: Home slate ends with Michigan State win

    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

    • May. 9, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Wednesday's college basketball roundup: Oakland coach Kampe says it’s time to ‘step up’

    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.

    • May. 8, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Michigan vs. Duke, MSU vs. North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

    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.

    • May. 8, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Big Ten releases inaugural hockey schedule

    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.

    • May. 8, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Nick Saban auctioning off Georgia mountain mansion

    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."

    • May. 7, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Oakland accepts invitation to join Horizon League

    Oakland University accepted an invitation to join the Horizon League effective July 1 on Tuesday. Oakland sponsors 18 sports. It joined the Summit League in ...

    • May. 7, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Looking ahead to Big Ten basketball’s best in 2013-14

    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 ...

    • May. 7, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Kickoff time set for Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

    The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl announced its kickoff time Tuesday — 6 p.m. on Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit.

    • May. 6, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Report: Big Ten schools get $25.7 million each in revenue sharing

    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 ...

    • May. 6, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Seedings, matchups set for Big Ten softball tournament

    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, ...

    • May. 3, 2013
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    • College Sports

    NCAA basketball teams can begin season two weeks earlier

    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 ...

    • May. 2, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Notre Dame might enhance stadium for non-football purposes

    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 ...

    • May. 2, 2013
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    • College Sports

    SEC Network to debut in 2014 under 20-year deal with ESPN

    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 ...

    • May. 1, 2013
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    • College Sports

    QB Clint Trickett transfers to West Virginia from Florida State

    Trickett was released from his Florida State scholarship last month and Michigan reportedly was one of the schools Trickett was considering. West Virginia ...

    • Apr. 30, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Eastern Michigan gets two junior-college commitments

    LeKan Ajayi , a 6-foot-10 center, and Darell Combs , a 6-1 guard, signed national letters-of-intent to play men’s basketball at Eastern Michigan. Both players ...

    • Apr. 29, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Illinois sells naming rights to basketball arena for $60 million

    In a 30-year, $60 million agreement announced Monday, the home of the university’s basketball teams will be known immediately as State Farm Center.

    • Apr. 28, 2013
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    • College Sports

    It’s official: Big Ten adopts new divisions, nine-game conference schedule

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said Sunday afternoon he's relieved to get this announcement out of the way, so they can all move to the next step — ...

  1. Where local players are headed via NFL draft, free agency

    Here are players from local colleges and high schools that were selected in the NFL draft or signed with teams as free agents.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Detroit’s Ray McCallum Jr. declares early for NBA draft

    McCallum, a 6-2 guard who averaged 18.7 points, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals for the Titans this season, made his decision Saturday and his father and Detroit ...

  2. Western Michigan’s Alex Carder signs deal with Lions; Packers draft GVSU receiver

    Carder threw for 3,973 yards and 31 TDs his junior year, including 479 yards and five touchdowns in a win over Connecticut. He guided the Broncos to another ...

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    • College Sports

    Michigan, Michigan State pleased with Big Ten plan

    On Sunday, Big Ten presidents are expected to vote via conference call on the new East and West divisions as proposed by the athletic directors, ESPN.com first ...

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BASEBALL

  • 3:30 Tampa Bay at Baltimore , Fox
  • 8 Detroit at Texas , FSD/97.1
  • 8 San Francisco at Colorado , MLB

BOXING

  • 9:15 Alexander vs. Purdy and Peterson vs. Matthysse , SHO

COLLEGE BASEBALL

  • 11a Central Florida at East Carolina , FSD
  • Noon Pittsburgh at Louisville , ESPNU
  • 1 Mississippi at LSU , CBSSN
  • 1 Michigan at Nebraska , BTN
  • 3 Clemson at Florida State , ESPNU
  • 4 Indiana at Ohio State , BTN
  • 4 Notre Dame at Cincinnati , CBSSN

COLLEGE LACROSSE

  • 12:30 NCAA, Cornell vs. Ohio State , ESPN2
  • 3 NCAA, Yale vs. Syracuse , ESPN2

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

  • 3 Regionals,Texas A&M vs. Baylor , ESPN
  • 5:30 Regionals,Arizona vs. Pennsylvania , ESPN
  • 6 Regionals, Arizona State vs. Georgia , ESPNU
  • 8 Regionals, College Station (Texas) matchup , ESPN2
  • 8:30 Regionals, San Jose State vs. San Diego State , ESPNU
  • 11 Regionals, Tempe (Ariz.) matchup , ESPNU

CYCLING

  • 7 Tour of California , NBCSN

EXTREME

  • 10a X Games , ESPN
  • 8 X Games , ESPN2

FOOTBALL

  • 7 Arena, Orlando at Philadelphia , CBSSN

GOLF

  • 6a Euro. World Match Play , GC
  • 1 PGA Byron Nelson Ch. , GC
  • 3 PGA Byron Nelson Ch. , CBS
  • 3 Web.com BMW Charity Pro-Am , GC
  • 5 LPGA Mobile Bay Classic , GC

HORSE RACING

  • 2:30 Preakness Stakes undercard , NBCSN
  • 4:30 Preakness Stakes , NBC

LACROSSE

  • 10 Major League, Rochester at Denver , CBSSN

MOTOR SPORTS

  • 11a Indianapolis 500 Pole Day , NBCSN
  • 6 NHRA Kansas Nationals qu. , ESPN2
  • 7 Sprint Showdown and All-Star Race , SP

NBA

  • 8 New York at Indiana , ESPN

NHL

  • 1 Detroit at Chicago , NBC, CBC/97.1
  • 9 Los Angeles at San Jose , NBCSN

SOCCER

  • 5 MLS, Toronto at Columbus , FSD+
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