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  1. Workers unveil the configuration for the hockey rink that will be built at Comerica Park next December for the Hockeytown Winter Festival. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)

    NHL, Wings unveil plans for Hockeytown Winter Festival, Winter Classic

    • By Ted Kulfan
    • The Detroit News

    Corresponding with that sure-to-be record-breaking event at Michigan Stadium, Comerica Park will be home to the Winter Festival. The main attraction will be an ice rink built on the Comerica Park field, with the Wings playing the Maple Leafs in an alumni game.

  1. Tigers will take young starters for test drive before handing out the keys

    Tigers lefty Duane Below made two starts in the major leagues in 2011. He is a candidate to win Detroit's fifth starter job. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski has a five-car garage filled with four perfectly acceptable vehicles by the name of Verlander, Max Scherzer, Doug Fister and Rick Porcello. He still needs a fifth set of wheels.

  2. Michigan the leader in pursuit of star Ohio tight end/defensive end

    Star Ohio prep football player Jake Butt (Scout.com)For 2013, Michigan strengthened its efforts in Ohio by putting five coaches on the ground and are again focused on plucking some of its best recruits. Among those already identified as high on their priority list is Pickerington North's Jake Butt.

  3. Wings legend Steve Yzerman has no plans to play in alumni game

    Longtime Wings captain Steve Yzerman is excited for Metro Detroit's opportunity to host the Winter Classic and Hockeytown Winter Festival, but he isn't planning to play in the alumni game at Comerica Park. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Yzerman didn’t explain in the statement to The News why he likely won’t play in the alumni game. But Yzerman’s health could be one of the reasons. He has a history of knee problems.

  4. No night football game at U-M in 2012, but don’t count out 2013

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, left, chats with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman during Thursday's press conference at Michigan Stadium. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)Michigan’s home schedule this fall isn’t nearly as appealing as it was this past season, but athletic director Dave Brandon expects another night game at The Big House the following year — possibly against Notre Dame again.

  1. OSU’s Urban Meyer channels Woody Hayes, calls U-M ‘that team up north’

    • By Angelique S. Chengelis
    • The Detroit News
    New Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer says he's honored to be a part of the rivalry with Michigan. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

    Meyer, appearing on Cleveland’s 92.3 on Thursday, was asked about the Ohio State schedule in the team meeting room that lists every opponent’s name …

  1. Photos: Michigan 62, Nebraska 46

  2. Photos: Michigan 2012 recruiting commitments

  1. Tigers tight-lipped on Yoenis Cespedes, but confirm he didn’t visit Detroit

    • By Tony Paul
    • The Detroit News
    Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes first caught many scouts' attention in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, when he batted .458 with five RBIs in six games. (Paul Spinelli/Getty Images)

    Only are the Marlins are confirmed to have met with Cespedes, a 26-year-old, five-tool outfielder, during his trip to the United States. Per an ESPN …

  1. Photos: Tigers introduce Prince Fielder

  2. Photos: 10 best Tigers free agent signings

  1. Winter Classic at ‘Big House’ incentive for Wings’ captain to keep playing

    • By Angelique S. Chengelis
    • The Detroit News
    Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom walks out onto the Michigan Stadium field for Thursday's press conference. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)

    NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stood at the microphone on the 50-yard line at Michigan Stadium and took in the scene Thursday. He seemed awestruck by …

  1. Photos: Winter Classic coming to Michigan

  2. Photos: Red Wings 4, Oilers 2

  1. Greg Monroe, Pistons hold off Nets for third straight win

    • By Vincent Goodwill
    • The Detroit News
    With the Pistons nursing a six-point lead and the shot clock running down, Greg Monroe, right, dunks on Kris Humphries, center, and Keith Bogans of the Nets. (Associated Press)

    Lawrence Frank routinely calls the most crucial point of games — “The moment of truth.” After Wednesday’s victory over the Nets, Frank might call it …

  1. Photos: Pistons 99, Nets 92

  2. Photos: Pistons 89, Hornets 87

  1. Michigan State shakes "trap" to beat Penn State

    • By Matt Charboneau
    • The Detroit News
    Adreian Payne of the Spartans slams the ball through the hoop in the first half Wednesday in East Lansing. (Dale G. Young / Detroit News)

    Tom Izzo said this week he was worried about Wednesday night’s matchup against Penn State, admitting it worried him even more than he had let on.

  1. Photos: Michigan State 77, Penn State 57

  2. Photos: Michigan State 2012 recruiting commitments

  1. Champion Giants saluted with victory parade

    • By Verena Dobnik
    • Associated Press
    Justin Tuck, left, and Eli Manning of the Giants wave to the crowd during Tuesday's victory parade in New York City. (Associated Press)

    Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team’s Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float …

  1. Photos: Super Bowl XLVI

  2. Photos: Super Bowl XLVI halftime show

  1. Wednesday's basketball roundup: Austin Rivers, Duke stop North Carolina streak

    • By Associated Press
    Duke guard Austin Rivers celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning shot to down North Carolina. (Jim R. Bounds/Associated Press)

    Rivers and his Duke teammates kept hanging around, doing just enough to keep North Carolina from blowing the game open until the Tar Heels finally …

  1. Wednesday's roundup: King girls overcome first-half stutter to win

    • By Matthew Goricki
    • Special to The News

    Detroit King struggled in the opening quarter of its PSL girls quarterfinal game Wednesday against visiting Detroit Renaissance. With King’s …

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