Friday, November 20, 2009

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Ex-Tiger Kirk Gibson takes another big Michigan buck

Gibson said he took a "big swamp buck" Tuesday morning from state land near his ranch in the northeast corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. - 11/19/2009

Outdoors

Southern Michigan hunters enjoy large deer harvest, but numbers down farther north

With good weather, southern Michigan hunters saw lots of deer and are enjoying a typically large harvest. - 11/19/2009

Swimming

Assault on records book continues without Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps ended his weeklong European tour with no wins in two meets, let alone any records.

Racing in an old-style swimsuit and with little practice, Michael Phelps didn't join the swimmers in high-tech suits who went on a world record binge meets this week. - 11/16/2009

Figure skating

Kim Yu-na, Belbin and Agosto win Skate America titles

Kim Yu-na had such a large lead after her surpassing short program that she took the gold medal by more than 13 points.

Feeling nervous and "heavy," Kim, the world champion from South Korea, won her second straight Skate America title despite losing the free skate to Rachael Flatt. - 11/16/2009

Joe Cada's name dropped on "SNL"

Joe Cada took another step toward the pop culture mainstream Saturday night.

The Chesterfield Township 21-year-old, who last week made history by becoming the youngest person ever to win the World Series of Poker, made for a fine punch line. - 11/16/2009

Boxing

Manny Pacquiao slugs way to seventh title in seven weight classes

Manny Pacquiao, right, takes aim at Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, during their WBO welterweight fight Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao put on another dominating performance Saturday night in Las Vegas, knocking down Miguel Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before stopping him in the 12th round. Now, is Floyd Mayweather the next test for Pacquiao? - 11/14/2009

Hockey: Roundup

MSU completes weekend sweep of U-M in hockey

Chris Forfar and Andrew Rowe scored from close range for the Spartans, who with a 2-0 victory over the Wolverines moved into sole possession of first place in the CCHA and extended their unbeaten streak to seven games. - 11/14/2009

Modern tools make it easier for hunters to go for the kill

Welcome to deer hunting in the 21st century, where modern technology meets an age-old custom. With high-end cameras mounted on trees to charcoal panels sewn into camouflage clothing, hunters can hit the woods with a wide array of technological advancements meant to enhance their deer-hunting experiences. - 11/14/2009

Top 5 high-tech hunting tools

Control how you smell so that deer don't get a whiff of you and spook at the human scent.

The top technological advancements in use by deer hunters, according to Tom Knutson of Knutson's Recreational Sales in Brooklyn, Mich.: - 11/14/2009

Fields of corn hamper hunting

Damp conditions this fall have hampered the corn harvest, leaving many fields still standing as opening day of firearms deer season approaches.

When 700,000 deer hunters enter Michigan's woods for Sunday's opening day, many will find an obstacle standing directly in their path to success: corn. - 11/14/2009

Manny Pacquiao keeps frenetic pace in and out of ring

Manny Pacquiao, left, will earn a guaranteed $13 million, Miguel Cotto about half of that.

Many in boxing think Miguel Cotto will be Pacquiao's toughest challenge when they meet Saturday night in a highly-anticipated 145-pound fight in Las Vegas. - 11/13/2009

USOC turns to Paul Tagliabue for board advice

The U.S. Olympic Committee turned to former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Thursday to study how its oft-criticized board does business. - 11/13/2009

Ex-Tiger Kirk Gibson enjoys offseason on the prowl at his Michigan ranch

Whitetail deer are the jewel of a wildlife mosaic at Kirk Gibson's 1,300-acre ranch, a heavenly parcel in Michigan's northeast Lower Peninsula. - 11/12/2009

Kirk Gibson's recipe for Venison Enchiladas

Kirk Gibson

Former Tigers player and coach Kirk Gibson is an avid deer hunter. Here is his recipe for venison enchiladas. - 11/12/2009

Fired ESPN employee says she did not stalk Steve Phillips

Brooke Hundley, whose affair with broadcaster Steve Phillips led to their firings, says she confronted his wife only so he would stop pursuing her. - 11/12/2009

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