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  1. While Michigan is off playing in a bowl game on Jan. 1 (theoretically), the Big House will be hosting the Maple Leafs and Red Wings in the NHL’s biggest Winter Classic. (David Guralnick / The Detroit News)

    When the NHL takes it outside, everyone wins

    • By Bob Wojnowski
    • Detroit News Columnist

    It takes imagination to think big. It takes creativity and compromise to make it work. Based on sheer numbers of people and tickets and spilled cups of Canadian beer, this will be huge. And entertaining. And much needed.

  1. Former foes Wings and Leafs look forward to reliving storied rivalry

    The 2013 Winter Classic will reunite former NHL greats such as, from left, Red Kelly, Ted Lindsay, George Armstrong, Alex Delvecchio, and Kris Draper. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)Welcome to Hockeytown, eh? Those are fighting words. Or at least they used to be, as Ted Lindsay and Red Kelly and other former NHL greats were more than happy to remind us all Thursday.

  2. Michigan State's goal: Make Ohio State's Jared Sullinger work

    Jared Sullinger, Ohio State's 6-foot-9, 265-pound center, is averaging 17.4 points and nine rebounds. (Associated Press)Before the season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo thought Ohio State was the best team in the Big Ten. A little more than halfway through the conference season, Izzo hasn’t changed his tune.

  3. Player posts leave sports atwitter

    Detroit Cass Tech defensive back Terry Richardson got as much attention from his Twitter postings as he had from his catches when he tweeted that if Michigan started “talking that redshirt (expletive) it’s a wrap.” The posting was removed after generating fierce comment. (Steve Perez/Detroit News)Detroit Cass Tech cornerback Terry Richardson was good enough to earn a scholarship offer from Michigan coach Brady Hoke, and led the Technicians to their first state title. Then he appeared to almost blow it with a 110-character Twitter post.

  4. KO Corner: Carlos Condit has big decision to make after controversial win

    Carlos Condit won a unanimous decision last week to earn the interim title and a potential chance to fight champion Georges St. Pierre down the road once St. Pierre recovers from a torn ACL. But Condit’s win wasn't without controversy. (Getty Images)Condit won a unanimous decision last week to earn the interim title and a potential chance to fight champion Georges St. Pierre down the road once St. Pierre recovers from a torn ACL. But Condit’s win wasn't without controversy.

  1. Detroit Mercy women hand No. 9 Green Bay first loss of season

    • By News staff and wire services
    The Detroit Mercy bench celebrates in the final minute of their 70-58 win over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Thursday. (Associated Press)

    Shareta Brown scored 24 points and Senee Shearer added 23 as Detroit shocked No. 9 Wisconsin-Green Bay 70-58 in a Horizon League game at the Kress …

  1. Photos: Detroit News Blue Chip Recruits

  2. Interactive: Tom Markowski's Blue Chip breakdown

  1. Wings' Danny Cleary to miss his first game with knee injury

    • By Ted Kulfan
    • The Detroit News
    Red Wings forward Danny Cleary has played in all 55 games, tallying 11 goals and 16 assists. He will miss tonight’s game to rest his left knee. (David Guralnick/Detroit News)

    Danny Cleary ... out. Jimmy Howard .. out. That’s the status of two key Red Wings heading into weekend games against the Ducks (tonight) and Flyers …

  1. Photos: Winter Classic coming to Michigan

  2. Photos: Red Wings 4, Oilers 2

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

    • By Angelique S. Chengelis
    • The Detroit News
    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 …

  1. Photos: Michigan 62, Nebraska 46

  2. Photos: Michigan 2012 recruiting commitments

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

    • By Lynn Henning
    • Detroit News Columnist
    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 …

  1. Photos: Tigers introduce Prince Fielder

  2. Photos: 10 best Tigers free agent signings

  1. Best Super Bowl moment didn’t occur during game or halftime

    • By John U. Bacon
    • Detroit News Columnist
    Ahmad Bradshaw of the Giants scored the most reluctant touchdown in Super Bowl history. (Getty Images)

    It’s been five days since the Super Bowl, just enough time to give us a little perspective on the whole thing. Was it a football game? A concert? A …

  1. Photos: Super Bowl XLVI

  2. Photos: Super Bowl XLVI halftime show

  1. Pistons plan to stick with what’s working

    • By Vincent Goodwill
    • The Detroit News
    Jonas Jerebko of the Pistons, left, had 16 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks against New Jersey on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

    For the Pistons, winners of three straight, will try to stay hot by keeping the pattern of bringing Jonas Jerebko and Ben Gordon off the bench.

  1. Photos: Pistons 99, Nets 92

  2. Photos: Pistons 89, Hornets 87

  1. Michigan State commitment Gary Harris named McDonald’s All-American

    • By The Detroit News
    Guard Gary Harris of Fishers, Ind., who has signed to play for Michigan State next season, was named a McDonald’s All-American on Thursday. (Courtesy of Scout.com)

    Guard Gary Harris of Fishers, Ind., who has signed to play for Michigan State next season, was named a McDonald’s All-American on Thursday. Harris (6…

  1. Photos: Michigan State 77, Penn State 57

  2. Photos: Michigan State 2012 recruiting commitments

  1. Thursday's roundup: Grosse Pointe South girls roll to 10-0 in MAC White

    • By Matthew Goricki
    • Special to The News

    Seniors Caitlin Moore (16) and Claire DeBoer (10) and freshman Cierra Rice (10) combined for 36 first-half points as South (15-2, 10-0) took a …

  1. Terry’s Town: Ndamukong Suh never got this kind of love

    • By Terry Foster
    • Detroit News Columnist
    Kevin Love's deliberate stomp of Luis Scola during a recent game hasn't been met with the same controversy that greeted Ndamukong Suh. (Getty Images)

    So where’s the uproar for Love’s deliberate stomp of Luis Scola? Where are the daily replays, the daily bashings from national talking heads and the …

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