Tough, talented War of Will looks to wow in Preakness

War of Will grinded out the Kentucky Derby in the slop, avoided clipping heels with Maximum Security and came out of the race looking as if he won.

Niyo: ‘Living as children should’: Tigers’ Boyd, wife help rescued Ugandans

The seed was planted long before the idea bloomed, much like the house existed before the foundation was built.

Tigers’ Matthew Boyd and wife answer a calling in Uganda

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Rising up! USPBL adding 2 inches to mound to increase velocity, cut down on injuries

The United Shore Professional Baseball League, about to start its fourth season, has become known as a "pitcher's league."

Training underway for the 144th Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby winner Country House joins Maximum Security in skipping Preakness

After being declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby by disqualification, Country House will not run in the Preakness.

In a stunner, Country House wins Kentucky Derby via disqualification

It’s the first time in history the Kentucky Derby winner has been

Maximum Security will not run in Preakness after disqualification

The owner of Maximum Security says the horse will not run in the Preakness and will appeal his disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner.

Grand Rapids Drive weigh options, ‘committed’ to Michigan’s west side

When the Pistons announced Wednesday that they were moving their Gatorade League affiliate to Detroit, Steve Jbara wasn’t the least bit surprised.

Maximum Security’s Preakness status unclear after Derby DQ

Owner Gary West said he realizes the appeals process could extend well beyond the upcoming race at Pimlico in Baltimore.

Country House wins wild Kentucky Derby

Serengeti Empress goes wire-to-wire for Kentucky Oaks win

Serengeti Empress dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career.

Bob Baffert eyes history with wet Kentucky Derby on tap

A win by any of Baffert’s trio would tie him with Ben Jones for the most Derby victories with six.

Grand Rapids Drive balk at proposed move to Detroit

G-League team releases statement says it looks forward remaining in West Michigan.

Women’s hockey stars announce boycott in demand for viable pro league

Unhappy with the status quo, more than 200 of the world’s top female hockey players declared Thursday they will not compete in North America next season.

Baffert is loaded with Kentucky Derby colts and has look of a Winner

Bob Baffert is feeling the pressure now. The five-time Kentucky Derby winner finds himself with new favorite Game Winner since Omaha Beach was scratched with a breathing problem.

Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach scratched

The colt from Southern California, which was a 4-1 early favorite, was removed due to a breathing problem.

ESPN The Magazine ending publication after annual Body Issue

ESPN plans to redirect efforts to digital platforms, where it said “the vast majority of readers already consume our print journalism.”

Omaha Beach is 4-1 early favorite for Kentucky Derby

Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favorite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 12 post position on Tuesday.

Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber of DeWitt to lead Arkansas gymnastics

Jordyn Wieber, an Olympic gold medalist from DeWitt, was named Wednesday the new women's gymnastics coach at Arkansas.

Kentucky Derby horses prep for the big day

Degefa wins women’s Boston Marathon; Michigan’s Des Linden 5th

Worknesh Degefa broke away for her first major victory on Monday, winning the Boston Marathon by 44 seconds.

Flint’s Claressa Shields unifies middleweight division

The two-time Olympic gold medalist wins in an unanimous decision over Christina Hammer of Germany.

U.S. women beat Finland in shootout after OT controversy

Alex Rigsby stopped four of five shots in a shootout and the United States edged Finland, 2-1, for its fifth consecutive gold medal at the women’s world championship.

Flint’s Shields set to punch way to greatest woman boxer

Two-time Olympic gold medalist meets nemesis Christina Hammer on Saturday with the undisputed middleweight title on the line.

Wrestler ‘Hitman’ Hart OK after being tackled for real

The attacker was subdued by several people, including other wrestlers. “Everyone was cheering when one of the wrestlers punched him,” a witness said

Alliance of American Football ends first season prematurely

The Alliance of American Football is suspending operations eight games into its first season.

G’day! Aussie Jason Belmonte collects record 11th bowling major at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park

Belmonte beat Jakob Butturff of Tempe, Ariz., 236-227, in the final match of the stepladder finals of the fourth and final tournament for this week's World Series of Bowling X in Allen Park.

Conor McGregor retires amid report of sex assault accusation in Ireland

Conor McGregor announced his retirement from mixed-martial arts Monday, hours before a report surfaced detailing sexual assault accusations made against the former UFC champion last year.

Eminem raps about AAF, drops subtle request for a team in Detroit

The AAF is made up of eight teams, only one of which is located in a city that also has an NFL team — the Atlanta Legends.

Detroit River loses Gold Cup for 2019; there will still be a race weekend

The Gold Cup, the Indianapolis 500 of unlimited hydroplane boat racing, will not return to the Detroit River in 2019.

Nathan Chen, fresh off title in Detroit, skates to gold at worlds

It was the first time an American man captured consecutive world titles since Scott Hamilton won four straight.

Kris Prather earns first PBA title in third of four tournaments at Allen Park

Prather, of Plainfield, Ill., rolled a 200 in the PBA Scorpion Championship title match at Thunderbowl Lanes.

Aussie bowling star Jason Belmonte celebrates 20th win in Allen Park

One of the first bowling stars to use a two-handed style of throwing, Belmonte beat Andres Gomez, 236-194, in the final match Tuesday. He won $20,000.

22nd horse suffers fatal injuries at Santa Anita

A filly broke both front legs at the end of a workout on the main dirt track at Santa Anita and was euthanized.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor arrested in South Florida

McGregor was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with robbery and criminal mischief after an incident where he attempted to take a cellphone from someone trying to take the mixed martial artist's photo.

Thursday sports on TV/radio

A complete listing of the day's sports on TV/radio.

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Blashill sets all-time win mark as U.S. routs Denmark; Mantha nets two more goals

The Red Wings coach became the winningest U.S. coach in world championship history in the top division with his 18th career victory in 23 games.

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Steroids link took luster off Mandarich, MSU’s 1988 Rose Bowl victory

Tony Mandarich helped Michigan State win the 1988 Rose Bowl, but the victory was tainted by steroid use, including by Mandarich.