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  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:47:35 GMT
    On Monday we took a trip down to Beal City to recap an incredible season for the Aggies baseball team that unfortunately ended in heartbreak, a 3-2 loss in extra innings in Saturday's state title game
    On Monday we took a trip down to Beal City to recap an incredible season for the Aggies baseball team that unfortunately ended in heartbreak, a 3-2 loss in extra innings in Saturday's state title game against Grosse Point Woods University Liggett.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:27:39 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night. Scherzer became the first pitcher
    DETROIT (AP) -- Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.  Scherzer became the first pitcher to begin a season 10-0 -- with all decisions coming in starts -- since Roger Clemens went 11-0 for Toronto in 1997, according to STATS.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:55:54 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list. Detroit recalled outfielder Avisail Garcia and catcher Bryan Holaday from
    DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list.  Detroit recalled outfielder Avisail Garcia and catcher Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo on Monday before it series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Sunday, June 16 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:57:50 GMT
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday. Fister (6-4)
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday. Fister (6-4)
  • Sunday, June 16 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:55:07 GMT
    BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall
    BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall
  • Saturday, June 15 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-16 03:49:35 GMT
    BATTLE CREEK - For baseball fans it was a thrilling game. For Beal City players it was a heartbreaking way to end the season. The Aggies lost again to Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett. This time
    BATTLE CREEK - For baseball fans it was a thrilling game. For Beal City players it was a heartbreaking way to end the season. The Aggies lost again to Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett. This time
  • Saturday, June 15 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-06-16 02:11:53 GMT
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over
  • Friday, June 14 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:47:45 GMT
    It's semifinal Friday on the diamond in Battle Creek. Four schools from Northern Michigan began the day still in the hunt for a state title, just one is left standing.  Beal City will play Grosse Pointe
    It's semifinal Friday on the diamond in Battle Creek. Four schools from Northern Michigan began the day still in the hunt for a state title, just one is left standing.  Beal City will play Grosse Pointe Woods in the Division 4 state final Saturday at 6:30.  Jeff Johnson was in Battle Creek with full coverage and reaction from all three local games.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:44:53 GMT
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers used to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers used to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday night.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:49:21 GMT
    A big day of previews for us on Thursday as four local schools finish off their preparations for tomorrow's state semifinals in baseball and softball.  Northern Michigan will have four teams competing
    A big day of previews for us on Thursday as four local schools finish off their preparations for tomorrow's state semifinals in baseball and softball.  Northern Michigan will have four teams competing tomorrow.  We also had our friends from the Lake Michigan Football Report in house to discuss next Sunday's basketball skills combine.  It's very similar to lst month's football combine.  Ira Childress explains why prep hoopsters should attend.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-06-13 04:01:30 GMT
    On Wednesday we reveal a story that we've been working on for a few weeks now. We recently learned of a developing legal battle between schools in the U.P. and the MHSAA.  The two parties are trying to
    On Wednesday we reveal a story that we've been working on for a few weeks now. We recently learned of a developing legal battle between schools in the U.P. and the MHSAA.  The two parties are trying to resolve the issue of U.P. schools not being allowed to participate in the girl's soccer state tournament because of a gender equity bylaw.  Jeff Johnson examines the ongoing struggle between the two sides and if it will ever be resolved.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:43:44 GMT
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lorenzo Cain hit a tying, two-run homer off Jose Valverde with two outs in the ninth inning and Eric Hosmer had a winning single in the 10th, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lorenzo Cain hit a tying, two-run homer off Jose Valverde with two outs in the ninth inning and Eric Hosmer had a winning single in the 10th, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Justin Verlander's seven scoreless innings Wednesday in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:54:29 GMT
    A big day of baseball and softball across Northern Michigan. Nine local teams competing to try and advance to Friday's semifinal round in Battle Creek.  The most exciting game of the day came out of Division
    A big day of baseball and softball across Northern Michigan. Nine local teams competing to try and advance to Friday's semifinal round in Battle Creek.  The most exciting game of the day came out of Division 2, where Chippewa Hills erased a 5-1 deficit in the 7th inning to take down Mt. Pleasant 6-5.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:53:14 GMT
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Max Scherzer won his ninth straight decision, and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 3-2 to snap the Royals' six-game winning streak on Tuesday night. Scherzer became the first
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Max Scherzer won his ninth straight decision, and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 3-2 to snap the Royals' six-game winning streak on Tuesday night.  Scherzer became the first Tigers starter to begin the season 9-0 since Vern Kennedy in 1938 by pitching seven sharp innings.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:55:09 GMT
    On Monday Greg Miller made his first trip to Dow Diamond this year as the Loons hosted the team with the best record in the Midwest League, the South Bend Silver Hawks. Great Lakes continuing their hot-streak
    On Monday Greg Miller made his first trip to Dow Diamond this year as the Loons hosted the team with the best record in the Midwest League, the South Bend Silver Hawks. Great Lakes continuing their hot-streak beating the Silver Hawks 5-3.  The Loons have now won five games in a row.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:03:02 GMT
    Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Salvador Perez hit a two-run triple and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Guthrie
    Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Salvador Perez hit a two-run triple and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Guthrie
  • Monday, June 10 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:41:10 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Detroit Pistons have hired Maurice Cheeks as their new coach. The person spoke Monday on the condition of anonymity
    DETROIT (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Detroit Pistons have hired Maurice Cheeks as their new coach.
  • Sunday, June 9 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-06-10 03:07:28 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- Jose Alvarez pitched six impressive innings in his major league debut, and Don Kelly hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth to help the Detroit Tigers finish a three-game sweep
    DETROIT (AP) -- Jose Alvarez pitched six impressive innings in his major league debut, and Don Kelly hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth to help the Detroit Tigers finish a three-game sweep
  • Sunday, June 9 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-06-10 03:05:35 GMT
    MONTREAL (AP) -- Adonis Stevenson stopped Chad Dawson with a left hook in the first round to take the WBC light heavyweight title Saturday night. Stevenson (21-1), from nearby Longueuil, sent a crushing
    MONTREAL (AP) -- Adonis Stevenson stopped Chad Dawson with a left hook in the first round to take the WBC light heavyweight title Saturday night. Stevenson (21-1), from nearby Longueuil, sent a crushing
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-06-09 01:34:59 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- Prince Fielder hit a bases-clearing double in the second inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Saturday. The AL Central-leading Tigers have won the first
    DETROIT (AP) -- Prince Fielder hit a bases-clearing double in the second inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Saturday. The AL Central-leading Tigers have won the first
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-09 01:33:09 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers are skipping Anibal Sanchez's next start and plan to pitch Jose Alvarez in his place Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said on Saturday
    DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers are skipping Anibal Sanchez's next start and plan to pitch Jose Alvarez in his place Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said on Saturday
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-06-09 00:24:48 GMT
    Seven Northern Michigan high school baseball teams, and two softball teams claimed regional titles on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinal round of play on Tuesday. On Saturday, our cameras were in
    Seven Northern Michigan high school baseball teams, and two softball teams claimed regional titles on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinal round of play on Tuesday. On Saturday, our cameras were in
  • Friday, June 7 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:46:50 GMT
    On Friday, we spent the afternoon with PGA golf instructor Rick Smith. Smith has coached golfing greats like Phil Mickelson and Lee Janzen to major championships. Smith has a deep connection with Treetops
    On Friday, we spent the afternoon with PGA golf instructor Rick Smith. Smith has coached golfing greats like Phil Mickelson and Lee Janzen to major championships. Smith has a deep connection with Treetops
  • Friday, June 7 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:51:53 GMT
    Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings, Victor Martinez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-5 on Friday night to take a 3 1/2-game lead over the Indians atop the AL Central. Martinez
    Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings, Victor Martinez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-5 on Friday night to take a 3 1/2-game lead over the Indians atop the AL Central. Martinez
  • Friday, June 7 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:08:28 GMT
    Longtime Miami (Ohio) basketball coach Charlie Coles has died at his Oxford, Ohio, home. He was 71. No cause of death was reported immediately by the school on Friday, but Coles had a history of heart
    Longtime Miami (Ohio) basketball coach Charlie Coles has died at his Oxford, Ohio, home. He was 71. No cause of death was reported immediately by the school on Friday, but Coles had a history of heart
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-06-07 03:14:14 GMT
    Thursday's local coverage is headlined by Reed City sprinter Sami Michell, who broke the all-time record for individual state titles over the weekend.  Michell won all four events she competed in and now
    Thursday's local coverage is headlined by Reed City sprinter Sami Michell, who broke the all-time record for individual state titles over the weekend.  Michell won all four events she competed in and now has 12 state titles in her career, the most ever by a Michigan track and field athlete. Michell will attend Michigan in the fall on a track scholarship.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:01:39 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) -- Max Scherzer struck out nine in seven innings to remain unbeaten, and Victor Martinez homered and drove in three runs to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays
    DETROIT (AP) -- Max Scherzer struck out nine in seven innings to remain unbeaten, and Victor Martinez homered and drove in three runs to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:51:40 GMT
    Wednesday takes us to beautiful Wuerful Park in Traverse City for the Beach Bums taking on the Lake Erie Crushers.  It was a low-scoring affair as Taylor Wrenn provided the only offense, a solo home run
    Wednesday takes us to beautiful Wuerful Park in Traverse City for the Beach Bums taking on the Lake Erie Crushers.  It was a low-scoring affair as Taylor Wrenn provided the only offense, a solo home run in the fourth inning.  CMU alum Jake Sabol threw a complete-game shutout to earn the win as Traverse City takes care of Lake Erie 1-0.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-06-05 23:51:41 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball's union says management is interviewing players linked to a Miami anti-aging clinic that allegedly sold performance-enhancing drugs and has become the focus of an Major League
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball's union says management is interviewing players linked to a Miami anti-aging clinic that allegedly sold performance-enhancing drugs and has become the focus of an Major League Baseball investigation.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-06-05 23:49:25 GMT
    ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver wide receiver Matt Willis and defensive end Braylon Broughton. To make room on the roster Wednesday, the Lions released wide receiver
    ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver wide receiver Matt Willis and defensive end Braylon Broughton.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-06-05 23:48:00 GMT
    SPARTA, Ky. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski's standing in the chase for his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship is an encouraging sign of where his team is headed. The Penske Racing driver
    SPARTA, Ky. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski's standing in the chase for his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship is an encouraging sign of where his team is headed.
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:55:14 GMT
    Tuesday's local coverage took us to Big Rapids for a pair of Division 3 girls' soccer regional semifinal matches. In the first game, the Cheboygan Chiefs raced out to a 3-0 halftime lead, but Muskegon
    Tuesday's local coverage took us to Big Rapids for a pair of Division 3 girls' soccer regional semifinal matches. In the first game, the Cheboygan Chiefs raced out to a 3-0 halftime lead, but Muskegon
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-05 02:50:14 GMT
    Prince Fielder homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers handed Tampa Bay's Matt Moore his first loss of the year with a 10-1 rout Tuesday night. Fielder also hit a two-run single that capped
    Prince Fielder homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers handed Tampa Bay's Matt Moore his first loss of the year with a 10-1 rout Tuesday night. Fielder also hit a two-run single that capped
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:41:45 GMT
    ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Reggie Bush says the Detroit Lions have what it takes to win the Super Bowl. Bush was quick to add a lot of work has to be done before his new team can reach that lofty goal.
    ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Reggie Bush says the Detroit Lions have what it takes to win the Super Bowl.
  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-29 15:57:59 GMT
    Jared Smith is the Sports Director at 9&10 NewsA graduate at Penn State University, Jared joined 9&10 News in January of 2013 as a sports anchor. Before arriving at 9&10 News, Jared spent a year as the
    Jared Smith is the Sports Director at 9&10 NewsA graduate at Penn State University, Jared joined 9&10 News in January of 2013 as a sports anchor. Before arriving at 9&10 News, Jared spent a year as the
  • Saturday, December 10 2011 6:40 PM EST2011-12-10 23:40:22 GMT
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Robert Covington scored 19 points and Tennessee State rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Central Michigan 65-57 on Saturday. The Tigers (4-6) trailed 24-11 with 4:47 to go
  • Tuesday, October 25 2011 10:14 PM EDT2011-10-26 02:14:44 GMT
    James Wisniewski made his long-awaited Columbus debut after serving an eight-game suspension, and rookie Ryan Johansen scored his first career goal and added an assist to give the Blue Jackets their first
  • Friday, October 21 2011 8:12 AM EDT2011-10-21 12:12:43 GMT
    ESPN is reporting that Detroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison has a brain tumor. The network cited two NFL sources it did not identify in Thursday's report. It says the tumor was revealed when Harrison
  • Friday, October 21 2011 8:11 AM EDT2011-10-21 12:11:23 GMT
    The Philadelphia Eagles traded running back Ronnie Brown to the Lions' title='More Stories About Detroit Lions'>Detroit Lions for running back Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed draft pick in 2013. Harrison
  • Friday, October 21 2011 8:09 AM EDT2011-10-21 12:09:34 GMT
    The top 10 teams in the Associated Press high school football poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 10 points for a first-place vote, 9 for second, etc. The Michigan High School
  • The Michigan State Spartans beat the University of Michigan for the fourth consecutive year, and also jumped ahead of them in the rankings. The first BCS Standings were announced Sunday, and the
    The Michigan State Spartans beat the University of Michigan for the fourth consecutive year, and also jumped ahead of them in the rankings. The first BCS Standings were announced Sunday, and the
  • IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon was 33. Drivers were told
    IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon has died from injuries after his car went sailing through the air during a massive 15-car wreck early in Sunday's Las Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon was 33. Drivers were told
  • Alex Smith's fourth-down, 6-yard pass to Delanie Walker gave San Francisco the go-ahead touchdown with 1:51 left, lifting the 49ers to a 25-19 win over the previously unbeaten Detroit Lions.
    Alex Smith's fourth-down, 6-yard pass to Delanie Walker gave San Francisco the go-ahead touchdown with 1:51 left, lifting the 49ers to a 25-19 win over the previously unbeaten Detroit Lions.
  • Nelson Cruz set a postseason record with his sixth home run of the series, Michael Young hit a pair of two-run doubles in a nine-run third inning, and the Texas Rangers romped to a 15-5 win over the Detroit
    Nelson Cruz set a postseason record with his sixth home run of the series, Michael Young hit a pair of two-run doubles in a nine-run third inning, and the Texas Rangers romped to a 15-5 win over the Detroit
  • Johan Franzen scored a power-play goal with 48.5 seconds left in overtime, rallying the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Ian White and Jiri Hudler also
    Johan Franzen scored a power-play goal with 48.5 seconds left in overtime, rallying the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Ian White and Jiri Hudler also
  • Alex Gillett scored on a 30-yard run with 37 seconds left, and Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday despite blowing a late 15-point lead. Central Michigan (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American
    Alex Gillett scored on a 30-yard run with 37 seconds left, and Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday despite blowing a late 15-point lead. Central Michigan (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American
  • Keshawn Martin scored twice in the third quarter on similar lunges to the end zone, and No. 23 Michigan State held off Denard Robinson and No. 11 Michigan 28-14 on Saturday for its fourth straight victory
    Keshawn Martin scored twice in the third quarter on similar lunges to the end zone, and No. 23 Michigan State held off Denard Robinson and No. 11 Michigan 28-14 on Saturday for its fourth straight victory
  • Jimmy Howard made 25 saves for his sixth career shutout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 on Thursday night. Justin Abdelkader and Valtteri Filppula scored for Detroit in the
    Jimmy Howard made 25 saves for his sixth career shutout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 on Thursday night. Justin Abdelkader and Valtteri Filppula scored for Detroit in the
  • Justin Verlander helped save Detroit's season with a gutsy effort and the Tigers hit for a sudden cycle to break away from Texas in a 7-5 victory Thursday that cut the Rangers' lead to 3-2 in the
    Justin Verlander helped save Detroit's season with a gutsy effort and the Tigers hit for a sudden cycle to break away from Texas in a 7-5 victory Thursday that cut the Rangers' lead to 3-2 in the
  • Nelson Cruz made a rocket throw to keep the score tied, then hit a crushing three-run homer in the 11th inning that helped send the Texas Rangers over the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Wednesday night for a 3-1 lead
    Nelson Cruz made a rocket throw to keep the score tied, then hit a crushing three-run homer in the 11th inning that helped send the Texas Rangers over the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Wednesday night for a 3-1 lead
  • The top 10 teams in the Associated Press high school football poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 10 points for a first-place vote, 9 for second, etc. The Michigan High School
    The top 10 teams in the Associated Press high school football poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 10 points for a first-place vote, 9 for second, etc. The Michigan High School

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