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Jared Smith

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT

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

Andrus has 5 hits in Texas' 7-2 win over Detroit

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Andrus

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

CHICAGO (AP) -- Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series. It

CMU Softball Season Ends With 7-4 Loss To Valpo

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT

It was a rough couple days for CMU Softball. Last weekend, the Chippewas were celebrating a MAC Championship that came in the most dramatic fashion. Saturday, their season came to end with a 7-4 loss

Friday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

Our local coverage on Friday is headlined by Reed City sprinter Sami Michell. Michell is on the verge of breaking the all-time Michigan record for individual state titles. Her eight titles are three shy of the all-time record. Michell also holds the all-time record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 43.23 seconds.

Tigers win Pitcher's duel over Texas

Greg Miller — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders. Jim Leyland

Rangers rock Verlander, give Darvish 10-4 win

Jeff Johnson — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled

Thursday's Local Sports Coverage

Jeff Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

Thursday's local sports coverage featured a preview of the Traverse City Beach Bums season opener Friday. We also took at look at CMU Softball's Midwest Regional opponent the University of California. Cadillac

Michigan's 2014 Football Schedule Announced

Jeff Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Here is a look at Michigan's 2014 football schedule: Aug. 30 Appalachian State Sept. 6 at Notre Dame Sept. 13 Miami (Ohio) Sept. 20 Utah Sept. 27 Minnesota Oct. 4 at Rutgers Oct. 11

MSU's Football Schedule for 2014 Announced

Jeff Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Here is a look at Michigan State's football schedule for 2014: Aug. 30 JACKSONVILLE STATE Sept. 13 at Oregon Sept. 20 WYOMING Sept. 27 EASTERN MICHIGAN Oct. 4 NEBRASKA Oct. 11 at Purdue Oct. 18

Tigers send Alburquerque down, call up Reed

Jeff Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-hander Al Alburquerque to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Evan Reed. Alburquerque has struggled with his control, and took the

Blackhawks use 3-goal third period to get best of Wings

Greg Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday

Wednesday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

Trista Cox was the hero for the CMU softball team on Saturday. Cox hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, sending the Chips to the MAC Championship and punching their ticket for the NCAA Tournament. Cox looks back at her dramatic hit. Plus highlights from McBain and Marion in baseball and softball.

Astros finally beat Tigers, 7-5 with 2-run 9th

Jared Smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Brandon Barnes caught Miguel Cabrera's bases-loaded drive against the wall in right-center field for the final out, and the Houston Astros avoided a season sweep against the Detroit Tigers with a 7-5 victory Wednesday.

Tuesday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:14:00 EDT

CMU Softball prepares for it's first NCAA Softball Regional since 2004. The Chippewas beat NIU on Saturday to clinch it's 10th MAC Title in school history. Head Coach Margo Jonker talked to Greg Miller about gaining respect for the MAC and CMU during this weekend's regional in Ann Arbor.

Lions sign UFA Bishop, cut RB Moore

Jared Smith — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:44:00 EDT

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Freddie Bishop and released running back Devin Moore.

Girl's Soccer: Mt. Pleasant 6, Bay City Western 0

Jared Smith — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

MT. PLEASANT -- Emily Kahn scored a hat trick as Mt. Pleasant blanked Bay City Western 6-0 on the girl's soccer pitch Monday night. The Oilers (10-0-2) can clinch an outright conference title with a victory on Wednesday.

Lions make moves at center, cut Allen, sign Keyton

Jared Smith — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions say they've signed undrafted rookie free agent center Darren Keyton and have released center Skyler Allen. Keyton played at Traverse City West High School and at Western Michigan University, where he started all 13 games as right guard in 2012.

Detroit CF Austin Jackson on 15-day disabled list

Jared Smith — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a pulled right hamstring.

Wings Take Seven to Finish Off Ducks

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:55:00 EDT

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings finished off the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 victory

Tigers lose lead, fall to Indians 4-3 in 10th

Jeff Johnson — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Jose Valverde shrugged off his first blown save since returning to the Detroit Tigers. Pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Indians

Saturday's Local Sports

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

Saturday's Local Sports Coverage starts with CMU Softball winning its first MAC Tournament Title in 11 years. They did it with a walkoff homer in the 11th. Ferris State Softball lost their Division 2

Indians hold on to beat Verlander, Tigers 7-6

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:17:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Ubaldo Jimenez outpitched Justin Verlander, and Cleveland's Chris Perez got Miguel Cabrera to hit a game-ending groundout with two on to preserve the Indians' 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers

Friday's Local Sports Coverage

Greg Miller — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:30:00 EDT

Hundreds of high school football players took to the turf of Thirlby Field in Traverse City for the second annual Northern Michigan Scouting Combine and Exposure Camp. More than a dozen coaches and recruiters

Red Wings win 4-3 overtime thriller to force game 7

Greg Miller — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Henrik Zetterberg scored his second goal 1:04 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Friday night to extend their first-round series. Detroit blew

Tigers beat Indians 10-4 behind Fielder, Cabrera

Jeff Johnson — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:58:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each hit a long home run, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 on Friday night. The Tigers scored three runs in the second and three

Training Day at the Lake Michigan Football Combine

Jared Smith — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

Tomorrow at Thirlby Field in Traverse city. The Lake Michigan Football Report will hold it's second annual combine and skills exposure camp. So in anticpation, I put my dimished football skills to the test and participated in some of the same drills that the real athletes will experience on Friday. Watch me relive the glory days!

Thursday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

Our local coverage on Thursday stretched from Cadillac to Petoskey. Greg Miller hit up the girl's soccer pitch for Alpena and Cadillac. Jeff Johnson went to the track in Petoskey to catch up with a nationally ranked thrower.

Michigan to play Va Tech 2020, 2021 in football

Jared Smith — Thu, 9 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan has scheduled a home-and-home football series with Virginia Tech. The schools announced Thursday that the Wolverines and Hokies will play each other twice in the next decade. Michigan will face Virginia Tech on Sept. 19, 2020, at the Big House. The Hokies will host the Wolverines on Sept. 11, 2021.

Nick Bonino's OT goal puts Ducks past Wings 3-2

Jared Smith — Thu, 9 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Nick Bonino scored 1:54 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks moved to the brink of the second round with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Getting Technical

Jared Smith — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

Jeff Johnson examines how technology is playing a role in athletic development among several high schools in Northern Michigan. He visited Roscommon, Beal City and Boyne City high schools.

Nationals hold Tigers at bay, 3-1

Greg Miller — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Bryce Harper hit a solo homer and drove in another run with a sacrifice fly, Jordan Zimmermann won his NL-leading sixth game and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 Wednesday night. Denard

Tuesday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:53:00 EDT

Greg Miller was in Traverse City for T.C. West and T.C. Central girl's soccer. T.C. West winning it 5-1. Also No. 6 Onaway hosting No. 4 Posen in a softball doubleheader. Onaway won both games 6-1 and 12-1. Finally we go back to Wuerfel Park for another Traverse City Beach Bums season preview.

Monday's Local Sports Coverage

Jared Smith — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:45:00 EDT

Lake Michigan Conference Girl's Soccer: Harbor Springs 1, Elk Rapids 0. The Rams take over sole possession of first place in the conference.

Brunner ties Red Wings-Ducks series with an Overtime Winner

Greg Miller — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

Damien Brunner scored with 4:50 left in overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 series-evening win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. Pavel Datsyuk scored a second game-tying goal for the

Detroit's Abdelkader suspended 2 games for hit

Jeff Johnson — Sun, 5 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit's Justin Abdelkader has been suspended two games for Saturday's hit on Anaheim's Toni Lydman. The suspension means Abdelkader must miss Games 4 and 5 of the first-round playoff

Tigers' Verlander holds Astros hitless until 7th

Jeff Johnson — Sun, 5 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

HOUSTON (AP) -- Justin Verlander held Houston hitless until the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers romped past the Astros 9-0 Sunday for a four-game sweep. Verlander, who has already pitched two no-hitters

Tennessee State overtakes Central Michigan 65-57

Jeff Johnson — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:40:00 EST

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

Red Wings drop second-straight, fall 4-1 to Columbus

Aaron Mills — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:14:00 EDT

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

Report: Lions RB Jerome Harrison has brain tumor

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:12:00 EDT

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

Lions, Eagles swap running backs

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:11:00 EDT

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

Michigan High School Football Rankings for Week 9

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:09:00 EDT

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

MSU 16, Michigan 18 in first BCS Rankings

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:36:00 EDT

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 dies in wreck

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:15:00 EDT

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

49ers beat previously unbeaten Lions 25-19

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:50:00 EDT

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.

Rangers earn 2nd consecutive World Series berth

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:48:00 EDT

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

Franzen scores in OT, Red Wings rally for 3-2 win

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:47:00 EDT

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

E. Mich. beats Cent. Mich. 35-28 on late TD run

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:48:00 EDT

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

No. 23 MSU beats No. 11 Michigan again, 28-14

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:43:00 EDT

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

Howard makes 25 saves, Red Wings beat Canucks 2-0

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:37:00 EDT

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

Tigers stay alive in ALCS, hold off Rangers 7-5

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:50:00 EDT

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

Cruz, Rangers beat Tigers, take 3-1 lead in ALCS

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:48:00 EDT

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

High School Football Rankings (Week of 10/10)

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:41:00 EDT

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