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Drew Sharp: Stage set for a defining week in Tigers' season
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The feast of the interleague inferiors is over. It's back to American League big-boy school for the Tigers in what could be the defining week of their season. Thursday, specifically, is huge.
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Drew Sharp: At Penn State, football wins out over principles
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Two Lions make analyst's list of top 10 biggest jerks in NFL
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CBSSports.com analyst Mike Freeman took it upon himself to list the NFL's top ten biggest jerks. And lo and behold, two Lions found their way onto it.
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Drew Smyly returns in start that will feel like home
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Potential frontcourt draft picks abound for Pistons after workouts
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Griffins hire Red Wings assistant Jeff Blashill as new coach
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Michigan receiver Jerald Robinson's court case adjourned to July 16
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NHL teams draft 4 Michigan State recruits
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Mick McCabe: Warren De La Salle goes from 2-14 to title game
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Ticker: Dana Jacobson, formerly of ESPN and U-M, reveals childhood abuse
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Two Lions make analyst's list of top 10 biggest jerks in NFL
CBSSports.com analyst Mike Freeman took it upon himself to list the NFL's top ten biggest jerks. And lo and behold, two Lions found their way onto it....
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9:35 AM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Lions sign veteran safety Sean Jones
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4:31 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Lions' Nate Burleson: Calvin Johnson came to minicamp 'stronger, faster'
Before the Lions broke minicamp earlier this month, a reporter asked receiver Nate Burleson to name a teammate who had a standout spring or surprised him in any way. Burleson's answer, without much hesitation: Calvin Johnson....
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1:38 AM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Report: Tigers a team to watch in pursuit of Matt Garza, Jed Lowrie
The rumor mill continues to churn as we enter the middle part of the baseball season. The Tigers, who could use an upgrade at second base, in the outfield and possibly at pitcher, are reportedly looking at Cubs pitcher Matt Garza and could be a player...
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10:53 AM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Analyst: Carlos Quentin would upgrade Detroit Tigers 'D'
Many Tigers fans have bemoaned the team's lack of offensive production, and rightfully so. But one baseball follower thinks the Tigers should try to improve their defense as the trade deadline approaches. Could Padres leftfielder Carlos Quentin fit that...
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9:22 AM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Juwan Howard pays homage to Fab Five by doing Cabbage Patch at Heat rally (with videos)
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5:40 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Michigan State adds two recruits: TE Dylan Chmura, WR Trey Kilgore
Michigan State added the eighth and ninth members to its 2013 football recruiting class in the last 24 hours, when tight end Dylan Chmura and wide receiver Trey Kilgore verbally committed....
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9:09 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Photo gallery: Detroit's list of biggest jerks in sports
A recent story about Lions players making the list of the NFL's biggest jerks got us thinking: What players would make the Detroit sports fan's list of biggest jerks in sports?...
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12:58 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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Walkoff Woodward: Jim Leyland’s dirtbag remarks can apply to front office, too
Dave Dombrowski and Jim Leyland are the architects of this team, and this team is supposed to win — and win often. This early-season setback wasn’t in the cards; at least a record under .500 wasn’t....
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10:00 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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How will knee tendinitis affect Alex Avila's playing time?
Medical exams on Monday showed nothing new is wrong with Alex Avila’s left knee. He continues to suffer from the tendinitis he’s had since the middle of last year; it kept him out of the lineup Monday night against the Rangers....
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2:06 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Detroit 8, Texas 2: Early fireworks back Rick Porcello's strong start
The last time he’d faced Texas, Porcello had allowed eight runs in the first inning. Monday night was a different story. He held the Rangers scoreless through six innings after receiving plenty of early run support....
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1:19 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Tigers notes and quotes from Monday's win
Miguel Cabrera's double drove in the first two runs as the Tigers jumped on rookie right-hander Justin Grimm and matched their biggest first inning of the season -- five runs....
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1:37 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Drew Smyly returns in start that will feel like home
Yu Darvish will be the home pitcher, but he will be thousands of miles from home. Drew Smyly will be the visiting pitcher, but he might feel like he's at home. Smyly is from Arkansas, which borders Texas, and he will have some folks from home on hand...
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1:22 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Potential frontcourt draft picks abound for Pistons after workouts
The Pistons worked out six frontcourt prospects Monday in preparation for Thursday's NBA draft. John Henson, North Carolina: The skinny big man has been projected by many to be the pick at No. 9 for the Pistons. He'll help defensively, but he'll have to...
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1:22 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Jeff Blashill's move from Red Wings to Griffins could benefit both sides
In a move that could benefit both sides, the Red Wings announced Monday that assistant coach Jeff Blashill will coach Detroit's minor league team. Blashill will take over the Grand Rapids vacancy created when Curt Fraser left this month to become an...
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1:23 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Recruiting: Michigan commits excel at Rivals Five-Star Challenge
It should come as no surprise that Michigan’s top-ranked recruiting class is full of players invited to participate in prestigious all-star camps. Last weekend, four players committed to Michigan took part in the inaugural Rivals Five-Star Challenge in...
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10:03 PM, Jun. 25, 2012
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AAU coach: Michigan getting character with Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson III, Spike Albrecht
Wayne Brumm offered advice Friday during a send-off lunch for three players he coached who are headed to Michigan. Mitch McGary, Glenn Robinson III and Spike Albrecht will be U-M freshmen after playing for the SYF Players AAU team based in northwest...
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1:38 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Michigan State lands another football recruit: WR Jay Harris
The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is unrated by rivals.com. He also reported scholarship offers from Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Maryland, among others....
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8:44 AM, Jun. 26, 2012
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Ticker: Dana Jacobson, formerly of ESPN and U-M, reveals childhood abuse
Former ESPN personality Dana Jacobson, a Michigan alumnus, has spoken out in the wake of Jerry Sandusky's conviction about sexual abuse she endured as a child. Jacobson left the Worldwide Leader in April and posted her story of being violated by a male...
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