Detroit
Steelers Defense Tames Bengals Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:37 am, MST
The Pittsburgh Steelers limited the Cincinnati Bengals to just six first downs in a 27-10 rout.
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Shock Re-Sign Laimbeer As Coach Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 2:32 pm, MST
Head coach Bill Laimbeer has been re-signed to a two-year contract by the WNBA champion Detroit Shock.
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Bengals Bench Chad Johnson For Violation Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 12:24 pm, MST
The Cincinnati Bengals deactivate wide receiver Chad Johnson for their Thursday night game against the Steelers for violation of a team rule.
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Yankees’ Mussina Announces Retirement Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 12:04 pm, MST
The New York Yankees will enter the season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina.
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QB Tony Romo Takes Homeless Man To Movies Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:25 am, MST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo allegedly takes a homeless man to the movies, the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Ex-Viking Wants To ‘Duke It Out’ With Childress Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 6:50 am, MST
Former Minnesota Viking Troy Williamson says he wants to “duke it out” with his ex-coach Brad Childress when the Jaguars take on the Vikings on Sunday.
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Morgan, Michigan State Defeat IPFW Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 10:27 pm, MST
Raymar Morgan scored 22 points and hauled in six rebounds to lead fifth-ranked Michigan State past IPFW, 70-59.
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Ball State Stays Perfect With Win Over Central Michigan Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 9:02 pm, MST
Nate Davis threw four touchdowns and MiQuale Lewis rushed for 177 yards as the 14th-ranked Ball State Cardinals stayed perfect on the season with a 31-24 decision over Central Michigan in an exciting. […]
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‘Pacman’ Jones Gets Another Chance … Again Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 5:02 pm, MST
The NFL is giving Adam “Pacman” Jones another chance.
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Friday Football Frenzy Under Way Monday, Nov 10 2008, 9:57 am, MST
Only a few weeks left to vote for the remaining teams for High School football.
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Photo gallery: Cass Tech comes from behind to win Detroit PSL girls volleyball title Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 1:38 am, MST
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Health updates on MSU’s Javon Ringer, Otis Wiley Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:53 am, MST
Ready to play: Coach Mark Dantonio said senior running back Javon Ringer, who hurt his hamstring in practice last week, will go through a normal practice routine this week. “He’s doing fine,” Dantonio. […]
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MSU wants to ring in New Year at a bowl Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:52 am, MST
Since the start of winter conditioning, Michigan State players have made it their mission to play in a January bowl game. Then they added a Big Ten championship to their list of goals.
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Marinelli on Lions rookie Cliff Avril: ‘We’ve got a special player’ Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:45 am, MST
Cliff Avril thought he was going to be a linebacker at Purdue, until he was switched to defensive end during his junior season. Then he thought he would be drafted by a team that plays the same 3-4 de. […]
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Lions give QB Daunte Culpepper a workout Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:41 am, MST
Free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who ended his retirement last week, visited the Lions for a workout Tuesday but did not sign a contract. Culpepper, 31, took a physical, worked out at the Lion. […]
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MITCH ALBOM | PISTONS/NBA PREVIEW: Pistons seek different outcome with same players, new head coach Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:38 am, MST
They were supposed to be different. Not the same old Fab Four. Either Chauncey or Tayshaun, maybe Rasheed, maybe Rip. Someone was going. That’s what fans figured this summer. What happened?
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PISTONS/NBA PREVIEW: Pistons hope a few new notes change their tune Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:37 am, MST
“Make no mistake, everyone’s in play right now. There are no sacred cows here. You lose that sacred-cow status when you lose three straight years like this.” — Joe Dumars
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Predictions on how the Pistons will fare this season Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:36 am, MST
The tune you’ll hear Experience will carry them. But inexperience will factor in, too — with some of the young guys in the postseason. Who’ll top the charts Rasheed Wallace It’s his contract year. An. […]
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Hit makers: The coaches who made the NBA Finals in first year with team Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:36 am, MST
Over the past 40 years, only nine coaches made the NBA Finals in their first season with a team: 1969-70Lakers Joe Mullaney Record: 46-36 Finals: Lost to Knicks, 4-3 The buzz: Mullaney joined a team t. […]
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Southwest Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:35 am, MST
Prediction: 1. New Orleans; 2. San Antonio; 3. Houston; 4. Dallas; 5. Memphis Platinum sellers Hornets, Spurs New Orleans and San Antonio remain the class of the Southwest, the NBA’s best division. Br. […]
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Southeast Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:34 am, MST
Prediction: 1. Orlando; 2. Miami; 3. Washington; 4. Charlotte; 5. Atlanta Platinum sellers Magic The defending division champ won its first playoff series since 1996, Shaq’s last season. Breakout grou. […]
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Northwest Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:33 am, MST
Prediction: 1. Utah; 2. Portland; 3. Denver; 4. Minnesota; 5. Okla. City Platinum sellers Jazz Jerry Sloan needs five victories to become the first NBA coach with 1,000 wins with one team. Breakout gr. […]
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Pacific Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:33 am, MST
Prediction: 1. L.A. Lakers; 2. Phoenix; 3. Golden State; 4. L.A. Clippers; 5. Sacramento Platinum sellers Lakers Andrew Bynum’s return gives them another scoring option in post. Breakout group Suns Ex. […]
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Central Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:32 am, MST
Prediction: 1. Detroit; 2. Cleveland; 3. Chicago; 4. Indiana; 5. Milwaukee Platinum sellers Pistons The last time they didn’t win the Central — 2003-04 — they won the NBA title. Breakout group Caval. […]
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Atlantic Division preview Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:31 am, MST
Prediction: 1. Boston; 2. Philadelphia; 3. Toronto; 4. New York; 5. New Jersey Platinum sellers Celtics There’s little doubt in Boston as long as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are healthy.. […]
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How each Pistons coach fared in their first season on the job Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:29 am, MST
While only eight Pistons coaches have had a winning record in their first season with the team, five of them were in the past 15 years. Here’s a look at how all former Pistons coaches fared in their f. […]
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Each Pistons’ ideal role for the season Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:28 am, MST
New Pistons coach Michael Curry expects to use from nine to 11 players on a given night. Here’s a closer look at each player’s role (starters are bolded): Chauncey Billups Guard
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IN THE EAST: Pistons face beefed-up competition in East Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:27 am, MST
There were no mega trades in the spirit of Boston acquiring superstar Kevin Garnett, but several Eastern Conference teams did adjust their rosters substantially in an effort to unseat the NBA champion. […]
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A few questions we have about the Pistons Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:08 am, MST
A few questions to ponder as the Pistons prepare to tip off a new season: ‘Sheed, Chauncey, Rip, Tayshaun — can Michael Curry win with these guys? Like Larry Brown did? How long of a honeymoon will t. […]
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EA Sports predicts the Pistons will finish… Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:07 am, MST
OK, as usual the Pistons haven’t been getting a whole lotta love from the humanoids making NBA predictions. So let’s go to an unbiased, virtual source: The NBA Live 09 video game. Hey, EA Sports’ NHL. […]
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PISTONS CORNER: Michael Curry ready for first of 82 tests Wednesday, Oct 29 2008, 12:05 am, MST
Pistons coach Michael Curry maintained during training camp that he wasn’t nervous about his first year running a basketball team. He has been a picture of serenity throughout the exhibition season. S. […]
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A look back at 2004, the year of the Pistons’ last title Tuesday, Oct 28 2008, 11:58 pm, MST
Other than their core lineup, much has changed since 2004, when the Pistons last won a title: That was two jobs ago for Larry Brown, and two coaches ago for the Lions (Steve Mariucci, Dick Jauron). Br. […]
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Red Wings sum Tuesday, Oct 28 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
First period Det., Zetterberg 5 (Rafalski, Hudler), 5:54 Los Angeles, Moller 2 (Harrold, Quincey), 10:46 (pp) Second period L.A., Calder 1 (Kopitar, Greene), 1:16 Det., Hossa 5 (Lidstrom, Osgood), 9:2. […]
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OLYMPICS: Friends, family to honor Ryan Shay at New York City Marathon Tuesday, Oct 28 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
They’re the kinds of memories that triumph over grief — heartwarming stories she calls “so Ryan” because they never fail to make her laugh.
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Football on TV this week Tuesday, Oct 28 2008, 10:00 pm, MST
7:30 p.m. **** South Florida at Cincinnati. 8:00 ***** Wofford at Appalachian State. Noon **** Wisconsin at Michigan State.
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