Ann Arbor Sports

CBS: Michigan football has the nation's fourth-toughest schedule in 2012

2012-05-28T16:17:00Z

There's been one prevailing notion among college football writers and fans this offseason with regard to Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's second act. If he wants to repeat his 2011 performance, he'd better find a way to navigate a...

Red Wings will miss Nicklas Lidstrom, but Nashville's Ryan Suter would help fill the void

2012-05-31T02:00:27Z

Detroit will make a big push for Suter on July 1, if he doesn't re-sign with the Predators.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford ranked No. 41 by peers on list of NFL's top 100 players

2012-05-31T01:55:12Z

Stafford is the first Detroit player to make the list, checking in nine spots ahead of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.

Joe Dumars says Detroit Pistons not disappointed at landing No. 9 pick in NBA Draft

2012-05-31T01:35:24Z

Pistons anticipated they'd have ninth pick and have been preparing for that possibility.

Detroit Pistons to select North Carolina's John Henson with No. 9 pick, ESPN mock draft says

2012-05-31T01:25:05Z

Henson was a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year for the Tar Heels.

Desmond Howard playing for Ohio State, Notre Dame or Michigan State? New video game makes it possible

2012-05-31T00:35:00Z

For four years, former Michigan football star Desmond Howard tortured rival opponents with highlight-reel catches and electrifying returns. But what if Howard put the hurt on the Wolverines while wearing an Ohio State jersey? Or Notre Dame gold and...

Amazing career of Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom, 'The Perfect Human,' will never be duplicated

2012-05-31T00:30:34Z

No player was more valuable to Detroit's two-decade run of success than the seven-time Norris Trophy winner.

Detroit Pistons to select ninth as expected in 2012 NBA Draft

2012-05-31T00:30:02Z

New Orleans landed No. 1 pick, Charlotte will select second and Washington third.

Captain to captain: Steve Yzerman calls Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom an all-time great

2012-05-31T00:00:05Z

Lidstrom replaced Yzerman as Detroit's captain after the two teamed for three Stanley Cups.

Michigan State Spartans show unique strength across athletic department in 2011-12 season

2012-05-30T23:45:56Z

The Spartans were the only program in the country to have teams competing in the postseason across four major sports, as well as women's basketball.

Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom among Twitter's trending topics after news of expected retirement

2012-05-30T23:30:59Z

Here's a sampling of tweets from many of the media who covered Lidstrom during his 20 years in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister's recurring injury, return to disabled list, leaves team in tenuous spot

2012-05-30T22:49:00Z

Tigers already were struggling offensively with a team built on offense; now must proceed again without their No. 2 starting pitcher.

Scotty Bowman: Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom 'a wonderful person ... a terrific player'

2012-05-30T22:45:51Z

Lidstrom is expected to announce his retirement Thursday in Detroit. He and Bowman helped the Red Wings win three Stanley Cups.

Detroit Pistons will open vs. Utah Jazz in Orlando Magic Summer League

2012-05-30T22:03:51Z

Pistons have planned since April to participate in the event, rather than the Las Vegas league, but Magic just announced details today.

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand not upset about Cliff Avril's offseason absence

2012-05-30T22:01:15Z

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he continues to work on a long-term deal for defensive end Cliff Avril, who continues to skip voluntary workouts.

Live Blog: Detroit Tigers hope Drew Smyly can help end two-game skid vs. Red Sox, 7 p.m.

2012-05-30T22:00:55Z

Danny Worth in at second and hitting second, while Gerald Laird is the DH tonight against Boston as the Red Sox send John Lester to the mound.

Detroit Tigers notes: Jim Leyland wonders himself when the offensive machine gets started

2012-05-30T21:45:07Z

Dearth of scoring by a team built around offense is the story of the season so far, Tigers manager acknowledges.

Detroit Tigers' lineup: Gerald Laird will DH against LHP Jon Lester, which may become the norm

2012-05-30T20:45:46Z

Tigers need a right-handed bat during the absences of Austin Jackson and Ryan Raburn and deemed .316-hitting Laird their best choice.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says team not dealing cornerback Mike Jenkins

2012-05-30T20:45:00Z

Jones said, "There's nothing that I can conceive that would help us more as a football team and help us accomplish where we're going to be next year than having Jenkins on the team."

Source: Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom to announce retirement Thursday after 20 NHL seasons

2012-05-30T20:25:33Z

The seven-time Norris Trophy winner is one of the greatest defensemen in league history.

Michigan's Jordan Kovacs, Courtney Boylan honored by Big Ten for sportsmanship

2012-05-30T19:36:00Z

Michigan football player Jordan Kovacs and women's basketball player Courtney Boylan were among 24 players honored with the Big Ten's Outstanding Sportsmanship Award, according to a news release issued Wednesday. The conference chose two winners from each of its...