Muskegon Sports tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/4626 2013-05-18T10:21:21Z Latest High School & College Sports News from Muskegon, Michigan Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance John Prokopec, Starlite Lanes wins Muskegon city team bowling title tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/muskegon/index.ssf//4626.10559912 2013-05-16T13:44:48Z 2013-05-16T13:46:44Z Prokopec and teammates Todd Subka, Eric Lankerd, Timm Cordes and Andy Ribbink comprised the team Starlite Lanes, which rolled a 3,786 on their way to the Division 1 title. Scott Brandenburg | sbranden@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/svbrand/index.html Prokopec and teammates Todd Subka, Eric Lankerd, Timm Cordes and Andy Ribbink comprised the team Starlite Lanes, which rolled a 3,786 on their way to the Division 1 title. http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/john_prokopec_starlite_lanes_w.html Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland on Justin Verlander: 'I'm not really worried about him at all' tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10574235 2013-05-18T14:30:59Z 2013-05-18T14:32:30Z Justin Verlander is in the midst of a mini-slump -- perhaps the worst of his career. But, he's healthy. And, that's what is most important to manager Jim Leyland. James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jschmehl/index.html Justin Verlander is in the midst of a mini-slump -- perhaps the worst of his career. But, he's healthy. And, that's what is most important to manager Jim Leyland. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_jim_leyland_on_32.html Detroit Red Wings rookie Joakim Andersson among top unsung players in second round of playoffs tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10573778 2013-05-18T14:00:59Z 2013-05-18T14:03:34Z Andersson's faceoff abilities played a big role in the Red Wings victories over the Anaheim Ducks in the final two games of that first-rounds series, says Sports Illustrated. Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html Andersson's faceoff abilities played a big role in the Red Wings victories over the Anaheim Ducks in the final two games of that first-rounds series, says Sports Illustrated. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_red_wings_rookie_joaki_1.html Tom Izzo not yet agreeing with Dick Vitale's comment that Michigan State has his 'best team ever' tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.10573915 2013-05-18T13:01:37Z 2013-05-18T13:03:43Z Izzo knows he has a good team, but knows there's a long way to go before this Spartans team goes down the best he's had at Michigan State. Diamond Leung | dleung@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dleung/index.html Izzo knows he has a good team, but knows there's a long way to go before this Spartans team goes down the best he's had at Michigan State. http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/05/tom_izzo_not_yet_agreeing_with.html Ex-Michigan players say 'Notre Shame' quit series because it feared losing tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10575242 2013-05-18T13:01:37Z 2013-05-18T13:03:24Z Former Michigan players vigorously rallied behind coach Brady Hoke on Friday, just four days after he told a crowd in Grand Rapids that Notre Dame "chickened out" of its rivalry with Michigan. Kyle Meinke | kmeinke@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/kmmeinke/index.html Former Michigan players vigorously rallied behind coach Brady Hoke on Friday, just four days after he told a crowd in Grand Rapids that Notre Dame "chickened out" of its rivalry with Michigan. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/ex-michigan_players_coaches_sa.html NBA Draft Combine: Detroit Pistons are the grillmasters, according to guard curiosity Ricky Ledo tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.10579393 2013-05-18T12:50:29Z 2013-05-18T13:57:18Z Teams have plenty to ask about Ledo, who attended four different high schools and decided to leave Providence College after one season during which he was academically ineligible and never played a game. David Mayo | dmayo@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/dmayo/index.html Teams have plenty to ask about Ledo, who attended four different high schools and decided to leave Providence College after one season during which he was academically ineligible and never played a game. http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2013/05/nba_draft_combine_detroit_pist.html Top 5 Detroit Lions players poised to breakout in 2013 tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/lions/index.ssf//2235.10572627 2013-05-18T12:09:35Z 2013-05-18T14:53:00Z Our list of five players who might have outstanding seasons for the Detroit Lions in 2013. Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/anrichardson/index.html Our list of five players who might have outstanding seasons for the Detroit Lions in 2013. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/top_5_detroit_lions_players_po.html LeBron James, Chris Paul, Draymond Green giving Trey Burke NBA draft advice tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10574108 2013-05-18T12:04:44Z 2013-05-18T12:06:37Z Burke says he's done his best to stop looking at NBA superstars as NBA stars, and start looking at them as regular competition. Nick Baumgardner | nbaumgardner@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/nickbaumgardner/index.html Burke says he's done his best to stop looking at NBA superstars as NBA stars, and start looking at them as regular competition. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/lebron_james_chris_paul_draymo.html Analysis: Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello emerging as unexpected strikeout artist with six Ks in 2-1 win tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10578823 2013-05-18T12:02:17Z 2013-05-18T12:05:08Z Rick Porcello punched out six Friday night, shutting down a Texas Rangers offense that had only struck out a combined 264 times this season -- fourth-fewest in the majors. James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jschmehl/index.html Rick Porcello punched out six Friday night, shutting down a Texas Rangers offense that had only struck out a combined 264 times this season -- fourth-fewest in the majors. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/analysis_detroit_tigers_rick_p.html Chicago Blackhawks have concocted perfect formula for successfully killing penalties tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10575266 2013-05-18T12:00:59Z 2013-05-18T12:05:50Z After allowing the fewest number of power-play goals during the regular season, the Blackhawks are a perfect 20-for-20 killing penalties in six playoff games. Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html After allowing the fewest number of power-play goals during the regular season, the Blackhawks are a perfect 20-for-20 killing penalties in six playoff games. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/chicago_blackhawks_have_concoc_1.html Rockford's track teams, Kenowa Hills boys team win regional titles tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/muskegon/index.ssf//4626.10579167 2013-05-18T10:03:00Z 2013-05-18T10:21:21Z Rockford's Nick Simms, Holland West Ottowa's James Lacy, Wyoming's Tyrease Lewis, Reeths-Puffer's Johndrieus Betts-Render and Holland's Dewilde Brian cross the finish line of the 100 meter sprint within .06 seconds of each other at the Division 1 regional track... Rockford's Nick Simms, Holland West Ottowa's James Lacy, Wyoming's Tyrease Lewis, Reeths-Puffer's Johndrieus Betts-Render and Holland's Dewilde Brian cross the finish line of the 100 meter sprint within .06 seconds of each other at the Division 1 regional track... http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/304022373070503419/rockfords-track-teams-kenowa-hills-boys-team-win-regional-titles/ Three stars: Rick Porcello turns in solid outing; Miguel Cabrera has three hits, RBI for Detroit Tigers tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10578948 2013-05-18T10:02:41Z 2013-05-18T13:06:48Z Cabrera could easily be the first star, but it seemed best to go with Porcello because the margin for error was so small in a 2-1 game against such a strong offensive club. Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ciott/index.html Cabrera could easily be the first star, but it seemed best to go with Porcello because the margin for error was so small in a 2-1 game against such a strong offensive club. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/three_stars_rick_porcello_give.html Detroit Red Wings Gameday: Is this a must-win situation in Game 2 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10575859 2013-05-18T10:00:59Z 2013-05-18T10:03:56Z The Blackhawks lead the series 1-0 and after Game 2 it will head back to Detroit for Games 3 and 4 Monday and Thursday at Joe Louis Arena. Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html The Blackhawks lead the series 1-0 and after Game 2 it will head back to Detroit for Games 3 and 4 Monday and Thursday at Joe Louis Arena. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_red_wings_gameday_is_t.html Red Wings' Danny DeKeyser gets back on the ice, but he's not expected back until development camp tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10579119 2013-05-18T09:01:36Z 2013-05-18T09:03:15Z Young defenseman has been working out his surgically repaired right thumb by stretching a rubber band. Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/akhan/index.html Young defenseman has been working out his surgically repaired right thumb by stretching a rubber band. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_danny_dekeyser_gets.html Michigan football stars tell touching stories, raise more than $91,000 for Mott Children's Hospital tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10575225 2013-05-18T08:59:51Z 2013-05-18T11:25:05Z The event, which was headlined by Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, aired locally on WTKA-AM (1050), raised more than $91,000 and counting for the hospital. Kyle Meinke | kmeinke@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/kmmeinke/index.html The event, which was headlined by Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, aired locally on WTKA-AM (1050), raised more than $91,000 and counting for the hospital. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/wtkas_mott_takoeover_raises_91.html Charles Woodson and company meet with fans during telethon at M Den tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10578860 2013-05-18T03:35:00Z 2013-05-18T04:33:59Z Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson and several other prestigious Michigan football alumni are in Ann Arbor for the weekend to raise money for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. On Friday Woodson and company met with fans at the M Den... Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson and several other prestigious Michigan football alumni are in Ann Arbor for the weekend to raise money for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. On Friday Woodson and company met with fans at the M Den... http://annarbor.com/sports/um-football/charles-woodson-and-company-meet-with-fans-during-telethon-at-m-den/?cmpid=mlive-@mlive-wolverines Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello shuts down Texas Rangers, Jose Valverde picks up save in 2-1 win tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10576839 2013-05-18T03:21:59Z 2013-05-18T06:41:00Z A day after Justin Verlander flamed out in a much-anticipated showdown, Rick Porcello pulled off what Detroit's ace couldn't and shut down the red-hot Texas Rangers in the Tigers' 2-1 win Friday night. James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jschmehl/index.html A day after Justin Verlander flamed out in a much-anticipated showdown, Rick Porcello pulled off what Detroit's ace couldn't and shut down the red-hot Texas Rangers in the Tigers' 2-1 win Friday night. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_rick_porcello_t.html Live blog recap: Rick Porcello pitches well, earns 50th victory in 2-1 win over Texas Rangers tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10573295 2013-05-18T03:21:42Z 2013-05-18T03:31:46Z Porcello and rookie Nick Tepesch engaged in a pitchers' duel a day after the teams combined for 14 runs in a game started by Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish. Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ciott/index.html Porcello and rookie Nick Tepesch engaged in a pitchers' duel a day after the teams combined for 14 runs in a game started by Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/live_blog_8_pm_detroit_tigers.html Red Wings' Mike Babcock not trying to reinvent the wheel, just wants more energy, better execution tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10573888 2013-05-18T02:01:00Z 2013-05-18T02:01:12Z The Blackhawks have beaten the Red Wings eight games in a row dating back to Jan. 14, 2012. Detroit doesn't need to change a lot of things, just work harder by skating better. Ansar Khan | akhan1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/akhan/index.html The Blackhawks have beaten the Red Wings eight games in a row dating back to Jan. 14, 2012. Detroit doesn't need to change a lot of things, just work harder by skating better. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_mike_babcock_not_try.html Charles Woodson not opposed to playing for the Detroit Lions in 2013 tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/lions/index.ssf//2235.10574929 2013-05-18T00:25:39Z 2013-05-18T00:26:53Z Former Green Bay Packers safety Charles Woodson expressed interest in playing for the Detroit Lions, but wants to get paid. Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/anrichardson/index.html Former Green Bay Packers safety Charles Woodson expressed interest in playing for the Detroit Lions, but wants to get paid. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/charles_woodson_not_opposed_to.html Detroit Red Wings over Chicago Blackhawks would be 'upset of upsets,' says team VP Jimmy Devellano tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10573301 2013-05-17T23:00:00Z 2013-05-17T23:04:11Z The Red Wings senior vice president told Art Regner of Fox Sports Detroit that the Red Wings are a 'middle of the pack' team and don't possess the depth of the Blackhawks, who won the NHL's regular-season championship this year. Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html The Red Wings senior vice president told Art Regner of Fox Sports Detroit that the Red Wings are a 'middle of the pack' team and don't possess the depth of the Blackhawks, who won the NHL's regular-season championship this year. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_red_wings_over_chicago.html