http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/Detroit Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, Tigers, U-M Wolverines, MSU Spartans & MoreenThu, 23 May 2013 16:13:25 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noDetroit Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, Tigers, U-M Wolverines, MSU Spartans & Moremlive_sportshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/WvnsTa30kXA/live_blog_recap_detroit_red_wi.htmltag:Stanley Cup playoffsBrendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 19:50:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10615447 ]]>After beating the Red Wings five straight times in the regular season and playoffs, the Blackhawks have now lost three in a row for the first time this year and face elimination Saturday in Game 5 at the United Center.noAfter beating the Red Wings five straight times in the regular season and playoffs, the Blackhawks have now lost three in a row for the first time this year and face elimination Saturday in Game 5 at the United Center.After beating the Red Wings five straight times in the regular season and playoffs, the Blackhawks have now lost three in a row for the first time this year and face elimination Saturday in Game 5 at the United Center.tag:Stanley Cup playoffshttp://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/live_blog_recap_detroit_red_wi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/Pv7JQPS5DZI/detroit_tigers_open_series_wit_9.htmltag:Miguel Cabreratag:Prince Fieldertag:Rick PorcelloChris Iott | ciott@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 21:14:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10619247 ]]>After the Twins intentionally walked Cabrera to put two on with one out in the eighth inning, Fielder singled home the go-ahead run for the Tigers.noAfter the Twins intentionally walked Cabrera to put two on with one out in the eighth inning, Fielder singled home the go-ahead run for the Tigers.After the Twins intentionally walked Cabrera to put two on with one out in the eighth inning, Fielder singled home the go-ahead run for the Tigers.tag:Miguel Cabrera, tag:Prince Fielder, tag:Rick Porcellohttp://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_open_series_wit_9.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/5sJIqs28_Q8/live_blog_7_pm_can_rick_porcel.htmltag:live blogJames Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 21:11:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10617903 ]]>The Tigers completed a late-inning rally and handed the Twins their ninth straight loss Thursday night. The once-slumping Tigers have suddenly won three straight.noThe Tigers completed a late-inning rally and handed the Twins their ninth straight loss Thursday night. The once-slumping Tigers have suddenly won three straight.The Tigers completed a late-inning rally and handed the Twins their ninth straight loss Thursday night. The once-slumping Tigers have suddenly won three straight.tag:live bloghttp://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/live_blog_7_pm_can_rick_porcel.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/fsPutCikQvg/red_wings_jimmy_howard_beat_ch.htmltag:Danny Clearytag:Jakub Kindltag:Jimmy HowardAnsar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 21:50:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10621379 ]]>Jakub Kindl scored on the power play -- breaking Chicago's penalty kill streak. The Red Wings lead the series 3-1 and can wrap it up Saturday night in Game 5 at the United Center.noJakub Kindl scored on the power play -- breaking Chicago's penalty kill streak. The Red Wings lead the series 3-1 and can wrap it up Saturday night in Game 5 at the United Center.Jakub Kindl scored on the power play -- breaking Chicago's penalty kill streak. The Red Wings lead the series 3-1 and can wrap it up Saturday night in Game 5 at the United Center.tag:Danny Cleary, tag:Jakub Kindl, tag:Jimmy Howardhttp://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_jimmy_howard_beat_ch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/W1v-7rHfekQ/ryan_field_leaving_fox_sports.htmltag:Ryan FieldJames Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 16:13:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10618621 ]]>Local on-air personality Ryan Field announced Wednesday that he is leaving FSD after officially accepting an anchor position for FOX Sports 1, a new sports network launching Aug. 17.noLocal on-air personality Ryan Field announced Wednesday that he is leaving FSD after officially accepting an anchor position for FOX Sports 1, a new sports network launching Aug. 17.Local on-air personality Ryan Field announced Wednesday that he is leaving FSD after officially accepting an anchor position for FOX Sports 1, a new sports network launching Aug. 17.tag:Ryan Fieldhttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/ryan_field_leaving_fox_sports.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/DlJVyXjx4aM/detroit_tigers_austin_jackson_22.htmltag:Austin JacksonChris Iott | ciott@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 15:13:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10618211 ]]>The Tigers need their center fielder and offensive catalyst back for the long haul, but it is worth noting that they have received some pretty decent production out of the leadoff spot in his absence. noThe Tigers need their center fielder and offensive catalyst back for the long haul, but it is worth noting that they have received some pretty decent production out of the leadoff spot in his absence. The Tigers need their center fielder and offensive catalyst back for the long haul, but it is worth noting that they have received some pretty decent production out of the leadoff spot in his absence. tag:Austin Jacksonhttp://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_austin_jackson_22.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/nqCztORrTAo/detroit_lions_released_braylon.htmlAnwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 14:52:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/lions/index.ssf//2235.10618369 ]]>The Detroit Lions claimed Braylon Broughton two days ago, but released the defensive end after he failed a physical. noThe Detroit Lions claimed Braylon Broughton two days ago, but released the defensive end after he failed a physical. The Detroit Lions claimed Braylon Broughton two days ago, but released the defensive end after he failed a physical. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_released_braylon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/dVE4WXUzOsA/trey_burke_hearing_no_2_throug.htmltag:michigan-basketballtag:Trey BurkeNick Baumgardner | nbaumgardner@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 14:05:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10617223 ]]>Burke says he's not sure where he'll be drafted, but he still says playing for the Pistons would be a big honor. noBurke says he's not sure where he'll be drafted, but he still says playing for the Pistons would be a big honor. Burke says he's not sure where he'll be drafted, but he still says playing for the Pistons would be a big honor. tag:michigan-basketball, tag:Trey Burkehttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/trey_burke_hearing_no_2_throug.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/yPurU_bWQqQ/red_wings_henrik_zetterberg_co_1.htmltag:Henrik Zetterbergtag:Joakim AnderssonAnsar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 13:42:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10617526 ]]>Chicago captain ranked second in the NHL in faceoff percentage during the regular season but has been dominated in the circle by Zetterberg.noChicago captain ranked second in the NHL in faceoff percentage during the regular season but has been dominated in the circle by Zetterberg.Chicago captain ranked second in the NHL in faceoff percentage during the regular season but has been dominated in the circle by Zetterberg.tag:Henrik Zetterberg, tag:Joakim Anderssonhttp://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_henrik_zetterberg_co_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/qcEQfrXDCn0/william_gholston_michigan_stat.htmltag:michigan-state-footballtag:William GholstonDiamond Leung | dleung@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 12:33:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.10617210 ]]>Gholston, a fourth-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is proud of his maturation and accomplishments on defense at Michigan State.noGholston, a fourth-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is proud of his maturation and accomplishments on defense at Michigan State.Gholston, a fourth-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is proud of his maturation and accomplishments on defense at Michigan State.tag:michigan-state-football, tag:William Gholstonhttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/05/william_gholston_michigan_stat.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/4N0FBOIfhGU/detroit_tigers_gameday_avisail_2.htmltag:Tigers GamedayJames Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 14:21:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.10617069 ]]>Twins starter Scott Diamond has allowed six runs in each of his last two starts. The Twins' starting rotation has has 5.69 ERA -- second-worst in the majors. noTwins starter Scott Diamond has allowed six runs in each of his last two starts. The Twins' starting rotation has has 5.69 ERA -- second-worst in the majors. Twins starter Scott Diamond has allowed six runs in each of his last two starts. The Twins' starting rotation has has 5.69 ERA -- second-worst in the majors. tag:Tigers Gamedayhttp://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_tigers_gameday_avisail_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/AJLDtZL62v4/michigans_brady_hoke_doesnt_kn.htmltag:Michigan-footballtag:WolverinesKyle Meinke | kmeinke@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 12:56:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10617037 ]]>Coach Brady Hoke, during an interview Wednesday with a San Diego radio station, claimed Thursday the Wolverines had nothing to do with the football, and in fact, they didn't know it existed.noCoach Brady Hoke, during an interview Wednesday with a San Diego radio station, claimed Thursday the Wolverines had nothing to do with the football, and in fact, they didn't know it existed.Coach Brady Hoke, during an interview Wednesday with a San Diego radio station, claimed Thursday the Wolverines had nothing to do with the football, and in fact, they didn't know it existed.tag:Michigan-football, tag:Wolverineshttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/michigans_brady_hoke_doesnt_kn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/kX5n7mnrM4I/Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10617253 ]]> Sydney Bronner gives Frankenmuth a good chance at earning points in the hurdle events in the state meet. Frankenmuth is the No. 1-ranked girls track team in the Saginaw area. - (Rachel Sonnenshine | The Saginaw News File)We're at...no Sydney Bronner gives Frankenmuth a good chance at earning points in the hurdle events in the state meet. Frankenmuth is the No. 1-ranked girls track team in the Saginaw area. - (Rachel Sonnenshine | The Saginaw News File)We're at... Sydney Bronner gives Frankenmuth a good chance at earning points in the hurdle events in the state meet. Frankenmuth is the No. 1-ranked girls track team in the Saginaw area. - (Rachel Sonnenshine | The Saginaw News File)We're at...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2011199988767929303/mlivecom-rankings-check-out-this-weeks-look-at-the-top-high-school-spring-sports-teams-around-michigan/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/WTX0PIExxW0/detroit_lions_rookie_de_ezekie.htmltag:Ezekiel AnsahJustin Rogers | jrogers@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 11:35:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/lions/index.ssf//2235.10615900 ]]>The Lions drafted Ansah because of his size, athleticism and natural instincts. Now the process begins of teaching him the necessary techniques to play the defensive end position in Detroit's scheme. noThe Lions drafted Ansah because of his size, athleticism and natural instincts. Now the process begins of teaching him the necessary techniques to play the defensive end position in Detroit's scheme. The Lions drafted Ansah because of his size, athleticism and natural instincts. Now the process begins of teaching him the necessary techniques to play the defensive end position in Detroit's scheme. tag:Ezekiel Ansahhttp://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_rookie_de_ezekie.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/NVvXc4WIMsQ/dave_brandon_and_chris_webber.htmltag:Chris Webbertag:Dave Brandontag:michigan-basketballNick Baumgardner | nbaumgardner@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 12:53:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10615363 ]]>Brandon tells the Detroit News he and the former Michigan star have yet to meet in person. noBrandon tells the Detroit News he and the former Michigan star have yet to meet in person. Brandon tells the Detroit News he and the former Michigan star have yet to meet in person. tag:Chris Webber, tag:Dave Brandon, tag:michigan-basketballhttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/dave_brandon_and_chris_webber.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/xLd7a2sFU6g/red_wings_third_and_fourth_lin_1.htmltag:Drew Millertag:Gustav Nyquisttag:Kyle Quinceytag:Mike BabcockAnsar Khan | akhan1@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 10:43:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/redwings/index.ssf//2272.10615739 ]]>Red Wings lead the series 2-1, as Blackhawks facing adversity for the first time this season. Chicago must avoid losing three in a row for the first time in 2013.noRed Wings lead the series 2-1, as Blackhawks facing adversity for the first time this season. Chicago must avoid losing three in a row for the first time in 2013.Red Wings lead the series 2-1, as Blackhawks facing adversity for the first time this season. Chicago must avoid losing three in a row for the first time in 2013.tag:Drew Miller, tag:Gustav Nyquist, tag:Kyle Quincey, tag:Mike Babcockhttp://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_third_and_fourth_lin_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/8B24w8HhcyU/detroit_pistons_coaching_searc_1.htmltag:Brian Shawtag:J.B. Bickerstafftag:Joe Dumarstag:Maurice Cheekstag:Nate McMillantag:Phil Jacksontag:Tom GoresDavid Mayo | dmayo@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 10:23:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.10615687 ]]>COLUMN: Nate McMillan was the leading candidate at the beginning of the search and remains viable late, while the odd-couple mix of Joe Dumars and Phil Jackson holds intrigue as the process nears its end.noCOLUMN: Nate McMillan was the leading candidate at the beginning of the search and remains viable late, while the odd-couple mix of Joe Dumars and Phil Jackson holds intrigue as the process nears its end.COLUMN: Nate McMillan was the leading candidate at the beginning of the search and remains viable late, while the odd-couple mix of Joe Dumars and Phil Jackson holds intrigue as the process nears its end.tag:Brian Shaw, tag:J.B. Bickerstaff, tag:Joe Dumars, tag:Maurice Cheeks, tag:Nate McMillan, tag:Phil Jackson, tag:Tom Goreshttp://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_pistons_coaching_searc_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/Z30EZoyTwMs/poll_who_should_michigan_repla.htmltag:Michigan-footballtag:WolverinesKyle Meinke | kmeinke@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 09:40:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/wolverines/index.ssf//2317.10615090 ]]>It'll be difficult to pull off a long-term series, but there are a ton of intriguing possibilities as well. Who would you like to see Michigan replace the Irish with?noIt'll be difficult to pull off a long-term series, but there are a ton of intriguing possibilities as well. Who would you like to see Michigan replace the Irish with?It'll be difficult to pull off a long-term series, but there are a ton of intriguing possibilities as well. Who would you like to see Michigan replace the Irish with?tag:Michigan-football, tag:Wolverineshttp://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/05/poll_who_should_michigan_repla.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/X0wQgQZV8-I/more_daytime_football_for_mich.htmltag:Illinois Footballtag:Indiana Footballtag:Iowa Footballtag:michigan-state-footballMike Griffith | mgriffith@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 08:55:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.10615059 ]]>The Big Ten announced homecoming kickoff times for the season, and the noon kickoff with the Hawkeyes was among the games released.noThe Big Ten announced homecoming kickoff times for the season, and the noon kickoff with the Hawkeyes was among the games released.The Big Ten announced homecoming kickoff times for the season, and the noon kickoff with the Hawkeyes was among the games released.tag:Illinois Football, tag:Indiana Football, tag:Iowa Football, tag:michigan-state-footballhttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/05/more_daytime_football_for_mich.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/mn8IVocRWNY/michigan_state_football_tight.htmltag:Juwan Caesartag:Mark Dantoniotag:michigan-state-footballMike Griffith | mgriffith@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 08:41:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.10614957 ]]>Dantonio envisioned Caesar as a large receiving target with good speed with the ability to "go up and make the difficult catch.''noDantonio envisioned Caesar as a large receiving target with good speed with the ability to "go up and make the difficult catch.''Dantonio envisioned Caesar as a large receiving target with good speed with the ability to "go up and make the difficult catch.''tag:Juwan Caesar, tag:Mark Dantonio, tag:michigan-state-footballhttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_state_football_tight.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mlive_sports/~3/5QAqgSbeNts/detroit_lions_wr_nate_burleson_8.htmltag:Jim Schwartztag:Nate BurlesonAnwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 08:03:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/lions/index.ssf//2235.10614440 ]]>Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson was participating in practice three months ahead of schedule after breaking his leg last season.noDetroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson was participating in practice three months ahead of schedule after breaking his leg last season.Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson was participating in practice three months ahead of schedule after breaking his leg last season.tag:Jim Schwartz, tag:Nate Burlesonhttp://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_wr_nate_burleson_8.htmlnonadult