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Pistons pumped to face Billups-led Nuggets for first time
09.01.2009 00:30
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DENVER -- As Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups goes through pregame warm-ups tonight, you just know his eyes are going to wander down to the other end of the court. There he will see the very familiar red, white and blue uniform as his former Pistons teammates go through drills.
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NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA | INSIDE THE LIONS: Too soon to predict coach
09.01.2009 00:30
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I can see why Garrett could be the -- or a -- leading candidate. He has a reputation for being organized, carrying himself like a head coach and interviewing well. He is a quarterbacks coach, and if the Lions are considering drafting a QB with the No. 1 pick, they might think Garrett would be best to develop him.
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DETROIT 6, DALLAS 1: Osgood shines as Wings dominate Stars
09.01.2009 00:30
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Chris Osgood continued finding his way back on the ice Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings' goalie stopped 22 of 23 shots, helping to hold the Dallas Stars to one goal. It was the goalie's second impressive performance after struggling with a groin injury for much of the season.
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Rip Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace may both return to Pistons lineup tonight
09.01.2009 00:30
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It appears there's a good chance Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace will return to the lineup tonight to face the Nuggets.
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Granderson to play for U.S. in World Baseball Classic
09.01.2009 00:30
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Tiger centerfielder Curtis Granderson accepted an offer to represent the United State's in the upcoming World Baseball Classic
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ESPN blogger: MSU's offensive line average; Michigan's among the Big Ten's worst
09.01.2009 00:29
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ESPN blogger Adam Rittenberg recently released his year-end offensive line rankings for the Big Ten. Michigan State finished No. 6 in his conference rankings, while Michigan appeared near the bottom at No. 9.
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RECRUITING: Looking ahead at the state's top recruits for 2010
09.01.2009 00:29
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Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio and his staff are already on the road working on setting things in motion for the class of 2010. Once again, the state of Michigan is expected to have a very solid group of recruits and the Spartans will likely focus on home-grown recruits to provide the bulk of talent for the class.
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WINGS CORNER: Penalty kill disparity a puzzler
09.01.2009 00:29
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The Wings entered Thursday's game against the Stars with 20 consecutive successful penalty kills at home, and they hadn't given up a power-play goal in five straight at home. But the penalty kill remains a tale of two settings.
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Courtly bond
09.01.2009 00:29
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Marian coach Mary Lillie Cicerone and her daughter have found a special relationship.
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PREP TICKER: Austin White is staying put
09.01.2009 00:29
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When rumors make it into the mainstream media, it is time to address the issue.
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MICK MCCABE: Jennings' Web drill worth a triple wow
09.01.2009 00:29
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Spencer Jennings is one of the best perimeter shooters in the state, but don't take my word for it. Seeing is believing. You won't have to drive to Midland Dow to check out the 6-foot-1 senior guard. Just click on YouTube.
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Retirement ceremony for Morris Peterson's jersey likely postponed
09.01.2009 00:29
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The Spartans will likely postpone the retirement ceremony for Morris Peterson's No. 42 jersey and reschedule it for later this season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said.
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Jan. 8 results
09.01.2009 00:29
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Jewish Academy 52, Greenhills 45 Livonia Stevenson 62, Howell 52 Andover 43, Ferndale 32 Ann Arbor Richard 38, Notre Dame Prep 31 Annapolis 54, Lutheran Westland 45 Birmingham Roeper 39, Cranbrook 29 Bloomfield Hills Lahser 34, Royal Oak 33 Center Line 56, New Haven 43 Clintondale 34, Clawson 33
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THE TICKER: Some fans, coach cry foul in NHL All-Star voting
09.01.2009 00:29
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Maybe it's because Detroit is used to getting dissed, but they sure seem to be whining more over in the Eastern Conference than we are here about the NHL All-Star Game selections. Everybody outside Montreal, that is.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Highlanders stay perfect
09.01.2009 00:29
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Rochester Adams improves to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the White Division of the OAA.
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